Mexican Riviera ports-of-call offer great opportunities for self-guided explorations. Tourist hubs like Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta let visitors shop and sun without having to travel far, and the best restaurants are often within walking distance or a short taxi ride. Be sure to check out our cruise tips and cruise advice pages. Links are at the bottom of this page.
Visitors looking to experience the authentic Mexican culture during their Mexico vacation, can venture into the outskirts of most Mexican ports-of-call. Historic sights, old-world factories and traditional plantations remain the true heart and soul of Mexico, and guided tours may make getting to them a little easier. Which Cruise Lines Offer excursions to the Mexican Riviera? Among the many shipping lines offering Mexican Riviera itineraries are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian and Radisson Seven Seas. Carnival possibly offers the widest variety and extent of Mexican Riviera itineraries, however, do your research and choose the cruise line that best suites your tastes and travel desires. If you are searching for a great Mexican Riviera cruise, be sure to check out our online exclusive cruise deals. Departure Points
The majority of ships bound for the Mexican Riviera depart from Los Angeles, however, there are quite a few departures from San Diego and some from San Francisco as well. Choosing a Cruise There are a wide variety of iteneraries to choose from. There are three and four night getaways from San Diego or Los Angeles to Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. These are extremely popular and you can get a great cruise deal on a last minute cruise getaway. Not only are these a great value in a cruise deal, if you are not sure a cruise is right for you, you can try one of these short jaunts, before you dive into the “big one”.
There are golf cruises with ports of call and itineraries specifically designed around satisfying the needs of the most avid golfer. Getting married? What better honeymoon than a honeymoon cruise planned with just lovebirds in mind!
Or how about a very popular seven day
Mexico Cruise and most lines offer varying itineraries all the way up to 14 days.
Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and
Puerto Vallarta are the traditional ports of call for 7 day journeys. The longer excursions take in
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo,
Acapulco
and Manzanillo.
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