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Cruises visiting Cabo San Lucas

Quietest
Jul-May
Busiest
Oct-Dec
Upcoming
658+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jul-May (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 338+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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

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 Cabo San Lucas

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

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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line

16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal

Mar 29, 2027 → Apr 14, 2027 • Mobile → Seattle

Lowest in 180 days $908 below typical
$975 · $61/night · great deal · ↓48% below typical
Holland America

Koningsdam • Holland America

11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez

Dec 8, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026 • San Diego ↔

Lowest in 180 days $808 below typical ↘
$884 · $80/night · great deal · ↓48% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Spirit • Carnival Cruise Line

16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal

Oct 8, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 • Seattle → Mobile

$1,096 below typical
$782 · $49/night · great deal · ↓58% below typical
Cunard Line

Queen Elizabeth • Cunard Line

33-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Los Angeles, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John

Sep 24, 2026 → Oct 27, 2026 • Seattle → Miami

Lowest in 30 days $2,439 below typical
$2,242 · $68/night · great deal · ↓52% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Panorama • Carnival Cruise Line

6-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada

Dec 13, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

Lowest in 30 days $508 below typical
$324 · $54/night · great deal · ↓61% below typical
Cunard Line

Queen Elizabeth • Cunard Line

40-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Endicott Arm, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John

Sep 17, 2026 → Oct 27, 2026 • Seattle → Miami

Lowest in 180 days $2,658 below typical
$3,016 · $75/night · great deal · ↓47% below typical

When ships are in port

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

Cabo San Lucas is busiest from Oct-Dec, with multiple ships per day. Jul, May are significantly quieter.

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July 2026

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Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 ship visit Cabo San Lucas on this date, carrying about ~2,900 passengers in total.

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Ships
1
Passengers
~2,900 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$101/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Cabo San Lucas on this date.
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Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Radiance • Carnival Cruise Line

5-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada

Jul 23, 2026 → Jul 28, 2026 • Long Beach ↔

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$507 · $101/night · typical price

Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas still look attractively priced.

July
Priciest
Median price/night
$129
10 visits
Traffic
↑16% vs typical
4 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$126
19 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
5 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$66
18 visits
Traffic
↓40% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$81
57 visits
Traffic
↓26% vs typical
22 ships • 52 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$90
39 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
11 ships • 33 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$104
52 visits
Traffic
↓27% vs typical
13 ships • 42 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$93
48 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
15 ships • 40 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$95
31 visits
Traffic
Near typical
9 ships • 25 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$100
44 visits
Traffic
Near typical
11 ships • 32 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$109
57 visits
Traffic
Near typical
19 ships • 50 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$125
12 visits
Traffic
↑23% vs typical
7 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
June
Median price/night
$110
12 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Cabo San Lucas

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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal (Rare Variant)

Panama Canal • Next: Mar 29

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $111-$128 / night
$975 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez

Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 20

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 2 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $119-$151 / night
$884 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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

Panama Canal • Next: Oct 8

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $100-$129 / night
$782 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Los Angeles, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John (Rare Variant)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Sep 24

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $97-$164 / night
$2,242 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Ensenada (Sea-Day Heavy)

Mexican Riviera • Next: Jul 17

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 33 of 60 sailings below typical Typical range: $71-$94 / night
$231 · 60 upcoming sailings · 7 ships

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Endicott Arm, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John (Best Balance)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Sep 17

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $97-$164 / night
$3,016 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Cabo San Lucas on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Cabo San Lucas depart from:

Los Angeles
5-30 nights
San Diego
5-30 nights
Long Beach
shorter Caribbean routes

Upcoming port calls in Cabo San Lucas

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Date Ship Line
Jul 19, 2026 Navigator of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 19, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 20, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 21, 2026 Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 24, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 25, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 27, 2026 Navigator of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 28, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 29, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 30, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 2, 2026 Navigator of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 7, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 8, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 9, 2026 Navigator of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 11, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 12, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 13, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 16, 2026 Navigator of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 17, 2026 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 22, 2026 Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line

FAQ about cruises visiting Cabo San Lucas

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

What is the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Cabo San Lucas, 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 Cabo San Lucas busiest for cruise traffic?
October currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Cabo San Lucas. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Cabo San Lucas?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Cabo San Lucas include Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena & Panama Canal (Rare Variant), 11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez, and Panama Canal One-Way via Cabo San Lucas & Panama Canal (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Cabo San Lucas?
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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