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 9 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.