Cruise Lines That Visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco, Pacific coast) is a major port of call for 11 major cruise lines:

• Celebrity Cruises
• Cunard Line
• Disney Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
• Oceania Cruises
• Princess Cruises
• Royal Caribbean International
• Silversea Cruises
• Viking Cruises
• MSC Cruises

Port Details

• Terminal: Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal (API) — downtown, walking distance to Malecón, Zona Romántica.
• Docking: Ships dock pier-side (no tendering typically).
• Season: Peak Nov–Apr (dry season); some year-round sailings.
• Typical itinerary: 7–10 day Mexican Riviera (Cabo, Mazatlán, PV) or Panama Canal repositioning.

Shore Excursion Highlights

• Marietas Islands (Hidden Beach) snorkel/kayak
• El Malecón sculpture walk & Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Zipline / ATV in Sierra Madre foothills
• Vallarta Botanical Gardens
• Tequila tasting (Raicilla, local agave spirits)
• Rhythms of the Night (dinner/show at Las Caletas)

Check individual line schedules—deployment changes annually.