Golden Reef – Cozumel & Riviera Maya

About this cruise

You leave Fort Lauderdale on April 23, 2027 and come back 5 nights later with a tan and a few good stories. The route visits Cozumel and CocoCay. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Oasis Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 17 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An April departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.