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 Astonishing white-sand beaches, thrilling nightlife overflowing energy and marvelous architecture and archaeological Mayan constructions make up Mexico's popularity with cruise vacationers. A visit to a Mexican port can be an opportunity to lie in the sun and enjoy margaritas on one of Mexico's countless beaches, explore some of the best scuba diving destinations and snorkeling spots in the Pacific Ocean or Caribbean Sea, climb the Chichen Itza; or look for striking souvenir valuables made of silver and gemstones.
Cruise ports of Mexico include Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel, which are major ports on the Gulf of Mexico. Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta are also important Pacific ports. The most popular Mexico cruise destinations are Baja California, Campeche Bay, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico,Gulf of Tehuantepec and Yucatán Peninsula.
There are basically two types of Mexico cruises: Baja and Mexican Riviera.
The first type cruises are typically 3 or 4 night cruise getaways and round trip from Los Angeles or San Diego. They traverse the California coast to the southernmost point of Mexico Õs Baja Peninsula where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Ports of call may be San Diego, CA, Catalina Island, Ensenada, Mexico and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The second type cruises depart mostly from Los Angeles and San Diego, but also from San Francisco. They last 7-10 nights and are both round trip and one way itineraries. The cruise will include one or more of the ports of call from a Baja cruise, and will also offer you to explore such ports as Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo and Acapulco.
Mexico cruises are popular and are suitable to both eastern and western United States departure ports. With a wealthy culture, tranquil atmosphere, moderate climate, and cheery hospitality, Mexico cruises are marvelous escapes for both beginners and experienced travelers.
Cruises to Mexico are available year-round as the country has an exceptional climate and convenient location. If the itinerary’s ports include stop on the mainland, the climate can be rough during the summer months. Mexican ports of call along the Caribbean coast may be influenced by hurricanes, especially the island of Cozumel. As the fame of Mexico cruises gradually grows, many shorter cruises with stops in Mexico are becoming sought-after spring break escapes, making March or April voyages more crowded and less attractive to relaxing passengers.
Mexico cruises last from three to eight days, and that depends on the cruise line and the ports of call. Many Western Caribbean Cruises include Cozumel as a port of call along with other destinations such as Key West, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman. Three day Mexico cruises usually embark only from the western United States and stop in Baja, whereas longer voyages may call at ports on the mainland and the Mexican Riviera. The longest voyages (perhaps up to three weeks) may cross the Panama Canal and visit ports on both Mexican coasts.
Most cruise lines visit Mexico, such as Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America, Norwegian, and Celebrity Cruises. Larger ships usually tie up at Mexican ports for up to twenty-four hours, and by this way letting the passengers to explore assorted shore excursions and local attractions.
Ports of Call
Check out the most typical ports of call that you may visit while cruising to Mexico and decide what is the best itinerary for you.
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