Velvet Meridian – Mazatlan & Cabo San Lucas

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 8-night round-trip sailing from Los Angeles on December 4, 2027 visits Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Cabo's beaches at one end, jungle-backed Central American ports at the other. La Paz stands out. It's The pearl of the Sea of Cortez. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Panorama takes the food seriously, with 15 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All in all, it's a solid trip.