Baja and the Sea of Cortez

The Spirit of Baja: Todos Santos — 3 days, 2 nights

The itinerary below applies to the current year and serves as a sample for future voyages. Extension details for future departures will be posted as soon as they are available, and all booked travelers will be notified via email.

This three-day program, based in the laid-back coastal town of Todos Santos, is an opportunity to experience a less frenetic side of Baja California than is typical of Cabo San Lucas—a place that blends desert landscapes, beaches, and colonial charm. Founded as a mission settlement in 1724, Todos Santos became wealthy during the sugarcane boom of the 19th century and today is a haven for artists, where cobblestone streets are lined with galleries, boutiques, and farm-to-table restaurants showcasing local produce and seafood.

Day 1 — Los Cabos | Todos Santos

Arrive at Los Cabos International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to the Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa, located about 35 miles north of Cabo San Lucas on Baja's Pacific coast. After check-in, relax or explore the resort's grounds until the evening, when you gather with fellow travelers for a welcome reception. Dinner is at your leisure and independent.

Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa

Day 2 — Todos Santos

After breakfast at the hotel, drive into the center of Todos Santos for a guided tour of the town. Wander cobblestone streets lined with beautifully preserved historic homes and haciendas, each with a story to tell. Step inside the private studios of working artists whose inspiration flows from desert landscapes, nearby beaches like Playa Los Cerritos, and the town’s colonial past. Time is set aside for shopping, allowing you to explore galleries, artisan boutiques, and local design spaces at your own pace—perhaps discovering something to carry home with you as a memento of this special place.

At midday, sit down to a three-course, farm-to-table lunch at a local restaurant. Savor seasonal ingredients harvested from nearby fields and prepared with Baja flair—fresh, vibrant, and beautifully plated. Later in the afternoon, return to your hotel, where the balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner is independent this evening.

Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa

Day 3 — Todos Santos | Cabo San Lucas | Embark

Enjoy a morning at leisure to take advantage of some of the amenities and activities available at the Kimpton. Join a yoga or Pilates class. Indulge yourself at the Botánica Spa, offering plant-based treatments, hydrotherapy, and meditation. Work out in a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor gym with HIIT and strength training zones. Or spend time at one of the resort's four pools, including a 25-meter lap pool set amid the hotel's lush gardens.

In the afternoon, transfer to the pier in Cabo San Lucas to embark the ship and set sail on your exploration of the peninsula and the Sea of Cortez.

Your hotel:

The Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa is a brand-new (2024) property nestled between the Sierra Laguna Mountains and an undeveloped stretch of Baja California's Pacific coast. Its architecture reflects local traditions and materials—adobe-inspired low buildings, handmade tiles—with indoor-outdoor living spaces, private terraces, and gardens that weave through the property. There are three restaurants on site: one offering locally-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails; one serving casual Mexican fare; and one providing innovative dishes made from freshly harvested produce. This adults-only resort has all of the amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel, including spacious bathrooms with double vanities.

Your program includes:

• 2 nights at the Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa
• Transfer and luggage handling from the airport to the hotel on the scheduled arrival day
• Transfer and luggage handling from the hotel to the ship on Day 3
• Welcome Reception on Day 1
• Breakfast on Days 2 and 3
• Lunch on Day 2
• Sightseeing and programming as noted in the itinerary
• Local English-speaking guide
• Gratuities for the drivers and local guides

Your program does not include:

• Transfer from the airport to the hotel on any day other than the scheduled program departure day.
• Personal expenses and other services and meals not mentioned as included in the program.

Please note:

• It is imperative that your flight arrival details are communicated at least 60 days prior to the beginning of your cruise in order to secure your transfer from the airport to the hotel.
• Early check-in and/or late check-out are subject to availability and at a supplement. An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability. Please, contact reservations or your travel agent for further details.
• The official currency is the Mexican Peso, but U.S. dollars may be accepted in some shops. Credit cards are widely accepted.
• This pre-cruise program is offered as a package. There will be no refunds for unused accommodations, meals, or excursions.
• Program is offered on a space available basis and is subject to change without notice.

Mexico City: Sun Pyramids & Painted Dreams — 4 days, 3 nights

The itinerary below applies to the current year and serves as a sample for future voyages. Extension details for future departures will be posted as soon as they are available, and all booked travelers will be notified via email.

Mexico City is one of the world's great capitals, and also, at 7,350 feet above sea level, one of the highest. It is vast and exceedingly diverse, combining ancient civilizations—it is built atop the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan—with the skyscrapers and busy avenues of a modern cosmopolitan metropolis. This post-cruise program is designed to introduce you to some of the major highlights of the city during excursions from your base of operations in the 5-star St. Regis hotel.

Day 1 — Cabo San Lucas | Disembark | Mexico City

After breakfast aboard, disembark and transfer to Los Cabos International Airport for you group flight to Mexico City. On arrival at the Mexico City Airport, you will be met and transferred to the St. Regis Mexico City, your home for the next three nights. The balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner is independent.

St. Regis Mexico City

Day 2 — Mexico City

Breakfast this morning is followed by a visit to San Ángel and Coyoacán, quiet neighborhoods of cobblestone streets and colonial mansions in the southern part of Mexico City that feel more like small villages than parts of a huge metropolis. Established in the 17th-century as retreats for the wealthy, during the 20th century they became a haven for artists and intellectuals. Today they remain known for their galleries, boutiques, and museums.

As you follow your guide on a walk in the footsteps of some of Mexico's most celebrated artists, step into Casa Azul, the cobalt-blue home in Coyoacán where Frida Kahlo lived and worked for most of her life. The house is preserved much as it was in the mid-20th century. In San Ángel, explore Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, a modernist architectural landmark that served as both home and studio for Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, one of Mexico's most famous muralists.

Following your time in San Ángel and Coyoacán, which includes lunch at a local restaurant, return to your hotel where the balance of the day is at leisure and dinner is independent.

St. Regis Mexico City

Day 3 — Mexico City

After breakfast, travel about an hour north of the city to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacán, a vast pre-Columbian metropolis that once was home to as many as 150,000 inhabitants and remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the Americas. As you walk along the Avenue of the Dead, Teotihuacán’s central axis, your expert guide will tell the story of the civilization that thrived here centuries before the Aztecs and describe the profound influence of its art, architecture and religion on later Mesoamerican cultures. See the towering Pyramid of the Sun, one of the largest pyramids in the world, and the equally impressive Pyramid of the Moon. In the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, admire the intricate carvings depicting the god as a feathered serpent with power over wind, light, and wisdom.

Back in Mexico City, pause for a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant before joining a guided tour of the city's historic center—the Zócalo. Here you will see buildings that span the centuries from pre-Columbian times, through the colonial period, to the present day. Admire the chapels and ornate gold altars inside the Metropolitan Cathedral, get a glimpse of Aztec cosmology at the Templo Mayor, and hear about the historical significance of the National Palace, and stroll along the busy Avenida Francisco Madero, where one highlight is sure to be the striking Art Nouveau facade of the Palace of Fine Art´s (Bellas Artes). When you return to your hotel, the evening is at leisure and dinner is independent.

St. Regis Mexico City

Day 4 - Mexico City | Depart

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Mexico City International Airport for flights homeward.   

Your hotel:

The St. Regis Mexico City is a luxury hotel located on the Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City’s Colonia Cuauhtémoc. It is a sleek high-rise designed by architect César Pelli, offering panoramic views of the city’s skyline and key landmarks. The property features 189 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, all incorporating old-world sophistication with modern comforts. Guests enjoy dedicated butler service, a hallmark of the St. Regis brand, ensuring personalized attention throughout your stay. Dining options include the Diana restaurant and the King Cole Bar, while the Remède Spa and wellness facilities provide a menu of opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Your program includes:

• Group flight from Los Cabos to Mexico City on Day 1 of the program
• 3 nights at the St. Regis Mexico City
• Transfer and luggage handling from the airport to the hotel on Day 1
• Transfer and luggage handling from the hotel to the airport on Day 4
• Breakfast on Days 2, 3, and 4
• Lunch on Days 1, 2 and 3
• Sightseeing and programming as noted in the itinerary
• Local English-speaking guide
• Gratuities for the drivers and local guides

Your program does not include:

• Transfer from the hotel to the airport on any day other than the scheduled program departure day.
• Personal expenses and other services and meals not mentioned as included in the program.

Please note:

• It is imperative that your flight departure details from Mexico City are communicated at least 60 days prior to the beginning of your cruise in order to secure your transfer from the hotel to the airport.
• Late check-out is subject to availability and at a supplement. An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability. Please, contact reservations or your travel agent for further details.
• The official currency is the Mexican Peso, but U.S. dollars may be accepted in some shops. Credit cards are widely accepted.
• This post-cruise program is offered as a package. There will be no refunds for unused accommodations, meals, or excursions.
• Program is offered on a space available basis and is subject to change without notice.