Marigold Petal – Merida from Louisiana

About this cruise

Some of the best trips are the ones you barely had to plan. 5 nights from New Orleans on April 13, 2026, visiting Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida), and you're home before the laundry piles up. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. Turquoise water, white sand, and that particular Caribbean slowness where nothing feels urgent. Progreso (Mérida) alone is worth the trip, Gateway to the ancient Mayan world of Yucatán. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Valor has 12 dining spots on board, most of them included. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Worth booking. That's the short version.