Royal Caribbean has several cheap cruises leaving Florida and going to the Caribbean, for four nights, costing less than $275 per person (based on 2010 prices). These ships leave from ports such as Miami, and Fort Lauderdale, and sail to destinations such as, Key West, Cozumel and CocoCay. Booking closer to the sail date, will make these prices even cheaper, especially on sailings with many empty rooms. Check the website often for details.
Royal Caribbean International
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
Carnival also has a series of four- and five-night cruises that will cost less than $300 per person, the lowest being $169 (based on 2010 prices). They sail, from ports like Mobile, Miami and Tampa, cruising to destinations like Cozumel, Key West, Nassau Bahamas, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk. Many of their best prices are in the fall and winter, their low season. Booking a cruise during this time will help save you a bundle.
Carnival Cruises
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Celebrity has several cruises between $250 and $300 per person (based upon 2010 prices). These ships sail for four or five nights from Miami, Fla. This cruise line sails to Key West and Cozumel like the others, but has more ports to choose from than the other cruise lines for these short cruises including, Honduras, Jamaica, Nassau and Grand Cayman. Booking an interior stateroom will save you some cash as well. You don't get a view, but the money you save will lead to a more fun vacation.
Celebrity Cruises
800-647-2251
celebritycruises.com
