Koningsdam • Holland America
11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez
Dec 8, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026 • San Diego ↔
From $984
$89/night
Great deal
↓40% below typical
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Cruises visiting Manzanillo
Quietest
Dec-Apr
Busiest
Oct
Upcoming
20+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Dec-Apr (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 11+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Manzanillo.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Manzanillo
These sailings rank first because they visit Manzanillo while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Koningsdam • Holland America
11-night Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXLTO-MXPVR-MXZLO-MXMZT
Dec 7, 2027 → Dec 18, 2027 • San Diego ↔
From $1,354
$123/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
Ruby Princess • Princess Cruises
10-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Manzanillo & Puerto Vallarta
Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 13, 2026 • San Francisco ↔
From $993
$99/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Zaandam • Holland America
13-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Loreto
Apr 4, 2027 → Apr 17, 2027 • San Diego ↔
From $1,454
$112/night
Good value
↓10% below typical
Island Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night ABC Islands Repositioning via Oranjestad, Panama Canal & Puntarenas
Dec 13, 2027 → Dec 29, 2027 • Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
From $1,433
$90/night
Typical price
↓9% below typical
Ruby Princess • Princess Cruises
11-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Manzanillo & Puerto Vallarta
Dec 15, 2026 → Dec 26, 2026 • San Francisco ↔
From $970
$88/night
Typical price
↓9% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Manzanillo, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Manzanillo that day.
Manzanillo is busiest from Oct, with multiple ships per day. Dec, Apr are significantly quieter.
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~2,700 passengers
$89/night
↓40% vs typical
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$88/night
↓9% vs typical
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~700 passengers
$844/night
Near median
Selected port-call day
Friday, December 11, 2026
1 ship visit Manzanillo on this date, carrying about ~2,700 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,700 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $89/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Manzanillo on this date.
Koningsdam • Holland America
11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez
Dec 8, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026 • San Diego ↔
From $984
$89/night
Great deal
↓40% below typical
Best time to visit Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo still look attractively priced.
October
Median price/night
$111
5 visits
Traffic
↓7% vs typical
3 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
December
Cheapest
Median price/night
$89
2 visits
Traffic
↓28% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
January
Priciest
Median price/night
$685
3 visits
Traffic
↓5% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$112
1 visits
Traffic
↓10% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Manzanillo
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Manzanillo, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 20
From $984
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXACA-MXZLO-MXPVR-MXESE
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 19
From $893
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Mexican Riviera Loop via Manzanillo & Puerto Vallarta (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 3
From $970
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Loreto (Rare Variant)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Apr 4
From $1,454
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Manzanillo (Rare Variant)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 13
From $1,394
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Hilo, Kahului & Manzanillo (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 3
From $3,109
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Manzanillo on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Manzanillo depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Manzanillo
See the next scheduled ship visits into Manzanillo.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Ruby Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Ruby Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Koningsdam | Holland America |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Koningsdam | Holland America |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Ruby Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Crystal Serenity | Crystal Cruises |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Vista | — |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Apr 13, 2027 | Zaandam | Holland America |
| Aug 11, 2027 | Crystal Serenity | Crystal Cruises |
| Oct 31, 2027 | Ruby Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Dec 14, 2027 | Koningsdam | Holland America |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Island Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Koningsdam | Holland America |
| Feb 7, 2028 | Carnival Legend | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Mar 1, 2029 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
FAQ about cruises visiting Manzanillo
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Manzanillo.
What is the best time to visit Manzanillo on a cruise?
December currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Manzanillo, 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 Manzanillo busiest for cruise traffic?
October currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Manzanillo. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Manzanillo?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Manzanillo include 11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez, Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXACA-MXZLO-MXPVR-MXESE, and Mexican Riviera Loop via Manzanillo & Puerto Vallarta (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Manzanillo?
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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