18 nightsFrom San Diego, California10 ports of call
The Americas & Caribbean from San Diego
Crystal Cruises · Crystal Serenity
Overview
A 18-night voyage aboard Crystal Serenity, departing San Diego, California on 21 Dec 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 10 destinations along the way.
San Diego, CaliforniaTopolobampoLoretoLa Paz, MexicoSan Diego, CaliforniaManzanilloPuerto Vallarta, MexicoMazatlan, MexicoCabo San LucasSan Diego, California
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Itinerary
18 nights · 19 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·San Diego, CaliforniaEmbark
21 Dec 2026Depart 19:00This 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. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
22 Dec 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
23 Dec 2026 - 4
Day 4 ·Topolobampo, Mexico
24 Dec 2026Arrive 04:00Depart 23:59Topolobampo is a port on the Gulf of California in northwestern Sinaloa, Mexico. It is the fourth-largest town in the municipality of Ahome. - 5
Day 5 ·At Sea
25 Dec 2026 - 6
Day 6 ·Loreto, Mexico
26 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00Sitting on the east coast of Baja, Loreto provides all the diversions of a small, seafront town, including diving, kayaking and fishing. There is also a chance to play a game of tennis at the Tennis Center or a round of golf on the greens carpeting a special spot by the Sea of Cortez. Then there is the tempting excursion of boating five miles from shore to the Islas Coronado, where you can spot sea lions basking in the sun.
All these features are certainly enough to make Loreto an appealing destination on this maiden call for Crystal Cruises. But what makes the town even more interesting is its mission history. Loreto was founded in 1697 as the head of the Jesuit missions to California and for 130 years, served as the territory's capital. Stop in the original mission church, which appears much as it has for centuries. Then wander through the small museum next door and learn more about Baja's missionary history. - 7
Day 7 ·La Paz, Mexico
27 Dec 2026Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00Cradled between the stark sands of Baja and the fertile waters of the Sea of Cortez, La Paz offers a host of challenging opportunities. Dubbed "the World's largest fish trap," the area is home to over 800 species of fish and 2,000 species of invertebrates. Giant manta rays and whales navigate the depths while dolphins and sea lions frolic on the surface. Deep sea fishing, diving and sightseeing boats are available for charters. - 8
Day 8 ·At Sea
28 Dec 2026 - 9
Day 9 ·Isla Natividad, Mexico
29 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 13:00 - 10
Day 10 ·San Diego, California
30 Dec 2026Depart 19:00This 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. - 11
Day 11 ·At Sea
31 Dec 2026 - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
1 Jan 2027 - 13
Day 13 ·Manzanillo, Mexico
2 Jan 2027Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00Despite being Mexico’s biggest and busiest seaport, this sunny destination is known for its miles of golden sand beaches – by some counts there are twenty – and water sports including swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, snorkeling and diving. Manzanillo hosts the annual International Sailfish Tournament (be sure to see the 82-foot turquoise sailfish statue in town!), so not surprisingly, the deep-sea fishing here is excellent, too. - 14
Day 14 ·Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3 Jan 2027Arrive 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. - 15
Day 15 ·Mazatlan, Mexico
4 Jan 2027Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00The 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. - 16
Day 16 ·Cabo San Lucas (Bahia California Sur)
5 Jan 2027Arrive 08:00Nestled into the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is surrounded by a translucent sea and timeless rock formations that seem otherworldly. There are miles of golden beaches and an undersea world that’s just as fascinating as what’s on shore. - 17
Day 17 ·Cabo San Lucas (Bahia California Sur)
6 Jan 2027Depart 13:00Nestled into the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is surrounded by a translucent sea and timeless rock formations that seem otherworldly. There are miles of golden beaches and an undersea world that’s just as fascinating as what’s on shore. - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
7 Jan 2027 - 19
Day 19 ·San Diego, CaliforniaDisembark
8 Jan 2027Arrive 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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