Travel experts share their picks for the 10 best cruises to Mexico in 2024 and 2025.
Options vary from adults-only cruises to cruise ships with water parks and kids clubs.
Non-cruisers and those who prefer nature rather than nightlife and entertainment enjoy small ship expeditions, says Rob Clabbers.
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The ships offer comfortable cabins and serve fresh cuisine with ingredients inspired by and sourced from the destinations.
Curry mentioned UnCruise Adventures as an example.
Both of UnCruise’s current Mexican offerings take place on theSafari Voyager, which holds 66 guests.
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Guests also have access to fitness equipment, yoga mats, and a library.
The Itinerary:The round-tripBaja Californias Whales & Sealifecruise offers seven nights aboard theSafari Voyager.
In Mazatlan, theres the beachfrontmalecon, traditional old town, and shopping at the Arts & Crafts Center.
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Puerto Vallarta features beaches, boutiques, street food, and the Xihuacan Museum and Archeological Site.
After a final day at sea, the ship returns to Los Angeles.
Princess Cruises
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Princess Cruises is obviously a longtime regular in the Mexican Riviera.
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We all remember the Welcome to Acapulco announcements whenever the Love Boat docked for another adventure!
The Itinerary:The Mexico cruises on Princess depart from either San Francisco or Los Angeles.
Options range widely, from shopping and sailing to horseback riding, ziplining, and snorkeling.
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King’s Blues Club.
After two last days at sea, the ship returns to San Diego.
Sailings on Celebrity ships like theConstellationoffer just what Clabbers describes.
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There, guests can spend time on a Caribbean beach, snorkel, shop, or explore Mayan ruins.
The ship then returns to Tampa after a day at sea.
TheSilver Shadowis one of the Silversea vessels that sails this enticing route.
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The staterooms are comfortably furnished with minibars, spacious closets, large windows, and convenient lighting.
At those ports, guests can swim, snorkel, shop, and explore the towns and beaches.
This saves transportation dollars since they can choose the most economical departure point, she explains.
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Norwegian Cruise Line offers Mexican cruises from nearly all of these locations.
Cruise aboard theNorwegian Getawayto experience the megaship life on your next trip south.
Staterooms range from economical Inside and Studio rooms to expansive Haven suites.
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