10 nights · Long Beach-San Pedro, California · Departs Los Angeles (USA) · Visiting Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto, Puerto Vallarta · Aboard Princess Cruises on the Emerald Princess
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| Cruise line | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Emerald Princess |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $874 per person |
| Year built | 2007 |
| Guests | 3679 |
| Cabins | 1533 |
| Crew | 1200 |
| Length | 288 m |
| Beam | 48 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
San Pedro is Los Angeles’s maritime gateway, home to one of the world’s busiest container ports. See the Battleship Iowa, explore San Pedro’s waterfront, or visit the Korean Bell of Friendship for coastal views. Downtown’s museums and architecture sit roughly 20 miles north, while Hollywood and the beaches call for longer excursions. Choose a district and give it time; this vast city is best explored with a clear plan.
Cabo San Lucas sits at the tip of Baja California Sur, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. Cruise ships anchor offshore, and tenders bring you to a lively marina lined with cafés, fishing boats and shops. From the marina, water taxis reach El Arco, the sculpted granite landmark at Land’s End. Beyond it, beaches and desert trails reveal a quieter side of Cabo. Choose a boat trip, fresh seafood or a day in the sun.
La Paz, capital of Baja California Sur, faces the Sea of Cortez, where desert hills meet clear, island-dotted water. Along the Malecón, cafés and galleries offer an easy introduction to this relaxed Mexican city. Nearby Balandra is famed for pale sand and shallow turquoise bays; access is regulated to protect its fragile landscape. In season, guided trips may bring close encounters with whale sharks in the bay.
On Baja California’s east coast, Loreto pairs a compact colonial town with the wide blue of the Sea of Cortez. Founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1697, it became the first successful mission settlement in the Californias. Visit the mission museum before boarding a boat for Loreto Bay National Park. Its desert islands shelter clear water and abundant marine life. Winter and spring bring chances to see migrating whales; calm coves invite kayaking and snorkeling.
Puerto Vallarta sits between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay. That setting brings jungle-clad slopes, broad beaches and memorable Pacific views. Begin in the historic center, where cobbled streets lead to the landmark Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Follow the Malecón, a seafront promenade lined with sculptures, cafés and galleries. For a taste of the coast, settle in for fresh seafood and watch the bay.
San Pedro is Los Angeles’s maritime gateway, home to one of the world’s busiest container ports. See the Battleship Iowa, explore San Pedro’s waterfront, or visit the Korean Bell of Friendship for coastal views. Downtown’s museums and architecture sit roughly 20 miles north, while Hollywood and the beaches call for longer excursions. Choose a district and give it time; this vast city is best explored with a clear plan.
Published August 15, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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