California and Mexican Riviera Cruise — Emerald Princess, 12 Nights

About California and Mexican Riviera Cruise — Emerald Princess, 12 Nights

A 12 Nights 13 Days California and Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the Emerald Princess. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the Port of Los Angeles. The ship calls at Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada in that order, followed by a land stop in Las Vegas. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Los Angeles; Day 2 Los Angeles; Day 3 Los Angeles; Day 4 Santa Barbara; Day 5 At sea; Day 6 San Francisco; Day 7 At sea; Day 8 San Diego; Day 9 Ensenada; Day 10 Los Angeles; Day 11 Las Vegas; Day 12 Los Angeles; Day 13 Istanbul. Cabin options: Standard Inside Cabin, Outside Cabin with Obstructed View, Standard Balcony Cabin. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: April 20, 2027. Prices start at €2.999 per person. Included in the price: 12 nights' accommodation on board in the selected cabin category; Full-board meals on board; Round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Los Angeles

Flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles on Turkish Airlines flight TK179; hotel check-in upon arrival. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 — Los Angeles

After breakfast, free time around Los Angeles; optional excursions available. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 — Los Angeles

Transfer to Los Angeles port after breakfast, boarding the ship and settling into cabins. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4 — Santa Barbara

Stopover at the port of Santa Barbara. Sightseeing around the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and free time during the day. Overnight on board.

Day 5 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — San Francisco

Stop at San Francisco port. Sightseeing and free time around Union Square and the Golden Gate Bridge during the day. Overnight on board.

Day 7 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 8 — San Diego

Stopover at San Diego port. Sightseeing around Seal Beach during the day and free time. Overnight stay on board.

Day 9 — Ensenada

Stop at Ensenada port. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight on board.

Day 10 — Los Angeles

Disembarkation after breakfast at Los Angeles port, the program continues on land. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 — Las Vegas

Land program: Las Vegas. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12 — Los Angeles

Disembarkation from the ship after breakfast at the Port of Los Angeles; transfer to the airport and return flight to Istanbul. Overnight on the plane.

Day 13 — Istanbul

Arrival in Istanbul; end of the tour.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the California and Mexican Riviera cruise tour with Emerald Princess take?

The tour is 12 nights and 13 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, San Diego, Ensenada.

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard the Emerald Princess ship.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Depart from Istanbul on a Turkish Airlines flight to the port of Los Angeles where embarkation takes place; the return is also by air.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: April 20, 2027. Price per person starts from €2,999.

What cabin types are available?

Inside Cabin Standard (base price), Outside Cabin Obstructed View (+€200), Balcony Cabin Standard (+€600). The difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

12 nights onboard accommodation in the selected cabin category; Full board meals onboard; Round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines.

What is not included in the price?

Optional shore excursions; Personal expenses.