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Cabo San Lucas emerges as the ultimate destination in Mexican allure. Its rich heritage, punctuated by historical events like pirate attacks and Spanish conquests, imbues the city with an irresistible charm. The iconic El Arco rock formation stands as a testament to the region's storied past, while vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations showcase its enduring legacy.
Day 4
Mazatlán
"Welcome to Mazatlan, where the sea meets the sky and adventure awaits at every turn," states the famous tourist advert, and we don't disagree. Capturing the pure essence of Mexico's vibe, Mazatlan's allure as a heritage hotspot stems from its rich history, marked by iconic events like the Battle of Cinco de Mayo in 1864, where Mexican forces repelled invading French troops, securing a crucial victory for the nation's independence. This storied past infuses the city with a palpable sense of pride and resilience, evident in its vibrant culture and architectural marvels.
Day 5
Puerto Vallarta
"It's gorgeous!" echoes the sentiment of countless visitors drawn to Puerto Vallarta's vibrant blend of history and culture. This coastal gem rose to fame as the backdrop for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's romance during the filming of "Night of the Iguana." Today, its cobblestone streets and charming architecture offer a glimpse into its storied past, from pre-Hispanic civilizations to Spanish conquests. The Malec, a seaside promenade, showcases local art and performances, while nearby archaeological sites like the Cuale Archaeological Museum reveal the city's ancient roots.
Day 6
At sea
Days 7-8
Long Beach, California
Day 9
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas emerges as the ultimate destination in Mexican allure. Its rich heritage, punctuated by historical events like pirate attacks and Spanish conquests, imbues the city with an irresistible charm. The iconic El Arco rock formation stands as a testament to the region's storied past, while vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations showcase its enduring legacy.
Day 10
Mazatlán
"Welcome to Mazatlan, where the sea meets the sky and adventure awaits at every turn," states the famous tourist advert, and we don't disagree. Capturing the pure essence of Mexico's vibe, Mazatlan's allure as a heritage hotspot stems from its rich history, marked by iconic events like the Battle of Cinco de Mayo in 1864, where Mexican forces repelled invading French troops, securing a crucial victory for the nation's independence. This storied past infuses the city with a palpable sense of pride and resilience, evident in its vibrant culture and architectural marvels.
Day 11
Puerto Vallarta
"It's gorgeous!" echoes the sentiment of countless visitors drawn to Puerto Vallarta's vibrant blend of history and culture. This coastal gem rose to fame as the backdrop for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's romance during the filming of "Night of the Iguana." Today, its cobblestone streets and charming architecture offer a glimpse into its storied past, from pre-Hispanic civilizations to Spanish conquests. The Malec, a seaside promenade, showcases local art and performances, while nearby archaeological sites like the Cuale Archaeological Museum reveal the city's ancient roots.
Cabo San Lucas emerges as the ultimate destination in Mexican allure. Its rich heritage, punctuated by historical events like pirate attacks and Spanish conquests, imbues the city with an irresistible charm. The iconic El Arco rock formation stands as a testament to the region's storied past, while vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations showcase its enduring legacy.
"Welcome to Mazatlan, where the sea meets the sky and adventure awaits at every turn," states the famous tourist advert, and we don't disagree. Capturing the pure essence of Mexico's vibe, Mazatlan's allure as a heritage hotspot stems from its rich history, marked by iconic events like the Battle of Cinco de Mayo in 1864, where Mexican forces repelled invading French troops, securing a crucial victory for the nation's independence. This storied past infuses the city with a palpable sense of pride and resilience, evident in its vibrant culture and architectural marvels.
"It's gorgeous!" echoes the sentiment of countless visitors drawn to Puerto Vallarta's vibrant blend of history and culture. This coastal gem rose to fame as the backdrop for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's romance during the filming of "Night of the Iguana." Today, its cobblestone streets and charming architecture offer a glimpse into its storied past, from pre-Hispanic civilizations to Spanish conquests. The Malec, a seaside promenade, showcases local art and performances, while nearby archaeological sites like the Cuale Archaeological Museum reveal the city's ancient roots.
Cabo San Lucas emerges as the ultimate destination in Mexican allure. Its rich heritage, punctuated by historical events like pirate attacks and Spanish conquests, imbues the city with an irresistible charm. The iconic El Arco rock formation stands as a testament to the region's storied past, while vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations showcase its enduring legacy.
"Welcome to Mazatlan, where the sea meets the sky and adventure awaits at every turn," states the famous tourist advert, and we don't disagree. Capturing the pure essence of Mexico's vibe, Mazatlan's allure as a heritage hotspot stems from its rich history, marked by iconic events like the Battle of Cinco de Mayo in 1864, where Mexican forces repelled invading French troops, securing a crucial victory for the nation's independence. This storied past infuses the city with a palpable sense of pride and resilience, evident in its vibrant culture and architectural marvels.
"It's gorgeous!" echoes the sentiment of countless visitors drawn to Puerto Vallarta's vibrant blend of history and culture. This coastal gem rose to fame as the backdrop for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's romance during the filming of "Night of the Iguana." Today, its cobblestone streets and charming architecture offer a glimpse into its storied past, from pre-Hispanic civilizations to Spanish conquests. The Malec, a seaside promenade, showcases local art and performances, while nearby archaeological sites like the Cuale Archaeological Museum reveal the city's ancient roots.
There just isn’t enough vacation time to do everything, so we go for the widest variety, make the most of the moments... and above all, try to have the most fun whenever possible. All of you with the heads nodding, hands raised, folks who just stood up and cheered at the office — you’re Carnival Panorama’s people!
This cruise was a 22 day journey from Seattle to Sydney. Lots of sea days, but what an amazing way to travel between the two continents!
Boarding the ship was a nightmare. We were travelling to remote locations so insurance was a must as was a visa waiver for Australia. The port building WiFi was horrendous so I couldn't prove I had insurance - it's part of my packaged bank account, and my banking app wasn't working. But I managed to show my daughters insurance and our visa waivers. The head of customer services allowed us to board and I took my phone to guest services later to show my insurance details. All was good because I had insurance.
The cruise director, fun squad and Carnivals own entertainers were super. The enrichment programme was amazing too. How often can anyone say they learnt about Hawai'i from Princesses?
The sauna was good but locker space was ridiculous far too few lockers and selfish guests were commandeering a locker for the whole 22day cruise because they could!
The itinerary was good - some fabulous stops on our way to Sydney. The crew were fabulous and could not do enough.
Even with the number of sea days, I can honestly say it was one of the best cruises I've taken.
Sadly due to Carnival changing it's reward programme, I doubt I'll sail with them again esp as the itinerary is so USA-based. It's a shame, I'm not far off Diamond but too far off achieve it in the time-frame.
While it was nice to get back to cruising, the stress of getting a covid test and results was exhausting, with having to work. The food quality has gone down some, which could be due to supply. Service was top notch as always. Vendors in Nassau was a little pusher than usual. Most definitely can tell some cut backs have been made. I'm just ready to get on my next ship.
The ship was very old although stated to have been refurbished. We travelled from New Orleans Gulf of Mexico.
Food relatively good but entertainment poor and shows started when dining so we missed
more than half. Drinks package was too expensive at £400 plus for the week each. Drinks were watered and there were no sugar free or slimline mixers to cater for diabetics. Balcony was dirty and never washed. Staff were good especially the cabin staff. The ship look and felt tired and in need of modernisation. Boarding and embarkation were managed well.
