Mantle Heat – Mazatlan & Cabo San Lucas

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Los Angeles on April 9, 2028 and visits Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. 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. Zip-lining, beach tacos, and water warm enough that you don't think twice about jumping in. 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, Norwegian Encore takes the food seriously, with 20 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 April departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.