Holland America Mexico cruises
October through April · 7 to 10 nights
Illustrative photography of the Mexico region. Not an official Holland America Line image.
Mexican Riviera sailings run from San Diego and occasionally other West Coast ports, mixing beach days with colonial towns and Sea of Cortez scenery.
What these itineraries are known for
- Round-trip San Diego departures
- Shorter itineraries for first-time cruisers
- Sea of Cortez and Baja variations on longer routes
Typical Itineraries
Mexican Riviera
7 nights · Round trip from San Diego
- · Cabo San Lucas
- · Mazatlán
- · Puerto Vallarta
Pacific Coastal
5 nights · Round trip from San Diego
- · Ensenada
- · Cabo San Lucas
- · Scenic cruising
Example routings only. Holland America Line changes ports and dates each season — confirm with the cruise line before booking.
Ports you may see
Cabo San LucasMazatlanPuerto VallartaEnsenadaLoreto
Mexico Cruise Questions
- How long are Mexican Riviera cruises?
- Most run 7 nights round trip from San Diego, with short 4 to 5 night versions calling at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas.
- Do I need a passport?
- For a closed-loop cruise that returns to the same US port, a passport is usually not strictly required, but it is strongly recommended in case you have to fly home from Mexico.
Ships that sail here
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