Paradise Pursuit – Belize & Costa Maya

About this cruise

5 nights from Miami, visiting Belize City and Costa Maya. It sails December 11, 2027 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. People come back from this cruise talking about Belize City: Gateway to the world's second-largest barrier reef. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Freedom Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. 2 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.