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Mexican Riviera Cruises from Los Angeles

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Things change. We checked what we could on 2026-10-10. Several official port and government sites would not open for us, so some details below are labeled "typically" or carry a "verify" note. Before you sail, confirm itineraries, fares, fees, port calls and entry rules on your cruise line's official page, in your booking, or in the line's app.

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The promise: One clear route through a 7-night Mexican Riviera sailing from Los Angeles, so you plan the pier, the three ports, the sea days and the flight home without guessing.
Typical sailing length: 7 nights. Some lines run 3-, 4- and 10-night variants.
Best months and regions: Baja and the Mexican Pacific coast are most pleasant in the dry months; summer and early fall are hotter, more humid and in hurricane season. Check the line's schedule for your month. (We could not confirm this on the official site when we checked — confirm it there before you book.)

Your trip budget worksheet

Prices change daily, so we don't quote them. Fill this in from the official fare pages.

Your trip budget worksheet
Item	Your amount
Budget band: Cruise fare (from the line's fare page): $
Government taxes and port fees (from the fare breakdown): $
Gratuities (line's policy page): $
Pre-cruise hotel: $
Parking or rideshare: $
Excursions: $
Flights: $
or points. Total: $

Best for: First-time cruisers, families, and couples who want sun and short sailing time from a West Coast pier.

At a glance

Embark in San Pedro (LA) or Long Beach. Different piers, about twenty-ish miles from LAX depending on traffic; confirm the pier on your booking.
Ports (typical): Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta. Cabo is usually a tender port.
Two sea days at the end of the trip, one at the start.
Must-book-ahead: pre-night hotel (as soon as you book), ship excursions (open at booking; popular ones sell out), DIY small-group tours (2 to 4 weeks).
Must-be-back: all-aboard time is typically 30 to 60 minutes before sailing; on a tender day, aim for the earlier tender. Check the daily program.
Fly in the day before. Flying in the morning of the cruise is the first-timer error that costs people the trip.
Flights home: expect a mid-morning to afternoon earliest, not 8 a.m.
Points: Fly on points, book hotel on points, pay the cruise in cash unless your portal rate beats it.