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A Mexican Riviera cruise package from Fond Travels combines a 7-night cruise on a leading cruise line from Los Angeles or San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta with round-trip flights from your home city, a hotel night before sailing, and transfers between the airport, hotel and cruise terminal. To book, call +1 (323) 800 6001 from anywhere in the US and a real travel expert will price the complete package with you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Mexican Riviera is the West Coast's answer to the Caribbean: a string of Pacific ports with golden beaches, colonial old towns, tequila tastings and some of the best sportfishing and whale watching in North America, all reached from California without a long flight. Our experts pair the sailing with flights and a pre-cruise night in Los Angeles or San Diego so you board relaxed and on time.

Why Mexican Riviera for your vacation

A Mexican Riviera cruise mixes lively resort ports with genuine Mexican character. Cabo San Lucas, at the tip of Baja California, is famous for the rock arch at Land's End, Lover's Beach and a marina lined with restaurants and fishing charters. Mazatlan combines a long beachfront promenade with a restored historic center. Puerto Vallarta sits on Banderas Bay backed by the Sierra Madre, with a cobbled old town, a seaside boardwalk, whale watching in winter and jungle zip-lines. Shorter sailings visit Ensenada's wine country and La Bufadora blowhole, while longer voyages add Manzanillo, La Paz or Loreto.

What's included in a Mexican Riviera package

  • Your cruise cabin, with meals in the main dining rooms and buffet, entertainment and most onboard activities, plus port charges and government fees.
  • Round-trip flights on major airlines from your home airport to Los Angeles, Long Beach or San Diego.
  • A hotel night before sailing at well-known resort brands and independent hotels near the port in San Pedro, Long Beach or downtown San Diego, with breakfast included where offered.
  • Transfers from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the cruise terminal, and back to the airport after the cruise.
  • Optional extras: beverage and Wi-Fi packages, shore excursions such as whale watching or a tequila tour, travel protection, and post-cruise nights in Southern California.

Inclusions vary by cruise line and sailing. Call for current pricing on your dates and we will quote the whole package as one figure.

Best time to sail Mexican Riviera

Mexican Riviera cruises sail year-round, with the strongest season from October through April, when the Pacific coast is dry and sunny, daytime highs sit in the high 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit and humidity is low. December through March adds humpback whales in Banderas Bay and off Cabo, and gray whales in Baja lagoons, making winter sailings a favorite for wildlife. May through September is hotter and more humid on the mainland ports, with afternoon showers; the eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid May through November and peaks from August to October, so ships may reroute and travel protection is worth discussing. Our experts often recommend November, January, February and early March for weather, whales and cabin availability.

Ships, cabins and itineraries

The classic itinerary is 7 nights round-trip from Los Angeles or San Diego with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta and two or three sea days along the Baja coast. Short 3- and 4-night cruises visit Ensenada, sometimes with Catalina Island, and 10- to 14-night voyages add La Paz, Loreto, Manzanillo or the Sea of Cortez. Ships on this route range from mid-sized vessels to large resort ships with water slides, comedy clubs and multiple pools. Cabin categories include interior cabins for value, oceanview cabins with a window, balcony cabins that are especially rewarding on sunny sea days and for coastal scenery, and suites with extra space and priority services.

Ports and shore days

  • Cabo San Lucas: boat to the Arch and Lover's Beach, snorkel at Chileno Bay, sportfish for marlin or watch whales in winter.
  • Mazatlan: stroll the historic center and cathedral, ride the malecon promenade, watch cliff divers and taste local shrimp.
  • Puerto Vallarta: explore the cobbled Zona Romantica, walk the malecon, zip-line in the Sierra Madre foothills or sail to Yelapa.
  • Ensenada: visit the Guadalupe Valley wineries, La Bufadora blowhole and the fish taco stands.
  • La Paz and Loreto on longer sailings: snorkel with sea lions and whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez.

Departure ports and getting to the ship

Los Angeles, with cruise terminals in San Pedro and Long Beach, is the main home port, followed by San Diego and occasional sailings from San Francisco. Flights to Los Angeles or San Diego take roughly 1 to 3 hours from the West Coast and the Mountain states, roughly 4 hours from Texas and the Midwest, and roughly 5.5 to 6 hours from the East Coast; our experts book you in the day before sailing with a hotel near the terminal. These cruises are closed-loop, so US citizens may generally sail with a government photo ID and a certified birth certificate, but a valid passport is strongly recommended and required if you need to fly home from Mexico; verify current requirements before travel. Mexico uses the peso, though US dollars are widely accepted at the ports, English is common in tourist areas, and the ports run one to two hours ahead of Pacific time depending on the season.

Who this package suits

Couples and honeymooners enjoy balcony cabins, sunset sail-aways and Puerto Vallarta's romantic old town. Families like the big-ship activities and beach days, and seniors appreciate the short flights, mild weather and our senior travel reservations. Reunions, birthday groups and friends from the West Coast often book cabin blocks with group travel flights, and travelers from the East Coast may prefer business class or first class. First-time cruisers find the 7-night itinerary an easy and rewarding introduction.

How booking by phone works

  1. Call +1 (323) 800 6001 with your dates, home airport, party size and the ship style you prefer.
  2. A travel expert compares sailings across leading cruise lines, adds flights, the pre-cruise hotel and transfers, and quotes the package as one total.
  3. Refine it: upgrade to a balcony, add whale watching or a tequila tour, or extend your stay in Southern California.
  4. Confirm with a secure payment, receive cruise and flight documents by email, and reach us around the clock before and during your trip.

Plan it online

Prefer to start in writing? Submit a vacation request with your dates and preferences and an expert will follow up with recommended Mexican Riviera sailings.

Why book by phone with Fond Travels

Fond Travels is an independent US travel agency based in Woodbridge, Virginia, with real travel experts answering 24/7. We compare leading cruise lines and major airlines, time your arrival in California safely, and stay reachable throughout your trip. Customers rate us 4.8 of 5 with 2,200+ Google reviews. See all cruise packages and vacation packages, or call to begin.

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Mexican Riviera Cruise Packages: frequently asked questions

The classic 7-night itinerary from Los Angeles or San Diego calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta with sea days between. Short cruises visit Ensenada, and longer voyages add La Paz, Loreto or Manzanillo. Our experts confirm the exact ports for your sailing.

These are closed-loop cruises from a US port, so US citizens can generally board with a government photo ID and a certified birth certificate. A passport is strongly recommended in case you must fly home from Mexico. Verify current requirements before travel.

October through April is the dry, sunny season with comfortable temperatures. December through March adds humpback whales in Banderas Bay and off Cabo. Summer is hotter and more humid with hurricane risk peaking August to October. November through early March is our experts' favorite window.

Ships depart on schedule regardless of flight delays. Arriving in Los Angeles or San Diego the day before, with a hotel near the terminal, removes that risk and lets you start relaxed. Every package we build includes the pre-cruise night and timed transfers.

Yes. Ships anchor in the bay and small boats shuttle guests to the marina, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes each way. Guests with mobility concerns should mention this when booking so we can advise on excursions and timing. Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta have docks.

Whale watching and a boat trip to the Arch in Cabo, a historic center tour and cliff divers in Mazatlan, and zip-lining or a Zona Romantica food walk in Puerto Vallarta. Tequila tastings, snorkeling and beach club days are popular in every port. We book excursions with your cruise.

The cruise ports are established tourist areas with a strong visitor presence, and organized excursions stay within them. As anywhere, keep valuables secure and use licensed taxis or ship-arranged transport. Our experts monitor advisories and share current guidance for each port before you sail.

Mexican pesos are the local currency, but US dollars are accepted at the ports, on excursions and in most shops and restaurants near the piers. Credit cards work widely. Small US bills are handy for tips and taxis. Onboard purchases are charged to your account.

Balcony cabins are especially enjoyable on this route because of the sunny sea days along the Baja coast and coastal views on arrival. Interior cabins are a good value choice, oceanview cabins a middle ground, and suites add space for families or a special occasion.

Yes. Many travelers add nights in Los Angeles, San Diego or Orange County before or after the cruise for theme parks, beaches or family visits. Our experts include the extra hotel nights and transfers in the same package with flights and the cruise.