Golden State – Los Angeles & Puerto Vallarta

About this cruise

By August 14, 2027 you'll be ready for this. 8 nights out of Los Angeles, visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. It starts gently with sea days, so by the time you reach the first port you'll have explored the ship and actually feel on holiday. Mayan ruins, colourful markets, and Pacific sunsets. The Mexican Riviera earns its repeat visitors. 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, Carnival Panorama takes the food seriously, with 15 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. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. 8 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.