Cruise by Coach: New Orleans & the Caribbean

Experience Charming New Orleans & the Crystal Blue Shores of the Caribbean

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11 days | 10 nights

Cruise the Caribbean, without having to fly! Visit the National World War II Museum before embarking on the Norwegian Getaway at the port of New Orleans. Relax at sea and in the most beautiful port cities in the Western Caribbean, including Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Roatan. These ports of beauty and adventure surround the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest reef system in the world.

  • The National World War II Museum
  • Seven nights aboard the Norwegian Getaway
  • Visit 3 countries — Mexico, Belize, and Honduras
  • NCL’s exclusive port at Harvest Caye, Belize
  • Two ports in Mexico: Costa Maya and Cozumel
  • Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras

DAY 1: MEMPHIS, TN

Board a deluxe motorcoach and set off on your unforgettable adventure. Stop in Memphis for dinner and an overnight. D

DAY 2: NEW ORLEANS, LA

An afternoon arrival in New Orleans allows leisure time to explore the city’s historic French Quarter. Enjoy an authentic Cajun meal at Court of the Two Sisters before checking in for an overnight stay at the Drury Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of the historic district. B, D

DAY 3: EMBARK

Start your day with a beignet from Café du Monde before heading to the National World War II Museum, a world-class museum campus that tells the story of the American experience in the “war that changed the world.” This afternoon, board your home for the next seven nights, the newly renovated Norwegian Getaway, as it sets sail into the western Caribbean. You’ll experience fine dining, entertainment, beautiful scenery, and new cultures from five different ports! B, D

DAY 4: DAY AT SEA

Spend the day at sea and experience all that the Norwegian Getaway has to offer. Enjoy relaxing services such as the Mandara Spa, with over 50 specialty treatments offered. Take a stroll along the Waterfront Promenade with more than a dozen specialty restaurants, plus a variety of performances from big Broadway-style showstoppers to intimate cabaret theater, as well as the latest in interactive game shows. B, L, D

DAY 5: COZUMEL, MEXICO

Bienvenido a México, beautiful Cozumel awaits you! Discover one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Cozumel! Located off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Cozumel’s sunny and tropical climate combined with the rich history of Mayan civilization draws in beach-goers and adventure-seekers alike. Venture out to the area’s most renowned archaeological ruins or enjoy traditional Mayan cuisine and cacao. B, L, D

DAY 6: HARVEST CAYE, BELIZE

Spread across two islands, the 75-acre Harvest Caye is the only port in Belize to feature a cruise ship pier and caters specifically to Norwegian Cruise Lines. Travelers will experience the renowned natural beauty of Belize in its rainforests, swamps, and coral reefs. Your choice of fun shore excursions will add to your enjoyment of Harvest Caye’s stunning landscape. B, L, D

DAY 7: ROATAN (BAY ISLANDS), HONDURAS

Beautiful and unspoiled, Roatan is a nature-lover’s dream just 30 miles off the coast of Honduras. Teeming with marine life, this pristine Honduran reef is home to some of the best pillar coral in the Caribbean. Relax on Tabyana Beach or choose from a variety of shore excursions. B, L, D

DAY 8: COSTA MAYA, MEXICO

Costa Maya is the second largest port in Mexico, and it is the only port designed specifically for cruise ships! This coastal paradise in the Yucatan features stunning beaches with soft sand and blue waters. Enjoy an optional shore excursion, such as a visit to the Mayan ruins. In the cruise port terminal, you can also find a variety of services and shops! B, L, D

DAY 9: DAY AT SEA

Today, enjoy another day at sea as you return to the U.S. Stay active at the Aqua Waterpark or in the Pulse Fitness Center, cross off your souvenir shopping list at the onboard gift shops, or unwind at one of the ship’s many bars and lounges. The day is yours! B, L, D

DAY 10: DISEMBARK

Return to the cruise port in New Orleans and depart for your journey home via motorcoach. B, D

DAY 11: RETURN HOME B

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1: Drury Inn Southaven, Memphis, TN
Night 2: Drury Plaza Hotel, New Orleans, LA
Nights 3-8: Norwegian Getaway
Night 9: Drury Inn Southaven, Memphis, TN

Dates:

  • Departure Date: March 14, 2025 sold out
  • Return Date: March 24, 2025 sold out

AND

  • Departure Date: March 21, 2025 sold out
  • Return Date: March 31, 2025 sold out

Pricing (per person):

  • Double:
    • Inside Stateroom $2,299
    • Oceanview Stateroom $2,499
    • Balcony Stateroom $2,799
  • Single:
    • Inside Stateroom $3,199
    • Oceanview Stateroom $3,599
    • Balcony Stateroom $3,999

When you book an Inside Cabin, Sunrise Tours will also include:

  • $50 Shore Excursion Credit (per cabin)
  • Beverage or Soda Pkg (1st & 2nd guest)
  • $100 On Board Credit (per cabin)

When you book an Oceanview or Balcony Cabin, Sunrise Tours will also include:

  • $50 Shore Excursion Credit (per cabin)
  • Beverage or Soda Pkg (1st & 2nd guest)
  • Ultimate Dining Pkg (1st & 2nd guest)
  • $100 On Board Credit (per cabin)
  • Internet Pkg (1st & 2nd guest)

CLICK HERE for the Norwegian Getaway Cruise Ship Deck Plan

Identification
Valid passport required to travel.

Inclusions

  • Professional, English speaking Tour Director
  • Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Fees and tips for included attractions and meals
  • Luggage handling at most hotels

Walking Distance

To fully enjoy your vacation, you should be in good physical health and understand there are times when a good deal of walking is involved in our tours. Those who have difficulty walking may not want to take this trip or should discuss their personal situation with their doctor before deciding. You should be able to walk at a steady pace for a mile at a time for a daily total of three to four miles per day and be able to manage steps to board/de-board the motorcoach several times a day. In addition, many US and European airports require lengthy walks to get from ticketing counters to your departure gate. Due to the lack of proper facilities at some of the farms, ranches, and off-the-beaten-path sites we often visit, we are unable to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.

We are finding that larger European cities are closing their historic districts to motor traffic. This, of course, adds to the amount of walking involved when visiting a city (sometimes on uneven and/or cobblestone walkways). In addition, you should know that you may be required to exit the motorcoach at each stop because local law often does not allow travelers to remain on the motorcoach while it is parked for a scheduled stop.

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.

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