--- title: "Bayou Tide – Gulf’s Secret Coves" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/bayou-tide-gulf-s-secret-coves~CCL-DREAM-20280717-5 description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Dream" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/8b27ae20f0694b54.jpg --- # Bayou Tide – Gulf’s Secret Coves ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from New Orleans on Carnival Dream](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/8b27ae20f0694b54.jpg) A 5-night round trip from New Orleans, sailing on the afternoon of 17 July. 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 30°C in Cozumel to 34°C in Progreso (Mérida) (86 to 93°F). After another day at sea you're back in New Orleans on the morning of 22 July. 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:** 2028-07-17 - **Return:** 2028-07-22 - **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 | 26–31°C | | 3 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 28–30°C | | 4 | [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 26–34°C | | 6 | [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) | US | 08:00 | | 26–31°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 | $1,388 | $1,388 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=236716ff-113b-4a22-ab37-6fd63e2371f1) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,828 | $1,828 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=79d9b456-c8c5-4bb6-83f2-827b20b1a5af) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,048 | $2,048 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=028608dc-f140-4dc3-bf68-9ee857f4f0f0) | | Suite | Suite | $3,088 | $3,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=459a54a8-3d87-4dc4-8073-06262d383194) | 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 | $1,446 | $723 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=6e3d024e-6379-46b7-9225-3016bc5531f3) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,886 | $943 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=11d54a2c-7ddb-4efe-99fa-9ea40c304b94) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,106 | $1,053 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=9ff7653b-b6ca-47be-b785-fea6b2b8ce45) | | Suite | Suite | $3,146 | $1,573 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=2d0c94cf-5f0c-4f4b-a2db-36959ae9fb75) | 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 | $1,734 | $578 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=e89d3153-91c1-4a06-9797-d24c5e120eb8) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,136 | $712 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=9b3bfd22-c865-49aa-890a-62281221b4c8) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,355 | $785 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=c27a633b-83c4-4986-92b2-315c46a5aa93) | | Suite | Suite | $3,396 | $1,132 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=c58f838b-39a8-469d-87a7-77d42935ed04) | 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 | $2,112 | $528 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=8b56e11e-cb8f-4561-bd5a-bade500eaec3) | | Balcony | Balcony | $2,744 | $686 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=a18bb863-741c-4261-9cf0-b68f7e4c2a2a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,772 | $693 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=18c267cd-72ee-45e9-aaef-3012179bd4ce) | | Suite | Suite | $3,792 | $948 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-DREAM-20280717-5.md?pid=736941c7-759f-41ab-badd-f3715736e5f9) | 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 | $1,446 | $1,886 | $2,106 | $3,146 | | 2026-10-08 | $1,446 | $1,886 | $2,106 | $3,146 | | 2026-10-09 | $1,446 | $1,886 | $2,106 | $3,146 | ## 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: 26–31°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: 28–30°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: 26–34°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 Burst – Progreso from New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bayou-burst-progreso-from-new-orleans~CCL-DREAM-20280713-4.md) | 2028-07-13 | 2028-07-17 | 4 | $707 | | Next | [Bayou & Coral Current – Cozumel & Progreso](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bayou-coral-current-cozumel-progreso~CCL-DREAM-20280722-5.md) | 2028-07-22 | 2028-07-27 | 5 | $723 | ## 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)