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Cruises from Florida

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Cruises to Mexico from Florida

Visiting some of the destinations on the Mexican Caribbean coast is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The best way to do this is by planning a cruise from one of the many Florida ports.

Florida, known as “The Sunshine State,” is also a top-ranked holiday destination in its own right. With so much to do in Florida, it’s worth spending a few days there before or after your cruise. As a sun, sea, and sand location, Florida attracts all kinds of travelers, from partygoers to retirees, nature lovers, thrill seekers, and even foodies, not to mention beachgoers and water sports enthusiasts. Explore some of Florida’s busy, modern cities, quiet beach towns, and beautiful natural areas.

If you’re thinking about taking a cruise out of Florida with a visit to the Mexican Caribbean, you have four ports to choose from: Miami , Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) , Tampa , and Port Canaveral (Orlando) . Whichever departure port you choose on your journey from Florida to the Mexican Caribbean, with multiple stops in all kinds of different ports, you’ll be greeted by sandy white beaches, tropical weather, lush green landscapes, and colorful cultures.

So, if you want a vacation that is both exciting and restful, with a layover in Mexico, choose one of the cruises that depart out of Florida.

Progreso, Mexico

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. The main town on the island is San Miguel de Cozumel. Most of[…]

Puerto Costa Maya, located on a peninsula along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, is regular port of call on Western Caribbean itineraries, particularly those leaving from Florida. About 100 miles south of Playa del Carmen, Costa Maya feels like a private island created[…]

Progreso is a port city in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on the northwest coast. It is one of the newest ports for large cruise ships and a common port of call on Western Caribbean itineraries, including those departing from Florida’s ports.[…]

Find your next cruise to Mexico from Florida’s ports:

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Carnival Paradise, Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa route

Carnival Paradise, Cruise from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico, January 30, 2025

4-day Western Caribbean mini cruise to Mexico with Carnival Cruise Line Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 30, 2025; Duration: 4-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Paradise; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Tampa; Visit Cozumel, Mexico,[…]

5-day cruise from Tampa to Costa Maya & Cozumel with Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean, Mexico from Tampa, January 27, 2025

5-day cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel on board Enchantment of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 27, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Enchantment of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Costa Maya,[…]

Royal Caribbean, Mexico from Tampa, January 26, 2025

5-day cruise to Cozumel and Costa May on board Serenade of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 26, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Serenade of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Costa[…]

Royal Caribbean 7-day cruise to CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan & Costa Maya route

Royal Caribbean, Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, January 26, 2025

7-day cruise to CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan and Costa Maya on board Wonder of the Seas Cruising from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Departure Date: January 26, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Wonder of the Seas; Ports of[…]

Carnival 6-day Western Caribbean cruise to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman & Cozumel route

Carnival Horizon, Western Caribbean from Miami, January 26, 2025

6-day cruise to Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Mexico with Carnival Cruises Cruising from: Miami, Florida; Departure Date: January 26, 2025; Duration: 6-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Horizon; Ports of Call: Miami, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel,[…]

Fort Lauderdale to George Town, Cozumel & Bimini

Celebrity Reflection, Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, January 26, 2025

6-day cruise to George Town, Cozumel and Bimini with Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida; Departure Date: January 26, 2025; Duration: 6-day cruise; Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises; Cruise Ship: Celebrity Reflection; Ports of Call: Fort Lauderdale, George Town,[…]

Tampa to Mahogany Bay & Cozumel on board Carnival

Carnival Paradise, Honduras & Mexico from Tampa, January 25, 2025

5-day Western Caribbean cruise with Carnival Cruises Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 25, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Paradise; Ports of Call: Tampa, Mahogany Bay, Cozumel, Tampa; Visit Mahogany Bay and Cozumel, enjoy[…]

Vikink Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdal

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, January 24, 2025

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida; Departure Date: January 24, 2025; Duration: 14 day cruise; Cruise Line: Viking Cruises; Cruise Ship: Viking Mars; Ports[…]

Royal Brilliance 4-day Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa to Cozumel route

Royal Caribbean, Cozumel, Mexico from Tampa, January 23, 2025

4-day Western Caribbean cruise on board Enchantment of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 23, 2025; Duration: 4-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Enchantment of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Tampa; Enjoy magnificent scenery[…]

5-day cruise to Cozumel & CocoCay

Royal Caribbean, Cozumel & CocoCay from Port Canaveral, January 20, 2025

5-day cruise to Mexico on board Voyager of the Seas Cruising from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Departure Date: January 20, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Voyager of the Seas; Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, CocoCay,[…]

Tampa to Grand Cayman & Cozumel on board Carnival Paradise route

Carnival Paradise, Mexico & Grand Cayman from Tampa, January 20, 2025

5-day cruise to George Town and Cozumel with Carnival Cruise Line Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 20, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Paradise; Ports of Call: Tampa, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Tampa; Visit[…]

7-day cruise from Port Everglades to Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, George Town & Cozumel on board Holland America

Holland America, Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, January 19, 2025

7-day cruise to Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, George Town and Cozumel on board Nieuw Amsterdam Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida; Departure Date: January 19, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Holland America Line; Cruise Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam; Ports[…]

Cruise to Mexico & Honduras

Carnival Celebration, Western Caribbean from Miami, January 19, 2025

7-day cruise to Mexico & Honduras with Carnival Cruises Cruising from: Miami, Florida; Departure Date: January 19, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Celebration; Ports of Call: Miami, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Miami; Enjoy[…]

Royal Caribbean 7-day cruise to Costa Maya, Belize, Roatan & Cozumel route

Royal Caribbean, Western Caribbean from Tampa, January 18, 2025

7-day cruise to Mexico, Honduras and Belize on board Radiance of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 18, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Radiance of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Roatan,[…]

Royal Caribbean, Mexico from Tampa, January 18, 2025

5-day cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel on board Enchantment of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 18, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Enchantment of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Costa Maya,[…]

Royal 7-day cruise to Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel & CocoCay route

Royal Caribbean, Western Caribbean from Miami, January 18, 2025

7-day cruise to Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel and CocoCay on board Icon of the Seas Cruising from: Miami, Florida; Departure Date: January 18, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Icon of the Seas; Ports of Call: Miami, Roatan, Costa[…]

7-day cruise to Cozumel, George Town, Ocho Rios & Great Stirrup Cay with NCL

Norwegian Epic, Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, January 18, 2025

7-day cruise to Cozumel, George Town, Ocho Rios and Great Stirrup Cay with Norwegian Cruise Line Cruising from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Departure Date: January 18, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Norwegian Epic; Ports of[…]

Carnival Paradise, Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa route

Carnival Paradise, Cruise from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico, January 16, 2025

4-day Western Caribbean mini cruise to Mexico with Carnival Cruise Line Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 16, 2025; Duration: 4-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Paradise; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Tampa; Visit Cozumel, Mexico,[…]

Royal Caribbean, Mexico from Tampa, January 13, 2025

5-day cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel on board Enchantment of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 13, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Enchantment of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Costa Maya,[…]

Royal Caribbean, Mexico from Tampa, January 12, 2025

5-day cruise to Cozumel and Costa May on board Serenade of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 12, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Serenade of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Costa[…]

Royal Caribbean 7-day cruise to CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan & Costa Maya route

Royal Caribbean, Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, January 12, 2025

7-day cruise to CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan and Costa Maya on board Wonder of the Seas Cruising from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Departure Date: January 12, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Wonder of the Seas; Ports of[…]

Carnival 6-day Western Caribbean cruise to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman & Cozumel route

Carnival Horizon, Western Caribbean from Miami, January 12, 2025

6-day cruise to Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Mexico with Carnival Cruises Cruising from: Miami, Florida; Departure Date: January 12, 2025; Duration: 6-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Horizon; Ports of Call: Miami, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel,[…]

Celebrity Reflection, Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, January 12, 2025

6-day cruise to George Town, Cozumel and Bimini with Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida; Departure Date: January 12, 2025; Duration: 6-day cruise; Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises; Cruise Ship: Celebrity Reflection; Ports of Call: Fort Lauderdale, George Town,[…]

Tampa to Cozumel, Belize & Costa Maya

Carnival Legend, Mexico & Belize from Tampa, January 12, 2025

6-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya on board Carnival Cruises Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 12, 2025; Duration: 6-day cruise; Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Carnival Legend; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Belize, Costa Maya,[…]

Holland America, Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, January 11, 2025

7-day cruise to Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, George Town and Cozumel on board Nieuw Statendam Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida; Departure Date: January 11, 2025; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Holland America Line; Cruise Ship: Nieuw Statendam; Ports[…]

Royal Caribbean, Cozumel & CocoCay from Port Canaveral, January 11, 2025

5-day cruise to Mexico on board Voyager of the Seas Cruising from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Departure Date: January 11, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Voyager of the Seas; Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, CocoCay,[…]

11-day cruise to George Town, Cartagena, Colon, Puerto Limon & Cozumel

Celebrity Constellation, Western Caribbean from Tampa, January 11, 2025

12-day cruise to Cayman Islands, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico with Celebrity Cruises Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 11, 2025; Duration: 12-day cruise; Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises; Cruise Ship: Celebrity Constellation; Ports of Call: Tampa, George Town, Cartagena,[…]

Viking Mars, Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale, January 10, 2025

14-day cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama Canal & Montego Bay with Viking Cruises Cruising from: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida; Departure Date: January 10, 2025; Duration: 14 day cruise; Cruise Line: Viking Cruises; Cruise Ship: Viking Mars; Ports[…]

Royal Brilliance 4-day Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa to Cozumel route

Royal Caribbean, Cozumel, Mexico from Tampa, January 9, 2025

4-day Western Caribbean cruise on board Enchantment of the Seas Cruising from: Tampa, Florida; Departure Date: January 9, 2025; Duration: 4-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Enchantment of the Seas; Ports of Call: Tampa, Cozumel, Tampa; Enjoy magnificent scenery[…]

Royal Caribbean, Cozumel & CocoCay from Port Canaveral, January 6, 2025

5-day cruise to Mexico on board Voyager of the Seas Cruising from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Departure Date: January 6, 2025; Duration: 5-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Voyager of the Seas; Ports of Call: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, CocoCay,[…]

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The Best Carnival Cruises to Cozumel and Mexico

Promising year-round sunshine, endless white sandy beaches and rich cultural heritage, Mexico – and the underdeveloped island of Cozumel – are popular destinations for cruisers. International liner Carnival Cruises offers a wide variety of tempting cruises setting sail from the United States to Cozumel and Mexico. 

Carnival Cruises unofficial mantra is “full-on-fun”. Each of its 23 ships offers a dizzying array of stage shows, musical performances and deck parties; water parks and rollercoasters; street food and fine dining. Liners depart from ports across the U.S. to exotic locations across the world but – unsurprisingly – Mexico is one of its most popular destinations. If you’re looking to set sail soon, we’ve rounded up some of the best Carnival cruises to Cozumel and Mexico which combine the best activities, facilities and amenities both at sea and ashore. 

4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise 

For those looking to dip their toes into Mexico’s colourful pre-Hispanic history and palm-fringed beaches, this short cruise from New Orleans includes two glorious days at sea aboard the Carnival Valo and a day in Cozumel. Travellers have the whole day to explore the island’s tropical reefs, ancient Mayan ruins and frozen margaritas – perfect for those looking for a slice of the lovely, laid-back Caribbean. Onboard, the ship offers floating resort-like amenities, with multiple pools, Tiki-style bars, a three-deck-high water slide and a range of dining options. From $279 ($70 per night) 

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5 Night Baja Mexico Cruise 

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Most of Carnival’s Mexico-bound cruises depart from sunnier states in the South, but on this cruise, you can sail along the entire length of the country, from the top of San Francisco to the tip of Mexico. The five-night itinerary includes two days aboard the Carnival Miracle, a full day to explore San Diego and a day in Ensenada, a port city with a soulful harbour and Malecon promenade. It’s ideal for those looking to combine cultural excursions with days spent making the most of Carnival’s stellar facilities. From $619 ($124 per night) 

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6 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

On this six-night cruise, guests have two whole days to explore the pristine beaches, rich Hispanic culture and vibrant bar and food scene in Cabo San Lucas, on the Baja California Peninsula. There’s also a full day to explore Ensenada, one of the first settlements founded in the Californias and known locally as ‘The Cinderella of the Pacific. The cruise sets sail from Los Angeles aboard the Carnival Miracle. As well as thrilling activities on land, guests can expect  Carnival’s signature upbeat atmosphere, dining options and family-friendly amenities too.  From $459 ($77 per night) 

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

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This week-long cruise from Orlando combines three delicious tropical destinations with three leisurely days at sea.  Onboard the Mardi Gras, there’s a tantalizing range of dining options, from Cajun cooking and Shaq’s Big Chicken to street food bites. Families of all ages won’t be able to resist ‘The BOLT’, the fastest and first rollercoaster at sea either. Offshore activities leave plenty of time for snorkelling in Cozumel and strolling around the bleach-white beaches of Costa Maya. There’s a full day to explore the Isla Roatan, beloved for its lush, untouched beauty, wildlife and marine life, too.  From $729 ($104 per night)

8 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise 

This dreamy eight-night cruise sets sail from Los Angeles aboard Carnival’s flagship liner, the Carnival Panorama. At 323 metres long, it’s the largest ship in the fleet and it’s bursting with state-of-the-art facilities and luxury touches. It’s particularly popular with families, thanks to onboard adventures like the Sky Zone (an indoor trampoline park), Waterworks Park and the SkyRide, a zip line suspended two-lane bike course above the deck. Adults travelling without children will appreciate the adults-only deck too. This route takes in some of the most enticing destinations along the Mexican Riviera, with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. From $1,159 ($145 per night). 

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Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida

Sat, Dec 14, 2024

Departs: 3:30PM

At Sea - Cruising

Sun, Dec 15, 2024

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

Docked: 10:30AM to 6:00PM

Belize City, Belize

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

Tendered: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Roatan, Honduras

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

Docked: 7:00AM to 4:00PM

Cozumel, Mexico

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Docked: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Fri, Dec 20, 2024

Sat, Dec 21, 2024

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As part of our $500-million fleet-wide modernization program, Celebrity Equinox SM is now making even more waves in the cruise world. From adding elevated design concepts and technology across the ship, every imaginable comfort complimented by Celebrity's unrivaled guest services promises an unsurpassed cruise experience.

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Silhouette Restaurant

The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.

Clean, crisp flavors and inventive cuisine meet an extensive list of sustainable and biodynamic wines. Exclusively for AquaClass guests.

The exclusive restaurant for guests of the Retreat. Select and cutting edge, the globally inspired menus at Luminae are not available in any other restaurant on board.

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Sit back and relax, listening to up-tempo tunes and enjoying a collection of rare vodkas and a portfolio of fine caviars.

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Craft Social offers over 40 handcrafted boutique beer selections, creative cocktails and a wide selection of a la carte, gourmet comfort food and bar bites that are so satisfying you could make a meal of them.

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The Retreat is an unparalleled vacation experience that includes every stunning suite, a private restaurant, and an exclusive lounge that rivals any high-end resort.

Say "Ahh" in spa-inspired staterooms designed just for you. Savor clean eating at Blu and escape to the Relaxation Room.

Tailored services and amenities await you in these exceptionally appointed staterooms. We're here to help you make the most of your time on board and on shore.

Relax, recharge, and play the hottest slots and table games at The Casino. It offers a sophisticated ambiance and a captivating atmosphere that comes alive with plenty of action.

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For our Camp at Sea program, we’ve designed more than 500 activities that make every sailing a brand new experience and an unforgettable memory for our junior cruisers.

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Aboard Equinox, Celebrity's European-inspired piazza and elegant galleria hold riches of chic sophistication. Marble walkways lead you to modern boutiques and fine jewelry stores.

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10 Cheap Cruises Ranked By Their 2024 Prices

  • Cruising offers an affordable and all-inclusive vacation option, with prices as low as $27.25 per person per night.
  • Travelers can explore beautiful destinations like Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Bahamas on budget-friendly cruises.
  • These cheap cruises provide luxury amenities, including open bars, water parks, multiple restaurants, and entertainment options.

The cruising world is one that travelers find hard to leave. With 24/7 food and restaurant opportunities, water parks, gyms, infinity pools, casinos, bars, and more, cruising is like going to a floating, all-inclusive hotel. While some cruise lines can be expensive, there are a few out there with some unbelievable deals that take their passengers on cruise ship voyages through Iceland's untamed beauty , cruises in the U.S. Virgin Islands , unique cruises in Greece , and the Caribbean's best-kept secrets, just to name a few.

The average cost per hotel room (excluding food) is predicted to be around $155 per person, per night, in 2024 . Still, in the land of cruising, travelers can enjoy an all-inclusive vacation for just $27.25 per person per night (the cheapest cruise on this list) or $95 per night (the most expensive 'cheap' cruise on this list).

For travelers looking to set sail and explore the world on a budget, these are the cheapest cruises to go on in 2024 (ranked by their 2024 prices), listed from cheap to 'super cheap'.

Related: 20 Biggest Cruise Ships In The World As Of 2023

7-Night Alaska Cruise

Total cost per person for 7 nights: $669.

This 7-night cruise departs from Seattle, Washington, and takes its passengers to Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan (Ward Cove), and Victoria, British Columbia. This is the cheapest cruise on offer for exploring the Alaskan waters.

The Norwegian Encore cruise line is one of the only ships that offer an open bar as part of the total price. It boasts an impressive 16 passenger decks, making it a cheap yet luxurious Alaskan vacation alternative.

  • Cruise Ship: Norwegian Encore
  • Book it here: 7 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau on Norwegian Encore

10-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Total cost per person for 10 nights: $509.

This 10-night cruise is the ultimate Caribbean getaway; offering the cheapest way to experience the length of the Eastern Caribbean, including stops in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (the Cruiseline Private Island), Grand Turk Island in Turks & Caicos, and Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic.

This cruise comes in at just $51 per night, making it one of the cheapest Caribbean cruises (and vacations) to go on. The Carnival Venezia also offers more restaurants (8), outside rooms (1249), and passenger decks (15) than other cruise ships for the same price, making it one of the most cost-effective options.

  • Cruise Ship: Carnival Venezia
  • Book it here: 10 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Related: Three Super Cheap Cruises Worth Booking In 2024

7-Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel

Total cost per person for 7 nights: $479.

This 7-night Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel cruise around the Caribbean is the cheapest cruise line with an all-inclusive mini-water park in 2024.

The ship houses 2 pools and 5 whirlpools, a Kids Aqua Park, which includes a kid-size pool and slide, splash area, fountains and sprays, and 3 multi-story water slides, including the thrilling Epic Plunge.

  • Cruise Ship: Norwegian Epic Cruise Line
  • Book it here: 7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel

7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

Total cost per person for 7 nights: $469.

This 7-night Mexican Riviera Cruise that takes passengers to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico is the cheapest cruise departing from California.

The average price to visit and tour Mexico is $997 per person for 7 days , making this cruise an excellent all-inclusive alternative, costing half of the average price, with luxury amenities.

  • Cruise Ship: Carnival Panorama
  • Book it here: 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

The cheapest cabin for this cruise is the interior cabin - bear this in mind when booking.

6-Night Pacific Coastal Cruise

Total cost per person for 6 nights: $451.

This 6-night Pacific Coastal Cruise is another one of the cheapest 2024 cruises; it takes its passengers on a cost-effective journey one-way to discover the West Coast of Canada and the United States from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Los Angeles, California. The cruise explores sights in Vancouver before moving on to Victoria, British Columbia, San Francisco, California, Catalina Island, California, and ending in Los Angeles, California.

On the route, this affordable cruise ensures that entertainment, food, exercise, and more are all covered with its state-of-the-art facilities that aim to cost less than what passengers usually spend at home.

  • Cruise Ship: Brilliance of the Seas
  • Book it here: 6 Night Pacific Coastal Cruise

Related: 10 Luxury Cruise Lines, Ranked By Passenger Review

11-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise

Total price per person for 11 nights: $369.

Easily rivaling even the best Caribbean island hopping cruises , this cheap, extensive cruise takes its passengers to Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Cozumel, Mexico, Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve in the Bahamas (a Cruise Line Private Island) and Miami, Florida for just $34 per person per night.

Dining, entertainment, bars, and sports zones are all included in the price, making it one of the amazing yet cheap family cruises for 2024.

  • Cruise Ship: MSC Meraviglia
  • Book it here: 11 Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise

5-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Total for 5 days per person: $349.

This cheap almost-week-long Eastern Caribbean voyage takes passengers from Port Canaveral in Orlando to Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands before heading to Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and ending back in Port Canaveral.

The cruise includes amazing stage shows, live musical performances, stand-up comedy, clubs, bars, and lounges featuring DJs spinning, karaoke, piano sing-alongs, and more. On board, guests can also enjoy parties, game shows, and trivia contests.

There are also great options for all six meals — breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and late-night snacks at the full-service Main Dining Room or the casual Lido Restaurant. These amenities make it one of the cheapest entertainment-filled cruises for 2024.

  • Cruise Ship: Carnival Freedom
  • Book it here: 5 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise

4-Day Baja Mexico Cruise From Los Angeles

Total cost for four days per person: $229.

The Carnival Radiance takes its passengers on the cheapest trip to Mexico from Los Angeles they'll ever find. Stops along the way include Catalina Island, Ensenada, and Long Beach in Los Angeles.

From endless taco trains to never-ending burrito buffets and all-one-can-drink tequila, this all-inclusive Mexican fiesta is the cheapest way to spend a vacation in Mexico.

  • Cruise Ship: Carnival Radiance
  • Book it here: 4- Day Baja Mexico Cruise From Los Angeles

2-Night Margaritaville At Sea Paradise Cruise

Total cost for 2 nights per person: $148.50.

This 2-night cruise through the Florida seas departs from Palm Beach, Florida, and takes its passengers on an all-inclusive, relaxing getaway. This cruise doesn't have any island extras that passengers need to budget for, making it one of the cheapest cruises to book in 2024.

Passengers won't need to worry about paying for anything more once they're on board.

  • Cruise Ship: Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
  • Book it here: 2-Night Florida Cruise 2024

4-Night MSC Bahamas Cruise

Total cost for 4 nights per person: $109.

Not only is this one of the most affordable Bahamas cruises , but it also comes in as the cheapest cruise for 2024. This ultimate budget-friendly cruise is the 4-night MSC Seashore Bahamas Cruise, which takes its passengers on a journey to the luscious Bahamas. The ship departs from Miami and stops over at Nassau and Freeport before heading back to Miami.

The only thing not included in this all-inclusive vacation is a Wi-Fi and on-board credit package. The MSC Seashore is one of the biggest MSC cruise ships, with multiple amenities while also being the cheapest to offer such amenities.

  • Cruise Ship: MSC Seashore
  • Book it here: 4-Night Bahamas Cruise 2024

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Cruises and international trips on the rise; florida tops list of domestic destinations.

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WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 26, 2024) – If there’s one place that defines Spring Break, it’s Florida! AAA Travel booking data shows the Sunshine State tops the list of Spring Break destinations this year. Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, family-friendly attractions, and cruise ports make Florida a logical choice for travelers seeking fun in the sun.

“Orlando is the top choice for Spring Break travelers, while Fort Lauderdale and Miami are the two most popular domestic cruise ports,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “Many travelers are looking for warm weather, pools and beaches, and outdoor adventures this time of year, and cruise vacations check all those boxes.”

Cruising is off to a splashy start in 2024 with sold-out ships and inaugural sailings, and that strong demand is evident in Spring Break bookings. AAA Travel data shows a 28% increase in cruise bookings for March and April compared to last year, and a 60% percent increase for cruises departing from South Florida.

Good to Know: More travelers are booking cruises farther in advance, which is one of AAA Travel’s cruising trends this year. Many Spring Break cruises have been sold-out for months. Last-minute bookings are possible, but prices may be higher and cabin choices limited. If you miss the boat for Spring Break, AAA Travel suggests booking a summer cruise now before they sell out, especially if you’re eyeing popular destinations like Alaska.

AAA Trip Canvas Tips: For families traveling with teens, check out the best cruise lines for teenagers. 

  • Best for Onboard Activities:  ROYAL CARIBBEAN
  • Best for Teen Clubs: CARNIVAL
  • Best for Families with Kids of Different Ages: DISNEY CRUISE LINE
  • Best for Recreational Tournaments: PRINCESS CRUISES
  • Best for Entertainment Options: HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
  • Best For Family Accommodations: CELEBRITY CRUISES

International Spring Break trips are also on the rise compared to last year. AAA data for March and April shows international flight bookings are up 20% and hotel bookings are up 37%.  European cities top the list of most popular destinations: London, Paris, Rome, Dublin, and Amsterdam. “More AAA members are also booking tours for their international Spring Break vacations. They want the convenience, expertise, and peace of mind that guided travel brings.”

Good to Know : Planning ahead is key when traveling internationally, and that includes reserving airport parking well in advance. For peace of mind during your trip, The Parking Spot provides a well-lit, fenced-in parking area with 24-hour staff on premises. As a bonus, select locations offer EV charging and car washes, so you return home to a clean car! The earlier you reserve at The Parking Spot, the more you save, and AAA members receive a discount.

If you plan to drive at your destination, don’t forget to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) before your trip. An IDP is a document that translates a valid U.S. driver’s license into several different languages. Most countries highly recommend an IDP and several countries require it. AAA is the only entity in the U.S. authorized by the State Department to issue an IDP.

AAA Trip Canvas Tips: For travelers who want to visit popular European cities but can’t decide on which one, check out these tours that cover multiple destinations. 

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  • London and Paris
  • Italian Vistas
  • Netherlands, Belgium, and France
  • Best of Ireland and Scotland

Browse more cruises and find travel inspiration on Trip Canvas , AAA’s free travel-planning tool. 

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Disney World Raised Ticket Prices for 2025 — What to Know

The company hasn't increased prices since December 2022.

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A visit to the “happiest place on Earth” will soon be more expensive.  Walt Disney World recently released ticket availability through Oct. 31, 2025, and the lowest price for a single park, one-day visit, has increased from $109 to $119. (Disney hasn't raised prices at its flagship resort in Orlando, Florida, since December 2022, reported USA Today .) According to Disney’s ticket price calendar , the last day visitors can visit a park for the $109 rate is Sept. 26, 2024.  Travel + Leisure spotted some of the highest one-day tickets for the Magic Kingdom at $184 for a visit to 2025 on the Disney calendar. For the "Park Hopper'' ticket, which provides access to multiple parks in one day, the cost is $247. 

Don Munsil, who runs the travel website MouseSavers.com, told CNN : "In the past, Disney just raised all the ticket prices at once rather than rolling out new prices as they added new dates to their calendar ... So this new strategy is interesting, because all the 2024 prices remained unchanged.” Despite the park ticket price increases, there could be opportunities for savings for travelers by staying on the lookout for promotions. “Walt Disney World has also ramped up discounts significantly since last raising ticket prices in December 2022,” Disney Tourist Blog writer Tom Bricker recently shared .  Walt Disney World regularly updates a special webpage with offers, deals, and discounts. The theme park is currently promoting up to 30% on hotels for longer stays, and special offers for U.S. Military members.  To help provide more discount options for visitors, Walt Disney World recently announced free entry to the Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks for visitors who stay at on-site hotels.  For travelers planning an upcoming  Disney vacation and looking to save, experts recommend visiting during the off-season to avoid peak crowds during the summer vacation or holidays. 

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Dive into bright-blue waters, Mayan ruins and spicy specialties in Cozumel and Cancun.

Cruise to Cozumel and Cancun, two of the most-visited destinations on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, where there's a lot more to them than beautiful beaches and world-class nightlife. Add an ancient component to your Yucatan adventure with excursions to the Mayan sites at Chichen Itza and Tulum. Or work off your margaritas with a spelunking expedition inside a Cenote cave. Experience cuisine, through stateside dishes like chile relleno and ceviche, but you'll also taste more regional-specific ingredients like local sour oranges and achiote paste, a bright-red blend of annato seeds, cumin and other spices. Discover the magic with a Cozumel and Cancun cruise.

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EMBRACE THE BLUES

Your eyes weren't playing tricks as your cruise ship approached the Yucatan: The best Cozumel and Cancun cruises take you to stunning beaches, with perfectly white sand and water so clear and blue you'll think you're on a movie set. While you'll likely stay close to where the masses are in Cancun's Zona Hotelera, Cozumel's beaches are easier to explore, from bustling Dzul Ha to quiet Chen Rio. 

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DISCOVER THE DEPTHS

One of the best benefits of the clear Caribbean waters off the Yucatan is world-class scuba diving. At Cozumel's Santa Rosa Wall, you can see large schools of grouper fish, while the Cancun Underwater Museum reveals a world of sub-surface art. The water in the Cenote caverns located in the inland part of the peninsula is just as clear— just be prepared for the close quarters of the caves.

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ANCIENT ENCOUNTERS

Head south to see the Mayan ruins of Tulum, which sit right on a beach less than a two-hour drive from Cancun. After you finish exploring, sit down for a beachside Corona at one of the bars just outside the historical site. Or drive two hours inland to Chichen Itza: Its step pyramids are one of the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient world. Shop for Mayan-inspired trinkets from one of the friendly local sellers.

Yucatan Peninsula Town Near Cozumel and Cancun

GET YOUR CULTURE FIX

Cancun and Cozumel's town centers remind you that these places aren't just beach hot spots — they're every bit as "real Mexico" as cities in the country's interior. In Cancun, visit food-truck filled Parque Las Palpas, or stop into the shops and cafes of vibrant Avenida Tulum. In Cozumel, check out the understated, elegant San Miguel Cathedral, or learn about the local ecosystem at the Museum of Cozumel Island.

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Mexico is ready for you to explore at any time of year. In general, the weather is best between December and April — there's little rain, and the temperatures are very comfortable. The wet season starts in May and ends in October, while hurricane season (affecting mostly the Caribbean side) starts in June and runs until November.

When you travel to Mexico, one of the best ways to enjoy the country is by immersion. Try the local food, shop the local markets, and choose excursions that allow you to spend time getting to know a specific neighborhood, historic site or natural wonder.

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Brushing up on your Spanish will make your life in the Yucatan a lot easier, even if this region is the most Anglophone-friendly part of Mexico.

For a more local adventure during your stay, have any local hotel (you don't need to be a guest in most cases) order you a taxi to Cancun city.

Enjoy Cozumel's famed scuba diving, even if you're not licensed, thanks to the "SNUBA" experience offered at Chankanaab Park.

CUISINE CHILE OUT 

Many of the most popular local Yucatan dishes will be familiar to American palates, particularly if you reside in the southern part of the country. Still, even if you recognize the names of these dishes, you've never tasted versions as delicious as you find in Cancun and Cozumel, where the cuisine is defined by habanero chiles, citrus, smoke and the ever-present achiote paste.

Authentic  Cozumel Shrimp Tacos

There are many kinds of ceviche — sushi-grade raw fish marinated in citrus juice — but you can always go the classic route and choose ceviche simple, which pairs simple white fish (usually tilapia) with lime juice, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Or order one with a more exotic choice of protein — ceviche de pulpo features tender octopus.

Mexican Chile Relleno

CHILE RELLENO

Mexican chefs are experts at taking food to the next level, which is exactly the point of the chile relleno. There are many variants of the dish, though all involve filling a poblano pepper with spiced meat and cheese. One popular variant includes ground pork, raisins and nuts.

Chilaquiles, Traditional Mexican Breakfast

CHILAQUILES

Chilaquiles, which you can essentially think of as a Mexican stir-fry, spotlights red and green Mexican chiles, though they're only one component of this culinary mashup. Many variations ofchilaquiles exist, but you can count on having eggs, tortilla strips, onions, cilantro and cheese in every bite.

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Continue to experience the charm of Mexico by cruising to Progreso, which is also located on the Yucatan peninsula, or Veracruz, which is further up the coast. Many cruises to Cancun and Cozumel cruise ports continue on to other in the Western Caribbean like Belize City, Grand Cayman and Montego Bay.

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Each chose an optimal location to underscore his points.

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In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden, left, speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, and former President Donald Trump speaks on June 13, 2023, in Bedminster, N.J. Biden and Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, following the failed border deal that was opposed by the Republican front-runner. (AP Photo)

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Members of the National Guard stand at a gate to Shelby Park along the Rio Grande, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the area Thursday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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By COLLEEN LONG, SEUNG MIN KIM and JILL COLVIN (Associated Press)

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — President  Joe Biden  and likely Republican challenger  Donald Trump  touched down near the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas Thursday in a sign of how central immigration has become to the 2024 election and how much each man wants to use it to his advantage.

Biden, who wants to spotlight how Republicans tanked a bipartisan border security deal on Trump’s orders, went to the Rio Grande Valley city of Brownsville. For nine years, this was the busiest corridor for illegal crossings, but they have dropped sharply in recent months.

“Brownsville, Texas, is a very good glimpse of how dynamic and challenging that migration phenomenon is,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said from Air Force One.

Trump, for his part, wants to continue his attacks on Biden and keep up his dialed-up rhetoric after saying migrants were  poisoning the blood of Americans . He journeyed to  Eagle Pass, roughly 325 miles  northwest of Brownsville, in the corridor that’s currently seeing the largest number of crossings. Trump was to speak from a state park that has become a Republican symbol of defiance against the federal government’s immigration enforcement practices.

In other words, the split screen moment couldn’t possibly be more split, and each candidate is asking voters to side with his approach to immigration.

Among voters, worries about the nation’s broken immigration system are rising on both sides of the political divide, which could be especially problematic for Biden.

According to an AP-NORC poll in January , the share of voters concerned about immigration rose to 35% from 27% last year. Fifty-five percent of Republicans say the government needs to focus on immigration in 2024, while 22% of Democrats listed immigration as a priority. That’s up from 45% and 14%, respectively, from December 2022.

The number of people who are illegally crossing the U.S. border has been rising for years for complicated reasons that include climate change, war and unrest in other nations, the economy, and cartels that see migration as a cash cow.

The administration’s  approach has been to pair crackdowns at the border  with increasing legal pathways for migrants designed to steer people into arriving by plane with sponsors, not illegally on foot to the border.

Arrests for illegal crossings fell by half in January, but there were record highs in December. The numbers of migrants flowing across the U.S-Mexico border have far outpaced the capacity of an immigration system that has not been substantially updated in decades. Trump and Republicans claim Biden is refusing to act, but absent law change from Congress, any major policies are likely to be challenged or held up in court.

Trump landed to cheers from a crowd gathered at the small airport who held signs that read: “Trump 2024.” Some yelled, “Way to go, Trump.” He chatted with supporters for a few minutes before getting into his waiting SUV.

“Nice weather, a beautiful day but a very dangerous border,” he said. “We’re going to take care of it.”

From Air Force One, Mayorkas dismissed claims the president’s visit was political, and noted how badly his department that manages the U.S.-Mexico border needed extra funding that would have been contained in the collapsed bill.

“This visit is focused on the work that we do, not the rhetoric of others,” he said. “This is focused on operational needs, operational challenges and the significant impact that legislation would have in enhancing our border security.”

In a symbol of the political divide, the Republican-controlled House voted to  impeach Mayorkas  over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Democrats say the charges amount to a policy dispute, not the “high crimes and misdemeanors” laid out as a bar for impeachment in the Constitution.

Since the president was last at the border  a year ago , the debate over immigration in Washington  has shifted  further to the right. Democrats have become increasingly eager to embrace border restrictions now that migrants are sleeping in police stations and airplane hangars in major cities.

During bipartisan talks on an immigration deal that would have toughened access for migrants, Biden himself said he’d be willing to “shut down the border” right now, should the deal pass.

The talks  looked promising for a while.  But Trump, who didn’t want to give Biden a political win on one of his signature campaign issues, convinced Republicans to kill the deal. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared the deal dead on arrival.

Biden vowed to make sure everyone knew why.

“Every day, between now and November, the American people are gonna know that the only reason the border is not secure is Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican friends,” Biden said earlier this month, referring to the former president’s Make America Great Again slogan.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, law enforcement officials, frontline personnel and local leaders during his trip to Texas.

Trump  will speak and be interviewed by Fox News’ Sean Hannity from Shelby Park , an expanse along the Rio Grande owned by the city of Eagle Pass. It was taken over last month  by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott , who then banned Border Patrol agents from operating there. The Biden administration sued, and the U.S. Supreme Court allowed federal agents to cut the razor wire encircling the park, but Abbott has since put more up in a defiant move that challenges federal authority.

While there, Trump is expected to lay out updated immigration proposals that would mark a dramatic escalation of the approach he used in office and that drew alarms from civil rights activists and numerous court challenges.

Some of those include reviving and expanding his controversial travel ban, imposing “ideological screening” for migrants, terminating all work permits and cutting off funding for shelter and transportation for people who are in the country illegally. Trump also is likely to bring up  the killing of a 22-year-old nursing  student in Georgia. The suspect is a Venezuelan migrant.

“Biden is preposterously trying to blame me and Congressional Republicans for the national security and public safety disaster he has created,” Trump wrote in an op-ed in the British newspaper The Daily Mail. “He created this catastrophe. “

Associated Press writer Valerie Gonzalez in Brownsville, Texas and Michelle Price in New York contributed to this report.

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