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Mexican Riviera

When to sail, where you leave from, which ships go, and one call to book.

Year-round (peak Oct-Apr) 4 home ports 11 ships

What to expect

Pacific-coast Mexico from Southern California, beaches, tacos and desert-meets-sea scenery, usually on round-trips from Los Angeles or San Diego.

Best time to sail

Year-round (peak Oct-Apr).

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Where you sail from

Los AngelesCA

Long BeachCA

San DiegoCA

San FranciscoCA

These are the US and Canada home ports ships depart from for this region, drive or fly in the day before. Photos are illustrative.

Typical ports of call

Cabo San Lucas

Land's End, the famous arch and Baja beaches (a tender port).

Puerto Vallarta

Banderas Bay beaches and the Malecón boardwalk.

Mazatlán

A historic centre, the Malecón and Pacific beaches.

Ensenada

Baja wine country and La Bufadora blowhole, near San Diego.

Exact stops vary by ship and sailing, a specialist matches the itinerary to what you want to see.

Ships that sail here

🚢 Royal Caribbean 5

⚓ Holland America 3

👑 Princess 2

Emerald Princess

2007

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Every ship above sails this region on its own published itinerary. Availability by date changes constantly, one call confirms what's open for you.

Which line fits this trip

🚢

Royal Caribbean

Big-ship resort

Big, activity-packed ships for families and first-timers. Guide →

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Carnival

Fun & value

Casual, fun-first cruising at an approachable pace. Guide →

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Celebrity

Premium modern

Modern, adults-leaning ships with a refined feel. Guide →

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Holland America

Classic premium

Classic, destination-focused cruising. Guide →

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Princess

Relaxed premium

Relaxed premium sailing with strong itineraries. Guide →

Documents & practicalities

On most round-trips that start and end at the same US port (closed-loop), US citizens can sail on a birth certificate plus government photo ID, but a passport is strongly recommended and is required for any cruise that starts or ends abroad, and for flying home if you miss the ship. Confirm requirements for your exact itinerary and nationality before you book.

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