. Honduras: Contact Cynthia and Diania - family owned and operated tour group who will take you to the best places in Honduras or basically anywhere you want to go. If you'd like to see them just send me your e-mail to lt23435@aol.com hope this has been helpful. Re: Cruise to Belize, Honduras, Mexico - Fun without Excursions? They also picked us up in an air conditioned van and took us to their dock and brought us back. You would have to take the ferry boat over (it doesnt cost much) from Coz, then either book a driver to take you or there are some companies besides the ones on the cruise ship that book tours. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Of course you have to be careful not to miss the ship traveling independently. For upscale options, like fresh seafood and Maya-inspired dishes, opt for Costa Mayas resorts and boutique hotels. Make sure you have bug repellant for this stop however. Cozumel Celebrity Cruises' 12-night New Orleans & the Caribbean cruise departs from and returns to Tampa after stops in New Orleans, Key West, and Honduras as well as Costa Maya and Cozumel. 04 of 14. . Panoramic vistas aren't all you'll find on this ship. Choose Your Month Of Departure. Disclosure: Carnival has taken the liberty to provide some enhancements for our sailing given its our 20thwedding anniversary! Carnival Vista Vacation - Cozumel, Belize and Honduras Nov 2021 - Watch till the end :) Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.c. Inside. One of the best excursions! Round-trip from Tampa to Costa Maya (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), Belize City (Belize) and Cozumel (Mexico). 2023 departures: January 7; February 4; March 4, 18; April 1, 15, 29; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; October 28; December 2, 9, 23, 30. Our group had 2 adults age 46 & 44 and two 18 year old girls, our cabins were 6483 and 6481. One unusual choice is floating through caves on an inner tube. They come right to the ship to pick you up and after a 20 minute boat ride you arrive at an island less than the size of a football field. Helpful comments include feedback on the recipe or changes you made. Day Cruise To Mahogany Bay, Belize & Cozumel With Carnival Cruises. We then met up with the rest of our group at the pool - the water was dirty and stunk like urine, but we made the best of it. Once you understand that decks 5 & 9 run all the way through you start to navigate around easier. If you booked the zipline and Tabayana through the cruise line you will end up paying much more and it will be much more crowded. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Wow! Carnival Paradise leaving Tampa, Florida for 6 nights from June 12, 2023. Balcony. Member Exclusive: Up to $1,500 On Board Credit. I wish I could go with you! Geek out at the Museum of Science & Industrys domed IMAX Theater or browse Florida Cracker exhibits at Tampa Bay History Center. Customize Reject All Accept All Customize Consent Preferences Started June 21, 2021, By Cruise to Costa Maya and find ancient Maya ruins and mysterious jungles just begging to be explored, as well as private beach clubs and trendy restaurants all in one place. Local raw bars serve up fresh shrimp, oysters, scallops and grouper from the Gulf of Mexico. The resort is really nice, food is great and the beach is breath taking. I've got several pictures from the ship as well as our excursions. I'm 40, married for 26+yrs to a real cowboy:) I love dancing, crochet, Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper, photography, gaming, and much more. Since my husband felt bad about us not going, he agreed to swoop me away to the romantic destinations of Honduras, Belize, and Cozumel on the Carnival Magic. White-sand beaches and pristine azure waters are just the beginning with this region of the Caribbean. Plus, Jason did an amazing job documenting his own cruise and producing a fabulous video travelogue for all of us on CC. Once this exhilarating trip is over, you will have lunch and head on . And to your right hand side, youll find the price that updated with each change you make. The cheapest ruins to see would probably be Actun Ha. For realz peeps. My husband is really upset because he knows that since I am a history major that more than anything I want to see the Mayan ruins and neither of us think it is reasonable to spend the extra money on it right now. While you're soaking up the vibe at the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from the Solarium Bar, where friendly bartenders serve wine, beer, cocktails and chilled tropical drinks perfect for sipping beneath your poolside umbrella. We cannot sleep without a fan. Honduras is south of Belize and Roatan is the most developed of all the Bay Islands of Honduras. The 7-Day Carnival Western Caribbean Cruise that stops in Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel is a perfect mix of port days to sea days. Debarkation: What can I say. long. The beach was great, water was clear and beautiful. San Pedro - Tropic Air, cart, Xanadu, Cancun to Belize City ADO bus firsthand report. 45 days to go! Thanks everyone! Western Caribbean cruises are fantastic ways to explore magical islands, beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, fantastic food, among other things. By Grand Cayman: I went on line and through Soto's Cruises to do this. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), NCL Norwegian Sky. Carnival is giving us free wifi for the duration of our trip so Ill be able to post and/or update through facebook. Me? This particular cruise is on the Carnival Magic and costs more than many of the other cruises. accessibility guidelines. Fresh seafood is always a good choice, and so is the. Cruise to Cozumel and head to Chankanaab National Park, where you can snorkel among the colorful reefs and schools of tropical fish that give this island its premier diving status. Definitely try cochinita pibil, a traditional dish of slow-roasted pork, and Agua de Jamaica a sweetened hibiscus flower iced tea thats a Mexican favorite. Belize is a land of mountains, swamps, and tropical jungle located south[], Cozumel is Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea at tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, regular port of call on Western Caribbean itineraries, particularly those leaving from Florida. Start planning your next cruise vacation by selecting a destination and departure port. A fan. Wander the West End Village to get a real taste of Roatn life. With silky-sand beaches and diamond-clear seas, the island of Roatan is one of the Caribbeans hidden gems. Let me know if you would like me to send them to you. Youll find all your favorite Old-World classics on the menu here, like house focaccia served with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, fluffy gnocchi tossed in a thyme-scented sauce of lamb and root vegetables, traditional risotto finished with porcini and truffle mushroom tapenade, and veal osso buco paired with creamy cheese polenta, ripe tomatoes and sauted green beans. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. I have gotten some great tips though as to what to take onboard and it sounds like less is more. Cruise Critic can be helpful since they have boards for each port and provide information specific to cruising. Some of our most popular shore excursions are as follow: Belize cave tubing and zipline, Belize Baboon Sanctuary, Belize Zipline, Belize Cave Tubing and Horseback Riding, and Jungle atv. On Cozumel you can snorkel from shore at the Money Bar. Sail to a tiny island and snorkel the reef around it. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Be careful if you find the guy with the Iguana and he wants to let you hold it and take your photo, he charges to do so. For $60.00 pp they take you to Sting Ray City Sandbar - the expierance of being out in the middle of the ocean in a sandbar - 3 ft of water and seeing nothing around but water is an amazing expierance. Hit the links on the high seas! Explore Ybor Citys cigar-rolling history or brave rollercoasters at Busch Gardens. Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: February 25, 2024; Duration:7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Pride; Ports of Call: Tampa, Grand Cayman, Mahogany Bay, Belize, Cozumel, Tampa; Cruises from Tampa, Florida, can be incredibly exciting and relaxing. Refine your mini-golf game on a green that overlooks a sea of blue. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The reefs are great. Whether you like to indulge in food, sport, games or education, there are tons of cruise activities aboard every Carnival ship. For a taste of authentic Florida Cracker cuisine, try sofkee porridge, pilau (rice cakes) or fried alligator tail during your next Tampa cruise. Mix-Matched clothes. For a culture fix, head to the Kohunlick ruins to see the famous Temple of the Masks. Royal Caribbean International (RCL), RCL Serenade of the Seas. At the beach they have a bar (it's a tad expensive), beach chairs, water sports equipment for rent and etc. RT63 - Come check out our roll call message board for November 12th sailing on the Valor! Hip Hop with impressive piano sound(793766) - Dusty Sky. Super excited. accessibility guidelines. {{category.price !== null ? And of course, we are taking no kids this time around but would love to take them in the future. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-96285364', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise to a later date? All in all a great trip and would love to go again. Costa Maya - We did the Uvero Beach Break thru the ship for about $30 each. Enjoy the vibrant wildlife, scenery, and culture as you relax in an absolutely blissful island setting. Round-trip from New Orleans to Mahogany Bay (Honduras), Belize and Cozumel (Mexico). 2023 departures: January 15, January 29, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 5, December 31. Explore saltwater mangrove estuaries to see wildlife and flora. A good while back, my family was offered a cruise. I have plenty of pictures of our trip to these Islands. My husband has been trying to get me to agree to a cruise for years but Im still iffy on it. The sand fleas were awful when we were there. . Go tubing in a cave. *Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Hopefully you will have better luck. We found a cool place in a courtyard behind some shops, all the seats were saddles and they served up a great margarita. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Just as an FYI you can also rent snorkel equipment and go right from shore, not the same as going out to the reef but you can still see fish and a few corals there. Divers and snorkelers from all over the globe flock to the largest of Honduras Bay Islands every year see to the worlds second largest barrier reef firsthand. Swim with rays. We hope you enjoy your visit to Belize Mainland, the very best Belize has to offer! For the price, this is the best cruise on the market I think! A few years ago I did the Altun Ha River trip, and that was also a great tour. Not to bad I thought, I had allowed 3 hrs for that so 2 hrs was good for me. Youll find recommended and guaranteed stores with duty-free deals on luxury items. Ill probably take neutral bottoms and various tops. Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa & Miami. Grab some snorkeling gear and explore the colorful underwater world of Banco Chinchorro, the largest coral atoll in the northern hemisphere. And try to squeeze in a trip to the Shawn Jackson Gallery, a showcase for the marvelous underwater photos by the renowned West End photographer. I can't say enough about the scenery you'll see on this excursion. Cruises to Belize are available out of Tampa, Florida. He is saying he does not even want to go now because we are going to be so strapped for cash, but we don't want his mother to lose her money either. Belize - We never set foot in Belize City. An Old River expedition, looks out for manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, iguanas, and many species of aquatic birds. The official language is English. The largest of Hondurass Bay Islands is a real beauty, built on a backbone of volcanic rock and ringed by the worlds second largest coral reef. Enjoy and try eating breakfast and/or lunch in the dinning room. With that in mind I knew there would be lines and probably lines for lines. Cruise ships anchor outside of Belize City harbor and guests tender in. The country is known for extreme biodiversity and ecosystems. And be sure to check out the Chile Tequila Factory for a sampling of Mexicos favorite spirit. Big French Key Island with Watersports & Lunch, Jolly Roger Catamaran Sailing & Snorkel with Lunch, Maya Key Private Island, Snorkeling & Lunch, Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL, Away We Go. Embarkation: We arrived at the port at 10:00, within 10 minutes had our sail & sign cards in hand, went through security screening about 30 minutes later and were on board at 12:10. You could walk down the beach and enjoy other smaller huts selling beer and food or just take in the scenery. Round-trip from Tampa to Mahogany Bay (Honduras), Belize and Cozumel (Mexico). 2023 departures: June 12, August 7, October 2. My wife and I are booked Nov 12 on Valor and already have the Roatan zipline tour (& Tabyana Beach) lined up, we may have to try the snorkeling in Belize. Reconnect with nature while wandering the endless mangroves, beaches and reefs in Punta Sur National Park during your Cozumel cruise. Visit Grand Cayman, Mahogany Bay, Belize and Cozumel. We went on a Carnival cruise 3 years ago and really enjoyed it! Round-trip from Tampa to Cozumel (Mexico), Costa Maya (Mexico), Belize, Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands). 2023 departures: January 7; December 23. 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