8 nights · Texas · Departs Galveston (USA) · Visiting Cozumel, Costa Maya, Coco Cay · Aboard Royal Caribbean on the Icon Of The Seas
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| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Ship | Icon Of The Seas |
| Duration | 8 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 6 sailings |
| From fare | $1,737 per person |
| Year built | 2024 |
| Guests | 7600 |
| Cabins | 2805 |
| Crew | 2350 |
| Length | 365 m |
| Beam | 65 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Galveston pairs Gulf breezes with a past you can still read in its streets. On this barrier island, the Strand’s 19th-century buildings recall the port’s days as a major cotton-trading center. Explore the grand Victorian homes of the East End Historic District, then walk the seawall above the Gulf. Beaches, seafood, and Moody Gardens’ gardens and aquariums make a rewarding day ashore beyond the terminal.
Cozumel, off Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, pairs clear Caribbean water with a lively island town. San Miguel de Cozumel offers cafés, shops and a waterfront promenade within easy reach of the cruise piers. Beyond town, reef excursions reveal why divers travel here, while San Gervasio preserves the island’s Mayan history. Choose a beach day, a guided snorkel or a drive around the coast; each shows a different side of Cozumel.
Puerto Costa Maya sits on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, near the fishing village of Mahahual. The cruise terminal has restaurants, shops and pools; beyond it, the coast feels quieter than Cancún. Spend the day on Mahahual’s beaches, snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef, or head inland to Chacchoben’s Maya temples. For a longer excursion, Bacalar’s clear lagoon offers a striking change of scene.
At CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Berry Islands, your ship docks beside a day built around choice. Swim in the Caribbean, stretch out on white sand, or make for the freshwater pools at Oasis Lagoon. Thrill Waterpark brings high-speed slides and the towering Daredevil’s Peak. Quieter beaches leave room to slow down. Some attractions carry an additional charge.
Galveston pairs Gulf breezes with a past you can still read in its streets. On this barrier island, the Strand’s 19th-century buildings recall the port’s days as a major cotton-trading center. Explore the grand Victorian homes of the East End Historic District, then walk the seawall above the Gulf. Beaches, seafood, and Moody Gardens’ gardens and aquariums make a rewarding day ashore beyond the terminal.
Published August 8, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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