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This itinerary features a 7-day cruise with 4 ports of call, including visits to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan. Meals and entertainment are inclusive.
A land of colorful contrasts with more to see and do than you ever imagined? That's Mexico. Glittering resorts and secluded beaches. High-rise hotels and 18th century cathedrals. When the sun's out - and it always is in this legendary part of the world - swim, sun, dive, fish or relax under a shady palapa. When the stars come out, discover exciting continental restaurants, open-air cantinas and discos where you can dance the night away. |
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2008: September 27 through December 27.
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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| 01 |
Los Angeles, California |
embark - 4:00 pm |
| 02 |
At Sea |
| 03 |
At Sea |
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
8:00 am |
6:00 pm |
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Mazatlan, Mexico |
7:00 am |
5:00 pm |
| 06 |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
7:00 am |
2:00 pm |
| 07 |
At Sea |
| 08 |
Los Angeles, California |
- disembark 6:00 am |
| - Information above subject to change, please confirm details at time of booking. |
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For centuries, Puerto Vallarta was a sleepy fishing village. Then director John Huston chose the village as the location for his film "Night of the Iguana," starring Richard Burton. Puerto Vallarta was sleepy no more; its transformation into an international resort had begun. Today, the city has its own "Gringo Gulch," a haunt of the rich and famous. Travelers are also drawn by its climate, its excellent shopping — great values on leather goods, jewelry and handicrafts — and mile after mile of palm-lined beaches.
- Bahia de las Banderas.
Spend the afternoon on its powdery beaches and in its glistening blue waters.
- Dolphin Adventures.
In nearby Nuevo Vallarta, Dolphin Adventure is an educational center where you can have an up-close and personal experience with Bottlenose dolphins and sea lions.
- Jungle Tours.
Travel just outside the city for a tour of a tropical forest in the shadow of the Sierra Madre Mountains.
- Puerto Vallarta City, Hacienda, Tequila & Tiles: Take in a new perspective of Puerto Vallarta by combining both old and new aspects of this charming city.
Board your motorcoach at the pier and pass through the beautiful downtown of Puerto Vallarta. Arriving at a local tile factory, you will be introduced to the process of forming, painting and firing these colorful items for which Mexico is famous. The main floor of the factory includes displays and the opportunity to purchase all the ceramics you can carry. Return to the downtown area for a walking tour which includes the beautiful and popular Malecon (the Boardwalk), Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, and the old town City Hall. Reboard the motorcoach for the journey to Hacienda Doña Engracia, one of the finest tequila factories in the area. At the hacienda, learn first-hand the process used to manufacture the Blue Agave Cactus into the powerful and legendary tequila Mexico is famous for. There will be time to explore this working ranch which also raises Arabian horses and African ostriches. Enjoy a Mexican lunch including guacamole and fresh homemade corn tortillas before returning to the pier.
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Situated at the very tip of the world's longest peninsula, Cabo San Lucas calmly watches the cool Pacific Ocean merge with the Sea of Cortez. Once you experience its crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches, you'll understand why this once-sleepy Baja cannery village transformed into a popular international resort.
- Los Arcos. Take a boat tour to see these spectacular rock formations -- and keep an eye out for sea lions, pelicans and migrating whales.
- Pelican Rock Cove. A great spot to snorkel and scuba dive with a wide variety of marine life, including angelfish, Moorish idols and yellowtail surgeons.
- Santa Maria Cove. The secluded waters in this cove on the Sea of Cortez are excellent for snorkeling and kayaking.
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Lying just below the Tropic of Cancer, Mazatlan boasts a superb year-round climate. Sitting on a peninsula at the feet of the rugged Sierra Madre and the Cerro de Neveria, Mazatlan has two distinct types of coastlines — the rocky Pacific beaches and the broad white-sand beaches beloved by visitors. Its beaches and world-class sport fishing quickly turned this once commercial fishing port into one of the world's top resort destinations today.
- Acuario Mazatlan.
One of Mexico's largest aquariums, the Acuario plays hosts to more than 200 varieties of fish and sea life, as well as some lush botanical gardens.
- El Faro.
This lighthouse at Cerro del Creston is the second tallest lighthouse in the world behind Gibraltar. From the top of its 505-foot peak, El Faro offers spectacular views of Mazatlan.
- Mazatlan Cathedral.
Built in 1890, the blue-and-gold spires as well as the murals and gilded altar of this impressive Cathedral attract visitors year after year.
- Mazatlan Highlights & Papantla Flyers: Explore Mazatlan’s old downtown district, visit the majestic cathedral, indulge in some shopping, and then marvel at the airborne ballet of the famed Papantla Flyers.
Begin your tour with a scenic drive along the waterfront to Mazatlan’s old downtown district, taking in views of one of the world’s tallest lighthouses on a natural hill, offshore islands and beautiful beaches. Visit the cathedral and browse for souvenirs and handicrafts in the city’s Golden Zone. Continue on to Aztec Theater for an open-air performance by folkloric dancers, followed by the graceful aerial acrobatics of the famed Papantla Flyers, who twirl about on a 75-foot-tall pole in the ancient ritual of "The Dance of Those Who Would Fly."
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