Burnished Helm – Cabo San Lucas & La Paz
About this cruise
There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Los Angeles on November 1, 2026 and visits Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. Zip-lining, beach tacos, and water warm enough that you don't think twice about jumping in. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Encore takes the food seriously, with 20 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Los Angeles has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A November sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.