Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA

The Western Caribbean from New Orleans, LA is a 5-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream, operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Departing New Orleans on April 1, 2028, the voyage visits 3 ports. Fares start from $519 per person.

Length: 5 nights
Departs: Apr 1, 2028
Returns: Apr 6, 2028
Ports of call: 3
Days at sea: 2

from $519

$103 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

Book with CruiseDirect Book direct with Carnival Cruise Line

We may earn a commission

from $519 pp

via CruiseDirect

Book

Book direct with Carnival Cruise Line we may earn a commission

Itinerary

Day 1 Apr 1, 2028 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 Apr 3, 2028 Cozumel 08:00 – 16:00 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 3 Apr 3, 2028 Cozumel 08:00 – 16:00 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

Day 4 Apr 4, 2028 Progreso 08:00 – 16:00 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 4 Apr 4, 2028 Progreso 08:00 – 16:00 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

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 93-day span: $510 · range $510–$559

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

from $519

$103 / night

Fare rows

Interior Upper/Lower

Cabin grade

Available

from $519

$103 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $539

$107 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $540

$108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $541

$108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $542

$108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $543

$108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $544

$108 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $545

$109 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $546

$109 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)

Cabin grade

Available

from $599

$119 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

Cabin grade

Available

from $614

$122 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview

from $559

$111 / night

Fare rows

Porthole

Cabin grade

Available

from $559

$111 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean View Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $709

$141 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $724

$144 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $734

$146 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $769

$153 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $804

$160 / night

Fare rows

Cove Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $804

$160 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $829

$165 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $830

$166 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $831

$166 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $832

$166 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $833

$166 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $834

$166 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $835

$167 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $899

$179 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $909

$181 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $909

$181 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $919

$183 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premium Vista Balcony

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,014

$202 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $1,259

$251 / night

Fare rows

Junior Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,259

$251 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,264

$252 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cloud 9 Spa Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,414

$282 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $1,714

$342 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 24, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Carnival Cruise Line and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Show all 38 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
Cove Balcony	7C	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8A	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8B	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8C	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8D	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8E	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8F	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8G	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8M	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8N	Balcony
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony	8P	Balcony
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony	8S	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
Cloud 9 Spa Interior	4S	Inside
Guaranteed Inside Cabin	IS	Inside
Ocean View Stateroom	6A	Oceanview
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom	6L	Oceanview
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom	6M	Oceanview
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom	6N	Oceanview
Ocean View (Obstructed Views)	6S	Oceanview
Guaranteed Ocean View	OV	Oceanview
Porthole	PT	Oceanview
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Junior Suite	JS	Suite
Ocean Suite	OS	Suite
Cloud 9 Spa Suite	SS	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	ST	Suite

Ship

Your ship Carnival Dream 5★ **130,000** GT **3,646** guests Built **2008** It’s one thing to be fun, but it’s another thing to be first. Carnival Dream was at the forefront of a recent wave of amazingly innovative and fun Carnival ships. As the genesis of the Dream class, Carnival Dream set the direction for the ships that followed in her footsteps — first Carnival Magic and then Carnival Breeze. But back to Carnival Dream: the ship itself is a unique experience with the way-fun RedFrog Rum Bar and the very cool BlueIguana Tequila Bar. Get your appetite ready, because you’re gonna need it. Carnival Dream features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and dedicated sushi spot Bonsai Sushi. It’s also got a full menu of our latest and greatest casual spots for a bite: BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy’s Burger Joint and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse. (That’s Guy as in Guy Fieri, by the way — so you know the food’s delish.) Carnival Dream also features the borderline-magical Alchemy Bar and Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with perhaps even tastier entertainment. Entertainment options are all up and down the ship, and so is soaking-wet fun, from the heart-racing waterslide action at WaterWorks to the soul-soothing Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa. Despite its name, Carnival Dream is definitely a reality. Can’t believe it? Pinch yourself… and book your dream cruise today. Carnival Dream ship guide Search cruises on Carnival Dream

Similar cruises

Other sailing dates

Same itinerary, different dates. Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.

View	From pp	Departs
	from $648 $129 / night	May 24, 2027
	from $718 $143 / night	May 29, 2027
	from $713 $142 / night	Jun 7, 2027
	from $733 $146 / night	Jun 12, 2027
	from $733 $146 / night	Jun 21, 2027