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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…

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A dramatic sunset in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

At a glance

522 current cruises call at the 2 ports Cruiseable lists under Puerto Vallarta, on 98 ships from 20 cruise lines. The busiest of those ports is Puerto Vallarta, on 522 itineraries. The lowest lead fare across those cruises is $319. The lines sailing the most of them are Norwegian Cruise Line (75), MSC Cruises (69) and Royal Caribbean (49).

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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.
    A dramatic sunset in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Sailing off Guayabitos on the west coast of 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.
    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.
    Guides help travelers rappel down a waterfall north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The scenic Punta Mita Bahia Golf Course near 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.
    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 snowy egret at water's edge near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • A scuba diver face to face with a puffer fish 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 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.
    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.
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is home to a vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine.
  • Beaded Huichol art in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
    Beaded Huichol art in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • The colorful Isla Cuale market in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
    The colorful Isla Cuale market in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Huichol artwork near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
    Huichol artwork near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Performers in traditional Huichol costume near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
    Performers in traditional Huichol costume near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Dawn Princess in 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    A sightseeing boat in the waters of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • Visitors from Ruby Princess paddleboard in the calm waters of Las Caletas, Mexico.
    Visitors from Ruby Princess paddleboard in the calm waters of Las Caletas, Mexico.
  • The colorful if touristy welcoming party at Las Caletas, Mexico.
    The colorful if touristy welcoming party at Las Caletas, Mexico.
  • Flamingos near the entrance of Las Caletas, Mexico.
    Flamingos near the entrance of Las Caletas, Mexico.

Sailing soon

Cruises calling at Puerto Vallarta

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  1. 7 Night Caribbean 7 nights · Norwegian Luna · from Miami Next Sep 19, 2026 25 dates from $489
  2. 7 Night Mexican Riviera 7 nights · Brilliant Lady · from Los Angeles Next Sep 19, 2026 13 dates from $693
  3. 7 Night Miami to Miami 7 nights · MSC World America · from Miami Next Sep 19, 2026 56 dates from $513
  4. 16 Night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean 16 nights · Island Princess · from Los Angeles Next Sep 20, 2026 3 dates from $1,659
  5. 7 Night Caribbean 7 nights · Norwegian Prima · from Port Canaveral Next Sep 20, 2026 4 dates from $579
  6. 22 Night Panama Canal and Pacific Coast 22 nights · Coral Princess · from Vancouver Next Sep 23, 2026 from $2,159
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  1. 10 Night Baja Peninsula and Sea of Cortez 10 nights · Grand Princess · from Los Angeles Next Sep 25, 2026 from $1,749
  2. 7 Night Caribbean 7 nights · Norwegian Luna · from Miami Next Sep 26, 2026 4 dates from $459
  3. 8 Night Mexican Riviera from Long Beach (Los Angeles) 8 nights · Carnival Panorama · from Long Beach (Los Angeles), California Next Sep 26, 2026 66 dates from $428
  4. 21 Night Panama Canal 21 nights · Nieuw Amsterdam · from Vancouver Next Sep 27, 2026 from $2,699
  5. 7 Night Tortola St. Maarten and Puerto Plata 7 nights · Celebrity Beyond · from Miami Next Sep 27, 2026 2 dates from $846
  6. 5 Night Dominican Republic and Bimini Beach Club 5 nights · Resilient Lady · from Miami Next Sep 28, 2026 13 dates from $645

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Who sails here

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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.”

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