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Bid farewell to New Orleans to embark on your Norwegian Cruise ship for the Caribbean. Sail from the Gulf of Mexico to Cozumel off the Yucatan Peninsula. Explore the island town of San Miguel with fishing, snorkeling, or diving opportunities, or join in an optional excursion to see the Mayan city of Chichén Itza by airplane. Perhaps join in a shore excursion to swim alongside dolphins! Next, sail for Harvest Caye on the island of Beliz—renowned as an eco-tourism destination. Learn about Beliz’ diverse ecosystems—from jungles, rainforests, swamps, and coral reefs. Free time activities include snorkeling in the world’s largest living barrier reef, or exploring the ancient Mayan archaeological site of Nim Li Punit. Next, cruise for the Yucatan’s coastal paradise of Costa Maya. Stretch out on its stunning beaches, or take an optional excursion to discover ancient Mayan ruins. You’ll return to New Orleans to disembark your relaxing 7-day Caribbean cruise and conclude your affordable escorted tour in the American south.
Highlights
Guided audio tour of Graceland
MEMPHIS-NEW ORLEANS Journey aboard AMTRAK® City of New Orleans train
NORWEGIAN CRUISE 7-night Western Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
MEMPHIS
Day1
Welcome to Memphis! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
MEMPHIS
Day2
Enjoy an included visit to GRACELAND, the legendary home of Elvis Presley. See Elvis’ two custom designed planes. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Memphis, built on the Mississippi River, well known for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. Visit the Downtown area to experience the sound of Jazz along Beale Street or the Lorraine Motel or the Civil Rights Museum, where Martin Luther King was assassinated.
MEMPHIS
Day3
Today is a free day to discover Memphis.
MEMPHIS—NEW ORLEANS
Day4
You will be transferred to Memphis Central Station to your AMTRAK® journey to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz and the home of Mardi Gras. On arrival in New Orleans, transfer to your hotel for three nights. Our local rep will help you make the most of your stay in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS
Day5
Make the most of two days to explore the lively, colorful city and birthplace of jazz, New Orleans. A city where French, African and American cultures come together, it embodies the spirit of Mardi Gras, the fiery festival known for its street parties and wild costumed parades. Why not take an optional city tour to see the French Quarter, including St Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square and Bourbon Street and the Garden District, to admire its stately mansions.
NEW ORLEANS
Day6
Today is a free day to discover New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS (EMBARKATION)
Day7
Today you will be transferred to your Norwegian cruise ship for embarkation.
AT SEA
Day8
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
COZUMEL
Day9
Arrive in Cozumel, located off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, it offers fantastic fishing, snorkeling and diving opportunities. Discover the island and its only town, San Miguel, along with much of their original warmth and charm. Choose to experience a Mayan City, visit the archeological site of Chichén Itza by airplane, or swim with the world’s most fascinating creature the dolphin by joining your ship mates on a shore excursion.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
ROATÁN, BAY ISLANDS
Day10
Beautiful and unspoiled, Roatán is a peaceful, eco-tourist's dream, just 30 miles off the coast of Honduras. Teeming with marine life and home to some of the best pillar coral in the Caribbean, the pristine Honduran Reef is a diver's paradise. And the beauty of Tabyana Beach is always a sight to see.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
HARVEST CAYE
Day11
Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. With diverse ecology consisting of jungles, rainforests, swamps, coral reefs, Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. Independent activities include snorkeling the world’s largest living barrier reef or discovering the ancient Mayan archeological site of Nim Li Punit. No matter your choice you will find solace and adventure in Harvest Caye’s stunning landscape.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
COSTA MAYA
Day12
This coastal paradise in the Yucatan features stunning beaches with soft sand and blue skies. Choose to travel and see ancient Mayan ruins in this region rich with archaeological sites.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AT SEA
Day13
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
NEW ORLEANS (DISEMBARKATION)
Day14
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton New Orleans
Superior First-Class
Located on historic Canal Street just steps from the French Quarter, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a short walk from Bourbon Street, the Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Riverwalk Marketplace and the assortment of renowned restaurants, boutiques, and live music clubs. The hotel has an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, gift shop, concierge service, Internet access, restaurant, lounge, and room service.
Location
500 Canal St, New Orleans, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Shoe Shine
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Pay Movies
- Smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries