Papaya Sweet – Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan

About this cruise

There's a reason 8-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Los Angeles on October 24, 2026 and visits Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz 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, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Panorama has 15 dining spots on board, most of them included. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 8-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.