Tequila & Tides – Cozumel & Riviera Maya

About this cruise

4 nights from Tampa, visiting Cozumel. It sails July 12, 2026 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." More sea than shore on this one, with 2 days on the water between stops. Turquoise water, white sand, and that particular Caribbean slowness where nothing feels urgent. Of the stops, Cozumel tends to be the one people talk about: Mexico's Caribbean island of Mayan mystery. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Paradise has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.