--- title: "Bayou Tide – Gulf’s Hidden Keys" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bayou-tide-gulf-s-hidden-keys~CCL-DREAM-20290226-5 description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Dream" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e48dbb86333af15e.jpg --- # Bayou Tide – Gulf’s Hidden Keys ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from New Orleans on Carnival Dream](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/e48dbb86333af15e.jpg) A 5-night round trip from New Orleans, sailing on the afternoon of 26 February. After a day at sea it calls at Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida). The stops are in Mexico, and each call lasts 8 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 26°C in Cozumel to 32°C in Progreso (Mérida) (79 to 90°F). After another day at sea you're back in New Orleans on the morning of 3 March. Carnival Dream (2009) carries up to 3,646 guests on 15 decks and has 11 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Dream](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-dream.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2029-02-26 - **Return:** 2029-03-03 - **From:** [New Orleans, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) | US | | 15:30 | 12–20°C | | 3 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 25–26°C | | 4 | [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 22–32°C | | 6 | [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) | US | 08:00 | | 12–20°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 11 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $945 | $945 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=fbfd8575-622e-4e2e-b8a2-168e2d068f39) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,325 | $1,325 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=376a76e5-ae51-430e-9fdf-fe5d5b4de658) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,515 | $1,515 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=b68e7ae7-8e0e-4a14-a17e-c7bc72bf1979) | | Suite | Suite | $2,425 | $2,425 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=57ebd374-19d2-4db8-aaae-de7bef83babc) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,010 | $505 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=f42024ca-46a2-4417-b523-c9f793f83f2a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,390 | $695 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=d2a3833b-80d7-4f2c-ae98-c5126f9fe273) | | Balcony | Balcony | $1,580 | $790 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=c29c3a5a-a0c0-46ea-ab6e-ffe12e2947f0) | | Suite | Suite | $2,490 | $1,245 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=e8e5252e-ce21-4f04-97f6-42411b2e865e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,305 | $435 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=9b2830f3-25ee-48a3-90e9-5cb771c5a45a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,797 | $599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=8062c7ff-ed6e-410d-a49d-260ef4b9ed04) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,046 | $682 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=561a310b-a279-4c0c-a2d2-080dfbb8c116) | | Suite | Suite | $2,955 | $985 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=c56163ad-b5f5-48bc-bcd6-2a6bc3843c10) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Interior | $1,560 | $390 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=71091a6a-eeb3-49bc-aaae-e6c238418b07) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,552 | $638 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=492f90fa-1574-4cab-9088-db050293e299) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,560 | $640 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=7f515d89-a0bf-4102-a0c3-ee260c2d88c4) | | Suite | Suite | $3,480 | $870 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20290226-5.md?pid=1f5d3c3c-8709-4348-a1f4-b6ac8ebd1d4e) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## Price History (2 guests) ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-07 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,580 | $2,490 | | 2026-10-08 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,580 | $2,490 | | 2026-10-09 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,580 | $2,490 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2009 - **Passengers:** 3,646 - **Crew:** 1,367 - **Gross Tonnage:** 130,000 GT - **Decks:** 15 - **Length:** 306m - **Beam:** 37.2m - **Dining (total):** 11 - **Dining (included):** 7 - **Dining (surcharge):** 4 ## Port Details ### [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) *United States* > Jazz, jambalaya, and joie de vivre Avg dock time: 16h · Weather: 12–20°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/Chicago ### [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) *Mexico* > Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 25–26°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Cancun ### [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) *Mexico* > Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán Avg dock time: 8.1h · Weather: 22–32°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: es - Timezone: America/Merida ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Bayou Tide – Cozumel’s Secret](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bayou-tide-cozumel-s-secret~CCL-DREAM-20290222-4.md) | 2029-02-22 | 2029-02-26 | 4 | $459 | | Next | [Bayou & Coral Reef – Mississippi’s Delta & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bayou-coral-reef-mississippi-s-delta-cozumel~CCL-DREAM-20290303-5.md) | 2029-03-03 | 2029-03-08 | 5 | $570 | ## Browse - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Carnival Dream](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-dream.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)