Seafarer's Notch – Progreso & Cozumel

About this cruise

Short trips like this tend to hit differently because every day actually counts. You leave New Orleans on October 3, 2026 for 5 nights visiting Cozumel and Progreso (Mérida). You start at sea, hit the ports, then finish at sea. The ports feel like the centrepiece, framed by lazy ocean days. Turquoise water, white sand, and that particular Caribbean slowness where nothing feels urgent. 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, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Valor has 12 dining spots on board, most of them included. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.