New Orleans, Houston and the Caribbean

Overnight hotel stay. You will find a flavour of the Old South with a distinct French accent, famed for its filigree wrought-iron work in the French Quarter and Mardi Gras celebrations which herald the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shop at the beautiful river walk and take a ride on the street car line dating back to 1835. Visit Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter where the grey spire of St Louis Cathedral towers high in the air. Bourbon Street is where the music never stops and looks much as it did during the 1700's and 1800's with buildings crowding a narrow sidewalk.

Take the Amtrak journey between New Orleans to Houston

Transfer from your hotel to Galveston, embark ship

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

The Roatan islands are situated in Honduras are where you will find Mahogany Bay a silky sand beach with diamond-clear seas. Roatan, the largest of Honduras Bay Islands, is a real beauty, built on a backbone of volcanic rock and ringed by the worlds second largest coral reef. Honduras promises superb diving and fishing and swoon-worthy beaches.

One of Mexico's most popular cruise ports, Costa Maya Port welcomes travelers to endless seaside fun in the Yucatan Peninsula. There are plenty of beach bars where you can rent a cabana by the waters and grab a refreshing cocktail at the swim-up bar. Both artisan and luxury shopping areas are within walking distance too. Swimming with dolphins and feeding birds at the aviary are two of the top family-friendly activities here. If time permits, take a day tour with a local guide to experience Costa Maya's Chacchoben Ruins which showcases over 3,000 years of Maya history. –

This island is just 12 miles long and situated 20 minutes ferry ride from the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Cozumel is really a staging post for cruise passengers to visit mainland Mexico with its Mayan ruins at Tulum.Cozumel town is lively with its many bars and myriad of shops. Explore the Xel Ha aquatic park with its subterranean rivers, natural pools and sacred Mayan Lagoon. We found the scuba diving here to be the best in Caribbean. The best beach is located in the Punta Sur Ecological Park.

Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Disembark ship at Galveston, transfer to Houston airport for your overnight flight to UK