Getting ashore
Cabo San Lucas is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port
Cabo San Lucas is a solid port day with frequent tendering and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in January, March, April, October, and December.
Usually tenders
Moderate traffic
~8h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Cabo San Lucas
How much time will you have?
About 8h is typical
Most cruises spend 7h 30m to 9h in Cabo San Lucas, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Cabo San Lucas get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 34% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,950 passengers
- Busy day: 8,450+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 34% of days
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October 2026
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Where Cabo San Lucas fits into a cruise
Cabo San Lucas is most commonly visited on Mexican Riviera itineraries, often alongside Los Angeles and San Diego .
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When to cruise to Cabo San Lucas
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January, March, April, October, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from January, March, April, October, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Cabo San Lucas typically carry around 3,416 guests, with Carnival Panorama, Voyager of the Seas, and Discovery Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Carnival Panorama 77 calls
- 2 Voyager of the Seas 35 calls
- 3 Discovery Princess 32 calls
- 4 Norwegian Encore 26 calls
- 5 Koningsdam 23 calls
- 6 Navigator of the Seas 23 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Carnival Radiance
Nov 1 Voyager of the Seas · Brilliant Lady
Nov 2 Voyager of the Seas · Discovery Princess
Nov 3 Norwegian Encore · Disney Magic · Carnival Panorama
Cruises that visit Cabo San Lucas
Zuiderdam
San Diego → Pichilingue → Cabo San Lucas → San Diego
Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Cabo San Lucas on day 6
$499 interior · $71/night
33% below typical · 3-month low
Star Princess
Los Angeles → Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas → Los Angeles
Apr 19, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Cabo San Lucas on day 5
$1,049 balcony · $150/night
29% below typical · 3-month low
Discovery Princess
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles
Oct 16, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Cabo San Lucas on day 3
$544 interior · $78/night
23% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Star
San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → San Diego
Dec 26, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Cabo San Lucas on day 3
$1,599 suite · $228/night
44% below typical · Price trending down
Koningsdam
San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → Pichilingue → San Diego
Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Cabo San Lucas on day 3
$799 oceanview · $114/night
24% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Grandeur
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles
Jan 14, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Cabo San Lucas on day 4
$8,699 suite · $870/night
22% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include Cabo San Lucas
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Cabo San Lucas, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas → Mazatlan → Puerto Vallarta
From Los Angeles · 7–8 nights · Next Oct 31
From $349 interior · $50/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
96 upcoming departures · 6 ships
Mexican Riviera
Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas
From Los Angeles · 7 nights · Next Dec 11
From $399 oceanview · $57/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Mexican Riviera
Pichilingue → Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas
From San Diego · 11 nights · Next Jan 16
From $499 interior · $71/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas → Pichilingue
From San Diego · 7 nights · Next Nov 21
From $799 oceanview · $114/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Mexican Riviera
Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas → Ensenada
From San Diego · 7 nights · Next Nov 22
From $739 suite · $106/night
Best departure: 58% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas → La Paz → Mazatlan + 2 more
From Los Angeles · 10 nights · Next Jan 14
From $8,699 suite · $870/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Cabo San Lucas
Which cruise itineraries usually include Cabo San Lucas?
Cruises that call at Cabo San Lucas often follow itineraries such as Mexican Riviera Loop from Los Angeles: Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan, Mexican Riviera Loop: Mazatlan & Cabo San Lucas, and Mexican Riviera Loop via La Paz & Mazatlan.
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