Since it is a full day of flying for me (6 hours, plus the 3 hour time difference on the way there) I like the 4 nighters if I can't take more than a week off. I fly in on Saturday, enjoy Coco Beach (or Fort Lauderdale or Miami) for a day, then sail. I can decide to fly home immediately following the cruise, or not until Saturday which still gives me a day at home to do laundry and get ready for the work week. I have a couple of these coming up later this year on Indy and Allure. Even if I don't get off the ship, it's a very relaxing week.