9 nightsFrom San Jose, Costa Rica7 ports of call
Puerto Caldera (San José) to San Diego
Crystal Cruises · Crystal Serenity
Overview
A 9-night voyage aboard Crystal Serenity, departing San Jose, Costa Rica on 12 Dec 2026 and arriving in San Diego, California, calling at 7 destinations along the way.
San Jose, Costa RicaSan Juan del SurAcajutla, El SalvadorZihuatanejoMazatlan, MexicoPuerto Vallarta, MexicoSan Diego, California
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Itinerary
9 nights · 10 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·San Jose, Costa RicaEmbark
12 Dec 2026Depart 19:00 - 2
Day 2 ·San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
13 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Acrescent-shaped bay, excellent surfing and fishing, and authentic, laid-back culture make this slice of paradise a tempting invitation to stroll golden-sand beaches and streets lined with wooden buildings painted in vibrant colors. Hammocks and sunsets are the way of life here, where the hilltop statue of Christ of the Mercy gazes upon the bay, like Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, but on a much smaller scale. - 3
Day 3 ·Acajutla
14 Dec 2026Arrive 10:00Depart 19:00Relatively new on cruising sojourns, El Salvador is likely to become pinned as a surprising favorite, due to a unique blend of authenticity and rusticity combined with classic tropical attractions – think national parks, steep volcanos, wide beaches, colonial history, colorful handcrafts and an easy-going attitude. Outdoor pursuits might put you in snorkel gear or on ziplines, or you might make a beeline for a café serving the region’s famed coffee. - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
15 Dec 2026 - 5
Day 5 ·Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa
16 Dec 2026Depart 19:00With its golden beaches and brilliant waters, the picturesque seaside port of Zihuatanejo is somewhat reminiscent of Polynesia. Just five miles away lies its twin town, the resort of Ixtapa, an isolated oasis of high-rise hotels, yet Zihuatanejo's natural beauty has been preserved and its pristine, fine sandy beaches remain. - 6
Day 6 ·Mazatlan, Mexico
17 Dec 2026Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00The massive lighthouse of El Faro welcomes you to this thriving seaport located on a peninsula just south of the Tropic of Cancer, a fishing and sportsperson's paradise. - 7
Day 7 ·Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
18 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00Embraced by rugged tropical mountains on one side and the beautiful Banderas Bay on the other, Puerto Vallarta is second only to Acapulco when it comes to the Mexican Riviera's leading resort cities.
White stucco houses are capped with red-tile roofs and surrounded by bougainvillea-lined cobblestone streets. Native women who beat their laundry along riverbanks as busy fishing boats return to port illustrate a lifestyle that has been maintained for decades.
Nearby, sophisticated restaurants, luxury hotels, smart boutiques and lively nightclubs bear testament to the changes wrought on this quiet seaside city since the 1960s. Life here has never been quite the same since the filming of the movie "Night of the Iguana" and the worldwide publicity accorded the romance of its stars, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Puerto Vallarta brims with life. Shop for leather goods, shell and silver jewelry, hand-embroidered blouses or painted figures from Oaxaca. Explore cobblestone streets and picturesque alleyways filled with the scents and bustling energy
of Mexico. - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
19 Dec 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·At Sea
20 Dec 2026 - 10
Day 10 ·San Diego, CaliforniaDisembark
21 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00This magical city is festive and friendly, from its legendary zoo to Balboa Park everyone here seems to be living that quintessential California lifestyle – sun, sand and surf. Between ocean and desert, the near perfect weather here is ideal for exploring charming neighborhoods, gorgeous parks, and of course, the beach.
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