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

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10 nights · Mexican Riviera

Ten-Night Mexican Riviera

Meridian Aurora, Horizon class

A longer Pacific voyage reaching Puerto Vallarta first and working back north through Baja California.

Sails
Sun 06 Feb 2028
Returns
Wed 16 Feb 2028
Deposit terms
Refundable deposit
Sailing code
meridian-aurora-20280206
  1. Los Angeles
  2. At Sea
  3. Puerto Vallarta
  4. Mazatlán
  5. Cabo San Lucas
  6. At Sea
  7. Ensenada
  8. At Sea
  9. 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 · Sun 06 Feb 2028

    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 · Mon 07 Feb 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  3. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 3 · Tue 08 Feb 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

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

    Day 4 · Wed 09 Feb 2028

    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

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

    Day 5 · Thu 10 Feb 2028

    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

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

    Day 6 · Fri 11 Feb 2028

    Cabo San Lucas

    Mexico

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Cabo San Lucas from 08:00 to 18:00.

    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

  7. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 7 · Sat 12 Feb 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  8. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 8 · Sun 13 Feb 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  9. Ensenada, Mexico, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 9 · Mon 14 Feb 2028

    Ensenada

    Mexico

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

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

    6 shore excursions in Ensenada
    • Ensenada City and Riviera del Pacífico

      The 1930s casino building, the fish market and the Avenida López Mateos.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • 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

    • La Bufadora Blowhole

      The marine geyser on the Punta Banda peninsula south of the bay.

      $55.00 per guest · 3.5 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

    • Valle de Guadalupe Wine Country

      Two wineries in Mexico's principal wine valley, with a tasting and lunch.

      $129.00 per guest · 5.5 hours · easy

  10. The pool deck of Meridian Aurora at golden hour

    Day 10 · Tue 15 Feb 2028

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

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

    Day 11 · Wed 16 Feb 2028

    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 232 of 480 staterooms left 158 4 $1,175.94 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 145 of 300 staterooms left 182 4 $1,411.44 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View Good availability 38 of 90 staterooms left 182 3 $1,285.84 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
BC Balcony Balcony Good availability 196 of 570 staterooms left 204 4 $1,646.94 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 29 of 60 staterooms left 248 4 $1,882.44 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
JS Junior Suite Suite Good availability 22 of 60 staterooms left 310 4 $2,510.45 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 12 of 30 staterooms left 486 4 $3,530.96 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation

Plus $176.22 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 190% supplement.

Price estimate

Occupancy

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From $1,175.94 per person

10 nights · 06 Feb 2028 · Meridian Aurora

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