Access from Japan: A Direct flights / B One connection / C Two or more connections
Departure months
Nov 2027Dec 2027Jan 2028Feb 2028Mar 2028
Indicative faresBudget
From $700.00
Guideline per person, based on 2 guests sharing a cabin. Tips (gratuity: US$22 per person per night) are extra; taxes/port fees and airfare are extra. Reference value.
Insider (interior)10–16 m² (108–172 ft²)
$700.00 – $1,400.00
Sea View (ocean-facing window)12–18 m² (129–194 ft²)
$850.00 – $1,600.00
Sea Terrace (balcony)17–21 m² (183–226 ft²)
$1,050.00 – $2,100.00
RockStar Quarters (Suite)33–46 m² (355–495 ft²)
$2,800.00 – $6,000.00
Indicative fares: From $700.00. Ranges in USD, generally per person based on double occupancy. Taxes, fees and gratuities may not be included. Check current fares and availability on the official site.
Prices are indicative ranges based on official and public information from each cruise line. These English pages show amounts in their original currency, with no currency conversion; fares observed only in Japanese yen are shown in yen. The Japanese pages show approximate yen conversions at fixed exchange rates (rate date: Oct 5, 2026; derived from the European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates). Always check current fares, availability and departure dates on the official website or with a travel agent. Check dates are shown for each item on each page.
Cruise AtlasTravel booklet
Round trip · Mexican Riviera & West Coast
7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles
Brilliant Lady · Virgin Voyages
Embarkation port
Los Angeles
Duration
7 nights
Port calls
5 port calls
Departure months
Nov 2027 – Mar 2028
Indicative farePer person, double occupancy
From $700.00
Port locations are approximate; coastlines are simplified. Numbers follow the itinerary.
1Los Angeles→2Cabo San Lucas→3Mazatlán→4Puerto Vallarta→5Los Angeles
Ship size
Brilliant LadyAbout 278 m
16-car ShinkansenAbout 405 m
Tokyo Tower (laid on its side)About 333 m
About 69% of A 16-car Shinkansen (about 405 m), or about 11 cars long
Use the official itinerary to fill in dates and times. Temperatures are climate averages for Nov. Temperatures are climate averages for Dec. Temperatures are climate averages for Jan. Temperatures are climate averages for Feb. Temperatures are climate averages for Mar. Price indices use Tokyo = 100. Prices are shown in their original currencies.
Water, 500 ml $3.50Coffee $6.00Inexpensive meal $14.95Local beer $8.00Big Mac $6.22
CHECKLIST
Before you leave
Documents
Passport and boarding pass (booking confirmation). Check passport validity and visa requirements with the cruise line and destination authorities. Online check-in required.
GuideChecked Jul 3, 2026
Suggested items
Passport
Boarding pass / booking confirmation
Travel insurance policy
Flight and pre-cruise hotel bookings
Power
Plug types: A, B, C, F. English text in preparation.
EstimatedChecked Oct 4, 2026
Suggested items
Travel adapter
USB charger
Power bank (carry-on luggage)
Money
Onboard currency: USD
GuideChecked Jul 3, 2026
Settlement in JPY unavailable
OfficialChecked Oct 4, 2026
Port currencies: US dollar (USD); Mexican peso (MXN; US dollars are also widely used); Mexican peso (MXN). US dollars are also accepted.; Mexican peso; US dollars are also accepted in tourist areas
Guide
Suggested items
Credit card
Small amount of local currency
Small bills for tips
Clothing
English text in preparation.
OfficialChecked Oct 4, 2026
Daytime temperatures: 22–33°C (climate averages for Nov)Daytime temperatures: 19–31°C (climate averages for Dec)Daytime temperatures: 19–31°C (climate averages for Jan)Daytime temperatures: 19–31°C (climate averages for Feb)Daytime temperatures: 20–31°C (climate averages for Mar)
NOAA, NOAA GHCN-Daily (climate averages or values calculated from station data)Approximate 1 ports use approximate values due to distant stations, short observation periods, or similar limitations.
Oct 4, 2026
Local prices
Guide Prices from shops, menus and similar sources. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0).
Oct 2026
Airports and access
Guide Official port information and travel guides. Access from Japan is an editorial guide, reviewed annually.
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Practical ship information (plugs, dress code and JPY settlement)
Official virginvoyages.com
Oct 4, 2026
Size comparisons
Published figures Tokyo Tower: 333 m, from its official specifications. A 16-car JR Central N700S Shinkansen is about 405 m: 27.35 m × 2 end cars + 25 m × 14 intermediate cars = 404.7 m. Car equivalents use an approximate length of 25 m per car.
Oct 5, 2026
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English text in preparation.
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