Golden Sands Escape – Costa Maya & Cozumel

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 6-night sailing from Galveston on April 12, 2026 visits Costa Maya, Belize City and Cozumel. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Port to port, the water changes colour and the music changes too. That's the fun of it. People come back from this cruise talking about Cozumel: Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 11 restaurants on Carnival Dream, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 6 nights. Galveston itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 3 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.