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Before “wave season” kicks in post holidays, there are some impressive rates to be had this fall. Our editors have been keeping a close eye on cruises to the Mexican Riviera and have chosen this unusual sailing as this week’s top pick, with rates priced from an astonishing 76 percent off!

This 8-night voyage goes beyond the typical ports off call on most cruises to Mexico. After embarking from San Diego on October 18,  the Carnival Spirit will spend two leisurely days at sea before reaching Acapulco. The ship will remain docked overnight, giving passenger ample time to see the area’s famous cliff-divers in action before sailing on to Ixtapa, Mexico. While Ixtapa is bustling with tourism, nearby Zihuatanejo – or Zihua  as the locals call it – remains a sleepy fishing village, so essentially passengers can get a 2-for-1 experience at this unique port of call. Next up is a visit Manzanillo, an area teeming with uncrowded beaches and sparkling blue waters, before the 2-night journey back to San Diego. Interior cabins for this itinerary are priced from $459 – that’s over $1,400 off the original brochure price!

For more information, visit www.cruises.com.