Heirloom Harbours – Riviera Maya & Merida
About this cruise
Book 5 days off from March 1, 2027 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. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. Cozumel alone is worth the trip, Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Valor takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 9 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Works well as a long weekend away, or a quick reset between bigger trips. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Worth booking. That's the short version.