--- title: "Mariner Of The Seas: 5 nights from Galveston, 2 May 2026" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/driftwood-diary-riviera-maya-bahamas~RCL-MARINER-20260502-5 description: "5-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Mariner Of The Seas from Galveston on 2 May 2026, visiting Costa Maya, Cozumel. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c1e95e3cfa13abb6.jpg robots: noindex --- # Driftwood Diary – Riviera Maya & Bahamas ![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Galveston on Mariner Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c1e95e3cfa13abb6.jpg) ## About this cruise A 5-night round trip from Galveston, sailing on the afternoon of 2 May. After a day at sea it calls at Costa Maya and Cozumel. The stops are in Mexico, and calls last 7 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 30°C (86°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in Galveston on the morning of 7 May. Mariner Of The Seas (2003) carries up to 3,344 guests on 15 decks and has 12 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Mariner Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/mariner-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2026-05-02 - **Return:** 2026-05-07 - **From:** [Galveston, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) - **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) | US | Sat, May 2, 2026 | | 4:00 PM | Embark | 23–27°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sun, May 3 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/costa-maya.md) | MX | Mon, May 4 | 11:59 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 27–31°C | | 4 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | Tue, May 5 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 27–29°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Wed, May 6 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) | US | Thu, May 7 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 23–27°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 8 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | €1,825 | €1,825 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=95d0b2f5-79ee-4b7f-acca-4544ff448e11) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | €1,944 | €972 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=14378de0-f4f5-4dcc-9937-b97b587069fd) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | €2,135 | €712 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=86e23804-c532-4a38-9ac7-9366041a98a5) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | €2,251 | €563 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=f1dcc682-f192-46ba-8e5e-337c2264c850) | 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. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | $2,046 | $2,046 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=a786016b-85b2-433e-879d-6ef1cab91411) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | $2,177 | $1,089 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=687a0424-9632-46af-b5d2-84b2ed4d86dd) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | $2,368 | $789 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=fc02280b-ff4c-4da4-8056-6864a3ebae43) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | $2,498 | $624 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-MARINER-20260502-5.md?pid=ebaf2795-9361-4618-8233-45b3512f23cb) | 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) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-02-18 | €520 | €607 | €700 | €1,094 | | 2026-02-19 | €1,040 | €1,214 | €1,399 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-20 | €1,040 | €1,214 | €1,399 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-21 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-22 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-23 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-24 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-25 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-26 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-27 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-02-28 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-03-01 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-03-02 | €1,023 | €1,214 | €1,374 | €2,187 | | 2026-03-03 | €1,007 | €1,214 | €1,348 | €2,187 | | 2026-03-04 | €1,007 | €1,214 | €1,348 | €2,187 | | 2026-03-05 | €1,007 | €1,214 | €1,348 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-06 | €1,007 | €1,214 | €1,348 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-07 | €1,086 | €1,214 | €1,609 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-08 | €991 | €1,324 | €1,322 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-09 | €991 | €1,324 | €1,516 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-10 | €991 | €1,324 | €1,609 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-11 | €991 | €1,324 | €1,609 | €2,570 | | 2026-03-12 | €991 | €1,194 | €1,322 | €3,867 | | 2026-03-13 | €1,013 | €1,216 | €1,631 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-14 | €995 | €1,194 | €1,596 | €2,344 | | 2026-03-15 | €995 | €1,194 | €1,596 | €2,614 | | 2026-03-16 | €995 | €1,194 | €1,316 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-17 | €995 | €1,432 | €1,316 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-18 | €908 | €1,513 | €1,727 | €2,614 | | 2026-03-19 | €908 | €1,260 | €1,727 | €2,614 | | 2026-03-20 | €996 | €1,601 | €1,815 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-21 | €996 | €1,601 | €2,105 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-22 | €996 | €1,601 | €2,105 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-23 | €996 | €1,601 | €2,161 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-24 | €996 | €1,348 | €1,539 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-25 | €996 | €1,348 | €1,815 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-26 | €855 | €1,261 | €1,451 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-27 | €855 | €1,261 | €1,690 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-28 | €855 | €1,261 | €1,451 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-29 | €855 | €1,261 | €1,690 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-30 | €943 | €1,261 | €1,451 | €3,911 | | 2026-03-31 | €1,008 | €1,261 | €1,516 | €3,911 | | 2026-04-01 | €1,008 | €1,261 | €1,516 | €3,911 | | 2026-04-02 | €1,008 | €1,261 | €1,516 | €3,911 | | 2026-04-03 | €920 | €1,261 | €1,755 | €5,740 | | 2026-04-04 | €1,008 | €1,261 | €1,755 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-05 | €1,008 | €1,509 | €1,755 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-06 | €1,008 | €1,509 | €1,755 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-07 | €1,007 | €1,509 | €1,755 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-08 | €1,095 | €1,574 | €1,867 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-09 | €1,007 | €1,574 | €1,867 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-10 | €1,095 | €1,574 | €1,814 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-11 | €1,095 | €1,574 | €1,814 | €3,717 | | 2026-04-12 | €1,095 | €1,574 | €1,814 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-13 | €1,095 | €1,574 | €1,814 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-14 | €1,093 | €1,574 | €1,814 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-15 | €1,180 | €1,574 | €1,849 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-16 | €1,180 | €1,574 | €1,849 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-17 | €1,459 | €1,660 | €1,936 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-18 | €1,459 | €1,660 | €1,936 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-19 | €1,459 | €1,660 | €1,936 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-20 | €1,459 | €1,660 | €1,936 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-21 | €1,295 | €1,660 | €1,929 | €2,300 | | 2026-04-22 | €1,268 | €1,635 | €1,857 | €2,387 | | 2026-04-23 | €1,268 | €1,635 | €1,857 | €2,387 | | 2026-04-24 | €1,295 | €1,635 | €1,857 | €2,387 | | 2026-04-25 | €1,295 | €1,635 | €1,857 | €3,175 | | 2026-04-26 | €1,295 | €1,635 | €1,857 | €3,175 | | 2026-04-27 | €1,382 | €1,635 | €1,944 | €3,175 | | 2026-04-28 | €1,267 | €1,730 | €1,944 | €3,175 | | 2026-04-29 | €1,355 | €1,730 | €1,944 | €3,175 | | 2026-04-30 | €1,355 | €1,730 | €1,944 | €3,175 | | 2026-05-01 | €1,355 | €1,730 | €1,944 | €3,175 | | 2026-05-02 | €1,355 | €1,730 | €1,944 | €3,175 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-03-06 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,479 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-07 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,479 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-08 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,703 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-09 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,479 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-10 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,479 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-11 | $1,094 | $1,458 | $1,670 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-12 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,450 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-13 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,479 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-14 | $1,112 | $1,347 | $1,479 | $2,868 | | 2026-03-15 | $1,204 | $1,322 | $1,762 | $2,618 | | 2026-03-16 | $1,204 | $1,322 | $1,762 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-17 | $1,119 | $1,348 | $1,803 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-18 | $1,098 | $1,584 | $1,443 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-19 | $998 | $1,198 | $1,910 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-20 | $998 | $1,198 | $1,910 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-21 | $998 | $1,778 | $2,011 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-22 | $998 | $1,778 | $2,333 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-23 | $998 | $1,198 | $1,910 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-24 | $998 | $1,198 | $1,910 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-25 | $998 | $1,778 | $2,333 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-26 | $998 | $1,198 | $1,910 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-27 | $998 | $1,198 | $1,910 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-28 | $1,038 | $1,397 | $1,877 | $2,918 | | 2026-03-29 | $998 | $1,198 | $2,399 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-30 | $937 | $1,397 | $1,857 | $4,349 | | 2026-03-31 | $937 | $1,397 | $1,597 | $4,349 | | 2026-04-01 | $1,113 | $1,397 | $1,597 | $4,349 | | 2026-04-02 | $1,113 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $4,349 | | 2026-04-03 | $1,113 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $4,349 | | 2026-04-04 | $1,013 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $6,387 | | 2026-04-05 | $1,013 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-06 | $1,013 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-07 | $1,013 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-08 | $1,214 | $1,673 | $1,933 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-09 | $1,113 | $1,753 | $2,074 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-10 | $1,214 | $1,753 | $2,014 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-11 | $1,214 | $1,753 | $2,014 | $4,127 | | 2026-04-12 | $1,214 | $1,753 | $2,014 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-13 | $1,214 | $1,753 | $2,014 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-14 | $1,214 | $1,753 | $2,014 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-15 | $1,315 | $1,753 | $2,053 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-16 | $1,315 | $1,753 | $2,053 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-17 | $1,636 | $1,854 | $2,154 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-18 | $1,636 | $1,854 | $2,154 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-19 | $1,636 | $1,854 | $2,154 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-20 | $1,636 | $1,854 | $2,154 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-21 | $1,435 | $1,854 | $2,135 | $2,568 | | 2026-04-22 | $1,416 | $1,815 | $2,074 | $2,668 | | 2026-04-23 | $1,416 | $1,815 | $2,074 | $2,668 | | 2026-04-24 | $1,435 | $1,815 | $2,074 | $2,668 | | 2026-04-25 | $1,435 | $1,815 | $2,074 | $3,529 | | 2026-04-26 | $1,435 | $1,815 | $2,074 | $3,529 | | 2026-04-27 | $1,538 | $1,815 | $2,177 | $3,529 | | 2026-04-28 | $1,417 | $1,937 | $2,177 | $3,529 | | 2026-04-29 | $1,518 | $1,937 | $2,177 | $3,529 | | 2026-04-30 | $1,518 | $1,937 | $2,177 | $3,529 | | 2026-05-01 | $1,518 | $1,937 | $2,177 | $3,529 | | 2026-05-02 | $1,518 | $1,937 | $2,177 | $3,529 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2003 - **Passengers:** 3,344 - **Crew:** 1,200 - **Gross Tonnage:** 138,000 GT - **Decks:** 15 - **Length:** 311 m - **Beam:** 48.2m - **Dining (total):** 12 - **Dining (included):** 4 - **Dining (surcharge):** 8 ## Port Details ### [Galveston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/galveston.md) *United States* > Texas charm on a barrier island Weather: 23–27°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/Chicago ### [Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/costa-maya.md) *Mexico* > Mexico's quieter Caribbean escape among Mayan ruins Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 27–31°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Cancun ### [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) *Mexico* > Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 27–29°C - Currency: Mexican Peso - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Cancun ## Adjacent sailings on Mariner Of The Seas | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Deck Chair – Riviera Maya & Bahamas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/deck-chair-riviera-maya-bahamas~RCL-MARINER-20260427-5.md) · Already sailed | Apr 27 – May 2, 2026 | 5 nights | Galveston | from €711 pp (€711 / $787) | | Next sailing | [Pyramid Peaks – Merida & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pyramid-peaks-merida-cozumel~RCL-MARINER-20260507-4.md) · Already sailed | May 7 – 11, 2026 | 4 nights | Galveston | from €742 pp (€742 / $827) | | Next bookable sailing | [Island Serenity – Cozumel & Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-serenity-cozumel-grand-cayman~RCL-MARINER-20261107-7.md) · 184-day gap · different port | Nov 7 – 14, 2026 | 7 nights | New Orleans | from €537 pp (€537 / $590) | ## Explore more - [More Mariner Of The Seas cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/mariner-of-the-seas.md) - [Visit Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - 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