Harbor Master – Puerto Vallarta from Los Angeles

About this cruise

This one leaves Los Angeles on June 6, 2026 and spends 8 nights visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. 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. Mayan ruins, colourful markets, and Pacific sunsets. The Mexican Riviera earns its repeat visitors. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, 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. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.