Market Day – Merida from Louisiana

About this cruise

5 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from New Orleans on January 4, 2027 visits Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida) and you'll feel it from day one. You start at sea, hit the ports, then finish at sea. The ports feel like the centrepiece, framed by lazy ocean days. Clear water and warm sand at every stop. It's the Caribbean, so you probably already know what to expect. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Carnival Valor keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 9 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you're new to cruising, this length is ideal. Long enough to relax, short enough to not over-commit. You start in New Orleans and come back with stories from Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida).