Crimson Bloom – Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 8 nights from Los Angeles on May 9, 2026, visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Zip-lining, beach tacos, and water warm enough that you don't think twice about jumping in. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on Carnival Panorama. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 8 more when you feel like treating yourself. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.