You can currently book an affordable cruise along the Mexican Riviera on the Norwegian Jade. The one-week trip, starting and ending in San Diego with departure at the end of November 2025, is available in an inside cabin from €299 (~US$347) per person. At only €42 per night, including all meals, that’s cheaper than hotels in Mexico!
Other options include outside cabins from €396 (~US$460) and balcony cabins from €656 (~US$761) (each per person based on double occupancy). Solo travellers can join the cruise in an inside cabin from €504 (~US$585). This represents a surcharge of approximately 70%.
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Norwegian Cruise Line charges an automatic crew gratuity of US$20 (~€17) per person per day to your onboard account. If you do not agree with this, you can either adjust or remove this amount at the reception desk.
If you are looking for different dates or a slightly cheaper cruise in the same region, we also found this deal on the Carnival Firenze starting at €236 for interior cabins and €322 for exterior cabins, with six-day sailings between October 2025 and March 2026.
If you live in Europe, we recommend booking through Travel-Dealz, and if you live in the USA, book via CruiseDirect, as long as the price difference is not significant. If the difference is considerable, you can choose the cheaper option, but keep in mind that the consumer guarantees are different for Americans and Europeans.
What’s Included on Your Cruise
The following services are already included as standard in the cruise fare with Norwegian Cruise Line:
- Full board with all meals in the main and buffet restaurants
- Coffee and tea with main meals
- Entertainment programme and events on board
For an additional charge, you can book NCL’s More At Sea package. The surcharge depends on the duration of the cruise and ranges from €149 to €649 per person. More At Sea includes a premium beverage package, one or more dinners in a specialty restaurant, a Wi-Fi package (max. 300 inclusive minutes per person), and US$50 shore excursion credit per cabin.
More At Sea Inclusions
- Premium beverage package
- One or more dinners in a specialty restaurant (number depends cabin category)
- Wi-Fi package: 150 inclusive minutes per person on this cruise.
- US$50 shore excursion credit per port (valid for the 1st guest in the cabin)
- 3rd and 4th guests in the cabin sail free (only taxes and port fees are payable, on selected cruises only)
Route
Your adventure begins in sunny San Diego. We recommend arriving a few days early to explore this vibrant Californian city at your own pace. Discover world-class attractions like the San Diego Zoo, relax on the shores of Mission Beach and La Jolla Cove, or step aboard the historic USS Midway Museum. In the afternoon, you’ll board the Norwegian Jade and set sail.
After two relaxing days at sea, you’ll arrive at your first port of call: Puerto Vallarta. Here, you can dive into water sports like snorkelling and scuba diving, take a thrilling trip into the jungle, or simply unwind on a palm-fringed beach. Next, the cruise continues to Mazatlán, where the historic old town beckons with its beautiful cathedral and the lively Plazuela Machado, filled with charming restaurants, cafés, and shops.
Your final stop is the stunning Cabo San Lucas, at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Don’t miss the iconic El Arco, a magnificent rock formation that vanishes at high tide. Spend the day on a beautiful beach like Playa del Amor (Lover’s Beach) before your final sea day. After seven unforgettable nights, your cruise concludes back in San Diego.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 29, 25 | San Diego, California, USA | 16:00 | |
| Sun, Nov 30, 25 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Mon, Dec 1, 25 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Tue, Dec 2, 25 | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Wed, Dec 3, 25 | Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Thu, Dec 4, 25 | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico | 06:30 | 15:30 |
| Fri, Dec 5, 25 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Sat, Dec 6, 25 | San Diego, California, USA | 07:00 |
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€34) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
Norwegian Jade
The Norwegian Jade was built in 2006 and last renovated in 2022. The ship is 294 meters long and 38 meters wide, reaching a maximum speed of 23 knots. Up to 2,402 passengers can enjoy their holiday on the Norwegian Jade, cared for by over 1,000 crew members.
In line with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle Cruising concept, the Norwegian Jade also offers a diverse range of dining options, a variety of recreational activities, and a vibrant entertainment program with something for every taste.
For those looking to stay active, the ship offers many possibilities. There is a jogging track, a tennis court, and a basketball and volleyball court. For relaxation, various massages and spa treatments are available. In addition to the shows in the theatre, the casino and 14 bars and lounges also provide entertainment.
In addition to the included dining options, various specialty restaurants are also available (for an extra charge). These include the Teppanyaki and a classic American steakhouse. With Norwegian Cruise Line, there are no pre-assigned seating times for dinner. This means every guest can freely decide when, where, and with whom they want to dine.
The Norwegian Jade offers an enormous variety of cabin categories, from affordable inside cabins to luxurious suites in the exclusive The Haven area. There, you will find 2 Garden Villas, each measuring 438 m², offering 3 bedrooms and a private sun deck with a whirlpool. Even guests with the most exclusive demands will feel at home here.
The onboard language is English, and the onboard currency is the US Dollar. You can settle your account for purchases during the cruise either by credit card or in cash.
Below are some impressions of the cabins and the ship:
Flights
Flights to San Diego are obviously not included in the price. If you want to fly there from Europe, you’ll be paying around €618 with checked luggage from Barcelona to Los Angeles with Level.
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