Neotropical Passage – Acapulco & Panama City

About this cruise

If you've got 15 nights to work with, this sailing from Los Angeles on January 9, 2028 through Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco and Puerto Quetzal, with additional stops along the Mexican Riviera & Central America is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. The sailing ends in Miami. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. The Mexican Riviera & Central America route takes in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and United States, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Panama City: A modern skyline bridging two oceans. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Norwegian Encore keeps you well fed. 20 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Los Angeles before boarding. It's a good city to wander. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. 7 ports, 6 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.