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2012 - 2013 Best Cruises Close To Home.  Cruises Deals and Cruise Specials. Discount Cruises. Low Priced Cruises. Hot Deals. 2012 - 2013 Cheap Best Cruises Close To Home. All Major Cruise Lines. Search for the Best cruises deals , sailing from close to home available!

If you cruise close to home, it’s only a short distance between you and the perfect cruise.

So skip the flight and indulge in fun!

Cruising from the United States to exciting destinations has never been more convenient. In this economy, sailing from a U.S. port is one of the best ways to stretch your vacation dollar. With over 24 departure ports to choose from, your family can find the perfect cruise! Choose from hundreds of voyages to destinations like the Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada/New England, and Mexico, even Hawaii! All with the convenience of a short drive.

There are 24 departure ports in the United States and Canada that are ready to welcome you.

Just click on a port nearest you to start planning your next cruise getaway.

 

CARNIVAL CLOSE TO HOME CRUISES

Incredible Deals on Last-Minute Cruises starting at only $99

Explore the New Ships on the Block: Cruises From $389!

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The Benefits:

  • No flight expenses
  • No airport hassles
  • No need to check in, and out of hotels
  • The ability to stretch your vacation dollar
  • A short drive to a perfect vacation
  • Year-round cruising possibilities for 3 to 12 day vacations
  • These ports will get you to the Caribbean, New England, Alaska, The Bahamas or Mexico for the ultimate getaway.

The Prices:

 Duration From* Your Price
Per Day*
3 Day Cruise $169 Less than $60
4 Day Cruise $229 Less than $70
7 Day Cruise $449 Less than $70

CARNIVAL

Close To Home Cruise

Departure Ports

Depart From:

West Coast
  • Seattle, WA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Diego, CA
Gulf Coast
  • Galveston, TX
  • Mobile, AL
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Tampa, FL
East Coast
  • New York, NY
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Charleston, SC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Port Canaveral, FL
  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Miami, FL
Other Ports
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Honolulu, HI
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Ensenada, Mexico

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The cruises shown on this web site are capacity-controlled and similar deals may be available from competing online, neighborhood travel agents, as well as the cruise line directly. All rates are per person for an inside cabin unless otherwise stated, and include port charges. Please note these recent deals were limited-time offers, when we searched the Internet. You will need to click on an available link to check what's on offer today, to stay updated on recent deals, and to take advantage of opportunities to save before they are sold out or their time is (or was) up. Prices and availability are subject to change and offers may be withdrawn, by the suppliers at any time.. There is no guarantee that these prices or availability will be in effect at the time of your search.

 


 

Not only does Carnival offer "close to home" cruises, but so do over a dozen other cruise lines. All total, there are 24 departure ports in the United States and Canada that are ready to welcome you. Just click on a port nearest you to start planning your next cruise getaway.

Sample Prices
  • Cruise from Mobile from $46 a day!
  • Cruise from Galveston from $56 a day!
  • Cruise from Baltimore from $57 a Day!
  • Cruise from Miami from $45 a day!
     
  • Cruise from Ft. Lauderdale from $52 a day!
  • Cruise from Port Canaveral from $48 a day!
  • Cruise from Los Angeles from $58 a day!
  • Cruise from San Juan from $57 a day!
Cape Liberty New York City Baltimore Jacksonville Philadelphia Vancouver Houston Galveston Montreal Boston Norfolk Charleston Port Canaveral Ft. Lauderdale Miami Tampa Mobile New Orleans Maui Honolulu Seward San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Astoria Seattle
East Coast Baltimore | Boston | Cape Liberty | Charleston | Ft. Lauderdale | Jacksonville | Miami | New York City | Norfolk | Philadelphia | Port Canaveral | Port Everglades |Tampa
West Coast Astoria | Los Angeles | Long Beach |San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle
Gulf Coast Galveston | Houston | Mobile | New Orleans
Alaska Seward
Hawaii Honolulu | Maui
Canada Montreal | Vancouver
 

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