Sailing year-round from New Orleans, Carnival Cruise Line's Triumph vessel offers four-, five- and seven-night cruises in the western Caribbean. Port lists for each cruise include Cozumel and Progreso in Mexico, and weeklong voyages add Belize City, Belize and Roatan, Honduras to the itinerary. Guests visiting these ports experience duty-free shopping, regional tours and watersports. When at sea, vacationers aboard the 3,427-passenger megaliner enjoy a casino, live entertainment, several dining options and four swimming pools.
The Norwegian Spirit, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, sails a seven-night itinerary during the fall, winter and spring from New Orleans. Ports include Costa Maya, Cozumel and Belize City, as well as newer seaport Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala, where visitors explore Mayan culture and history. NCL refurbished the 1,966-passenger vessel in 2008, nine years after its maiden voyage. Onboard activities include a casino, comedy and musical acts, shops and a beauty salon.
Hailed as the world's largest cruise ship when it entered service in 1999, Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas sails seven-night cruises from New Orleans that divide equally time at sea and time in port. In addition to Cozumel, unique seaports include historical Falmouth, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, known for its beaches and extensive watersports offerings. During three sea days, guests on the 3116-passenger ship enjoy activities like rock wall climbing, ice skating, and a variety of themed bars and restaurants.
