Driftwood Dream – Merida & Riviera Maya

About this cruise

A lot can happen in 5 nights. This sailing from New Orleans on March 6, 2027 visits Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida) and makes every day count. The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. Rum punch at the beach bar, snorkelling off the dock, sunsets that are genuinely worth staring at. People come back from this cruise talking about Progreso (Mérida): Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Carnival Valor. 9 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 2 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.