Glinting Gulf – Tampa to Mexico

About this cruise

5 nights from Tampa, visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel. It sails August 9, 2027 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." 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. Costa Maya stands out. It's Mexico's quieter Caribbean escape among Mayan ruins. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Radiance Of The Seas. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 8 more when you feel like treating yourself. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. All in all, it's a solid trip.