I have often wondered on a personal level if there wasn't some kind of cruise market for Gulf Coast ports. You know, take the ship at night, tour Gulf Coast destinations by day. What Ports of Call Are Included in the Gulf Coast Cruise Packages? Mathias Elle via Unsplash.com Mathias Elle via Unsplash.com loading...You will make three stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The vessels they plan to use for these Gulf Coast cruises only carry 180 guests.