Gulfstream Sojourn – Riviera Maya & Merida

About this cruise

Book 5 days off from September 5, 2026 and this cruise from New Orleans will do the rest, taking you to Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida) and back. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. Rum punch at the beach bar, snorkelling off the dock, sunsets that are genuinely worth staring at. Keep an eye out for Progreso (Mérida): Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Carnival Valor. 9 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. That's 5 nights well spent.