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Carnival Panorama Group to Mexican Riviera

Apr 11 - 20, 2026

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8-Day Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles, CA

Carnival Panorama

Start: Long Beach (Los Angeles) > Puerto Vallarta > Mazatlán > La Paz > Cabo San Lucas > End: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Sat Apr 11, 2026 - Sun Apr 19, 2026

Day 1: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Departs at 4:00 PM

When we talk about cruising from Los Angeles, fyi: we’re talking about cruises from Long Beach. A short drive from LA is where you’ll find this seaside Southern California city that’s inseparable from its big-city neighbor, while undeniably moving to its own local beat. Dotted with dozens of parks, beaches and multiple public golf courses (fore times five!), Long Beach also boasts perhaps the world’s most unique hotel — located aboard the old-time ocean liner The Queen Mary (which is haunted, or so go the rumors). You can experience it before one of Carnival’s cruises from Long Beach, but definitely don’t miss the glitzy, big-city Los Angeles — the right place to experience the left-coast life. Take in the storied sights of this City of Angels, from its modern museums and high-end shopping to its funky seaside towns and star-studded SoCal sights dotting the hills and boulevards. Hollywood — hooray! So if you’re dreaming about a cruise from Los Angeles, remember: Carnival’s cruises from Long Beach are just the ticket.

  • Climb aboard the Queen Mary, a glamorous 1930s ocean liner.
  • Find your favorite star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Stroll through the art and antiquities of the Getty Center®.
  • Take the backlot tour of Universal Studios for a look at Hollywood mythmaking.
  • Gaze into the starry night sky through the Griffith Observatory's® giant telescope.

Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 4: Puerto Vallarta

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Whether you’re seeking quality beach time or action-packed adventures, cruises to Puerto Vallarta will deliver the vacation you’ve been craving. Reigning over Banderas Bay and bordered by the tropical forests of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta, is both a modern beach resort and an eco-adventure launching pad. On Mexico cruises to Puerto Vallarta, scuba dive with manta rays, spot dolphins playing in the waves, and hike to jungle cascades. Admire contemporary Latin American art in this breezy seaside city on your Carnival cruise to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Fly through the lush green forest canopy, secured to one zippy zip-line.
  • Pay homage to Ava Gardner and John Huston before snorkeling from Playa Mismaloya or Las Caletas — spots made famous by 1964’s The Night of the Iguana.
  • Join a whale-watching tour in winter, when humpback whales cruise through Banderas.

Day 5: Mazatlán

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Go from the opera house to the lighthouse with Carnival cruises to Mazatlán, Mexico. This city’s 17-mile-long beach has rolling swells for surfers and calm waters for swimmers. Thatch-roofed shacks serve the freshest seafood and beach bars pour crisp cervezas with lime. On cruises to Mazatlán, don't forget to head out beyond the bustling beach scene to experience the charming colonial core of Viejo Mazatlán, complete with ornate churches and photogenic Spanish mansions.

  • Try the chill life on for size on the photogenic Deer Island.
  • Sip an ice-cold Pacífico beer — Maztalán’s original brew — on Playa Sábalo. 
  • Visit the colonial villages of Copala and Concordia on your Mazatlán cruise.

Day 6: La Paz

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pull into the Sea of Cortez on Carnival cruises to La Paz, Mexico. The breezy capital of Baja California Sur sits on a peaceful bay of rocky islands and secluded sandy beaches. Just below the surface, spirited sea lions and gentle whale sharks swim alongside adventurous snorkelers. Discover the vibrant underwater life of what author Jacques Cousteau once labeled the “world’s aquarium” when you visit La Paz on your cruise to Mexico.

  • Find hidden coves and beaches on a kayak excursion.
  • Dig into a plate of juicy lobster at a Tecolote beachfront restaurant.
  • Play with sea lions in their natural habitat when you cruise to La Paz.

Day 7: Cabo San Lucas

6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

If you’re looking for a beautiful cruise destination to call your own, cruises to Cabo San Lucas should be at the top of your list. You’ll return home with spectacular vacation photos that get all the Likes! Cabo San Lucas makes its home on the Baja California peninsula, the second longest in the world, sitting pretty down at the south end. Tucked between golf courses and desert mountains, Cabo San Lucas straddles two oceans — the calm turquoise Sea of Cortez and the crashing blue Pacific. With 18 pristine miles of coastline connecting your port to colonial San José del Cabo, you get two seaside cities in one on a Cabo San Lucas cruise. But, along with water-based activities like fishing, paddling and swimming, you can also add action — or maximum relaxation — to your itinerary. Cruises to Cabo San Lucas offer a huge variety of things to do, from riding ATVs in the desert to sipping margaritas on the beach. Try one or try it all!

  • Paddle past the famous El Arco rock arch on a kayak.
  • Sip icy margaritas at a cantina on Playa El Medano.
  • Watch whopper marlin and yellowfin tuna in the Sea of Cortez.
  • Drive an ATV through the desert to the Candelaria oasis.

Day 8: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 9: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Arrives at 9:00 AM

When we talk about cruising from Los Angeles, fyi: we’re talking about cruises from Long Beach. A short drive from LA is where you’ll find this seaside Southern California city that’s inseparable from its big-city neighbor, while undeniably moving to its own local beat. Dotted with dozens of parks, beaches and multiple public golf courses (fore times five!), Long Beach also boasts perhaps the world’s most unique hotel — located aboard the old-time ocean liner The Queen Mary (which is haunted, or so go the rumors). You can experience it before one of Carnival’s cruises from Long Beach, but definitely don’t miss the glitzy, big-city Los Angeles — the right place to experience the left-coast life. Take in the storied sights of this City of Angels, from its modern museums and high-end shopping to its funky seaside towns and star-studded SoCal sights dotting the hills and boulevards. Hollywood — hooray! So if you’re dreaming about a cruise from Los Angeles, remember: Carnival’s cruises from Long Beach are just the ticket.

  • Climb aboard the Queen Mary, a glamorous 1930s ocean liner.
  • Find your favorite star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • Stroll through the art and antiquities of the Getty Center®.
  • Take the backlot tour of Universal Studios for a look at Hollywood mythmaking.
  • Gaze into the starry night sky through the Griffith Observatory's® giant telescope.

Itinerary

  1. Sat, Apr 11: Long Beach, California, United States

  2. Sun, Apr 12

  3. Mon, Apr 13

  4. Tue, Apr 14: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

  5. Wed, Apr 15: Mazatlán, Mexico

  6. Thu, Apr 16: La Paz, Mexico

  7. Fri, Apr 17: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

  8. Sat, Apr 18

  9. Sun, Apr 19: Long Beach, California, United States

Full Itinerary

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Lisa Delano

CNL Travel, LLC

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