Copper Sun – Riviera Maya from New Orleans
About this cruise
Book 5 days off from January 9, 2027 and this cruise from New Orleans will do the rest, taking you to Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida) and back. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. Keep an eye out for Cozumel: Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Valor takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 9 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Works well as a long weekend away, or a quick reset between bigger trips. That's 5 nights well spent.