The Best 4-Day Cruises Under $200 a Night

Think you can’t enjoy the luxury of a cruise while on a budget? Think again!

These cruises are all under $200 a night and depart from all over the world. Whether you’re looking for something that’ll pick you up in Florida or Texas, Washington or California, or even the United Kingdom or Australia, we’ve got your budget-friendly cruise itinerary covered.

Here are 20 of the best 4-day cruises all under $200 per night.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Departing City: Genoa, Italy

Dates: Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 2024

Ship: MSC Seaside

Price: $400/person

If you’ve always wanted to star in your very own episode of "Below Deck: Mediterranean," here’s your chance. MSC Cruises is currently offering a whirlwind trip through Spain, Italy, and France, for just $400 per person for the 4-night excursion. 

Departing City: Orlando, Florida

Dates: Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, 2024

Ship: Carnival Glory

Price: $354/person

Hop aboard Carnival Glory and enjoy four stunning days in the Bahamas — including a stop at the world-famous Atlantis Bahamas. This cruise includes just one sea day so you’ll really get to maximize your itinerary on the ground. 

Departing City: Long Beach, California

Dates: Multiple dates in September and October 2024; May 2025

Ship: Carnival Radiance

Price: $364/person

This West Coast itinerary is available throughout the fall and into the spring; it starts and ends in Long Beach, California, making it a great budget-friendly warm-weather cruise for those who don’t want to hop on a plane to Florida- or Texas-based cruise ports.

Departing City: Miami 

Dates: Multiple dates in October, November, and December 2024

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Price: $374/person

If you’re craving an adventure-focused getaway, you’ll want to consider this cruise with Royal Caribbean. The itinerary includes heart-pumping activities like the world’s longest zip line and snorkeling with dolphins.  

Departing City: Long Beach, California

Dates: Multiple dates in August and September, 2024

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Price: $585/person

This West Coast itinerary will take you through California and Mexico on the stunning Navigator of the Seas. The cruise ship is half the fun thanks to its massive onboard waterpark and decadent restaurants (including a new Italian joint by Jamie Oliver!).  

Departing City: New York 

Dates: Aug. 27 to Aug. 31, 2024

Ship: Carnival Venezia

Price: $629/person

This four-day cruise starts and finishes in Manhattan which makes it a very attractive option if you’re on the East Coast but don’t want to fly down to Florida to catch a cruise. Keep in mind that two of the four days are sea days but there’s plenty to see and do on board. 

Departing City: Cologne, Germany

Dates: Multiple dates in November and December 2025

Ship: MS Rhein Symphonie

Price: $380/person

This spectacular cruise will take you throughout Germany along the Rhine River, starting and finishing in Cologne. It’s easily one of the most affordable river cruises that you’ll find in Europe.  

Departing City: Southampton, U.K.

Dates: Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, 2024

Ship: Ventura

Price: $522/person

This four-day cruise with P&O Cruises is another great way to see Europe without spending a bundle. The cruise starts and ends in Southampton with just one sea day on the itinerary. 

Departing City: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: Multiple dates in September 2024

Ship: Norwegian Escape

Price: $753/person

If you’ve always wanted to see Florence and Cannes, you’ll want to consider this cruise with Norwegian. Bookings are available for multiple dates in September and will take you throughout the Mediterranean without any sea days slowing you down. 

Departing City: Shanghai, China

Dates: Multiple dates in October, November, and December 2024

Ship: Spectrum of the Seas

Price: $523/person

Who said a trip to Asia has to cost an arm and a leg? This incredible four-day cruise on the Spectrum of the Seas will take you from China through Japan and South Korea. That’s a whole lot of bucket list experiences for less than $200 per night. 

Departing City: Vancouver, British Columbia

Dates: April 22 to April 26, 2025

Ship: Koningsdam

Price: $564/person

Looking to get to know the West Coast of Canada? Step aboard the Pacific Northwest with Holland America Line! This stunning cruise takes you through the best of the West with stops in Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle as well. 

Departing City: San Diego 

Dates: Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, 2025

Ship: Koningsdam

Price: $513/person

The California Retreat with Holland America Line takes you through San Diego and into the gateway to Baja’s wine route. You’ll also visit a bundle of charming seaside beach towns along the way. 

Departing City: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dates: Multiple dates in August and September 2024

Ship: Celebrity Reflection

Price: $425/person

Perfect Day at CocoCay is a private island reserved for guests of certain cruise lines — sounds like a pretty sweet deal, huh? This cruise also stops along the way at Key West, just long enough to soak up the sun and perhaps grab a slice of Key Lime Pie. 

Departing City: Sydney, Australia

Dates: Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2024

Ship: Celebrity Edge

Price: $554/person

If you’ve got Tasmania on your bucket list, you might be surprised to learn that you can get there on a four-day cruise for less than $200/night! This cruise starts and finishes in Sydney and provides guests with a full day in Hobart (the capital of Australia's island state of Tasmania).

Departing City: Tampa Bay, Florida

Dates: Multiple dates in August and September 2024

Ship: Margaritaville At Sea Islander

Price: $299/person

Who doesn’t want to spend time in Margaritaville at Sea? This four-day itinerary is all about kicking back and enjoying sun and adult beverages while channeling your inner Jimmy Buffett (may he rest in margarita-induced peace).

Departing City: Tampa Bay, Florida

Dates: Feb. 17 to Feb. 25, 2025

Ship: Margaritaville At Sea Islander

Price: $399/person

Progreso with Margaritaville at Sea is another great excuse to kick back with a cold drink in hand — but this itinerary also includes excursions to the Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Dzibilchaltún.

Departing City: Portsmouth, UK

Dates: Multiple dates in August and September 2024

Ship: Resilient Lady

Price: $595/person

Virgin Voyages are known for its adults-only itinerary that caters to a more fun-loving set of travelers — and this four-day cruise to Amsterdam is no exception. Hop aboard the Resilient Lady and enjoy activities like drag shows and more lively onboard activities that you just don’t get on the ships with older more conservative clientele.

Departing City: Miami 

Dates: Multiple in December 2024, and January and February 2025

Ship: Valiant Lady

Price: $743/person

Fire & Sunset Soirées is another great way to experience the lively onboard activities and crowds that tend to travel with Virgin. This four-day itinerary will take you from Miami through the Florida Keys and into the Bahamas, and back again. 

Departing City: Galveston, Texas

Dates: Multiple dates in February and March 2025

Ship: Carnival Miracle

Price: $554/person

Looking for a budget-friendly cruise that departs from Texas? This four-day cruise to the Western Caribbean starts and ends in Galveston and takes you through to Cozumel and back again.  

Departing City: Sydney, Australia

Dates: Multiple dates in October and November 2024; January-April 2025; June-July 2025; October and December 2025

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Price: $408/person

This Australian cruise is a major bucket list for anyone hoping to explore the biggest country in Oceania. It starts and stops in Sydney while taking you into the Tangalooma Island Resort — one of the best snorkeling destinations in Australia.

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