Mexico Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
106 ships from 19 cruise lines
Mexico cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 417 upcoming sailings on 106 ships from 19 cruise lines visiting Mexico, calling at 19 places. Cruises can start in Loreto, Cabo San Lucas, Guaymas and San José del Cabo and end in Loreto, Cabo San Lucas, Guaymas, La Paz Mexico and San José del Cabo. Of 417 upcoming sailings, 8 start in Mexico and 9 end there. More Central America & Mexico cruises.
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Compare Mexico cruise lines
See every Mexico cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Mexico
Mexico’s two cruise coasts offer complementary experiences: the Pacific/Sea of Cortés for marine life, desert islands, and colonial beach towns; the Yucatán/Gulf for Maya ruins, Caribbean reefs, and Gulf heritage. This is a warm-water, culturally rich alternative to Europe for a traveler. To avoid the feeling of being herded, choose premium or expedition operators and use ship excursions selectively in high-traffic ports.
Typical routes
- Pacific Coast & Sea of Cortés — Baja desert meets colonial port towns and the Mexican Riviera.
- Yucatán & Gulf — Maya ruins, Caribbean reefs, and Gulf of Mexico heritage.
Ports overview
Mexico’s cruise geography splits cleanly into the Pacific/Sea of Cortés and the Yucatán/Gulf. Most calls are shore-experience ports rather than overnight destinations; expedition lines use the Sea of Cortés as an outdoors classroom. Tenders are common at Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, and some Yucatán calls.
Cruise season
November–April for Pacific and Sea of Cortés; December–April for Yucatán and Caribbean; June–November is hurricane season, with lower fares and higher risk.
Find your Mexico sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Mexico, earliest departure first.
18 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe
Crystal Serenity
17 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, El Salvador
ms Koningsdam
8 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean
Legend Of The Seas
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7 Days Galveston, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Honduras
Liberty Of The Seas
16 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
MSC World America
14 Days Port Canaveral, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Turks And Caicos Islands
MSC World Atlantic
29 Days One-Way from Bridgetown to Valparaiso-Santiago
Visits Mexico. Also visits Barbados, Bonaire, Curaçao
Azamara Quest
14 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic
Regal Princess
18 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States, Colombia, Panama
Viking Vesta
11 Days Los Angeles, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States
Discovery Princess
11 Days One-Way from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale
Visits Mexico. Also visits Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, United Kingdom
Crystal Serenity
11 Days Los Angeles, USA Round Trip
Visits Mexico. Also visits United States
Crown Princess
Where Mexico cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (4)
Cabo San Lucas (118) (cruises from) · Guaymas (9) (cruises from) · Loreto (14) (cruises from) · San José del Cabo (3) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (5)
Cabo San Lucas (118) · Guaymas (9) · La Paz Mexico (27) · Loreto (14) · San José del Cabo (3)
Ships by type: 104 ocean 3 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Mexico cruise
Mexico cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Mexico cruise port guide →More Central America & Mexico cruises
Costa Rica · Panama · Honduras · Belize · Guatemala · El Salvador · Nicaragua
Frequently asked questions about Mexico cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Mexico?
19 Mexico places are visited by 106 ships from 19 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Mexico cruise?
November–April for Pacific and Sea of Cortés; December–April for Yucatán and Caribbean; June–November is hurricane season, with lower fares and higher risk.
Sources and further reading
Background on Mexico draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Mexico - The World Factbook
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Mexico - Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
- U.S. Department of State: Mexico International Travel Information
- Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia: INAH - Zonas Arqueológicas
- Gobierno de México - Secretaría de Turismo: Sectur México
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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