How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 9h in Pichilingue, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
Mexico
Pichilingue Cruise Port
Pichilingue 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 Pichilingue
How busy does Pichilingue get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,400 passengers
- Busy day: 7,950+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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Where Pichilingue fits into a cruise
Pichilingue is most commonly visited on Mexican Riviera itineraries, often alongside Cabo San Lucas and San Diego .
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When to cruise to Pichilingue
Cruise ships visit during 6 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 Pichilingue typically carry around 2,650 guests, with Koningsdam, Zuiderdam, and Zaandam calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Koningsdam 10 calls
- 2 Zuiderdam 4 calls
- 3 Zaandam 2 calls
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Pichilingue
Zuiderdam
San Diego → Pichilingue → Cabo San Lucas → San Diego
Jan 16, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Pichilingue on day 4
$499 inside · $71/night
33% below typical · 3-month low
Koningsdam
San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → Pichilingue → San Diego
Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Pichilingue on day 4
$799 oceanview · $114/night
24% below typical · 3-month low
Koningsdam
San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → Victoria → Vancouver
Mar 20, 2027 · 18 nights
Visits Pichilingue on day 4
$1,689 inside · $94/night
11% below typical · 3-month low
Koningsdam
San Diego → Cabo San Lucas → Mazatlan → San Diego
Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Pichilingue on day 4
$699 inside · $100/night
18% below typical · Price trending down
Koningsdam
San Diego → Puerto Vallarta → Pichilingue → San Diego
Dec 26, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Pichilingue on day 11
$2,074 balcony · $148/night
16% below typical · 3-month low
Zuiderdam
San Diego → Pichilingue → San Diego → San Diego
Jan 16, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Pichilingue on day 4
$1,579 balcony · $113/night
12% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Pichilingue
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Pichilingue, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Mexican Riviera Loop via La Paz & Mazatlan
From $499
$499
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Mexican Riviera Loop: Cabo San Lucas & Pichilingue
From $699
$699
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Cabo San Lucas, La Paz & Victoria
From $1,689
$1,689
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Mexican Riviera Loop: Cabo San Lucas & Pichilingue
From $699
$699
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3 upcoming sailings
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2 ships
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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7 Night Mexican Riviera Holiday
From $1,534
$1,534
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Mexican Riviera Loop via La Paz & Mazatlan
From $1,219
$1,219
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Pichilingue
Which cruise itineraries usually include Pichilingue?
Common itineraries that include Pichilingue include Mexican Riviera Loop via La Paz & Mazatlan, Mexican Riviera Loop: Cabo San Lucas & Pichilingue, and Mexican Riviera Repositioning via Cabo San Lucas, La Paz & Victoria.
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