£1999pp—Caribbean cruise inc Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Begin in Memphis—the birthplace of rock and roll—and visit Elvis's Graceland. Next, journey to jazzy New Orleans and join a Caribbean cruise. Following a relaxing week at sea, finish with a stay in New Orleans for the city's famous Mardi Gras celebrations. 

What's included

• Return flights, with 23kg checked baggage
• Two nights in Memphis at Comfort Inn Memphis Downtown
• A Graceland tour
• Am Amtrak train journey to New Orleans
• One night in New Orleans at Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome New Orleans
• A 7-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Breakaway, in an Inside Stateroom
• Three further nights in New Orleans at Hilton New Orleans Riverside
• All hotel taxes and fees, plus cruise gratuities
• All meals during the cruise

When
Fly from London on 28 January, 2027.

Depart from Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Manchester from £2104 per person.

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Itinerary
First, you'll spend two nights in Memphis. The hotel is five minutes by taxi to the legendary Beale Street. You'll have two nights to find the next big thing in the atmospheric bars and clubs. You'll also visit Elvis's Graceland to delve into the King's incredible life. 

Take the Amtrak to New Orleans, where you'll spend the night before boarding. You'll sail aboard Norwegian Breakaway and call at:

• Cozumel, Mexico... famous for its "quiet cool", "genuine authenticity" and "spirited Caribbean energy" (Lonely Planet).
• Roatán Island, Honduras... has the world's second-largest coral reefs, making great diving and snorkelling.
• Harvest Caye, Belize... this mile-wide private island is exclusive to cruisers, and has beautiful beaches.
• Costa Maya, Mexico... look out for pink flamingos, go snorkelling, or sip margaritas in a cantina.

Finally, you'll arrive back in New Orleans in time for Mardi Gras. You can attend the amazing street parades and savour classic Cajun food. Dive into the festivities and embrace the vibrant energy of Carnival season.

Ship details
Cruise Critic says Norwegian Breakaway feels like a "Las Vegas resort [blended] with a water park" and praises its "truly exceptional dining". It is the only ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet to boast a quarter-mile oceanfront promenade, which is lined with restaurants and bars.Options include Ocean Blue for seafood and La Cuchina Italian restaurant (supplements apply).

Other facilities include the Mandara Spa (which has a fitness centre and a salt room), a rock-climbing wall, a theatre, an aqua park, and 10 bars.

Other options

• Add a Free at Sea package from £249 per person. This includes premium drinks, speciality dining, Wi-Fi, and shore excursion credit
• Add three nights in Nashville from £276 per person. This includes Greyhound transfers from Memphis and accommodation at Hutton Hotel Music Row
• Solo travellers can book this deal from £2999 

Transfers & baggage
Transfers are not included, but can be added from £125 per person. This package includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance.