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Cheap Cruises From Mobile, Alabama

Mobile, Alabama is one of the oldest and least crowded port cities in the United States. Experience the Spanish, French, African and Creole culture and influences in this 300 year-old destination. Easy to get to, the port is 13.5 miles from Mobile Regional Airport and one-half mile from Interstate 10. Carnival Cruise Line offers year-round cruises to Mexico beaches from this warm, southern city.

Western Caribbean: Cozumel and Calica
- Enjoy a five-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival cruise ship Elation. Some of the rooms feature pull-down beds, as well as television, room service and bathrobes. The Elation features a twister water slide, whirlpools and an adults-only area. This cruise stops at two ports of call: Cozumel and Calica. Upon arrival, you can book excursions including biking & cenote snorkeling, historic Merida & Mayan rum-tasting, or city and shopping tours. Departure dates run from September to June.
  
  Carnival Cruise Line
  
  3655 NW 87th Ave.
  
  Miami, FL 33178
  
  888-227-6482
  
  carnival.com
Western Carribean: Progreso and Cozumel
- This five-day Western Caribbean cruise stops on the white beaches of Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico. Interior rooms begin at $229 as of September, 2010. Choose to upgrade to an ocean-front room for an additional $50. These rooms also feature television, linens and robes as well as a large window overlooking the sea. Enjoy spending time in the casinos, spa or at one of the daily shows on the cruise ship Elation. In Mexico, visit Mayan ruins, including the ancient Dzibichaltun Ruins, or relax on the beach.
  
  Carnival Cruise Line
  
  3655 NW 87th Ave.
  
  Miami, FL 33178
  
  888-227-6482
  
  carnival.com
Western Caribbean: Cozumel
- Arrive in Cozumel on the Carnival cruise ship Elation on a four-day cruise from Mobile. Cozumel is famous for its scuba diving, and several excursions are available. September, 2010 prices start at $249 for a comfortable interior room on this voyage. The Elation ship features a beauty salon and spa as well as a pool and whirlpools. This cruise is scheduled to leave almost every month of the year.
  
  Carnival Cruise Line
  
  3655 NW 87th Ave.
  
  Miami, FL 33178
  
  888-227-6482
  
  carnival.com
Western Caribbean: Calica and Cozumel
- Carnival also offers a five-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Elation to Calica and Cozumel, Mexico. There are four departure dates for this cruise from November to March, and September 2010 pricing begins at $279. Book special excursions, including the Amazing Secret River, dolphin encounter or the Chikin Ha Cenote Cavern dive.
  
  Carnival Cruise Line
  
  3655 NW 87th Ave.
  
  Miami, FL 33178
  
  888-227-6482
  
  carnival.com