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Cruises to Mexican Riviera

The Mexican Riviera is an easy West Coast getaway where the ship makes the trip. Here are the ships sailing it, ranked by our Vessel Class grade.

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◆Which ship is right for you◆

Top of the class

This Mid-size ship from Viking Ocean Cruises leads every Mexican Riviera vessel on our grade.

Travelers' favorite

Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 259 published reviews.

Best for families

Harmony of the Seas

The top-graded Mexican Riviera ship that earns our family tag on its own data.

Small-ship pick

Seabourn Encore

The best-graded ship under 750 guests sailing Mexican Riviera.

◆Best ships sailing Mexican Riviera◆

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Great food · Great service · New ship

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Great service · New ship · Adults-only

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (604 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious

Cunard Line · Luxury

Large resort ship (3,000 guests) · new in 2024 · New ship

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · Adults-only

Silver Endeavour

Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Boutique ship (220 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship

TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) · Premium

Large resort ship (2,500 guests) · Loved by travelers

Celebrity Beyond

Celebrity Cruises · Premium

Large resort ship (3,260 guests) · new in 2022 · Lots to do · New ship

MSC Cruises · Contemporary

Large resort ship (3,959 guests) · refit 2021 · Just refreshed

Celebrity Silhouette

Celebrity Cruises · Premium

Large resort ship (2,886 guests) · refit 2020 · Great service

P&O Cruises · Premium

Large resort ship (6,685 guests) · new in 2022 · New ship

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (998 guests) · new in 2026 · Great food · Great service · New ship

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (998 guests) · new in 2025 · Great food · Great service · New ship

Carnival Cruise Line · Contemporary

Large resort ship (5,282 guests) · Lots to do · New ship

Norwegian Cruise Line · Contemporary

Large resort ship (3,571 guests) · new in 2025 · Lots to do · New ship

◆Ports you’ll visit◆

Ensenada

Baja wine country and La Bufadora.

Cabo San Lucas

Land's End arch; a tender port.

Heads up: Always a tender port; queues can add 30+ min each way on big ships.

Mazatlán

Pacific pearl with a 13-mile malecón.

Heads up: A port shuttle gets you out of the industrial docks; then it's taxis everywhere.

Puerto Vallarta

Cobblestone romance on Banderas Bay.

Heads up: Old town is a 20-min taxi or local bus, not a walk from the pier.

◆When to go◆

Mexican Riviera cruises run largely October to April, avoiding the summer heat and Pacific storm season. November to March is the comfortable core, with warm, dry days ashore in Cabo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

Aug 20263 sailingsSep 20268 sailingsOct 202610 sailingsNov 20269 sailingsDec 20268 sailingsJan 202710 sailings

◆Common questions◆

When is the best time to cruise Mexican Riviera?

Mexican Riviera cruises run largely October to April, avoiding the summer heat and Pacific storm season. November to March is the comfortable core, with warm, dry days ashore in Cabo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

How long are Mexican Riviera cruises?

The Mexican Riviera sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 5 to 12 nights.

Which ports do Mexican Riviera cruises visit?

Tracked Mexican Riviera itineraries call at Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

What is the best cruise ship in Mexican Riviera?

Viking Neptune (Viking Ocean Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #7 in our fleet-wide ranking.

Vessel Class and Review Score scores are live and real. Fares shown on sailing pages are preview samples until the live fare feed arrives.