King Cake, Cocktails and Caribbean Vibes
11 Days / 10 Nights | New Orleans & Western Caribbean -Unchecked Baggage Style
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome Cocktails + Light Bites
Location: Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Check in, freshen up, and meet the crew! “Take a turn” with us at the world-famous Carousel Bar while enjoying complimentary cocktails and canapés before heading out to explore the French Quarter.
Day 2: Garden District, Ghosts & 25¢ Martinis
Location: New Orleans
Breakfast at Criollo
Guided historic walking tour of the Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery
Legendary 25¢ martini lunch at Commander’s Palace
Free time for your own flavor of NOLA fun (and yes, we’ve got recs)
Day 3: Chill or Explore – Your Call
Location: New Orleans
Breakfast at Criollo
Enjoy a spa day at Spa Aria, last-minute shopping, or get your steps in along Royal Street
Optional group dinner or drinks for those who want one last Bourbon Street hoorah
Day 4: All Aboard the Norwegian Escape!
Location: Embarkation – New Orleans
Private group transfer to cruise port after breakfast at Criollo
Set sail at 4:00 PM – unpack, explore the ship, and grab a cocktail to toast to the adventure ahead
Evening: Tori’s Birthday Dinner!
Day 5: Day at Sea
Time to relax and enjoy all the Norwegian Escape has to offer – poolside lounging, spa indulgence, onboard shows, or all of the above.
🍸 Evening: sunset cocktails + dance under the stars
Day 6: Cozumel, Mexico
Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 5:00 PM
🛕 Explore the downtown shopping district
🌮 Feast on tacos + giant margaritas
🛍️ Pick up something sparkly (or spicy) to bring home
Day 7: Harvest Caye, Belize
Arrival: 11:00 AM | Departure: 6:00 PM
Welcome to Norwegian’s private island paradise!
🐠 Snorkel, zipline, or simply float in the lagoon
🍹 Beachfront bars and palm trees for miles
Optional group cabana rental available
Day 8: Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras
Arrival: 8:00 AM | Departure: 5:00 PM
🐒 Monkey & Sloth Hangout Island Tour
🌊 Beachfront relaxation with some island vibes
🥃 Local rum tasting + souvenirs with a story
Day 9: Costa Maya, Mexico
Arrival: 7:00 AM | Departure: 3:00 PM
Choose your own adventure:
🛕 Tour the Mayan ruins of Chacchoben, which date to 200BC
🏖️ Play at Mahahual Beach - lunch and maybe some margaritas
Day 10: Final Day at Sea
A full day to soak it all in.
🧘♀️ Yoga on deck, book by the pool, final spa day, or wine and wander, your choice
🥂 Group farewell toast/dinner/revisit shenanigans of the last 10 days and Unchecked Baggage surprises
Day 11: Return to New Orleans
Arrival: ~8:00 AM
Transfer to airport or hotel of your choice if staying an additional day
Hugs optional but highly encouraged.
Inclusions:
New Orleans
3 Nights Hotel Monteleone (double occupancy)
Daily breakfast at hotel
Happy Hour at The Carousel Bar and Lounge
Garden District Walking Tour
Lunch at Commander’s Palace
Transport to Cruise Port
Cruise
Balcony Stateroom (double occupancy)
Unlimited Open Bar
$50 OBC per cabin
All meals AND 2 specialty restaurant meals
2 excursions (Costa Maya and Roatán)
Shore excursion credit if you choose to book an additional excursion in Cozumel or Harvest Caye
All cruise staff gratuities
Exclusions:
Airfare and transfers to and from airport
Lunch/Dinner on Day 3
Gratuities in New Orleans
Gratuities for Luggage Porters at cruise terminal
Extra gratuities that you may want to leave cruise staff
Food & beverage on private island, Harvest Caye
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