Mexican Riviera Dec 2026 7 nights Royal Caribbean International San Diego

San Diego → Catalina Island → Cabo San Lucas → San Diego

via Ensenada

Serenade of the Seas

7 nights

December 13–20, 2026

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High confidence

Most cabin categories are priced well below their usual levels.

  • Balcony prices are at a 90-day low.
  • 3 of 3 tracked cabin categories are below their historical norms.
  • Overall pricing is 12% below typical.

Why we're recommending this

Balcony pricing is $419, compared with a typical fare of $715. This matches the lowest price we've tracked over the past 90 days.

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Serenade of the Seas • December 13, 2026 • departs in 3 months

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What should you book?

Balcony is the sweet spot at $499.

It costs just $30 more than an oceanview ($4/night).

Balcony

Exceptional value · 30% below typical

$499

$93/night

Other cabin categories

Interior

Good value · 12% below typical

$419

$76/night

Oceanview

Good value · 12% below typical

$469

$77/night

Suite

Unavailable

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What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in United States and Mexico

  • 7 nights
  • 4 ports
  • 2 sea days
  • Radiance-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • San Diego ↔

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Route

San Diego → Catalina Island → Ensenada → Cabo San Lucas → San Diego

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  1. 1

    San Diego, United States

    Sunday, Dec 13, 2026

    Dep 4:00 PM
  2. 2

    Catalina Island, United States

    Monday, Dec 14, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 5:00 PM
  3. 3

    Ensenada, Mexico

    Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  4. 4

    At sea

    Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026

  5. 5

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Thursday, Dec 17, 2026

    Arr 8:00 AM
  6. 6

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Friday, Dec 18, 2026

    Dep 4:00 PM
  7. 7

    At sea

    Saturday, Dec 19, 2026

  8. 8

    San Diego, United States

    Sunday, Dec 20, 2026

    Arr 7:00 AM

Embarks in San Diego, United States • ends in San Diego, United States • 4 ports of call • 2 sea days

The ship

Serenade of the Seas is a RCI RADIANCE ship carrying about 2,148 guests.

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Serenade of the Seas

Cruise line
Royal Caribbean International
Class
RCI RADIANCE
Capacity
2,148 guests
Built
2003

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