Looking to escape the chaos of Mardi Gras? Set sail on a relaxing 7-day Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Escape, departing from New Orleans on February 15, 2026 - right in the heart of Carnival season. While the city buzzes with parades and crowds, you'll be unwinding in tropical destinations like Cozumel, Roatan, Harvest Caye, and Costa Maya. This cruise offers the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility, with crystal-clear waters, lush island excursions, and luxurious onboard amenities. Instead of battling the beads and revelers, trade Bourbon Street for beach lounges, zip lines, and sunset views from the deck. It's the ultimate antidote to Mardi Gras madness. 

Balcony Cabins Receive the following Amenities:

More at Sea Beverage Package
3 Specialty Dining Meals
$50 per cabin USD Excursion Credit
More at Sea Wi-Fi Package 150 minutes
$100 onboard credit



Interior Cabins Receive any 2 of the following:

More at Sea Beverage Package
1 Specialty Dining Meal
$50 per cabin USD Excursion Credit
More at Sea Wi-Fi Package 150 minutes

Each Interior Stateroom will receive $100 onboard credit.

Pricing includes all gratuities for amenities as well as prepaid gratuities for the cruise staff.

We will offer pick up locations in Marrero and Metairie.

Today is our first full day on the beautiful NCL Escape. Whether you decide to lay by the pool or catch a game of bingo the choice is up to you!

Make the ultimate getaway on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. This gorgeous island located off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula is an alluring destination for adventure seekers and beach bums alike. Famous for its fantastic fishing, snorkeling and diving opportunities, the island and its only town, San Miguel, retain an original warmth and charm. Browse flexible itineraries for Norwegian cruises to Cozumel, and experience comfort and luxury along with the welcoming spirit of this unique Yucatan gem.

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.

Belize is ideal for eco-tourism. With diverse ecology consisting of jungles, rainforests, swamps, coral reefs and so on, you will find solace and adventure in Harvest Caye's stunning landscape. 

Take a cruise to Costa Maya and experience a coastal paradise in the Yucatan, featuring stunning beaches with soft sand and blue skies. Explore ancient Mayan ruins in this region rich with archaeological sites or explore the region’s underwater treasures as you snorkel in the Caribbean Sea’s crystal-clear waters. Enjoy vibrant culture and natural beauty, inland and at sea, when you cruise to Costa Maya.

Today is our final full day on the ship. We have a full day at sea.

Today we will debark the Norwegian Escape and will drop off in Marrero and Metairie.