Mexican Riviera Cruises
Golden Baja beaches, marlin-blue seas and the famous Arch at land’s end. Mexican Riviera cruises sail the Pacific coast from California to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán.
A Mexican Riviera cruise is the easy, sunny getaway from the West Coast: round-trip sailings from Los Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán, with beaches, snorkeling, whale watching and vibrant ports. A cruise specialist matches the ship, departure port and season.
Why Cruise the Mexican Riviera?
Easy from the West Coast
Round-trips from LA, San Diego or San Francisco.
Baja beauty
Cabo’s Arch, beaches and desert-meets-sea.
Warm-water fun
Snorkeling, whales and vibrant ports.
Short or week-long
3–4 night Baja or 7-night Riviera loops.
Mexican Riviera Ports
Cabo San Lucas
El Arco, beaches and Land’s End.
Puerto Vallarta
Old-town charm and Banderas Bay.
Mazatlán
Historic center and Pacific beaches.
Ensenada & Baja
Short-cruise gateway from California.
Popular Mexican Riviera Itineraries
- 7-night round-trip Los Angeles (Cabo, PV, Mazatlán)
- 3–4 night Baja from Los Angeles or San Diego
- Round-trip San Francisco Mexican Riviera
- Whale-watching season sailings (Dec–Apr)
- Repositioning cruises via the Riviera
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Mexican Riviera Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions
Which ports do Mexican Riviera cruises visit?
Classic itineraries call at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán, with short Baja cruises calling at Ensenada.
When is the best time to go?
The Mexican Riviera sails year-round; November–April is peak dry season and prime whale-watching, with lower summer fares.
Where do Mexican Riviera cruises leave from?
Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco are the main home ports; a specialist factors in flights and drive time.
How do I get a quote?
Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a cruise specialist and compare ships, ports and departure dates.