Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA

The Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA is a 5-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Valor, operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Departing New Orleans on December 30, 2026, the voyage visits 3 ports. Fares start from $789 per person.

Length: 5 nights
Departs: Dec 30, 2026
Returns: Jan 4, 2027
Ports of call: 3
Days at sea: 2

Itinerary

Day 1 Dec 30, 2026 New Orleans Departs 15:30 With its atmospheric French Quarter, New Orleans oozes character quite unlike any other American city. It's the place where anything seems to go - that's why Americans call it the "Big Easy". Its melting pot of influences; African, French and Caribbean, give this city on the Mississippi River a unique vibrancy, not least after dark when the music clubs and bars strike up with authentic jazz and blues sounds. Preservation Hall is only the best known of its many late-night music haunts. The diverse cultural mix also adds spice to its famous Creole and Cajun cuisine. Although a relatively small city, especially by US standards, walking will not get you around all of its sights so why not climb on board one of its historic streetcars, the oldest continuously operating system in the world? Jackson Square in the heart of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) is a good daytime starting point to explore the area's late 18th century houses with their magnolia-draped balconies and hidden courtyards. New Orleans port guide Search cruises visiting New Orleans

Day 3 Jan 1, 2027 Progreso 07:00 – 15:00 8.0 hrs ashore Head into the port of Progeso, gateway to some true Yucatan treats. Learn about the history, customs and culture of the ancient Maya. Seek out elegant architecture, well-preserved Mayan exhibits and a drop of mezcal in charming Mérida. Head out to visit the impressive sights at one of the new Wonders of the World; Chichen Itza. Visit the archaeological ruins of mythical Uxmal, explore the Temple of the Seven Dolls and cool off in the sacred waters of a secret cenote. A marvel of the wonders of Mayan myths. Progreso port guide Search cruises visiting Progreso

Progreso photo — Day 3 Jan 1, 2027 Progreso 07:00 – 15:00 8.0 hrs ashore Head into the port of Progeso, gateway to some true Yucatan treats. Learn about the history, customs and culture of the ancient Maya. Seek out elegant architecture, well-preserved Mayan exhibits and a drop of mezcal in charming Mérida. Head out to visit the impressive sights at one of the new Wonders of the World; Chichen Itza. Visit the archaeological ruins of mythical Uxmal, explore the Temple of the Seven Dolls and cool off in the sacred waters of a secret cenote. A marvel of the wonders of Mayan myths. Progreso port guide Search cruises visiting Progreso

Day 4 Jan 2, 2027 Cozumel 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 hrs ashore A forty-kilometre-long island directly off the coast from Playa del Carmen, Isla Cozumel is a renowned cruise-ship call: nearly every day, up to ten cruise ships dock at one of the island’s three dedicated piers, all just south of the only town, San Miguel. A holiday to Mexico with MSC Cruises will present you with restaurants, souvenir shops and jewellery stores, all along the malecón(Av Rafael Melgar) in downtown San Miguel. If you fancy a museum, the attractive Museo de la Isla de Cozumel has small displays of the flora, fauna and marine life of the island, as well as a good collection of Maya artefacts and old photos. If you’re not a diver, there’s a certain appeal in wandering the relaxed inland blocks of San Miguel, away from the piers, spotting Maya ruins and birds (the Maya called the island cuzamil – “land of the swallows”) in the dense forests and being the only person on the windswept eastern beaches. Midway across the island, San Gervasio is the only excavated Maya site on Cozumel. With several small temples connected by sacbeob, or long white roads, it was one of the many independent city-states that survived the fall of Chichén Itzá, flourishing between 1200 AD and 1650 AD. As part of a larger nature reserve the site is worth a visit for the numerous birds and butterflies you can spot early in the morning or late in the day. Another place to visit is Xcaret, a surprisingly pleasant theme park: it offers all the Yucatán’s attractions in one handy place, with a museum, a tropical aquarium, a “Maya village”, a beach, some small authentic ruins, pools and more than a kilometre of subterranean rivers down which you can swim, snorkel or float. On the other hand, neighbouring Xplor is dedicated to ziplines and other outdoor adventure. Cozumel port guide Search cruises visiting Cozumel

Cozumel photo — Day 4 Jan 2, 2027 Cozumel 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 hrs ashore A forty-kilometre-long island directly off the coast from Playa del Carmen, Isla Cozumel is a renowned cruise-ship call: nearly every day, up to ten cruise ships dock at one of the island’s three dedicated piers, all just south of the only town, San Miguel. A holiday to Mexico with MSC Cruises will present you with restaurants, souvenir shops and jewellery stores, all along the malecón(Av Rafael Melgar) in downtown San Miguel. If you fancy a museum, the attractive Museo de la Isla de Cozumel has small displays of the flora, fauna and marine life of the island, as well as a good collection of Maya artefacts and old photos. If you’re not a diver, there’s a certain appeal in wandering the relaxed inland blocks of San Miguel, away from the piers, spotting Maya ruins and birds (the Maya called the island cuzamil – “land of the swallows”) in the dense forests and being the only person on the windswept eastern beaches. Midway across the island, San Gervasio is the only excavated Maya site on Cozumel. With several small temples connected by sacbeob, or long white roads, it was one of the many independent city-states that survived the fall of Chichén Itzá, flourishing between 1200 AD and 1650 AD. As part of a larger nature reserve the site is worth a visit for the numerous birds and butterflies you can spot early in the morning or late in the day. Another place to visit is Xcaret, a surprisingly pleasant theme park: it offers all the Yucatán’s attractions in one handy place, with a museum, a tropical aquarium, a “Maya village”, a beach, some small authentic ruins, pools and more than a kilometre of subterranean rivers down which you can swim, snorkel or float. On the other hand, neighbouring Xplor is dedicated to ziplines and other outdoor adventure. Cozumel port guide Search cruises visiting Cozumel

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 95-day span: $694 · range $694–$794

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $789

$157 / night

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Guaranteed Inside

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Available

from $789

$157 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $899

$179 / night

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from $899

$179 / night

per person · incl. taxes

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from $1,264

$252 / night

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from $1,264

$252 / night

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Prices verified Jun 27, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Stateroom	8A	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8B	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8C	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8D	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8E	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8F	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8M	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8N	Balcony
Premium Balcony	9B	Balcony
Premium Vista Balcony	9C	Balcony
Guaranteed Balcony	BL	Balcony
Interior Upper/Lower	1A	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4A	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4B	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4C	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4D	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4E	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4F	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4G	Inside
Interior Stateroom	4H	Inside
Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)	4J	Inside
Guaranteed Inside	IS	Inside
Porthole	PT	Inside
Oceanview Stateroom	6A	Oceanview
Oceanview Stateroom	6B	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom	6C	Oceanview
Scenic Ocean View	6J	Oceanview
Scenic Grand Ocean View	6K	Oceanview
Guaranteed Ocean View	OV	Oceanview
Captain's Suite	CS	Suite
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Junior Suite	JS	Suite
Ocean Suite	OS	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	ST	Suite

Ship

Your ship Carnival Valor 5★ **110,000** GT **2,974** guests Built **2004** Your high seas hero Carnival Valor is here to rescue you from ordinary vacations and whisk you away to leisure, fun… and amazing destinations. On your way you’ll find onboard food spots designed to regale your palate, like BlueIguana Cantina and Guy’s Burger Joint… plus the downright indulgent Scarlett’s Steakhouse. Let yourself be swept away to RedFrog Pub or Alchemy Bar for a drink, or get a little carried away rooting for your favorites at SkyBox Sports Bar. Kids can get caught up in all the excitement of being kids, hanging with others their age at Carnival Valor’s three supervised youth spaces. Or they can join the wacky, wonderful Dr. Seuss bunch for character story-time (and more!) at Seuss at Sea. And pretty much anyone, young or slightly-less-young, will be thrilled by our 214-foot long, four-deck-tall Twister waterslide. On the entertainment front, Playlist Productions takes tunes you know and presents them in song-and-dance, up-on-stage spectacular shows. And speaking of shows that transform… Hasbro, The Game Show turns childhood board game faves into large-scale competitive fun for the whole family. If you thought for a second your vacation might be boring, now you know not to fear — Carnival Valor has what it takes to save any vacation! Carnival Valor ship guide Search cruises on Carnival Valor

Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA

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