Galveston, an island city situated in the Gulf of Mexico, is a major cruise destination and home port for Carnival and Royal Caribbean. The city is best-known for its picturesque downtown district known as ‘The Strand’ which features a stunning collection of well-preserved mansions that remind us of Galveston’s wealthy days as the capital of Texas. Stretching over 32 miles of shoreline Galveston is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, warm waters and summery climate year-round.

Cozumel, a tropical island located off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, is one of the world’s top cruise destinations. With its glittering turquoise waters, bright white beaches and exotic marine life, the idyllic island is popular for snorkeling, diving and swimming with dolphins. Cozumel has a well-established tourist industry. Cruise passengers will have plenty of opportunities for water sports, nature exploration and nightlife. Year-round temperatures in the upper 70s make it the perfect place for a sunny beach vacation.

Puerto Limon is a bustling, industrial port city that serves as a gateway for many cruise ship passengers to Costa Rica’s natural wonders. The Veragua Rainforest is an easy day trip outside of the city, and visitors can explore it by foot on its hiking trails, by boat on a jungle canoe tour, or from above on a zipline canopy tour. Passengers preferring to stay close to port may prefer the waterfront park Parque Vargas, or learn about local history in the Museo Etnohistoric de Limon.

Located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, Colon is home to a gleaming, modern, tourist-friendly port. Passengers will find plenty of opportunities to shop and eat near the cruise terminals, or to take a shore excursion to see some more scenic parts of Panama. Before the completion of the Panama Canal, the overland rail route played an important role in transporting goods between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Passengers today can still take a historic train ride on the Isthmian Railway from Colon to Panama City.

Mahogany Bay is located in the western Caribbean and offers its visitors a multitude of highlights, such as picturesque beaches, snorkelling adventures, zip-lining opportunities, glass-bottomed boats and mangrove forests. Alternatively, visitors can visit little shops and boutiques for souvenirs and gifts.

Galveston, an island city situated in the Gulf of Mexico, is a major cruise destination and home port for Carnival and Royal Caribbean. The city is best-known for its picturesque downtown district known as ‘The Strand’ which features a stunning collection of well-preserved mansions that remind us of Galveston’s wealthy days as the capital of Texas. Stretching over 32 miles of shoreline Galveston is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches, warm waters and summery climate year-round.