With its world-class wine scene and award-winning beaches, the Mexican Riviera should top your wander list.
A Mexican Riviera cruise is the perfect getaway for all kinds of travellers. Whether you’re a foodie craving delicious local flavours, a wine enthusiast eager to sip unique varietals or a sun-seeker scoping out some of the world’s best beaches, you’ll find everything you’re looking for and more along Mexico’s beautiful western coast. Cruise from Los Angeles and explore some of the region’s must-visit destinations, like Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.
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DISCOVERIES FROM ENSENADA TO VALLARTA
Each stop on a western Mexico cruise promises endless new discoveries. Bask in the wild natural beauty of Cabo San Lucas, with its windswept cliffs plunging into the Pacific. Sip local craft beers beachside in vibrant Puerto Vallarta. And embark on a wine- and food-tasting adventure while visiting cosmopolitan Ensenada.
BETTER BEACH DAYS AWAIT
The Mexican Riviera is well-known for its beautiful beaches. From dramatic Land’s End in Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta’s lively, café- and bar-dotted coast, you’ll have your pick of postcard-pretty shores for soaking up the sun. If you’re looking for activities on the water, consider joining a whale-watching tour in Ensenada – the season runs from mid-December to mid-April. Or opt for an unforgettable scuba diving adventure in Cabo’s Bahía San Lucas.
GO WILD ALONG THE BAJA COAST
Mexico’s Pacific side offers plenty for outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, most of the best things to do in this beautiful region happen outside. Like horse-riding along the beach in Cabo. Cycling past vineyards in Ensenada’s wine country. And venturing into the wilderness in search of waterfalls just outside Puerto Vallarta. So much outdoor exploring from Ensenada to Cabo to Puerto Vallarta.
CULTURE TRIP
Mexico offers culture-cravers endless ways to get their fill on a Cruise from Los Angeles. Puerto Vallarta is a must for those interested in colourful Huichol art, which is abundantly represented in galleries and street murals alike. And the weekly Art Walk San Jose del Cabo that takes place every Thursday from November until June in Cabo San Lucas is not to be missed if you enjoy sipping wine, sampling cheeses and strolling along pretty, charming cobblestone streets while gallery hopping – and who doesn’t?
ADVENTURES FROM CALI TO CABO
If you're looking for a holiday that's equal parts beautiful scenery, rich culture and thrills the whole family will love, nothing beats Mexico cruises from Los Angeles. Win the weekend with 3-night escapes to Ensenada onboard the amped-up Navigator of the Seas® or wander longer with 5-night getaways onboard Quantum Class headliner Ovation of the Seas®.
BAJA LIKE NO OTHER
Dive deeper into Baja California with extended adventures onboard Ovation of the Seas®. This is the first Quantum Class showstopper to sail from Los Angeles, bringing a new world of entertainment to the best coast. Scope the scenery from Ensenada to Cabo on the North Star®. Bounce bumper cars with your adventure crew at the SeaPlex® and flip into freefall on RipCord® by iFly®. You've never done Mexico like this before.
BETTER WEST COAST BOASTS
When it comes to filling a few days with great food, rich culture and plenty of fun in the sun, nothing beats a Mexico cruise from the West coast. Sail from Los Angeles on Navigator of the Seas® – an Amplified fleet-favourite that’s bursting with thrills. Opt for a quick escape to Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas filled with delicious global flavours, top-notch wines and world-renowned beaches.
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Mexico’s national currency is the Mexican Peso, but US dollars are accepted everywhere.
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Many West coast locals will be acclimatised to the water, but for the uninitiated, it can feel brisk, particularly outside the summer months. Consider a rash guard or similar coverage if you’re not used to cooler waters.
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If you’re sampling wine in Ensenada, you’re going to find something you’d like to bring back. Not to worry – though there are alcohol restrictions on board, you’re welcome to check in your finds when re-boarding and we’ll hold them until it’s time to take them home!
BOLD FLAVOURS
ALONG THE BAJA COAST
Mexican cuisine is beloved around the world, and the food you’ll find along the Mexican Riviera has a flavour all of its own. From Sonoran specialities like machaca stew to Baja beach-day classics like shrimp and fish tacos, you’ll find plenty of crave-worthy flavours to savour during your Mexico cruise.
SAVOUR THIS STEW
A staple of the Sonoran cuisine popular in northern Mexico, machaca guisada is a stew that spotlights spiced beef or donkey. The meet is dried like jerky, pounded and simmered in spiced liquid until it’s tender again. It’s best enjoyed with flour tortillas.
LET’S TACO ‘BOUT IT
Even if you’ve never visited Mexico, chances are you’ve tried shrimp or fish tacos before. That said, nobody does them like they do along the Baja coast. Locals in the region typically serve tacos with grilled or fried seafood topped with lettuce or cabbage, pico de gallo and a sour cream or citrus mayonnaise.
TAMALE TIME
Though tamales are popular throughout central and south America, the ones you’ll find along Mexico’s western coast are unique. These are typically stuffed with pork (called guemes tamales) or chicken (tamales fajados de pollo) along with simmered olives and raisins.
RELATED PORTS
Continue to experience the charm of Mexico by cruising to Ensenada, which is also located on the Baja peninsula, or Cabo San Lucas, which is further down the coast. Many cruises from the west coast of California and Mexico continue on to other ports like Catalina Island, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
