Sail out of Miami on a seven-day cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Glory ship. Four room choices are available, including interior (no window), ocean view, balcony and suite. The ship leaves Florida and sets sail for Cozumel, where guests can explore Tulum, see the San Gervasio archaeological site at the Mayan ruins, view the ancient Mayan kingdom and explore the Cozumel beach. The ship continues on to Belize, Roatan and Grand Cayman before heading back to Florida.
While on board, you'll enjoy ship features such as a water slide, mini-golf course, nightly entertainment, casino, fitness center, beauty salon, Internet cafe and dance lessons. The Glory also features an adults-only pool and round-the-clock dining with three daily buffets, 24-hour room service, a sushi bar and a steakhouse.
Carnival
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Princess Cruises offers a 14-day trip from Fort Lauderdale aboard its Emerald Princess cruise ship. Ports of call include the Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, St. Maarten, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Grand Turk and Cozumel. Once you step off the ship in Cozumel, you can take part in the "Lost Civilization of the Mayans" shore excursion, featuring a 45-minute fast ferry boat ride into Playa del Carmen and a one-hour drive into the ruins of Tulum. Guests receive a 30-minute narrated tour of the ruins and then have 90 minutes to explore on their own. View the Castle Ruins on a 40-foot bluff over the Caribbean, the Temple of the Frescos' carved figures, the House of Columns and 60 other Mayan structures.
Select from five cabin styles on the Emerald Princess, including interior, ocean view, ocean view obstructed (you'll have a window but it may be blocked by a lifeboat), balcony or suite. Enjoy on-board fun such as an art gallery, spa, digital golf simulator, wedding chapel, boutiques, lap pool, outdoor movie theater, Internet cafe, library and dining at restaurants such as a winery, Italian eatery and grill.
Princess Cruises
800-774-6237
princess.com
Travelers with only a short amount of vacation time don't have to miss out on touring the Mayan ruins. Norwegian Cruise Line offers a five-day Western Caribbean trip, leaving Miami and sailing into Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Once your cruise ship reaches Cozumel, you can opt for a port excursion to Tulum's cliff-top archaeological site. A guided tour and time for self-exploration, plus a box lunch and shopping time, are included.
The Norwegian Dawn ship offers four room options (inside, ocean view, balcony, suite).
Travelers who aren't big fans of traditional cruise style dining (where you are placed with eight to 10 other people for each meal) will appreciate Norwegian's "free style" dining, where you may dine solo or with your own party at any time. Spend your sailing time on the basketball and volleyball courts, cigar club, card room, theater, kids' club, juice bar, Jacuzzi or pool or at one of many dining, dancing and bar venues.
Norwegian Cruise Line
866-234-7350
ncl.com
