Vermilion Coast – Cabo, Loreto & Mazatlán

About this cruise

A 12-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves San Diego on December 7, 2026 and visits Cabo San Lucas, Loreto and Guaymas, with additional stops along the Mexican Riviera & Central America. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Zip-lining, beach tacos, and water warm enough that you don't think twice about jumping in. Mazatlan stands out. It's Colonial centro meets Pacific surf. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Zaandam. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 2 more when you feel like treating yourself. 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. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. All in all, it's a solid trip.