--- title: "Huatulco Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/huatulco description: "Nine bays of Pacific perfection" --- # Huatulco ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท Mexico ยท Mexican Riviera & Central America > "Nine bays of Pacific perfection" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 61 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (13 sailings), Jan (12 sailings), Apr (12 sailings) ## About Huatulco Huatulco sits on Mexico's Pacific coast where nine bays and 36 beaches meet the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. The port at Santa Cruz Bay is small and low-key compared to bigger Mexican resort towns. A quick dip at Santa Cruz Playa is possible right off the pier, and tour operators at the marina run boats to quieter coves and snorkelling spots along the coast. La Crucecita, the nearest town, is a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride uphill. La Crucecita has an open-air market selling Oaxacan crafts: carved alebrijes, handwoven textiles, and dark-clay pottery from the region. Boat tours are the best way to see beaches like La Entrega and Maguey, where sea lions lounge on the rocks. The food is firmly Oaxacan: mole negro, tlayudas, and fresh grilled seafood. The peso is the local currency, though US dollars work in most tourist areas. Taxis are cheap for short trips. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MXN (Mexican Peso) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Mexico_City (UTC-6) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 15.7669, -96.1181 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Huatulco/@15.76695,-96.11808,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Huatulco&ll=15.76695,-96.11808&z=13) ## Things to Do in Huatulco Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Street Food Cooking Class](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a470187a-2d33-47b0-8b3c-c310fbf19713.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (129) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ100 | Viator | | [Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/83bd4414-9264-466c-a01d-63a9759bd8a0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (119) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ30 | Viator | | [Huatulco Walking Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a39c115d-a0e9-4578-9be0-175aadc6b3e3.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (127) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ68 | Viator | | [Traditional Mexican Cooking Class](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/98b62d5a-ce84-4fff-b4dd-a3153078b897.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (92) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ114 | Viator | | [Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventures](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7fe169d-73e2-4df3-b5a9-53fb4e9d32b4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (181) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ69 | Viator | | [Private Tour Seven Bays, Huatulco HT](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/414e7056-b0a4-47ea-89ab-c461e7f72725.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (51) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ308 | Viator | | [Mama's Kitchen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/05a968e6-6abd-45dd-8948-cb8d94a513f1.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (43) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ104 | Viator | | [Pyramids Archaeological Site HT](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/98f8cf1b-a1eb-4939-92f3-d53631865afa.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (42) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ73 | Viator | | [Seafood Cooking Class](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7b86f35-c366-43b6-877d-ec1b80abbb0c.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (38) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ104 | Viator | | [8-Course Dinner Experience in Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bc1b0266-56a4-4427-9d92-b1338970032f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (38) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [ATV Jungle and Rio Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e53a00ce-36f4-4de2-86d2-be5779b0b499.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (26) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ95 | Viator | | [Tour in Huatulco and Playa La Entrega](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/260fa9b7-9dc2-461f-b0c7-dd216a3ad81c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (36) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ239 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Puerto Chiapas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-chiapas.md): 223 nm - [Acapulco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/acapulco.md): 228 nm - [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md): 328 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-transit-aruba-pacific-mexico~PCL-SA-20261106-16.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ890 per person (โ‚ฌ1,779 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Sapphire Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/sapphire-princess.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-06 - **Itinerary:** Isthmus Transit โ€“ Aruba & Pacific Mexico ## Featured Cruises from Huatulco Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Isthmus Transit โ€“ Aruba & Pacific Mexico](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-transit-aruba-pacific-mexico~PCL-SA-20261106-16.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-11-06 | 16 | โ‚ฌ890 | | [Isthmus Crossing โ€“ Panama Canal & Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-crossing-panama-canal-puerto-vallarta~PCL-IP-20261212-16.md) | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-12 | 16 | โ‚ฌ924 | | [Two Oceans Passage โ€“ Panama Canal & Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/cruises/two-oceans-passage-panama-canal-willemstad~PCL-KP-20261203-16.md) | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-03 | 16 | โ‚ฌ1,074 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=huatulco) (61 sailings) ## Browse - [Mexican Riviera & Central America cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)