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Cruises visiting Acapulco

Quietest
Nov-Dec
Busiest
Oct-Apr
Upcoming
32+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Nov-Dec (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 17+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Acapulco.

Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

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Best cruises that visit Acapulco

These sailings rank first because they visit Acapulco while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Legend • Carnival Cruise Line

16-night Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco

Apr 4, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Tampa → Seattle

$676 below typical

From $1,167

$73/night

Great deal

↓37% below typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Sonata • Oceania Cruises

44-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Puerto Quetzal, Panama Canal & Cozumel

Jan 6, 2028 → Feb 19, 2028 • Los Angeles → Miami

Lowest in 180 days

From $20,599

$468/night

Typical price

↓5% below typical

Holland America

Koningsdam • Holland America

9-night Mexican Riviera One-Way via Puerto Vallarta & Manzanillo

Dec 30, 2027 → Jan 8, 2028 • San Diego ↔

Lowest in 180 days $235 above typical

From $1,584

$176/night

Priced high

↑17% above typical

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Sonata • Oceania Cruises

16-night Mexican Riviera One-Way via Ensenada, Puerto Quetzal & Panama Canal

Jan 6, 2028 → Jan 22, 2028 • Los Angeles → Miami

Lowest in 180 days

From $7,899

$494/night

Typical price

↑1% above typical

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Legend • Carnival Cruise Line

14-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Huatulco & Acapulco

Jan 30, 2028 → Feb 13, 2028 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 180 days

From $1,676

$120/night

Typical price

Vista

18-night Mexican Riviera One-Way via Georgetown, South Carolina, Cartagena & Panama Canal

Oct 24, 2027 → Nov 11, 2027 • Miami → Los Angeles

From $7,099

$394/night

Typical price

↓5% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Acapulco, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Acapulco that day.

Acapulco is busiest from Oct-Apr, with multiple ships per day. Nov, Dec are significantly quieter.

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April 2027

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~2,100 passengers
$73/night
↓37% vs typical
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Wednesday, April 7, 2027

1 ship visit Acapulco on this date, carrying about ~2,300 passengers in total.

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~2,300 passengers
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Best fare
No fare
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Acapulco on this date.
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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Star • Norwegian Cruise Line

15-night Mexican Riviera One-Way via Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco & Puerto Quetzal

Apr 3, 2027 → Apr 18, 2027 • San Diego → Miami

Price unavailable

Best time to visit Acapulco on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Acapulco still look attractively priced.

October
Median price/night
$87
4 visits
Traffic
↓24% vs typical
3 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$80
1 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$106
1 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
January
Priciest
Median price/night
$480
3 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$402
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$100
5 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
4 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$366
1 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Acapulco

Compare the itinerary families that stop in Acapulco, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.

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Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco (Best Balance)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Apr 4

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 2 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $118-$126 / night

From $1,167

2 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Quetzal & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)

Panama Canal • Next: Oct 13

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $80-$123 / night

From $1,249

2 upcoming sailings

1 ship

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Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXACA-MXZLO-MXPVR-MXESE

Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 19

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $73-$129 / night

From $893

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Mexican Riviera Loop via Catalina Island & Ensenada (Sea-Day Heavy)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Nov 2

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $87-$106 / night

From $883

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Mexican Riviera One-Way via Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & Puerto Quetzal (Rare Variant)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Feb 10

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $711-$780 / night

From $8,095

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Mexican Riviera One-Way via Georgetown, South Carolina, Cartagena & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Dec 29

Best upcoming departure is a priced high Typical range: $603-$798 / night

From $13,002

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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How to visit Acapulco on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Acapulco depart from:

Los Angeles
12-19 nights
Long Beach
11-15 nights
Miami
15-16 nights

Upcoming port calls in Acapulco

See the next scheduled ship visits into Acapulco.

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Date Ship Line
Oct 11, 2026 Norwegian Joy Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 17, 2026 Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 26, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Nov 7, 2026 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Dec 15, 2026 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Jan 8, 2027 Carnival Firenze Carnival Cruise Line
Jan 9, 2027 Seven Seas Grandeur Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Jan 16, 2027 Vista —
Feb 16, 2027 Seven Seas Prestige Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Feb 17, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 7, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Apr 13, 2027 Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line
Apr 13, 2027 Carnival Legend —
Apr 22, 2027 Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line
May 29, 2027 Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises
Oct 4, 2027 Norwegian Joy Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 23, 2027 Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line
Nov 4, 2027 Vista —
Jan 4, 2028 Koningsdam Holland America
Jan 11, 2028 Oceania Sonata Oceania Cruises
Jan 13, 2028 Norwegian Encore Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 4, 2028 Norwegian Encore Norwegian Cruise Line
Feb 5, 2028 Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line
Apr 27, 2028 Norwegian Bliss Norwegian Cruise Line

FAQ about cruises visiting Acapulco

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Acapulco.

What is the best time to visit Acapulco on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Acapulco, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Acapulco busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Acapulco. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Acapulco?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Acapulco include Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Santa Marta, Panama Canal & Acapulco (Best Balance), Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Quetzal & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), and Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXACA-MXZLO-MXPVR-MXESE. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Acapulco?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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