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Pacific Coast Rail and Sail

Tour Features   Top of Page

12 Day/11 Night Tour Features

  • Round-trip passage and sleeping car accommodations aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles
  • 7 nights "Mexican Riviera" cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas
  • All meals included on train and cruise ship
  • 1 night accommodation aboard the Queen Mary with breakfast
  • 1 night deluxe accommodation in Los Angeles
  • Local sightseeing

Dates/Prices   Top of Page

Departure Dates
February 20-March 3, 2009
February 27-March 10, 2009
Price Per Person
Starting at $1999 per person, double occ. USD
Starting at $2999 per person, single occ. USD
Amtrak Upgrade: $385 per person/do
NC charges & taxes: $133.29 Cruising fuel surcharge: $80

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Detailed Itinerary   Top of Page

Day 1–Seattle-Board Amtrak's Pacific Coast

Welcome to the Emerald City! The fun begins this morning as we depart from Seattle’s King Street Station on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight. Enjoy a full day of daylight rail travel through beautiful Washington State and Oregon. Settle into your sleeping accommodations after a wonderful meal in the dining car. (L, D onboard train)

Relive the golden age of cruise ships with an overnight stay on the majestic Queen Mary.

Day 2–Coastline–Arrive in LosAngeles–Queen Mary

Another full day of daylight rail including the spectacular coast of California. Enjoy the scenery from the Pacific Parlour Car, complete with afternoon wine tasting. Arrive Los Angeles and check in to the Queen Mary, one time luxury ocean liner, now a floating hotel! (B/L/D on board train)

 

 

Day 3: Embark on the Monarch of the Seas

Enjoy an included breakfast aboard the Queen Mary. Explore this grand ocean liner that once sailed the oceans of the world, or the many attractions of Long Beach. In the afternoon, transfer to the cruise terminal to board Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas cruise ship. Settle into your cabin and enjoy the amenities of this intimate ship. (B, D)

Get pampered over 4 nights on Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas.

Day 4: Day 4–At Sea

Explore all the ship has to offer as we journey into Mexican waters. (B, L, D)

 

Day 5–Cabo San Lucas

Once referred to as the “millionaire’s sandbox”, Cabo San Lucas is Mexico’s jewel resort at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. Its remote location and unspoiled beauty make this a seaside paradise. Cabo San Lucas is quickly becoming a popular destination for one reason: beautiful beaches. You’ll find an amazing choice of activities here, from snorkeling and scuba diving to surfing and kayaking. There’s something for everyone, even people who just want to lie in the sun and relax. (B, L, D)


Day 6–Mazatlan

An exciting mixture of old and new Mexico, Mazatlán is blessed with a harbor of natural beauty. The neighboring mountains rise as a majestic backdrop for this scenic city. As Mexico’s first major resort community, Mazatlán owes its continued popularity to vast unspoiled beaches, first-class resorts and friendly people. Take in the charming and historic sights on a tour of the city. Do some shopping at Mazatlán’s Golden Zone, home to Mexican and Indian handicrafts. It’s a great way to celebrate the colors, songs and dances of ancient and colonial Mexico. (B, L, D)

 

Day 7–Puerto Vallarta

This once-sleepy fishing village became a popular resort after The Night of the Iguana was filmed here in 1964. Nestled on the 28-mile curve of Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta has steadfastly held on to its character. Red tile roofs and rows of balconies, spilling over with colorful bougainvillea, still line its cobblestone streets. A pleasure for both the eye and the camera. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with our intelligent, finned friends at the Dolphin Adventure Center. You’ll be given an introduction to these friendly mammals. Then you'll actually have the chance to swim with them in a specially designed pool. (B, L, D)

 

Day 8 & 9–At Sea

Relax as we cruise back to Los Angeles. (B, L, D)

 

Day 10–Disembark–Hollywood Tour

Upon arrival, we disembark the Mariner of the Seas and enjoy a day of sightseeing with a celebrity tour of Hollywood! Check-in to your deluxe hotel accommodations for the evening and enjoy a festive dinner with fellow passengers. (B, D)
You never know who you’ll run into in Hollywood!


Day 11–Los Angeles–Coast Starlight

This morning board Amtrak’s Coast Starlight for our northbound trip to Seattle. Enjoy the beautiful California coastline and Amtrak’s on-board hospitality. (L, D on board train)

Day 12–Pacific Coast–Arrival in Seattle

Enjoy a final day of daylight rail and the scenery of Oregon and Washington as we make our way home to Seattle. Approximate arrival time is 8:30pm. (B, L, D on board train)

 

(B)= Breakfast (L)= Lunch (D)= Dinner (R)= Reception

 

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