Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
26-night ABC Islands One-Way via New York, Oranjestad & Panama Canal
Jan 10, 2027 → Feb 5, 2027 • Southampton → Los Angeles
From $3,138
$121/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Puerto Vallarta
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Cruises visiting Puerto Vallarta
Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Dec-Mar
Upcoming
369+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 194+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Puerto Vallarta.
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 Puerto Vallarta
These sailings rank first because they visit Puerto Vallarta while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
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
Carnival Panorama • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlan
Sep 6, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026 • Long Beach ↔
From $440
$63/night
Great deal
↓44% 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
Discovery Princess • Princess Cruises
7-night Mexican Riviera Loop via Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan
Dec 5, 2026 → Dec 12, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $639
$91/night
Great deal
↓37% below typical
Crown Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena, Panama Canal & Puntarenas
Apr 4, 2027 → Apr 20, 2027 • Fort Lauderdale → Los Angeles
From $1,367
$85/night
Great deal
↓36% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Puerto Vallarta, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Puerto Vallarta that day.
Puerto Vallarta is busiest from Dec-Mar, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.
October 2026
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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
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
1
~3,900 passengers
$56/night
↓35% vs typical
30
1
~2,800 passengers
$109/night
Near median
1
No port calls
2
3
~4,600 passengers
$115/night
↓14% vs typical
3
No port calls
4
1
~2,200 passengers
$88/night
Near median
5
No port calls
6
2
~4,700 passengers
$55/night
↓28% vs typical
7
2
~6,400 passengers
$109/night
Near median
8
1
~3,100 passengers
$99/night
↓21% vs typical
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
2
~7,300 passengers
$63/night
↓27% vs typical
14
2
~6,400 passengers
$109/night
Near median
15
No port calls
16
No port calls
17
1
~3,100 passengers
$139/night
↑12% vs typical
18
No port calls
19
No port calls
20
1
~2,800 passengers
$109/night
↓8% vs typical
21
1
~3,700 passengers
$98/night
↓9% vs typical
22
1
~4,000 passengers
$116/night
↑7% vs typical
23
No port calls
24
2
~2,700 passengers
$111/night
↓6% vs typical
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
1
~3,900 passengers
$63/night
↓27% vs typical
28
1
~3,700 passengers
$91/night
↓16% vs typical
29
2
~8,200 passengers
$64/night
↓46% vs typical
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Thursday, October 29, 2026
2 ships visit Puerto Vallarta on this date, carrying about ~8,200 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 2
- Passengers
- ~8,200 passengers
- Cruises
- 2
- Best fare
- $64/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Puerto Vallarta on this date.
Carnival Firenze • Carnival Cruise Line
14-night Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXACA-MXZLO-MXPVR-MXESE
Oct 19, 2026 → Nov 2, 2026 • Long Beach ↔
From $893
$64/night
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Puerto Vallarta that same day.
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta 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 Puerto Vallarta still look attractively priced.
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$153
4 visits
Traffic
↑19% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$135
4 visits
Traffic
↑8% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$91
6 visits
Traffic
↓26% vs typical
3 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$71
8 visits
Traffic
↓35% vs typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$109
23 visits
Traffic
Near typical
13 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$94
15 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
7 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$113
33 visits
Traffic
↓22% vs typical
12 ships • 33 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$106
23 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
11 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$108
24 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
8 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$106
29 visits
Traffic
Near typical
10 ships • 24 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$109
21 visits
Traffic
Near typical
11 ships • 21 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$99
3 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Puerto Vallarta
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Puerto Vallarta, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
ABC Islands One-Way via New York, Oranjestad & Panama Canal (Best Balance)
ABC Islands • Next: Jan 10
From $3,138
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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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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Panama Canal One-Way via Cartagena, Panama Canal & Puntarenas (Best Balance)
Panama Canal • Next: Jan 6
From $1,367
2 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
11 Night Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 20
From $984
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Mexican Riviera Loop via Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas (Best Balance)
Mexican Riviera • Next: Oct 3
From $1,221
5 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
How to visit Puerto Vallarta on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Puerto Vallarta depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Puerto Vallarta
See the next scheduled ship visits into Puerto Vallarta.
FAQ about cruises visiting Puerto Vallarta
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Puerto Vallarta.
What is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Puerto Vallarta, 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 Puerto Vallarta busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Puerto Vallarta. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Puerto Vallarta?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Puerto Vallarta include ABC Islands One-Way via New York, Oranjestad & Panama Canal (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 Puerto Vallarta?
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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