Navigator of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Ensenada & Cabo San Lucas
Aug 21, 2026 → Aug 28, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $459
$66/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
Mazatlan
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Cruises visiting Mazatlan
Quietest
May
Busiest
Dec-Mar
Upcoming
334+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 180+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Mazatlan.
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 Mazatlan
These sailings rank first because they visit Mazatlan while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Navigator of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Ensenada & Cabo San Lucas
Dec 10, 2027 → Dec 17, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $669
$96/night
Great deal
↓39% below typical
Carnival Panorama • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan
Sep 6, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026 • Long Beach ↔
From $425
$61/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Carnival Panorama • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan
Sep 13, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026 • Long Beach ↔
From $425
$61/night
Great deal
↓46% below typical
Serenade of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Ensenada & Cabo San Lucas
Feb 28, 2027 → Mar 7, 2027 • San Diego ↔
From $549
$78/night
Great deal
↓32% below typical
Voyager of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan
Dec 4, 2026 → Dec 11, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $536
$77/night
Great deal
↓47% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Mazatlan, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Mazatlan that day.
Mazatlan is busiest from Dec-Mar, with multiple ships per day. May are significantly quieter.
February 2027
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
31
No port calls
1
1
~2,100 passengers
$84/night
Near median
2
1
~3,700 passengers
$93/night
↓29% vs typical
3
3
~10,300 passengers
$61/night
↓31% vs typical
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
9
2
~6,000 passengers
$95/night
↓28% vs typical
10
1
~4,000 passengers
$98/night
↑7% vs typical
11
1
~3,400 passengers
$80/night
↓13% vs typical
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
1
~800 passengers
$675/night
↓6% vs typical
15
No port calls
16
1
~3,700 passengers
$108/night
↑18% vs typical
17
2
~7,900 passengers
$71/night
↓20% vs typical
18
No port calls
19
No port calls
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
No port calls
23
3
~9,400 passengers
$76/night
↓29% vs typical
24
1
~4,000 passengers
$100/night
↑8% vs typical
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
1
1
~3,400 passengers
$77/night
↓16% vs typical
2
2
~6,000 passengers
$98/night
↓25% vs typical
3
2
~7,900 passengers
$65/night
↓28% vs typical
4
1
~2,100 passengers
$78/night
↓32% vs typical
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Wednesday, February 3, 2027
3 ships visit Mazatlan on this date, carrying about ~10,300 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 3
- Passengers
- ~10,300 passengers
- Cruises
- 3
- Best fare
- $61/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Mazatlan on this date.
Carnival Panorama • Carnival Cruise Line
8-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan
Jan 30, 2027 → Feb 7, 2027 • Long Beach ↔
From $491
$61/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Mazatlan that same day.
Best time to visit Mazatlan 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 Mazatlan still look attractively priced.
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$203
6 visits
Traffic
↑69% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$122
6 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$74
7 visits
Traffic
↓39% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$63
9 visits
Traffic
↓43% vs typical
3 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$104
20 visits
Traffic
Near typical
10 ships • 20 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$91
18 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
7 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$102
28 visits
Traffic
↓29% vs typical
9 ships • 28 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$93
22 visits
Traffic
Near typical
8 ships • 22 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$95
17 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$98
28 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$98
17 visits
Traffic
↓10% vs typical
7 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$112
2 visits
Traffic
↑16% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Mazatlan
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Mazatlan, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Mexican Riviera Loop via Ensenada & Cabo San Lucas (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Jun 12
From $410
18 upcoming sailings
3 ships
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Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Sep 6
From $425
4 upcoming sailings
3 ships
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Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Jun 19
From $469
91 upcoming sailings
7 ships
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11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 20
From $984
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Loreto (Port-Heavy)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Dec 7
From $1,119
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Jun 20
From $437
23 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
How to visit Mazatlan on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Mazatlan depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Mazatlan
See the next scheduled ship visits into Mazatlan.
FAQ about cruises visiting Mazatlan
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Mazatlan.
What is the best time to visit Mazatlan on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Mazatlan, 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 Mazatlan busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Mazatlan. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Mazatlan?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Mazatlan include Mexican Riviera Loop via Ensenada & Cabo San Lucas (Best Balance), Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan (Best Balance), and Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan (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 Mazatlan?
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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