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Mexican Riviera Disney Cruises

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About Mexican Riviera Sailings

Mexican Riviera sailings aboard the Disney Wonder depart from San Diego and sail down the Pacific coast of Mexico — visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta. These sailings are seasonal (fall through spring) and offer a warm-weather escape for West Coast families who don't want the long journey to Florida ports. The Mexican Riviera has a distinctly different feel from Caribbean itineraries — more rugged coastline, colonial architecture, and dramatic desert-meets-ocean landscapes.

West Coast departuresBeach and water activitiesWhale watching enthusiastsPacific Coast exploration
Duration
7 nights
Season
October – April
Ships
Disney Wonder
Home Port
San Diego, California

Ports of Call

📍 Cabo San Lucas📍 Mazatlán📍 Puerto Vallarta

What to Know

01

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo sits at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Famous for its dramatic rock arch (El Arco), crystal-clear water, whale watching (December-April), sport fishing, and beautiful beaches. Medano Beach is the most popular — a short water taxi from the pier.

02

Mazatlán

Mazatlán is a colonial port city with a beautifully preserved historic center (El Centro) that many tourists skip in favor of the beach resort zone. Both are worth seeing — the Centro has stunning 19th-century architecture, while the Zona Dorada has beaches, restaurants, and the famous Mazatlán Carnival culture.

03

Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is the jewel of the Mexican Riviera — a charming cobblestone city on Banderas Bay surrounded by jungle mountains. The Malecón waterfront promenade, the Romantic Zone neighborhood, and zip-lining through the Sierra Madre are all excellent. Puerto Vallarta has a particularly vibrant food scene.

Insider Tips

💡 December through February is whale watching season in Cabo — a spectacular bonus if sailing then
💡 Cabo requires tender boats from the ship — allow extra time to get ashore
💡 Puerto Vallarta zip-lining excursions through the jungle are exceptional
💡 Mazatlán's historic center is worth the taxi ride — don't just stay at the beach
💡 San Diego is worth 1-2 days before or after your sailing — beautiful city

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