---
title: "Gilded Gulf – Merida & Cozumel"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-gulf-merida-cozumel~CCL-VALOR-20261012-5
description: "5-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Valor"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1ae4eb5c0cc30727.jpg
robots: noindex
---

# Gilded Gulf – Merida & Cozumel

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from New Orleans on Carnival Valor](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1ae4eb5c0cc30727.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from New Orleans, sailing on the afternoon of 12 October. 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 are around 30°C (86°F) at every stop. After another day at sea you're back in New Orleans on the morning of 17 October. 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:** 2026-10-12
- **Return:** 2026-10-17
- **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 | 20–26°C |
| 3 | [Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/cozumel.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 26–29°C |
| 4 | [Progreso (Mérida)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/progreso-merida.md) | MX | 08:00 | 16:00 | 25–31°C |
| 6 | [New Orleans](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-gulf-coast/new-orleans.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 20–26°C |

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-06 | $698 | $978 | $1,418 | $2,458 |
| 2026-03-07 | $698 | $978 | $1,418 | $2,458 |
| 2026-03-08 | $698 | $978 | $1,418 | $2,458 |
| 2026-03-09 | $698 | $978 | $1,418 | $2,458 |
| 2026-03-10 | $696 | $978 | $1,448 | $2,456 |
| 2026-03-11 | $696 | $978 | $1,448 | $2,456 |
| 2026-03-12 | $696 | $978 | $1,448 | $2,456 |
| 2026-03-13 | $696 | $938 | $1,398 | $2,416 |
| 2026-03-14 | $696 | $996 | $1,448 | $2,416 |
| 2026-03-15 | $696 | $996 | $1,448 | $2,416 |
| 2026-03-16 | $696 | $938 | $1,398 | $2,416 |
| 2026-03-17 | $698 | $948 | $1,388 | $2,418 |
| 2026-03-18 | $698 | $948 | $1,388 | $2,358 |
| 2026-03-19 | $678 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,358 |
| 2026-03-20 | $678 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,358 |
| 2026-03-21 | $676 | $938 | $1,378 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-22 | $678 | $938 | $1,378 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-23 | $676 | $938 | $1,378 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-24 | $678 | $978 | $1,408 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-25 | $678 | $978 | $1,408 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-26 | $676 | $978 | $1,388 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-27 | $676 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-28 | $676 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-29 | $676 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-30 | $678 | $938 | $1,358 | $2,356 |
| 2026-03-31 | $676 | $938 | $1,358 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-01 | $698 | $938 | $1,358 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-02 | $698 | $938 | $1,358 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-03 | $678 | $908 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-04 | $678 | $908 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-05 | $678 | $908 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-06 | $678 | $908 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-07 | $676 | $958 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-08 | $676 | $958 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-09 | $676 | $958 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-10 | $676 | $908 | $1,318 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-11 | $676 | $888 | $1,298 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-12 | $676 | $888 | $1,298 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-13 | $676 | $888 | $1,298 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-14 | $676 | $888 | $1,298 | $2,356 |
| 2026-04-15 | $678 | $898 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-16 | $698 | $898 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-17 | $698 | $888 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-18 | $708 | $888 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-19 | $698 | $888 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-20 | $698 | $888 | $1,308 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-21 | $698 | $938 | $1,348 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-22 | $708 | $938 | $1,348 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-23 | $708 | $938 | $1,348 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-24 | $708 | $918 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-25 | $708 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-26 | $708 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-27 | $708 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-28 | $708 | $918 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-29 | $708 | $918 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-04-30 | $708 | $918 | $1,328 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-01 | $706 | $928 | $1,328 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-02 | $746 | $928 | $1,348 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-03 | $746 | $928 | $1,348 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-04 | $746 | $928 | $1,348 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-05 | $746 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-06 | $806 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-07 | $806 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-08 | $806 | $938 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-09 | $806 | $938 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-10 | $806 | $938 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-11 | $806 | $938 | $1,368 | $2,356 |
| 2026-05-12 | $848 | $968 | $1,388 | $2,418 |
| 2026-05-13 | $808 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-14 | $808 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-15 | $808 | $968 | $1,408 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-16 | $808 | $948 | $1,388 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-17 | $808 | $948 | $1,388 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-18 | $808 | $948 | $1,388 | $2,358 |
| 2026-05-19 | $808 | $968 | $1,408 | $2,418 |
| 2026-05-20 | $848 | $948 | $1,408 | $2,418 |
| 2026-05-21 | $848 | $948 | $1,408 | $2,418 |
| 2026-05-22 | $848 | $948 | $1,368 | $2,416 |
| 2026-05-23 | $840 | $940 | $1,360 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-24 | $840 | $940 | $1,360 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-25 | $840 | $940 | $1,360 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-26 | $840 | $940 | $1,360 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-27 | $840 | $940 | $1,360 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-28 | $860 | $920 | $1,420 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-29 | $880 | $910 | $1,440 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-30 | $880 | $910 | $1,440 | $2,408 |
| 2026-05-31 | $880 | $910 | $1,440 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-01 | $880 | $910 | $1,440 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-02 | $880 | $940 | $1,440 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-03 | $900 | $960 | $1,460 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-04 | $920 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-05 | $920 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-06 | $880 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-07 | $880 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-08 | $880 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,410 |
| 2026-06-09 | $878 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-10 | $878 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-11 | $878 | $980 | $1,460 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-12 | $878 | $960 | $1,480 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-13 | $878 | $960 | $1,480 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-14 | $878 | $960 | $1,480 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-15 | $878 | $960 | $1,480 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-16 | $878 | $960 | $1,480 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-17 | $878 | $980 | $1,480 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-18 | $940 | $980 | $1,540 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-19 | $940 | $980 | $1,540 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-20 | $940 | $980 | $1,540 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-21 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-22 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-23 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-24 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-25 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-26 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-27 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-28 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-29 | $918 | $978 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-06-30 | $906 | $1,008 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-01 | $908 | $1,008 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-02 | $908 | $1,008 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-03 | $908 | $1,028 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-04 | $908 | $1,028 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-05 | $908 | $1,028 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-06 | $908 | $1,028 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-07 | $888 | $1,028 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-08 | $888 | $1,048 | $1,538 | $3,108 |
| 2026-07-09 | $888 | $1,048 | $1,538 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-10 | $888 | $1,048 | $1,538 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-11 | $888 | $1,048 | $1,538 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-12 | $948 | $1,048 | $1,538 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-13 | $948 | $1,048 | $1,538 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-14 | $968 | $1,068 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-15 | $968 | $1,068 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-16 | $968 | $1,068 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-17 | $968 | $1,068 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-18 | $968 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-19 | $968 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-20 | $968 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-21 | $968 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,388 |
| 2026-07-22 | $968 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-23 | $968 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,908 |
| 2026-07-24 | $936 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-25 | $978 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-26 | $978 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-27 | $978 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-28 | $998 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-29 | $998 | $1,088 | $1,518 | $2,906 |
| 2026-07-30 | $998 | $1,086 | $2,258 | $2,406 |
| 2026-07-31 | $998 | $1,086 | $2,258 | $2,406 |
| 2026-08-01 | $998 | $1,086 | $2,258 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-02 | $998 | $1,086 | $2,258 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-03 | $1,048 | $1,086 | $2,258 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-04 | $1,018 | $1,068 | $1,538 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-05 | $1,018 | $1,108 | $1,558 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-06 | $1,048 | $1,108 | $1,558 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-07 | $1,018 | $1,108 | $1,558 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-08 | $1,018 | $1,108 | $1,558 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-09 | $1,018 | $1,108 | $1,558 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-10 | $1,018 | $1,108 | $1,558 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-11 | $1,038 | $1,830 | $1,590 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-12 | $1,070 | $1,152 | $1,624 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-13 | $1,090 | $1,152 | $1,618 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-14 | $1,090 | $1,152 | $1,618 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-15 | $1,110 | $1,152 | $1,640 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-16 | $1,110 | $1,152 | $1,858 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-17 | $1,110 | $1,152 | $1,858 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-18 | $1,140 | $1,152 | $1,858 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-19 | $1,220 | $1,152 | $1,858 | $2,408 |
| 2026-08-20 | $1,220 | $1,152 | $1,858 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-21 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,858 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-22 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,858 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-23 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,858 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-24 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-25 | $1,300 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-26 | $1,300 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-27 | $1,340 | $1,280 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-29 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-30 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-08-31 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-01 | $1,380 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-02 | $1,380 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-04 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-05 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-07 | $1,340 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-08 | $1,380 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,380 | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-10 | – | $1,362 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-11 | $1,404 | $1,424 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,406 | $1,424 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-13 | $1,406 | $1,424 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-14 | $1,406 | $2,126 | $1,720 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,426 | – | $1,726 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-16 | $1,426 | – | $1,726 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-17 | $1,426 | $1,446 | $2,426 | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-20 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-22 | – | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-23 | – | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-24 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-25 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-26 | $1,426 | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-27 | $1,426 | $1,476 | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-28 | – | – | – | $4,330 |
| 2026-09-29 | $1,426 | $1,476 | $1,726 | – |
| 2026-10-07 | $1,426 | – | $2,106 | – |
| 2026-10-08 | $1,426 | – | – | – |
| 2026-10-09 | $1,426 | $1,476 | – | – |
| 2026-10-10 | $1,426 | – | – | – |

## 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: 20–26°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: 26–29°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: 25–31°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) | [Lagniappe Leap – Cozumel & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lagniappe-leap-cozumel-riviera-maya~CCL-VALOR-20261008-4.md) | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-12 | 4 | $766 |
| Next (sailed) | [Quetzal Wing – Progreso & Yucatan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/quetzal-wing-progreso-yucatan~CCL-VALOR-20261017-5.md) | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-22 | 5 | – |
| 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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