Seaside Serenity – Cozumel & Riviera Maya

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 Port Canaveral on December 16, 2026, visiting Cozumel and Costa Maya. The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. Turquoise water, white sand, and that particular Caribbean slowness where nothing feels urgent. 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. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Explorer Of The Seas has 8 dining spots on board, most of them included. All told, 2 ports across 5 nights covers a lot.