Puerto Caldera (San José) to San Diego Cruise

Day 1 - San Jose, Costa Rica

Arrive: Sat 12 December 2026 / Depart: Sat 12 December 2026 at 19:00

Day 2 - San Juan del Sur

Arrive: Sun 13 December 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 13 December 2026 at 17:00

Acrescent-shaped bay, excellent surfing and fishing, and authentic, laid-back culture make this slice of paradise a tempting invitation to stroll golden-sand beaches and streets lined with wooden buildings painted in vibrant colors. Hammocks and sunsets are the way of life here, where the hilltop statue of Christ of the Mercy gazes upon the bay, like Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, but on a much smaller scale.

Day 3 - Acajutla, El Salvador

Arrive: Mon 14 December 2026 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 14 December 2026 at 19:00

Relatively new on cruising sojourns, El Salvador is likely to become pinned as a surprising favorite, due to a unique blend of authenticity and rusticity combined with classic tropical attractions – think national parks, steep volcanos, wide beaches, colonial history, colorful handcrafts and an easy-going attitude. Outdoor pursuits might put you in snorkel gear or on ziplines, or you might make a beeline for a café serving the region’s famed coffee.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Zihuatanejo

Arrive: Wed 16 December 2026 / Depart: Wed 16 December 2026 at 19:00

With its golden beaches and brilliant waters, the picturesque seaside port of Zihuatanejo is somewhat reminiscent of Polynesia. Just five miles away lies its twin town, the resort of Ixtapa, an isolated oasis of high-rise hotels, yet Zihuatanejo's natural beauty has been preserved and its pristine, fine sandy beaches remain.

Day 6 - Mazatlan, Mexico

Arrive: Thu 17 December 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 17 December 2026 at 19:00

The massive lighthouse of El Faro welcomes you to this thriving seaport located on a peninsula just south of the Tropic of Cancer, a fishing and sportsperson's paradise.

Day 7 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Arrive: Fri 18 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 18 December 2026 at 17:00

Embraced by rugged tropical mountains on one side and the beautiful Banderas Bay on the other, Puerto Vallarta is second only to Acapulco when it comes to the Mexican Riviera's leading resort cities. White stucco houses are capped with red-tile roofs and surrounded by bougainvillea-lined cobblestone streets. Native women who beat their laundry along riverbanks as busy fishing boats return to port illustrate a lifestyle that has been maintained for decades. Nearby, sophisticated restaurants, luxury hotels, smart boutiques and lively nightclubs bear testament to the changes wrought on this quiet seaside city since the 1960s. Life here has never been quite the same since the filming of the movie "Night of the Iguana" and the worldwide publicity accorded the romance of its stars, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Puerto Vallarta brims with life. Shop for leather goods, shell and silver jewelry, hand-embroidered blouses or painted figures from Oaxaca. Explore cobblestone streets and picturesque alleyways filled with the scents and bustling energy of Mexico.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - San Diego

Arrive: Mon 21 December 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 21 December 2026

This magical city is festive and friendly, from its legendary zoo to Balboa Park everyone here seems to be living that quintessential California lifestyle – sun, sand and surf. Between ocean and desert, the near perfect weather here is ideal for exploring charming neighborhoods, gorgeous parks, and of course, the beach.