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title: "Chichen Itza Calling – Merida & Cozumel"
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# Chichen Itza Calling – Merida & Cozumel

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from New Orleans on Carnival Valor](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c0992ab179a0f967.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from New Orleans, sailing on the afternoon of 16 March. 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 27°C in Cozumel to 32°C in Progreso (Mérida) (81 to 90°F). After another day at sea you're back in New Orleans on the morning of 21 March. Carnival Valor (2004) carries up to 2,980 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 9 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Valor](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-valor.md)
- **Duration:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-03-16
- **Return:** 2026-03-21
- **From:** [New Orleans, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) | US |  | 15:30 | 15–22°C |
| 2 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 25–27°C |
| 4 | [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 22–32°C |
| 5 | 🌊 Sea Day |  |  |  |  |
| 6 | [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 15–22°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Suite |
|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-13 | $1,398 | $3,916 |
| 2026-03-14 | $1,398 | $3,916 |
| 2026-03-15 | $1,398 | $3,916 |
| 2026-03-16 | $1,398 | $3,916 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2004
- **Passengers:** 2,980
- **Crew:** 1,180
- **Gross Tonnage:** 110,000 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 290.2m
- **Beam:** 35.4m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 9
- **Dining (surcharge):** 3

## 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: 15–22°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Chicago

### [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md)

*Mexico*

> Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 25–27°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- 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: Spanish
- 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 (sailed) | [Fleur de Lis – Cozumel & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fleur-de-lis-cozumel-riviera-maya~CCL-VALOR-20260312-4.md) | 2026-03-12 | 2026-03-16 | 4 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Wild Orchids – Yucatan & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/wild-orchids-yucatan-cozumel~CCL-VALOR-20260321-5.md) | 2026-03-21 | 2026-03-26 | 5 | $552 |
| Next bookable | [Boutique Bounds – Cozumel & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/boutique-bounds-cozumel-riviera-maya~CCL-VALOR-20261022-4.md) | 2026-10-22 | 2026-10-26 | 4 | $751 |

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