Gilded Hacienda – Cabo & Puerto Vallarta from LA

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Los Angeles on January 2, 2027, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. Zip-lining, beach tacos, and water warm enough that you don't think twice about jumping in. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Discovery Princess takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 5 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. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.