Pacific Odyssey – Acapulco, Lima & Coquimbo

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 15-night sailing from Los Angeles on January 4, 2027 visits Acapulco, Manta, Callao (Lima), Coquimbo and San Antonio. The trip wraps in San Antonio, so you won't retrace your steps. 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. Crossing 4 borders through the South America: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Chile. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Firenze takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. 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. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 15-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.