Costa Maya Cruises
The port of Costa Maya is on the Yucatan Peninsula between Belize City and Cancun. The area has a rich cultural history which can be seen today in the Maya ruins hidden in the jungle surrounding the port. With multiple ports of departure from the Gulf Coast of the United States, visitors will have no problem finding their way to Costa Maya by cruise ship.
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Celebrity Solstice: Seven-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
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Launched in late 2008, the Celebrity Solstice is one of the newer ships of the Celebrity fleet. In addition to the spa, casino and clubs, this ship offers something cruise goers would not expect at sea. The unique Lawn Club is designed to provide a country club feel on the top decks of the ship. With real grass and an open design, guests will be able to enjoy the smell of freshly cut grass while miles from the shore.
After setting sail from Fort Lauderdale, passengers will have one day at sea to explore and enjoy the ship before making port in Grand Cayman. After a day in George Town, the ship heads west towards the Mexican ports of Cozumel followed by Costa Maya. Renowned for scuba diving, Roatan Honduras is the final port of call. The cruise wraps up with one more day at sea before returning to port in Fort Lauderdale.
Celebrity Cruises
(800) 647-2251
celebritycruises.com
Radiance of the Seas: Five-Night Western Caribbean
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Sailing from Tampa, Florida, the 13-deck Radiance of the Seas is like a floating resort. With an on-board day spa, rock climbing wall and golf simulator, days at sea can be as relaxed or action-packed as guests choose. At night, the ship offers multiple restaurants, bars and clubs to entertain.
After leaving Tampa, the ship spends one day at sea before you arrive at Costa Maya, Mexico. While there, guests can swim with the dolphins, enjoy a snorkeling trip or just shop and enjoy the area around the port. The next stop is Cozumel, which is world-famous for its scuba diving. However, you don't have to be a diver to enjoy Cozumel. Other possibilities include taking an island tour or renting a scooter and exploring the island on your own.
Royal Caribbean International
(866) 562-7625
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Norwegian Spirit: Exotic Western Caribbean
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There are two benefits that cruising from New Orleans has to offer that other ports serving the Caribbean can not offer. The first is the opportunity to enjoy the amazing culture and energy that New Orleans has to offer before or after a cruise. The second benefit, is the chance to cruise down the Mississippi River and watching the historic shoreline slip by.
After leaving the Mississippi River delta and sailing into the Gulf of Mexico, passengers will spend one day at sea before reaching Costa Maya, Mexico. From there, they will sail to Santo Tomas de Castilla in Guatemala, where they can tour local plantations or kayak down a nearby river. The next destination is Belize City, where cruise goers can go diving, visit Mayan ruins or ride an inner tube through a cave. The last stop will be the diver's paradise of Cozumel. The cruise then travels back across the Gulf and up the Mississippi.
Norwegian Cruise Line
(866) 234-7350
ncl.com
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