Cruise itinerary
8-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from Los Angeles, California
8 nights · Mexican Riviera · 5 ports of call
8-night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Carnival Panorama, departing Los Angeles, California and calling at Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Mexican Riviera
- Departs
- Los Angeles, California
- Returns
- Los Angeles, California
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Los Angeles, California
Depart 16:00
The sprawling Pacific gateway of southern California, with most cruises sailing from the neighbouring Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro. The morning leaves time for Hollywood, the beaches at Santa Monica or the galleries downtown before departure.
- Hollywood
- Santa Monica Pier
- Getty Center
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
A resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, set where the Sierra Madre meets Banderas Bay. Its cobbled Zona Romántica and the seaside Malecón promenade anchor an old town of churches and galleries, with whale-watching in the bay through the winter months.
- The Malecón
- Zona Romántica
- Banderas Bay
- Day5
Mazatlán
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 18:00
A Pacific-coast resort city in Sinaloa, Mexico, strung along one of the longest seafront promenades in the country. The old town centres on the cathedral and Plaza Machado, while the Golden Zone draws beachgoers and the working harbour still lands shrimp.
- El Malecón
- Old Mazatlán
- Stone Island
- Day6
La Paz
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 14:30
A resort town at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Cabo San Lucas is known for its rock arch at Land's End, sport fishing, and the marina lined with restaurants and boats.
- El Arco
- Lover's Beach
- Cabo marina
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Los Angeles, California
Arrive 09:00
The sprawling Pacific gateway of southern California, with most cruises sailing from the neighbouring Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro. The morning leaves time for Hollywood, the beaches at Santa Monica or the galleries downtown before departure.
- Hollywood
- Santa Monica Pier
- Getty Center
Upcoming departures
- 6 Jun 2026
- 20 Jun 2026
- 4 Jul 2026
- 18 Jul 2026
- 1 Aug 2026
- 15 Aug 2026
- 26 Sep 2026
- 10 Oct 2026
- 24 Oct 2026
- 7 Nov 2026
- 21 Nov 2026
- 5 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from Los Angeles, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Mexican Riviera cruise calls at Los Angeles, California, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Los Angeles, California.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Carnival Panorama.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Jun 2026, 20 Jun 2026, 4 Jul 2026 and 18 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.