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Puerto Vallarta

Mexico · Port

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Ships calling
26ships
Upcoming sailings
282sailings
Average stay
9hours

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

Cruises visiting Puerto Vallarta95

30-night round-trip cruise from San DiegoNov 19(Thu) +1 more · Zaandam
Per person fromKRW 7,580,000
7-night round-trip cruise from Los AngelesNov 20(Fri) +7 more · Voyager of the Seas
Per person fromKRW 500,000
7-night round-trip cruise from Los AngelesNov 21(Sat) +66 more · Discovery Princess
Per person fromKRW 670,000
7-night round-trip cruise from Los AngelesNov 22(Sun) +39 more · Norwegian Encore
Per person fromKRW 510,000
10-night round-trip cruise from San DiegoNov 28(Sat) +1 more · Koningsdam
Per person fromKRW 2,080,000
16-night cruise from Los AngelesDec 3(Thu) +2 more · Crown Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,820,000
12-night round-trip cruise from San DiegoDec 7(Mon) +1 more · Zaandam
Per person fromKRW 2,590,000
11-night round-trip cruise from San DiegoDec 8(Tue) +1 more · Koningsdam
Per person fromKRW 2,360,000
16-night cruise from Fort LauderdaleDec 12(Sat) +2 more · Island Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,570,000
11-night round-trip cruise from San FranciscoDec 15(Tue) · Ruby Princess
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7-night round-trip cruise from Los AngelesDec 19(Sat) +5 more · Discovery Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,010,000
15-night cruise from San DiegoDec 19(Sat) +1 more · Zaandam
Per person fromKRW 4,990,000

Showing the next 12 cruises out of 95 visiting this port.

Ports before and after this stop

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Holland America Line
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • Virgin Voyages

Cruise port in Mexico

Puerto Vallarta

Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 10 hours. 35 places to explore.

Ships calling here
26 ships
Upcoming sailings
282 sailings
Average time in port
About 10 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 377

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After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Marina Vallarta Maritime and Cruise Terminal. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Marina Vallarta Maritime and Cruise Terminal.

About 10 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

BusMXN 10

Marina Vallarta Maritime and Cruise Terminal → Centro

Outside the terminal area, take a southbound bus marked ‘Centro’. Do not take a bus marked ‘Tunel’, which bypasses downtown. Buy a new ticket for each ride.

BusMXN 10

Centro → Marina Vallarta Maritime and Cruise Terminal

For the return, look for a bus marked ‘Marina’ or ‘Walmart’. Buy a new ticket when boarding.

TaxiAbout 10 min

Marina Vallarta Maritime and Cruise Terminal → Puerto Vallarta city center

Take a taxi from outside the terminal area to downtown. Agree on the fare.

Puerto Vallarta places to explore

Explore 32 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Jardín Botánico de Vallarta
Sights

Jardín Botánico de Vallarta

This botanical garden includes a cactus garden, tropical orchard, and greenhouses for orchids and native plants.

Admission
MXN 300
Hours
Mon Closed
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00

Internet connectivity may be unreliable on site, so download the trail map in advance.

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Playa Los Muertos
Sights

Playa Los Muertos

This is one of Puerto Vallarta's most popular beaches, with a pier and tourist facilities.

Admission
Free

Many vendors may approach you persistently on the beach, so clearly decline and walk on if you are not interested.

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Playa Conchas Chinas
Sights

Playa Conchas Chinas

This is a small beach at the edge of Puerto Vallarta. The source says it is less crowded than other beaches.

Admission
Free
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Playa Camarones
Sights

Playa Camarones

This is listed in a cruise travel account as one of Puerto Vallarta's main beaches.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours
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Malecón
Sights

Malecón

This is a signature coastal promenade in Puerto Vallarta, with sculptures along the beach and street performances.

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Muelle de Playa Los Muertos
Sights

Muelle de Playa Los Muertos

This is a large pier at the southern end of the Malecón.

Hours
Daily 24 hours

The pier is crowded around sunset, so avoid that time if you want a quieter visit.

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Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Nuevo Vallarta

About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 9 hr
  • MozzaMare
    ActivitiesMozzaMare

    This is a popular beach club in Nuevo Vallarta that is open to people who are not staying at the resort.

    Dining alone does not include beach access, so check the price of a separate day pass if you want to use the beach.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Sabal Playa
    ActivitiesSabal Playa

    This is a popular beach club in Nuevo Vallarta that is open to people who are not staying at the resort.

    When calculating a tip, check whether the fixed day-pass fee is included in the amount on which the tip is calculated.

    Official website Google Maps

Las Caletas

About 1 hr each wayTime at destination About 8 hr
  • Las Caletas Beach
    SightsLas Caletas Beach

    This beach is accessed by boat tour. The tour is described as including lunch, use of kayaks and snorkeling gear, and children's facilities.

    The Las Caletas itinerary includes about 45 minutes of boat travel each way and boarding and disembarking time, so calculate separately how much time you will have for activities there.

    Official website Google Maps

Cruises calling at Puerto Vallarta

282 sailings are grouped into 95 cruises by ship and route.

95 cruises call at this port.

About Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

Cruise lines calling here: 8 places

Celebrity CruisesDisney Cruise LineHolland America LineNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalVirgin Voyages

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