Ultimate California Stay & Mexican Riviera Cruise

Begin your holiday to America with an 8 night stay in California, ‘The Golden State’, with stays in San Francisco, Monterey, San Luis, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles before embarking on a Mexican Riviera cruise onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Splendour.

Fly to San Francisco and explore this incredible city. Take a ferry to Alcatraz Island, you’ll get a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way across and the self-guided tour of the island is fascinating. Explore Fisherman’s Warf, relax with a coffee in Union Square and don’t forget to take one of San Francisco’s famous trams. Take some time to explore San Francisco before you before you head south to start a road trip on the Pacific Coast Highway.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop, explore the seaside villages, take in the stunning coastal view and visit the vineyards dotted along the route. You’re first stop will be in Monterey – the 17-mile drive along Monterey’s scenic coastline is a real highlight; stop in Pebble Beach and Carmel by the Sea, an artsy village with lots of great shops and galleries. You’ll also overnight in San Luis Obispo, a vibrant college town with excellent nightlife and shopping before continuing your journey south toward Santa Barbara, where you can take in some surf lessons, relax on the beach, explore the beautiful pier and take the trolley tour to the old Santa Barbara Mission. Los Angeles is the final stop on this epic Californian road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway. Visit Universal Studios and enjoy some of the thrilling rides and attractions, head to the downtown area for some high-end shopping, explore the impressive exhibitions at the Getty Centre with incredible views over the city or relax on the beautiful beach at Santa Monica, now easily accessible via the new Metro line.

You’ll then board Carnival Splendour for a 7 night cruise around the Mexican Riviera on a ship that offers equal parts fun and relaxation. Visit the Splash Park and try the Carnival Twister Waterslide or relax in the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Take on your fellow passengers in an epic Lip Sync Battle or escape to Cloud 9 Spa and indulge in a wellness treatment. Visit Swirls ice cream and enjoy the sweeter side of brain freeze with a treat that’ll have you smiling from ear to ear or enjoy a sumptuous brunch at Seaday Brunch. When it comes to entertainment you’ll be spoilt for choice onboard Carnival Splendour. Watch your favourite songs become full-blown musical productions featuring singers and dancers bringing down the house at Playlist Productions, have your funny bone tickled with live comedy at The Punchliner Comedy Club, or dance the night away at a Mega Deck Party.