Running out of vacation days? A cruise is still possible.
When you're short on time, squeezing in a satisfying escape can feel like a tall order. Happily, however, we've found a selection of weekend cruises leaving from several Floridian and Californian ports–each of which gets you on board by Friday afternoon, but back home in time for that Monday morning meeting. (Bonus: These mini-voyages are great options for new cruisers looking to get their feet wet.)