

Cruise itinerary
31-Night Transatlantic Cruise from San Diego, California
31 nights · Transatlantic · 18 ports of call
31-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing San Diego, California and calling at At Sea, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Acajutla and Playa Flamingo and 11 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 31 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- San Diego, California
- Returns
- Papeete, Tahiti
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Crystal Serenity sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

San Diego, California
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3

Cabo San Lucas
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
- Day4

Mazatlán
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
- Day5

Puerto Vallarta
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8

Acajutla
- Day9

Playa Flamingo
- Day10

Puntarenas
A Pacific port city on a narrow sandy spit on Costa Rica's central coast. It serves chiefly as a gateway inland to rainforests and volcanoes, with a long beachfront promenade and boats out to the Gulf of Nicoya's islands.
- Gulf of Nicoya
- Beachfront paseo
- Rainforest gateway
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12

Manta
- Day13

Guayaquil
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15

Salaverry
- Day16

Callao
Peru's chief seaport, on the Pacific beside Lima. Ships dock here for the colonial centre and museums of the capital, the cliff-top Miraflores district above the ocean, and onward journeys toward Machu Picchu and the Andean highlands.
- Gateway to Lima
- Miraflores
- Historic centre
- Day17
At Sea
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
At Sea
- Day20
At Sea
- Day21

Hangaroa, Easter Island
The only town on Easter Island, a remote Chilean island far out in the South Pacific. It is the base for visiting the giant carved moai statues that ring the coast, along with volcanic craters, a stone village site and small beaches nearby.
- Moai statues
- Rano Kau crater
- Anakena Beach
- Day22

Hangaroa, Easter Island
The only town on Easter Island, a remote Chilean island far out in the South Pacific. It is the base for visiting the giant carved moai statues that ring the coast, along with volcanic craters, a stone village site and small beaches nearby.
- Moai statues
- Rano Kau crater
- Anakena Beach
- Day23
At Sea
- Day24
At Sea
- Day25
Adamstown
- Day26
At Sea
- Day27
At Sea
- Day28
Raroia
- Day29

Fakarava
- Day30

Rangiroa
- Day31

Papeete, Tahiti
The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
- Papeete Market
- Black pearls
- Moorea ferry
- Day32

Papeete, Tahiti
The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
- Papeete Market
- Black pearls
- Moorea ferry
Upcoming departures
- 8 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
31-Night Transatlantic Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 31-night Transatlantic cruise calls at San Diego, California, At Sea, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Acajutla, Playa Flamingo, Puntarenas, Manta, Guayaquil, Salaverry, Callao, Hangaroa, Easter Island, Adamstown, Raroia, Fakarava, Rangiroa and Papeete, Tahiti.
How many days are spent at sea?
13 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Diego, California and ends in Papeete, Tahiti.
How long is this cruise?
31 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.