Riptide Rhythm – Cozumel & Great Stirrup Cay

About this cruise

If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 5 nights from Galveston on November 28, 2026, visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel. 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. Don't rush through Costa Maya, which is known as Mexico's quieter Caribbean escape among Mayan ruins. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Liberty Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 3 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. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 2 ports across 5 nights covers a lot.