Destination guide

Mexico cruises

Caribbean reefs on one coast, desert-meets-Pacific scenery on the other. Compare Mexico cruise ports, time ashore, tendering and departure cities, then choose the ship that fits.

Find your cruise

Compare the route, departure port and ship. Select a cruise to see its ports on the map.

312 matching itineraries

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean Holiday

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

    Adventure of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Cape Canaveral

  • Royal Caribbean

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Brilliance of the Seas · 6 nights

    From Tampa

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Dream · 6 nights

    From Galveston

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral

    Carnival Firenze · 6 nights

    From Cape Canaveral

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Jubilee · 6 nights

    From Galveston

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Mexican Riviera

    Carnival Legend · 6 nights

    From Long Beach

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Legend · 6 nights

    From Tampa

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Liberty · 6 nights

    From New Orleans

  • Carnival Cruise Line

    6-Night Mexican Riviera

    Carnival Panorama · 6 nights

    From Long Beach

Plan the route

Caribbean Mexico or the Mexican Riviera?

They are very different cruise trips. Cozumel and Costa Maya pair naturally with Caribbean itineraries; Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Ensenada anchor Pacific-coast routes. Start with the ports and departure city, then compare ships.

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Plan your time ashore

Find your port

Open a port guide for day plans, arrival advice, transport, practical information and tours.

15 ports

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Port-day planning

Check the port before booking the excursion

Mexico port days vary from walk-off-and-explore stops to tender ports and longer rides to beaches, ruins or towns. Use the individual port guides to compare what is realistic with the hours your ship is actually in port.

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Choose the experience

Then choose the ship

Once the route works, compare ship size, space per passenger, crew ratios, dining, pools and what the fare actually includes.

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Mexico cruise FAQ
Where do Mexico cruises go?

Mexico cruises commonly visit Caribbean ports such as Cozumel and Costa Maya or Pacific ports such as Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Ensenada. The route depends heavily on the departure coast.

How long is a typical Mexico cruise?

Mexico itineraries range from short three- and four-night getaways to weeklong and longer sailings. Compare the number of port days, time ashore and departure port rather than choosing on length alone.

Where do Mexico cruises depart from?

Caribbean Mexico calls are often part of sailings from Florida and Gulf Coast homeports, while Mexican Riviera itineraries commonly depart from Southern California. Always check the exact itinerary and embarkation port.

Can I explore Mexico cruise ports independently?

Often, yes. Cozumel, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and other ports can work well independently, but terminal location, tendering and transportation vary. Check the individual port guide before deciding.