Weekend Escape – Cozumel & Costa Maya

About this cruise

Short trips like this tend to hit differently because every day actually counts. You leave Tampa on September 26, 2026 for 5 nights visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel. 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, Radiance Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 10 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. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 5-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.