Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1 – San Diego

Today arrive into San Diego and check into your hotel for your overnight stay.  The rest of the day is on your own.

Day 2 – San Diego/Board the Nieuw Amsterdam

This morning enjoy breakfast at your hotel.  This afternoon, board the Nieuw Amsterdam.  The second of their Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits. The ship will set sail this afternoon.

Day 3 – Day at Sea

Today is a full day spent at sea.

Day 4 – Day at Sea

Today is a full day spent at sea.

Day 5 – Puerto Vallarta, MX

Unique compared to other coastal resort towns in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta (“PV” to locals), on the Pacific Ocean, retains quite a bit of its colonial-era charm. Its town square, Plaza de Armas, and the gorgeous parish church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, topped with an ornate crown and overlooking the port, serve as the loveliest representations of bygone ages. Alongside these echoes of the past are more modern attractions, including an ambitious public art project along the seaside walkway (the malecón) and trendy restaurants.  Round these out with plenty of fun-in-the-sun outdoor activities on and along Banderas Bay (whale-watching! snorkeling! jet-skiing!), excursions that reveal the best of Puerto Vallarta’s flora and fauna, and a side trip to one of Mexico’s pueblos mágicos (magical towns, a designation conferred by the government to recognize smaller towns that possess historical and cultural value), and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more pleasant place to spend part of your cruising vacation.

Day 6 – Mazatlan, MX

Mazatlán is a pleasant port city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, where the best of traditional Mexican architecture, food and culture is found alongside contemporary conveniences, amenities and attractions. There’s a reason why Americans and Canadians flock here, particularly in winter: It’s a warm and welcoming place with plenty to keep visitors entertained for a vacation getaway. There really is something for everyone here, from golfing, fishing and zip lining to sampling agave-based spirits on a distillery tour or learning more about local history at the archaeological museum. There are plenty of cultural opportunities, too, from performances at the Teatro Ángela Peralta to witnessing death-defying cliff dives that will make you hold your breath until divers resurface from the churning surf. Mazatlán also keeps visitors’ appetites sated; thanks to the city’s coastal location, seafood is freshly caught, and shrimp-based dishes are a particular specialty in local restaurants.

Day 7 – Cabo San Lucas, MX

Los Cabos—or the Capes—sits at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Did you ever think you’d ride a camel in Mexico? You can do that here, or enjoy more predictable pursuits including fishing, golfing and whale-watching. Want something still more laid-back? Visit picture-perfect El Arco, an arch that may look familiar thanks to its cameo on postcards and tourism advertisements.  Take a walk on Lovers Beach or a walk on its opposite side, Divorce Beach.  North of the capes, you can drop by the famed Hotel California. And if you’ve worked up an appetite, you won’t be disappointed: Los Cabos offers plenty to enjoy at the table as well, with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and, of course, seafood being the mainstays here.

Day 8  – Day at Sea

Today would be a great time to crack open that booked you packed.  Find a relaxing chair along the promenade and enjoy the of the Pacific as you spend a day at sea.

Day 9 – San Diego

This morning arrive back into San Diego and begin your journey home.

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