15 nights. Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia

Day 2

At sea

Day 3

cabo san lucas, mexico

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 4

puerto vallarta, mexico

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 5

At sea

Day 6

huatulco, mexico

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

puerto quetzal,guatamala

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 9

At sea

Day 10

puntarenas, costa rica

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 11-12

At sea

Day 13

cartagena, colombia

Arrival: 12:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 14-15

At sea

Day 16

fort lauderdale, florida

Arrival: 07:00

Day 1

san diego, california

Departure: 17:00

San Diego, California, is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States and, arguably, one of the most beautiful. The whitewashed stucco buildings give a Mediterranean-style flavour to the architecture while the culture has a decidedly Mexican influence to it. Despite this foreign-country look and feel, the city of San Diego is uniquely American and a truly memorable place to visit. Mission Beach, one of the city’s most iconic spots, is perfect for surfing and relaxation. Balboa Park is one of the greatest urban parks of the world. With museums and gardens inside the park, you can spend days there. The grand houses of the Coronado district exude luxury and ate an historic national landmark. San Diego’s Old Town recreates traditional life from the past. Many fascinating buildings and artefacts bring the history alive in this area of the city. Everywhere there are blossoming flowers and spouting fountains and the magnificence of this colourful garden city makes it easy to forget the arid terrain of the nearby desert. With its many attractions and close proximity to Mexico, San Diego is an unforgettable city that's a very special kind of tourist metropolis.

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Day 3

cabo san lucas, mexico

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 15:00

Los Cabos, at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, is where desert, mountains, and the Pacific Ocean meet in dramatic fashion. The region is anchored by two main towns: lively Cabo San Lucas, famous for its nightlife and marina, and the more laid‑back San José del Cabo, known for colonial architecture and art galleries. Between them stretches the “Tourist Corridor,” a scenic coastal highway lined with luxury resorts, golf courses, and pristine beaches. Most visitors are drawn to the sea. Boat tours take you past the iconic El Arco rock formation at Land’s End, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific, and offer chances to spot sea lions, dolphins, and in season, migrating humpback and gray whales. Snorkeling and diving reveal colorful reefs and abundant marine life at spots like Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay, while adventurers can try deep‑sea fishing, surfing, kitesurfing, or stand‑up paddleboarding. On land, Los Cabos offers a surprising variety of landscapes and activities. You can ride camels or ATVs through cactus‑studded desert, zip‑line across canyons, or hike in the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with freshwater pools and oak forests. Several world‑class golf courses overlook the ocean, and horseback rides at sunset along the beach are a romantic favorite. Food and culture add another layer to the experience. Los Cabos blends traditional Mexican flavors with fresh seafood and sophisticated coastal cuisine, from street‑side tacos al pastor to upscale farm‑to‑table restaurants in the nearby village of El Pescadero. Evenings can be spent bar‑hopping around Cabo San Lucas’s marina, enjoying live music and beach clubs, or strolling the Art Walk in San José del Cabo’s historic center, where galleries, boutiques, and cafés stay open late.

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Day 4

puerto vallarta, mexico

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 17:00

Puerto Vallarta, located on the Pacific Coast, is a lively and glamorous resort in the state of Jalisco. Stretching around the sparkling blue Bay of Banderas and located on the largest natural bay in Mexico and on one of the largest bays in the world, Puerto Vallarta offers lovely white sand beaches, stylish restaurants and exciting nightlife. The city itself is rather small, with plenty of restaurants and bars, blending both tranquillity and enchantment. Although touristy, you can still dive into the local culture and enjoy the tropical beauty and lush vegetation of its surroundings.

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Day 6

huatulco, mexico

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Huatulco, formally Bahías de Huatulco, centered on the town of La Crucecita, is a tourist development in Mexico. It is located on the Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca. Huatulco's tourism industry is centered on its nine bays, thus the name Bahias de Huatulco, but has since been unofficially shortened to simply Huatulco. Huatulco has a wide variety of accommodations from rooms for rent, small economy luxury hotels, luxury villas, vacation condominiums, bed and breakfasts, as well as several luxury resorts standing on or near the shores of Tangolunda Bay. The Camino Real Zaashila (formerly the Omni Zaashila), Quinta Real Huatulco, Las Brisas (formerly a Club Med), Dreams Resort & Spa (formerly the Gala hotel), and the Barceló are examples of the most popular larger resorts in the area.

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Day 8

puerto quetzal,guatamala

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Monterrico is a coastal town facing the Pacific Ocean in the south of Guatemala's Santa Rosa department. It is located in the activity center of the Monterrico Nature Reserve. This area is popularly known for its peculiar black volcanic sand beaches and for the large influx of sea turtles on the coast.

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Day 10

puntarenas, costa rica

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

untarenas (Spanish pronunciation: [puntaˈɾenas]; Pointsands, from "punta arenas", or "sand point" in Spanish) is the capital and largest city in the Province of Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The eponymous and oddly shaped province has its largest section in the South, far from the capital.

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Day 13

cartagena, colombia

Arrival: 12:00 - Departure: 18:00

Declared part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 1984, Cartagena de Indias is quite possibly one of South America's most beautiful city. Facing the Caribbean Sea to the west with Cartagena Bay to the south, the city is Colombia's top travel attraction. The city encapsulates all the charm of Spanish colonial architecture. The old town of Cartagena is immaculately preserved, with numerous beautiful plazas, churches and old buildings to marvel at. Walking down its picture-perfect streets is just a delight. Stroll along an enchanting maze of cobbled alleys and admire the Spanish colonial buildings including the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock-Tower and the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas. Eating out is another form of entertainment in Cartagena, with countless choices of new and exotic flavours in its local and international restaurants. Cartagena offers all the enchantment of its history and it is considered one of the greatest cultural treasures in the Americas.

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Day 16

fort lauderdale, florida

Arrival: 07:00

Fort Lauderdale is a city in thE state of Florida, on the Atlantic coast. It is the county seat of Broward County. The city is a popular tourist destination. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Fort Lauderdale Beach. - Downtown/Las Olas Blvd. The entertainment district runs east-west along Las Olas Boulevard. - Wilton Manors is a city surrounded by Fort Lauderdale. The busy center of the city is Wilton Drive.

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Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

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