Getting ashore
Mazatlan is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Mazatlan, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Mazatlan Cruise Port
Mazatlan is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in March, April, and December.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Larger ships
What to expect in Mazatlan
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h 30m to 10h in Mazatlan, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Mazatlan get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 21% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,950 passengers
- Busy day: 7,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 21% of days
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October 2026
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Where Mazatlan fits into a cruise
Mazatlan is most commonly visited on Mexican Riviera itineraries, often alongside Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta .
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When to cruise to Mazatlan
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, April, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from March, April, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Mazatlan typically carry around 3,560 guests, with Discovery Princess, Norwegian Encore, and Carnival Panorama calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Discovery Princess 32 calls
- 2 Norwegian Encore 26 calls
- 3 Carnival Panorama 25 calls
- 4 Navigator of the Seas 22 calls
- 5 Voyager of the Seas 19 calls
- 6 Koningsdam 18 calls
Next port calls
Nov 3 Discovery Princess
Nov 4 Norwegian Encore
Nov 5 Serenade of the Seas
Nov 9 Carnival Firenze
Nov 10 Voyager of the Seas · Discovery Princess
Cruises that visit Mazatlan
Zuiderdam
San Diego → Pichilingue → Cabo San Lucas → San Diego
Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Mazatlan on day 5
$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 Mazatlan on day 4
$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 Mazatlan on day 4
$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 Mazatlan on day 4
$1,599 suite · $228/night
44% below typical · Price trending down
Seven Seas Grandeur
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles
Jan 14, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Mazatlan on day 6
$8,699 suite · $870/night
22% below typical · Price trending down
Norwegian Star
San Diego → Mazatlan → Ensenada → San Diego
Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Mazatlan on day 4
$739 suite · $106/night
58% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Mazatlan
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Mazatlan, 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
95 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
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
Mexican Riviera · West Coast
La Paz → Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas
From San Diego · 7 nights · Next Jan 16
From $1,079 interior · $77/night
Best departure: 20% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Mazatlan
Which cruise itineraries usually include Mazatlan?
Cruises that call at Mazatlan 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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