Day 1 - Sunday January 14, 2024 Los Angeles, California Arrival 06:00 All Aboard 18:30 Departure 19:00 I was unable to sleep and keep ckecking to see where we were. Had we made it to Los Angeles yet. Insignia sailed into the harbour at 05:00. It is an arduous task where all luggage from the previous cruise plus the passengers leaving must disembark before passengers for the next cruise can board. As well the ship is re-stocked with all its supplies. Because w...

Day 16 - Saturday January 13, 2024 Ensenada, Mexico Arrival 10:00 All Aboard 17:30 Departure 18:00 Yesterday was a sea day as we cruise the Pacific Ocean towards Ensenada. The evening of January 11 and all day January 12 the ocean seas were somewhat rough. Sickness bags were placed at all elevators and the walking track was closed. All cruise ships provide their passengers with a daily paper which for Oceania is the "Currents". This paper is given to each sta...

Day 14 - Thursday January 11, 2024 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Arrival 9:00 Last Tender 17:30 Departure 18:00 Our first tender of the cruise. We arrive early again as we anchor in the Bay overlooking the arches of El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. Eight ship tours are scheduled for the day but we decided to do a walk about with Bev and Glenn and see what the days brings. You can tell the weather is getting cooler as I walk the track wearing a long sleeve hoodie. Vendors ...

Day 13 - WednesdayJanuary 10, 2024 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Arrival 08:00 All Aboard 15:30 Departure 16:00 As I leave the cabin, the airtight water doors are closed. These doors close as a safety measure when sailing into ports. It is now 06:30, Insignia is already docked and moored at the cruise terminal. Government officials accompanied by two Mexican Marines are on board going through the necessary paperwork to clear the ship. While on the walking track I...

Day 10 - Sunday January 7, 2024 Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Arrival 09:00 All Aboard 18:30 Departure 19:00 I am generally up in time to see our ship sail into port. Today there was eight ships anchored outside the breakwaters to the harbour waiting their turn to sail into Puerto Quetzal to off load their shipping containers. The port is the main terminal for Guatemala on the Pacific Ocean side of the country for cargo ships and cruise ships. The pilot boat with ...