Shimmering Shoal – Cozumel & Costa Maya

About this cruise

Short trips like this tend to hit differently because every day actually counts. You leave Tampa on January 11, 2027 for 5 nights visiting Cozumel and Costa Maya. You start at sea, hit the ports, then finish at sea. The ports feel like the centrepiece, framed by lazy ocean days. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Jewel Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you're new to cruising, this length is ideal. Long enough to relax, short enough to not over-commit. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Tampa has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. You start in Tampa and come back with stories from Cozumel and Costa Maya.