Cruise #38: Mexican Riviera
2024
Feb. 24 - Mar. 2, 2024
Ship: Discovery Princess
Cabin : (Aloha) A735 aft facing
penthouse
Video: Checkout the penthouse
Itinerary:
Day & Date Destination Duration
Sat, 02/24/24 Los Angeles, California
Sun, 02/25/24 At Sea
Mon, 02/26/24 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 12:00pm to– 8:00pm
Tue, 02/27/24 Mazatlan, Mexico 9:00am to– 6:00pm
Wed, 02/28/24 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 8:00am to– 5:00pm
Thu, 02/29/24 At Sea
Fri, 03/01/24 At Sea
Sat, 03/02/24 Los Angeles, California
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico:
Millennia ago, Cabo San Lucas was part of the Mexican
mainland. Then a massive rupture of the San Andreas Fault
sent the waters of the Pacific crashing into the newly
formed depression, creating the Sea of Cortez and the Baja
Peninsula. Lying at the very tip of Baja, where the Pacific
meets the Sea of Cortez, Cabo San Lucas - or "Cabo" - is one
of the premier resort destinations in the Western
Hemisphere. Swim in the transparent waters, marvel at the
wealth of marine life, relax on one of the white-sand
beaches or try your hand at some of the finest sportfishing
in the world.
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Cabo San Lucas
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We loved Cabo San Lucas. Lou and Karen had been to Cabo 4 times in the past but it was the first time for Carol. We went whale watching on a small Zodiac boat so we were very close to the action. We saw several humpbacks swimming and a few of them breaching. It was awesome! |
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The Famous Arch & Whale Watching By Speed Boat:
Set off in search of magnificent humpback whales and
frolicking pods of dolphins when you climb aboard a zippy
high-speed inflatable boat on an exhilarating two hour
adventure off the sparkling waters of Cabo San Lucas. From
December 15th through April 15th, the waters of Cabo San
Lucas fill with magnificent humpback whales, creating
optimal whale-watching conditions. Although sightings are
not guaranteed, excursions in these waters have a high
success rate. If whales are spotted, the agile nature of the
vessel allows the captain to get up close and personal for a
unique encounter and spectacular nature photographs. The
waters are also home to a plentiful dolphin population. Your
two hour cruise is ample time to relax, learn about the rich
marine life from an onboard whale expert and take in the
natural wonders of Cabo. Bring a light jacket, your
sunscreen and of course a camera!
Mazatlan, Mexico:
Lying just below the Tropic of Cancer, Mazatlan boasts a
superb year-round climate. Mazatlan, a name that means
"Place of the Deer," sits on a peninsula at the feet of the
rugged Sierra Madre, and the Cerro de Neveria - "Ice Box
Hill" - divides the area's rocky Pacific beaches from the
broad, white-sand beaches beloved by visitors. The climate,
the beaches, and the world-class sportfishing have turned
this commercial fishing port into one of the world's top
resort destinations. Yet while visitors flock to the
markets, bathe in the sun, or marvel at the airborne ballet
of the famed Papantla dancers, Mazatlan remains one of
Mexico's major Pacific ports - the city exports over 40
million pounds of shrimp every year.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:
Puerto Vallarta was sleepy no more; its transformation
into an international resort had begun. Then director John
Huston chose the village as the location for his film "Night
of the Iguana," starring Richard Burton. Today, the city has
its own "Gringo Gulch," a haunt of the rich and famous.
Travelers are also drawn by its climate, its excellent
shopping - which offers great values on leather goods,
jewelry, and handicrafts - and mile after mile of palm-lined
beaches.
Discovery Princess:
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The view from our balcony as we leave the Port of Los Angeles |
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The view of the wake from our balcony. We love having a stateroom in the back of the ship (aft). The views are enormous and we enjoy seeing and hearing the wake. |
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This trip Lou bid on a penthouse suite and won the bid! The suite was much bigger than a mini suite and had a very large balcony. This is the morning view from our balcony as we cruise the Mexican Riviera. |
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We had breakfast in Sabatini's restaurant every morning. We really enjoyed spending time with this mother and son duo almost every morning at breakfast. Meet Mark and his mom, Lynne. They were both warm and friendly people and cruise together often. I hope we meet again! |
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Today we were in Mazatlan but the port did not look very good so we enjoyed the ship. |
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Deck 5 – Plaza
Beauty Salon
Dining Room
Gelato
Good Spirits at Sea
Guest Services
International Café
Internet Café
Juneau Dining Room
Lotus Spa
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Shore Excursions Desk
The Enclave (Thermal Spa)
The Piazza
The Salty Dog Gastropub
The Shops of Princess
Treatment Rooms
Deck 6 – Fiesta
Captain's Circle Loyalty
Churchill's Cigar Lounge
Crooners Bar
Dining Room
Fine Arts Gallery
Future Cruise Planning
Ketchikan Dining Room
Photo Gallery
Princess Casino
Skagway Dining Room
Take Five
The Shops of Princess
Theater Lower Level
Deck 7 – Promenade
Bellini's bar
Bistro Sur La Mer
Crown Grill & Bar
Gigi’s Pizzeria
OceanFront (Medallion help)
Princess Live!
Princess Live! Café
Princess Theater
The Shops of Princess
Vista Lounge
Deck 16 – Lido
SeaView Bar
SeaWalk
Sky Pool
Slice
Swirls Ice Cream Bar
THE MIX
The Pastry Shop
Wake View Bar
Wake View Pool
World Fresh Marketplace
Deck 17 – Sun
Bandstand
Fitness Center
Retreat Pool & Bar
The Beach House Teen Lounge
The Lodge at Camp Discovery
The Treehouse at Camp Discovery
Deck 18 – Sky
Center Court
Jogging Track
Movies Under The Stars
The Experience Center
The Sanctuary
Deck 19 – Vista
The Greens Mini Golf
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