Day 1 Depart Port of Galveston Texas 4:00 PM 
Plan to be ready to board ship around 12:00 to 1:00 PM A delicious welcome aboard ship buffet lunch is served on the Lido deck. Afterwards a leisurely walk around the ship to familiarize yourself with what's available to you aboard ship for the next few days. 

Day 2 A relaxing day at sea is planned. 
Enjoy all of the shipboard activities maybe even pamper yourself with a Nautica spa treatment. You may decide on a festive cocktail while sunning on deck with a good book. On ship duty free shopping or trying your luck in casino is also a great way to spend the day at sea.

Day 3 Historic Cozumel is yours for the day. 
Enjoy the crystal blue-green waters where even non-divers can snorkel with the fishes. Many on shore excursions are available or maybe its a day at the white sand beaches or shopping in the colorful central business district.

Day 4 After your visit to Cozumel, a laid back day a sea may be just the prescription.
Catch up on all the activities you didn't have time for during your earlier day at sea. There's bingo, dance lessons, contests not to mention the fabulous Vegas-style entertainment and of course--the casino and last minute duty free shopping.

The 5 night itinerary adds an additional day at Calica/Playa Del Carmen.
Depending on which day you leave the extra port of call is either the day before or the day after your Cozumel call. This extra day provides for an excursion to famous Cancun. Or spend the day at Xcaret Park. There's plenty of private beach, a historic Mayan village tour, underground river excursion and a colorful Mayan Indian show. A day trip to the ancient Mayan pyramids, diving or snorkeling may also be part of your shore adventure.

Day 1 Depart Galveston 4:00 PM The newest itinerary in the Western Caribbean is the Elation's 7 night cruise. Depart Galveston's historic port at 4:00 PM. Get on board early for a "welcome aboard" celebration with buffet lunch.

Day 2 Day at sea Prepare for the ports of call ahead by relaxing for a day at sea. Sunning, swimming, shipboard games, gourmet dining and maybe even a pampering at the Nautica Spa readies you for what lies ahead on your Mexican itinerary.

Day 3 Progresso(Merida) A seaside retreat located just 40 kilometers north of Merida along the Gulf Coast of Mexico, Progreso is not only the state capital of the Yucatan, it's also quickly becoming an important gateway for cruise ship guests. Founded in 1872 by Juan Miguel Castro and heavily influenced by the Mayan culture, Progreso enjoys a very simple and relaxed lifestyle. Its white-sand beaches, emerald green waters and cooling gulf breezes are a natural draw for vacationers from all over the world.

Day 4 Cozumel  Long before Cancun became a popular destination, Cozumel was well-known as a diving spot and home to the world famous Palancar Reef, which gives divers the opportunity to view thousands of brilliantly colored fish. Non-divers can kick back on a sun-drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside activities, such as shopping in colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air café.

Day 5 Belize  This tropical paradise promises adventure, both onshore and off. Crystalline rivers flow through impressive lowland jungles, home to a myriad of rare wildlife. Silky sand beaches, waving palms and colorful coral gardens are just part of Belize's natural wonders. Whether mountain biking through a lush rainforest or snorkeling with sharks, you'll experience things you've only imagined.

Day 6 Day at sea  A relaxing day at sea is planned. Enjoy all of the shipboard activities maybe even pamper yourself with a Nautica spa treatment. You may decide on a festive cocktail while sunning on deck with a good book. On ship duty free shopping or trying your luck in casino is also a great way to spend the day at sea.