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9-night South America cruise: San Jose, Costa Rica to San Diego, California on Crystal Serenity

The Puerto Caldera (San José) to San Diego is a 9-night South America cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, operated by Crystal Cruises. Departing San Jose, Costa Rica on December 12, 2026 and arriving in San Diego, California on December 21, 2026, the voyage visits 7 ports including San Juan del Sur, Acajutla, El Salvador, Zihuatanejo. Fares start from $4,100 per person.

Length
9 nights
Departs
Dec 12, 2026
Returns
Dec 21, 2026
Ports of call
7
Days at sea
3

Voyage code CSE-009-261212

San Juan del Sur

9 nights · South America

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San Juan del Sur

Shore Excursion Port Tips San Juan del Sur is a tranquil fishing village nestled at the head of a horseshoe-shaped bay on the Pacific coast of southern Nicaragua. The lovely bay is peppered with small, private yachts and commercial fishing boats. The inhabitants of San Juan del Sur make their living fishing, diving, and catering to the visitors drawn to the bay's beautiful white-sand beaches, smooth waters, and ecological richness. In and around San Juan, you are sure to find plenty to see and do. Numerous beaches await exploration, the scenery is superb, good surfing can be found nearby, and the sportfishing and sailing are world class. Or you might prefer doing nothing at all-pure and utter relaxation-in one of Nicaragua's most beautiful areas. Come, explore, enjoy!

Acajutla, El Salvador

Located in southwest El Salvador, the Pacific coast town of Acajutla was founded in 1524 and is the country’s primary seaport. It’s also a gateway to canopy tours of the Apaneca forests, day trips to the Izalco Volcano and beautiful beaches like Los Cabanos, which is popular amongst surfers and divers. Follow the Route of the Flowers, which winds its way through picturesque small towns, and celebrates cultural events and cuisine, or visit Chalchuapa, home to the pre-Colombian archeological site of Tazumal. These Mayan ruins are believed to date back to AD 100, and are considered the best preserved in all of El Salvador.

Zihuatanejo

Since its humble beginnings as a fishing village, Zihuatanejo has grown into a popular destination, yet still maintains its charms and traditional Mexican town atmosphere. Its ring of beautiful beaches and Zihuatanejo Bay make for great snorkeling, sailing, water skiing, with sport fishing being a major attraction. Meander along the brick-paved “fisherman’s walk” that stretches along the town center, or enjoy local fare and beverages at one of the many restaurants and cafés overlooking the beach. If you’re looking for a faster-paced day (or night) on the town, double your Mexican pleasure by visiting the more cosmopolitan Ixtapa, located just a few miles north of Zihuatanejo.

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90 days
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Fare details

Per person · taxes & fees included
Current fares
Verified 2 days ago
Oceanview
$4,100
Balcony
$4,700
Suite
$4,500
Tracked range
154 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Oceanview $4,100 $3,660 on Aug 3 $4,164 on Apr 1
Balcony $4,700 $4,200 on Aug 3 $4,700 on Aug 7
Suite $4,500 $3,930 on Aug 3 $4,578 on Apr 1
Cabin grades
11 total
Double Guest Room with VerandaBalcony · CSVF
Double Guest Room with VerandaBalcony · CSVM
Double Guest Room with Ocean ViewOceanview · CSWM
Single Guest Room with Ocean ViewOceanview · SGWF
Crystal Penthouse SuiteSuite · CHV5
Sapphire Veranda SuiteSuite · GSVF
Sapphire Veranda SuiteSuite · GSVM
Junior Crystal Penthouse SuiteSuite · RYVF
Aquamarine Veranda SuiteSuite · SSVF
Aquamarine Veranda SuiteSuite · SSVM
Aquamarine Ocean View SuiteSuite · SSWM

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 2 days ago.

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Oceanview

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$455 / night

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Double Guest Room with Ocean View

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from $4,100

$455 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Single Guest Room with Ocean View

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from $5,400

$600 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

from $4,700

$522 / night

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Double Guest Room with Veranda

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from $4,700

$522 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Double Guest Room with Veranda

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from $4,900

$544 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Suite

from $4,500

$500 / night

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Aquamarine Ocean View Suite

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from $4,500

$500 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

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from $4,900

$544 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Aquamarine Veranda Suite

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from $5,400

$600 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Sapphire Veranda Suite

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from $5,800

$644 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Sapphire Veranda Suite

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from $6,100

$677 / night

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Junior Crystal Penthouse Suite

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from $12,700

$1,411 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Crystal Penthouse Suite

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from $15,700

$1,744 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 29, 2026

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9 nights, in order

San Jose, Costa Rica

Day 1 Dec 12, 2026

San Jose, Costa Rica

San Jose is a large city surrounded by rolling hills in Silicon Valley, a major technology hub in California's Bay Area.

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