Cruises offer travelers of all ages and interests vacations that can be tailored to meet the goals of any trip. In addition, cruises typically include all meals, beverages and entertainment, making them cost-efficient. With a variety of departure ports, destinations and itineraries to choose from, vacationers can find a cruise to fit any budget. Keep in mind that you are responsible for your own travel to the departure port.
Serving as the capital city of the Bahamas, Nassau sits on the eleventh largest Bahamian island, New Providence, according to Bahamas.com. Beaches, water sports, snorkeling and scuba diving top the list of water activities. On land, Nassau provides visitors with duty-free shopping, gambling and tours. Carnival Cruise line offers several itineraries to Nassau, including three-day cruises out of Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida for under $200 per person. Royal Caribbean features three-day itineraries to Nassau out of Port Canaveral and three- and four-day itineraries out of Miami, all for under $300 per person. Try Norwegian Cruise Lines for trips to Nassau out of Miami for three or four days for under $250 per person.
Located on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, Cozumel welcomes travelers to explore inland jungles, scuba and snorkel in the many coral reefs, or explore Mayan ruins. Carnival Cruises feature several itineraries to Cozumel, leaving from Miami and Mobile, Alabama on three-, four- and five-day cruises, all under $300 per person. On Royal Caribbean, cruise out of Tampa or Fort Lauderdale, Florida on three- and four-day trips to Cozumel for under $300 per person.
Key West may be part of the United States, but it feels like a another world. Full of laid-back charm, Key West offers delicious local eateries, historical sites and myriad activities on land and in the water, according to fla-keys.com. Visitors can explore Key West on foot, ride the conch train or rent a scooter to tour the island. Sail to Key West on Celebrity Cruise Lines out of Miami on a five-night itinerary for under $300 per person. Carnival offers four-day cruises out of Miami to Key West for under $250 per person.
