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Meridian Aurora, sister to Meridian Horizon, under way on open water at sunset.

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7 nights · Mexican Riviera

Mexican Riviera

Meridian Aurora, Horizon class

Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta on the fleet's standard Pacific week.

Sails
Fri 22 Jan 2027
Returns
Fri 29 Jan 2027
Deposit terms
Refundable deposit
Sailing code
meridian-aurora-20270122
  1. Los Angeles
  2. At Sea
  3. Cabo San Lucas
  4. Mazatlán
  5. Puerto Vallarta
  6. At Sea
  7. Los Angeles

Day by day

All times are local to the port. Dates are calculated from the sailing's departure date.

  1. Los Angeles, United States, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 1 · Fri 22 Jan 2027

    Los Angeles

    United States

    Arrives — · Departs 17:00

    Embarkation at Los Angeles. All aboard before the 17:00 sailing.

    6 shore excursions in Los Angeles
    • Hop-On Hop-Off Day Ticket

      An all-day open-top bus ticket with commentary and unlimited stops.

      $45.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · easy

    • City Highlights Coach Tour

      A guided coach circuit of the principal sights with photo stops.

      $69.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Santa Monica and Venice Beach

      The pier at Santa Monica and the boardwalk at Venice.

      $85.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Food and Market Walk

      A walking tour of the city's markets and food halls with tastings included.

      $95.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Hollywood and Beverly Hills

      The Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre and a drive through Beverly Hills.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

    • Getty Center

      The Richard Meier hilltop museum, its collection and its gardens.

      $109.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

  2. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 2 · Sat 23 Jan 2027

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  3. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 3 · Sun 24 Jan 2027

    Cabo San Lucas

    Mexico

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 17:00

    Alongside at Cabo San Lucas from 08:00 to 17:00.

    6 shore excursions in Cabo San Lucas
    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • El Arco and Lover's Beach Boat

      A panga to the arch at Land's End where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.0 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Cabo Sunset Sail and Snorkel

      A catamaran to Santa María Bay for snorkelling in the marine reserve.

      $89.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Todos Santos and the Tropic of Cancer

      The artists' town of Todos Santos on the Pacific side of the peninsula.

      $119.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · easy

  4. Mazatlán, Mexico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 4 · Mon 25 Jan 2027

    Mazatlán

    Mexico

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Mazatlán from 08:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Mazatlán
    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Old Mazatlán and Angela Peralta Theatre

      The restored 19th-century centre, the cathedral and the opera house.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Stone Island Beach and Horseback

      A boat to Isla de la Piedra for beach time and a ride through the coconut groves.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Sierra Madre Tequila Distillery

      A colonial-era distillery in the foothills with a tasting and lunch.

      $99.00 per guest · 5.0 hours · easy

  5. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 5 · Tue 26 Jan 2027

    Puerto Vallarta

    Mexico

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Puerto Vallarta from 08:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Puerto Vallarta
    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Malecón and Zona Romántica Walk

      The seafront sculpture walk and the cobbled streets of the old town.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Sierra Madre Canopy Adventure

      A zipline circuit through the jungle canopy above the Río Cuale.

      $129.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · active

    • Las Caletas Beach Hideaway

      A boat south along the bay to the beach that was John Huston's retreat.

      $149.00 per guest · 6.5 hours · easy

  6. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 6 · Wed 27 Jan 2027

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  7. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 7 · Thu 28 Jan 2027

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  8. Los Angeles, United States, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 8 · Fri 29 Jan 2027

    Los Angeles

    United States

    Arrives 07:00 · Departs —

    Arrive Los Angeles at 07:00 and disembark.

    6 shore excursions in Los Angeles
    • Hop-On Hop-Off Day Ticket

      An all-day open-top bus ticket with commentary and unlimited stops.

      $45.00 per guest · 6.0 hours · easy

    • City Highlights Coach Tour

      A guided coach circuit of the principal sights with photo stops.

      $69.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Santa Monica and Venice Beach

      The pier at Santa Monica and the boardwalk at Venice.

      $85.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Food and Market Walk

      A walking tour of the city's markets and food halls with tastings included.

      $95.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Hollywood and Beverly Hills

      The Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre and a drive through Beverly Hills.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

    • Getty Center

      The Richard Meier hilltop museum, its collection and its gardens.

      $109.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

Your ship

Sister to Meridian Horizon, deployed to Seattle for the Alaska season and to Los Angeles for the Mexican Riviera winter.

Guests
3,180
Crew
1,150
Gross tonnage
133,000
Decks
14
Entered service
2020

Venues aboard

In every stateroom

Fares and staterooms

Per person for a party of 2 guests sharing one stateroom.

Category Availability Sq ft Sleeps Fare pp Included
IN Interior Interior Good availability 346 of 480 staterooms left 158 4 $763.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe
IV Interior Virtual View Interior Not fitted on this ship Not fitted on Meridian Aurora
OV Ocean View Ocean View Good availability 171 of 300 staterooms left 182 4 $916.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View Good availability 57 of 90 staterooms left 182 3 $835.38 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
BC Balcony Balcony Good availability 305 of 570 staterooms left 204 4 $1,069.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
BA Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Good availability 39 of 60 staterooms left 248 4 $1,222.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
JS Junior Suite Suite Good availability 44 of 60 staterooms left 310 4 $1,630.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation
CS Meridian Club Suite Suite Good availability 24 of 30 staterooms left 486 4 $2,293.98 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation

Plus $147.30 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 175% supplement.

Price estimate

Occupancy

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From $763.98 per person

7 nights · 22 Jan 2027 · Meridian Aurora

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