What is the Cost of A 3-Day Caribbean Cruise?

Knowing the cost of a 3-day Caribbean cruise is key to planning that next quick family getaway. 

Unlike certain governments, my family (and I'm sure yours), must give special attention to how much money we spend on what - even for a well-deserved vacation.

Taking a 3-day cruise to the Caribbean is indeed a great idea, but what will it cost families of three, four or five people?

Let us look at what an inclusive cruise vacation will cost your family.

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Factors Affecting the Cost of A 3-Day Caribbean Cruise

First off, we must note that certain factors will affect the cost of your Caribbean cruise package: 

1. The Caribbean cruise line you choose - Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises generally offer the least expensive 3-day cruise packages to the Caribbean. 

2. The time of year you travel - Your 3-day Caribbean cruise cost will be far less if you travel during certain seasons, such as spring and fall and will always cost more during the summer and around any holiday. 

3. The type of cabin you choose - An inside cabin will cost less than an oceanview or balcony cabin, and much less than a suite.

Additionally, an inside cabin for 2 people with a pair of bunk beds, will cost more than any other inside cabins. 

4. The number of people in your family - Your 3-day Caribbean cruise will cost more if there are four members in your family sharing two cabins than if all four members share the same cabin.

Yes, I understand that age matters. If the members of your family are of a certain age, it may be tough to have everyone in one cabin.

However, aim to keep family members in one cabin to minimize your the cost of your 3-day cruise. 

Note: Caribbean cruise liners have a minimum number of cabins that hold four or four people.

Therefore, if your family numbers more than three people you should plan to book early to ensure that you grab one of the available cabins for your 3-day Caribbean cruise. 

Cost of A 3-Day Caribbean Cruise

Understanding Posted Cruise Prices

When searching for a 3-day cruise cost or any length cruise, you will notice a posted price. That cruise price is always the starting fare. This means the first price you see will generally be the least expensive cabin type and fare category.

For example:

1. Carnival Cruise Line's least expensive cabin is an interior cabin with only bunk beds.

2. Royal Caribbean's lowest fare is an interior cabin and the rate type is "nonrefundable deposit".

Additionally, the posted cruise price is what the first two guests in a cabin will pay. If there are more people in your party, the posted price sometimes jumps to a higher rate and then everyone else in the cabin will pay less - usually the same amount.

There are some instances when the posted price remains the same for the first two guests in the cabin and the others pay less.

Let us look at what a 3-day cruise will cost for your family.

Cost of A 3-Day Caribbean Cruise for Family of Two

Depending on when you travel, expect a family of two to pay the following cruise ticket prices (give or take a few dollars) for a 3-day Caribbean cruise with the listed Cruise Lines: 

1. Winter Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line
Less than $400 per person. 

Disney Cruise Line
More than $1,000 per person. 

Norwegian Cruise Line
More than $400 per person. 

Royal Caribbean International
More than $500 per person. 

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2. Spring Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line
More than $300 person. 

Disney Cruise Line
More than $900 per person. 

Norwegian Cruise Line
More than $500 person. 

Royal Caribbean International
More than $400 per person. 

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3. Summer Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Lines
More than $500 per person. 

Disney Cruise Line
More than $1,400 per person. 

Norwegian Cruise Line
More than $600 per person. 

Royal Caribbean International
Less Than $500 per person. 

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4. Fall Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Lines
Less than $400 per person. 

Disney Cruise Line
More than $1,000 per person. 

Norwegian Cruise Line
More than $500 per person. 

Royal Caribbean International
More than $400 per person.

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Cost of A 3-Day Caribbean Cruise for More than
Two Guests

Depending on when you travel, expect a family of three, four or more people to pay the following cruise ticket prices (with some variations) for a 3-day Caribbean cruise with the listed Cruise Lines:

1. Winter Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line
First two personss will pay less than $400 each and everyone else will pay less than $300 each.

Disney Cruise Line
First two persons pay more than than $1,000 each and everyone else pays a little less than $1,000 each.

Norwegian Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $400 each and everyone else will pay a little less (except for rare occasions where someone pays more than the first two guests).

Royal Caribbean International
First two persons will pay more than $400 each and everyone else will pay less.

2. Spring Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $300 each and everyone else will pay less.

Disney Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $900 each and everyone else will pay less.

Norwegian Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $500 each and everyone else will pay less (except for rare occasions where someone pays more than the first two guests).

Royal Caribbean International
First two persons will pay more than $400 each and everyone else will pay less.


3. Summer Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $500 each and everyone else will pay less.

Disney Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $1,400 each and everyone else will pay less.

Norwegian Cruise Line
First two persons pay will pay more than $600 each and everyone else will pay less (except for rare occasions where someone pays more than the first two guests).

Royal Caribbean International
First two persons will pay more than $500 each and everyone else will pay less.

4. Fall Caribbean Cruise Sailings

Carnival Cruise Line
First two persons will pay less than $400 each and everyone else will pay less.

Disney Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $1,000 each and everyone else will pay less.

Norwegian Cruise Line
First two persons will pay more than $400 each and everyone else will pay less (except for rare occasions where someone pays more than the first two guests).

Royal Caribbean International
First two persons will pay more than $400 each and everyone else will pay less.

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Note: The prices above are as of September 2024, and were the lowest rates available. Oceanview, balcony cabins and suites cost more than the 3-day cruise costs for an interior cabin listed above.

Additionally, please note that some cruise lines, such as Carnival and Norwegian, add gratuity charges to your Caribbean cruise package.

Gratuity charges may be paid upfront or will show up on your final bill, before you disembark. 

Click here to learn more about cruise gratuity rates. 

Request 3-Day Caribbean Cruise Quote

Now that you have an idea of what a 3-night cruise to the Caribbean will cost your family, let us help you find your Caribbean cruise package.

Submit a cruise quote request below and we will find you the best rate available.

I have given you an idea of what your family will pay for a 3-day (3-night) Caribean cruise. By the way, such short cruise sailings usually get you only to The Bahamas - one or two stops.

It is now your time to plan wisely and in advance for your family's cruise getaway. You are almost ready to go, now that you know the cost of a 3-day Caribbean cruise. 

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