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Mexican Cruises From San Francisco

A cruise to Mexico allows you to enjoy the Mexican Riviera and breathtaking views of the ocean. With ports in Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco and other Mexican cities, you'll find plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful country. Visit historic sites on shore excursions or relax on board with the luxury amenities. Get off the beaten path during a port stay and travel to quaint fishing villages or check out ocean-side resorts.

Holland America
- The cruise line Holland America offers a 16-day cruise to the Panama Canal embarking from San Francisco. Along the way, you'll stop at Mexican ports like Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Chiapas and Huatulco. In Puerto Vallarta, browse the vendor shop set up along the port or visit the flea market downtown to find local wares at great prices. The trip also allows you to explore destinations in Guatemala and Nigeria. The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, so keep that in mind when you make your travel plans. If you prefer longer cruises, check out Holland America's 26-day cruise following the same route.
  
  Holland America Line
  300 Elliot Ave. W.
  Seattle, WA 98119
  206-281-3535
  hollandamerica.com
Princess Cruises
- Princess Cruises is another cruise line embarking from San Francisco. Its Mexico cruises travel along the Baja coast, allowing you to view an area of the ocean favored by humpback, blue and gray whales. The cruise line makes stops at ports in Acapulco, Mazatlan, Ixtapa, Ensenada and Puerto Vallarta. Spend an entertaining afternoon watching the cliff divers of La Quebrada when you dock in Acapulco. Enjoy the sandy beaches in Mazatlan or try your hand at catching marlin. In Puerto Vallarta, take a dune buggy tour or explore lush mountain jungles. If you want to spend more time enjoying your vacation, Princess allows you to extend your stay at the embarking and debarking ports.
  
  Princess Cruises
  24844 Avenue Rockefeller
  Santa Clarita, CA 91355
  800-Princess
  princess.com
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- With Regent Seven Seas Cruises, you can enjoy an 18-night cruise that docks at ports throughout Mexico. Included on the itinerary are stops in Cabo San Lucas, Huatulco, Zihuatanejo, Acapulco and Puerto Chiapas. The cruise to Mexico embarks from San Francisco, California and debarks in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Along the way, the ship also docks in San Diego, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Cayman Islands. As part of the tour, you'll get to cut across Panama on the canal.
  
  Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
  800-477-7500
  rssc.com