Maya Mural – Cozumel & Progreso

About this cruise

This is the kind of trip that just works. 5 nights from Galveston, visiting Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida), sailing October 4, 2027, and nothing about it feels forced. Sea days bookend the port visits. You settle in, see the ports, then have time to wind down before heading home. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Horizon takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Galveston has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You start in Galveston and come back with stories from Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida).