ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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4:00 PM
Embarkation day. Norwegian Encore sails at 4:00 PM.
7 nights · 4 ports
Round-trip · San Pedro, California
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Norwegian Encore
January 9, 2028
7-Night Mexican Riviera: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta aboard Norwegian Encore · Departing January 9, 2028 from the Port of San Pedro, California.
// AT A GLANCE
Norwegian Encore January 9, 2028 Cruise Overview
Norwegian Encore leaves San Pedro (Los Angeles), California on Sunday, January 9, 2028 at 4:00 PM and returns Sunday, January 16 at 7:00 AM: 7 nights with 3 ports of call (Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta) and 3 days at sea. Norwegian Encore sails this itinerary 52 times on the current schedule, and this is the last of them. January averages 87°F highs and 59°F lows across the ports on this route.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.1 out of 10 — San Pedro (5.9), Cabo San Lucas (6.5), Mazatlan (5.3), Puerto Vallarta (6.6).
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Norwegian Encore January 9, 2028 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 03 · ITINERARY
7 Night Mexican Riviera: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 9, 2028
All 8 days of the Norwegian Encore January 9, 2028 cruise, including 3 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
7 Night Mexican Riviera: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Port List
Norwegian Encore·January 9, 2028
Day 2 · Monday · Jan 10
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Encore — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.
Day 6 · Friday · Jan 14
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Encore.
Day 7 · Saturday · Jan 15
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Encore.
// 05 · WEATHER
7 Night Mexican Riviera: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Norwegian Encore·January 9, 2028
// YEAR-ROUND AT SAN PEDRO (LOS ANGELES)
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular San Pedro Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this Norwegian Encore itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.
4 PORTS OF CALL·594 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST SAN PEDRO SHORE TOURSBest San Pedro Shore ToursCURATED FROM 30 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 30TOP PRODUCT
4.4(508)
$49.95
Skip the Ticketing Line: Aquarium of the Pacific General Admission Ticket
Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.4(361)
$129
Shared 8-Hour Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Long Beach
Staying in Long Beach, San Pedro, or LAX Airport areas? Then this tour is for you. This is your chance to see…
8 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.1(155)
$159
City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals
Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour…
8 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.4(108)
$129
Los Angeles Highlights Tour from Long Beach
Staying in Long Beach and want to fully experience Los Angeles and Hollywood in one day? Our unforgettable…
8 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(30)
$279.20
LA: Birthday Special Private Yacht (1 ticket covers 1-6 people)
Cake, banner and number balloons included! Bring your own outside food and drinks aboard and celebrate your…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
3.6(17)
$159
Los Angeles Ports of Call Tours
Disembarking from a cruise ship at san Pedro cruise terminal, or Long Beach cruise terminal? Then this tour…
8 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.9(16)
$130
LAX Airport Private Transfer to Hotels, Disneyland & Cruise Ports
At Thomas Transportation, we believe transportation should be more than getting from one destination to…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(6)
$159
LA Shore Excursion Best of City Tour from San Pedro Port
Cruise Passenger-Friendly – Direct Port Pick-Up at San Pedro Drop off at LAX is available. Free luggage…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
These are the eight most reviewed. San Pedro has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.
SEE ALL SAN PEDRO EXCURSIONSPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Norwegian Encore sails January 9, 2028, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
7 Night Mexican Riviera: Cabo & Puerto Vallarta (Los Angeles Roundtrip)
Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.
Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.
8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS
San Pedro is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant and avoid certain neighborhoods after dark to minimize risks.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
While generally safe, travelers should remain vigilant in Cabo San Lucas, avoiding displaying valuables and staying in well-populated areas.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers should stay within designated tourist areas and remain vigilant in Mazatlán to minimize risks of crime and enhance safety.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers should remain vigilant and exercise caution against petty crime, especially outside tourist zones, while visiting Puerto Vallarta.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
Norwegian Encore Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN
TONNAGE
169,116GT
34.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 125,377 GT
YEAR BUILT
2019
7 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2012
LENGTH
1,094ft
9.4% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,000 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,998cruisers
26.8% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 3,153 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP
The Norwegian Encore has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 169,116 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet in length. Norwegian Encore is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Plus class. At full capacity, the Encore holds 3,998 passengers. That includes 2,263 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members. The Encore total number of staterooms is 2,043.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
More Norwegian Encore cruises
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourNorwegian Encore·January 9, 2028sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
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