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Mexican Riviera cruises

Mexican Riviera One-Way via Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas & Acajutla

Ensenada · Cabo San Lucas · Puerto Vallarta · Acajutla · San Juan del Sur · Puntarenas · Manta

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and more.

12 nights Mexican Riviera 7 ports 5 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 7 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

7 ports in 12 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Ensenada · Cabo San Lucas · Puerto Vallarta + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Port experience

Ensenada · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

This port regularly handles substantial cruise traffic, although conditions still vary by date.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

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Route overview

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12 nights · 7 port calls · 5 sea days · 5 countries

7 port calls across Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in San Diego

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Ensenada

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  3. 3

    Cabo San Lucas

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  4. 4

    Puerto Vallarta

    Mexico · Mexican Riviera

  5. 5

    Acajutla

    El Salvador · Central America

  6. 6

    San Juan del Sur

    Nicaragua · Central America

  7. 7

    Puntarenas

    Costa Rica · Central America

  8. 8

    Manta

    Ecuador · Peru & Ecuador (Pacific Coast)

  9. 9

    Disembark in Guayaquil

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.