Holland America's ship, the Ryndam, is slated to continue an alternating itinerary of seven and 14-day cruises as of April 2010. The seven-day cruise includes two sea days among port stops in Key West, FL, Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala and Costa Maya, Mexico. The 14-day itinerary is the entire seven-day cruise, plus another seven-day cruise departing from Tampa with stops in Belize City, Belize, Roatan, Honduras and Costa Maya, Mexico. The Ryndam will reposition to Canada in April with a 21-day cruise which also includes several ports stops in Mexico. The ship was fully refurbished in 2004, and has a passenger capacity of 1,200. While on board this 4 1/2 star cruise liner passengers enjoy the casino, pool decks, lounges, a two story grand dining room and a culinary arts center complete with live cooking demonstrations.
Holland America Cruise Line
Corporate Headquarters
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
877-932-4259 Reservations
hollandamerica.com
From March 2010 through April 2011, Royal Caribbean's ship the Radiance of the Seas will continue with alternating four and five-day sailings including two sea days an a port stop in Cozumel, Mexico. The five day itinerary adds a stop in Costa Maya, Mexico. The Radiance of the Seas was fully refurbished in 2006 and has a passenger capacity of 2,500. This ship features an old world theme. It features a four-in-one club with Billiards, a Jakarta style Lounge, Singapore Sling's bar and the Calcutta Card Club. The solarium has a safari theme with large elephant statues, and the main dining room features a live waterfall.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
The Carnival Cruise Lines ship "Inspiration" also offers Mexican cruises from March 2010 through April 2011. The four-day sailing also has two days at sea, and ports in Cozumel, Mexico . The Inspiration was refurbished in 2007 and has a total passenger capacity of 2650. The ship features an art nouveau theme, a pool complete with water park, a nine-hole mini golf course, and an adults only "Serenity" area. Restaurants include an on deck bar and grill, pizzeria and two grand dining rooms.
Carnival Cruise Line
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
