Cruiseable Plan my cruise

Mexico region

Puerto Vallarta

Anyone who calls Puerto Vallarta a “fishing village” hasn’t been there in 50 years. Expect a resort city of 500,000-plus residents and tens of thousands of snowbirds and tourists, with all the attendant congestion. During the November–March high season, as…

  • 187cruises call
  • 41ships
  • 2ports

Check price See cruises

A dramatic sunset in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

At a glance

187 current cruises call at the 2 ports Cruiseable lists under Puerto Vallarta, on 41 ships from 18 cruise lines. The busiest of those ports is Puerto Vallarta, on 187 itineraries. The lowest lead fare across those cruises is $383. The lines sailing the most of them are Princess Cruises (49), Holland America Line (37) and Costa Cruises (20).

About

Anyone who calls Puerto Vallarta a “fishing village” hasn’t been there in 50 years. Expect a resort city of 500,000-plus residents and tens of thousands of snowbirds and tourists, with all the attendant congestion. During the November–March high season, as many as 8,000 visitors a day arrive by cruise ship alone. Yet amid the resort hotels, the big-box stores and the expat mansions perched on jungle-clad hillsides, there are tons of reasons to love PV. The growing city now stretches for miles along beautiful Banderas Bay, but its cobblestone core is as intriguing as ever, its beaches just as inviting, its restaurants among Mexico’s best and its activity options incredibly diverse.

Photos of Puerto Vallarta

  • A dramatic sunset in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Sailing off Guayabitos on the west coast of Mexico.
  • Marietas Island, about 15 miles off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers snorkeling and scuba diving.
  • Guides help travelers rappel down a waterfall north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The scenic Punta Mita Bahia Golf Course near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The shoreline of Puntarenas on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica at sunset.
  • A snowy egret at water's edge near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • A scuba diver face to face with a puffer fish near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The Voladores de Papantla (flyers of Papantla, also sometimes known as hombres pajaro, or "bird men") on the Melacon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The third hole at the Punta Mita Golf Course, near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is called Tail of Whale because of its distinctive shape.
  • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is home to a vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine.
  • Beaded Huichol art in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The colorful Isla Cuale market in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Huichol artwork near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Performers in traditional Huichol costume near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Dawn Princess in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Sunset in San Pancho, also called San Francisco, on the Pacific coast of Mexico north of Puerto Vallarta.
  • Vision of the Seas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • A staffer at Vallarta Adventures shows off a macaw during a shore excursion to Las Caletas near Puerto Vallarta.
  • Mariachis perform during lunch at Las Caletas near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during a Ruby Princess shore excursion.
  • A sightseeing boat in the waters of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Visitors from Ruby Princess paddleboard in the calm waters of Las Caletas, Mexico.
  • The colorful if touristy welcoming party at Las Caletas, Mexico.
  • Flamingos near the entrance of Las Caletas, Mexico.

Ashore

Tours and excursions in Puerto Vallarta

Shore excursions, day trips and activities you can book before you sail.

See more

Sailing soon

Cruises calling at Puerto Vallarta

Check price
  1. 14 Night Eastbound Panama Canal 14 nights · Disney Magic · from San Diego Next Nov 6, 2026 from $2,477
  2. 16 Night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean 16 nights · Sapphire Princess · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 6, 2026 from $1,369
  3. 7 Night Mexican Riviera 7 nights · Discovery Princess · from Los Angeles Next Nov 7, 2026 70 dates from $499
  4. 8 Night Mexican Riviera from Long Beach (Los Angeles) 8 nights · Carnival Panorama · from Long Beach (Los Angeles), California Next Nov 7, 2026 63 dates from $383
  5. 7 Night Mexican Riviera 7 nights · Norwegian Encore · from Los Angeles Next Nov 8, 2026 27 dates from $389
  6. 7 Night Cabo Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan 7 nights · Voyager of the Seas · from Los Angeles Next Nov 20, 2026 8 dates from $399
Show 6 more
  1. 7 Night Very Merrytime Mexican Riviera 7 nights · Disney Wonder · from San Diego Next Nov 22, 2026 from $2,487
  2. 28 Night Fort Lauderdale to San Diego 28 nights · Crystal Serenity · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 23, 2026 from $14,800
  3. 40 Night Civitavecchia to San Francisco 40 nights · Costa Deliziosa · from Civitavecchia Next Nov 24, 2026 from $6,355
  4. 39 Night Savona to San Francisco 39 nights · Costa Deliziosa · from Savona Next Nov 25, 2026 from $6,213
  5. 38 Night Marseille to San Francisco 38 nights · Costa Deliziosa · from Marseille Next Nov 26, 2026 from $6,213
  6. 88 Night Marseille to Hong Kong 88 nights · Costa Deliziosa · from Marseille Next Nov 26, 2026 from $13,500

Showing the 12 soonest of 187 cruises.

Who sails here

Ships and lines that call at Puerto Vallarta

Cruise lines

Ports

Ports in Puerto Vallarta

Numbers are current cruises calling at each port. Linked ports open their day-by-day cruise ship schedule on Cruise Itinerary.

Overheard

“The region’s surfing and yoga culture draws legions of devotees here, but well-heeled travelers may be surprised to hear that the food I tasted in Vallarta surpassed meals I’ve paid triple for in New York.”

National Geographic Traveler

“In common with many Mexican resorts, it has a dual character: in the chi-chi Zona Romantica you’ll find some exceptional art galleries and upmarket boutiques among the souvenir shops; further from the beaches, there’s a vibrant city barely troubled by the visitors, with street food as tasty as you’ll find anywhere in Mexico.”

London Telegraph

“Years of work and millions of dollars have revamped the Malecón into an eye-popping, 12-block-long art show peppered by dozens of sculptures, mosaics and paintings, along with all kinds of indoor and outdoor galleries.”

Huffington Post

Want to see Puerto Vallarta from the water?

Tell us your dates and who is coming. Our partner travel agency replies with the itineraries that call there.

Plan my cruise All destinations