How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h in Manzanillo, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Mexico
Manzanillo Cruise Port
Manzanillo is a solid port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from December through January.
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Manzanillo
How busy does Manzanillo get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 3% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,650 passengers
- Busy day: 3,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 3% of days
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October 2026
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Where Manzanillo fits into a cruise
Manzanillo is most commonly visited on Mexican Riviera itineraries, often alongside Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta .
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When to cruise to Manzanillo
Cruise ships visit during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from December through January.
Most cruise traffic clusters from December through January, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Manzanillo typically carry around 2,650 guests, with Azamara Quest, Crystal Serenity, and Ruby Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Azamara Quest 2 calls
- 2 Crystal Serenity 2 calls
- 3 Ruby Princess 2 calls
- 4 Koningsdam 1 call
- 5 Oceania Vista 1 call
- 6 Seven Seas Grandeur 1 call
Next port calls
Dec 11 Koningsdam
Dec 19 Ruby Princess
Jan 2 Crystal Serenity
Jan 17 Vista · Oceania Vista
Jan 20 Seven Seas Grandeur
Cruises that visit Manzanillo
Seven Seas Grandeur
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles
Jan 14, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Manzanillo on day 7
$8,699 suite · $870/night
22% below typical · Price trending down
Zaandam
San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → Ensenada → San Diego
Apr 4, 2027 · 13 nights
Visits Manzanillo on day 10
$1,299 interior · $100/night
7% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Manzanillo
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Manzanillo, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
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
Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas → Topolobampo → Pichilingue + 4 more
From San Diego · 13 nights · Next Apr 4
From $1,299 interior · $100/night
Best departure: 7% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Mexican Riviera
Manzanillo → Puerto Vallarta → Cabo San Lucas
From San Francisco · 11 nights · Next Oct 27
From $1,569 interior · $143/night
Best departure: 8% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Mexican Riviera
Manzanillo → Puerto Vallarta → Mazatlan + 2 more
From San Diego · 11 nights · Next Dec 8
From $1,799 suite · $164/night
Best departure: 10% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Baltic Sea · Arctic
Arendal → Skjolden → Ålesund + 16 more
From Copenhagen · Next Jul 19
From $12,489 interior · $500/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · Norwegian Fjords
Arendal → Skjolden → Ålesund + 4 more
From Copenhagen · Next Jul 19
From $5,369 interior · $537/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Manzanillo
Which cruise itineraries usually include Manzanillo?
Cruises that call at Manzanillo often follow itineraries such as Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & La Paz, Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Loreto, and Mexican Riviera Loop via Manzanillo & Puerto Vallarta.
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