Ocean Discovery – Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan & La Paz

About this cruise

You sail from Los Angeles on October 21, 2028 and spend 8 nights visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. 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. Cabo's beaches at one end, jungle-backed Central American ports at the other. 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. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 8-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.