--- title: "Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta description: "Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets" --- # Puerto Vallarta πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Β· Mexico Β· Mexican Riviera & Central America > "Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 326 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (77 sailings), Apr (43 sailings), Mar (42 sailings) ## About Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta wraps around Banderas Bay on Mexico's Pacific coast, backed by the Sierra Madre mountains. The MalecΓ³n, a mile-long seaside boardwalk, runs along the waterfront past bronze sculptures, food vendors, and occasional street performers. Ships dock at the Marina Vallarta terminal or anchor offshore for tender service. Either way, the old town and its cobblestone streets are reachable by taxi in about ten minutes. The Zona RomΓ‘ntica, south of the Cuale River, has the best concentration of restaurants, bars, and small galleries. Grilled fish tacos and ceviche from street-side stands are cheap and fresh. The church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with its distinctive crown-shaped tower, anchors the centre of town. If you want beach time, Playa de los Muertos is close and has lounger rentals. Los Arcos marine park, a short boat ride away, has good snorkelling around its rocky islets. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MXN (Mexican Peso) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Mexico_City (UTC-6) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 20.6550, -105.2372 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Puerto%20Vallarta/@20.65496,-105.23722,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Puerto%20Vallarta&ll=20.65496,-105.23722&z=13) ## Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2a604507-9dd8-4009-b91c-b76840e1f657.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3,962) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €53 | Viator | | [Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3a4eb65d-289c-4669-b828-f748f1a2cfae.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,946) | 4h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aa9dfa69-f2df-4a49-a4d5-b34248b51d5b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,132) | 3h | βœ“ | €98 | Viator | | [Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f6598a7d-dcf0-41fd-a81b-ded0b224dbcb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (4,024) | 5h | βœ“ | €109 | Viator | | [Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/80393395-82a3-4a0a-a90d-c7a7303d85fb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,051) | 3h | βœ“ | €79 | Viator | | [Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/840f9e03-7cf1-4041-91c1-3dce191b5681.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (968) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €53 | Viator | | [Puerto Vallarta Extreme Adventure: Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bc3e4434-ec13-4b43-b054-5b6bb0a8e01b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (3,356) | 6h | βœ“ | €62 | Viator | | [Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c27cfca6-39de-47b7-9206-320db6c7b7b4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (870) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €73 | Viator | | [Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e5a84441-1875-4239-aa6c-df16d4d4aff6.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (787) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €56 | Viator | | [Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/04f0387b-23ca-406a-9c4a-7eaef17e1b68.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (715) | 4h | βœ“ | €120 | Viator | | [Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/404a3df0-018c-47f9-8f73-99e73aed795d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (530) | 3h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1b6e9b7f-2921-42aa-8d46-319e091c714e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (513) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €54 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Manzanillo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/manzanillo.md): 109 nm - [Mazatlan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/mazatlan.md): 166 nm - [Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/ixtapa-zihuatanejo.md): 276 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/burnished-helm-cabo-san-lucas-la-paz~NCL-ENCORE-20261101-7.md)** - **Price:** €338 per person (€675 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Encore](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-encore.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-01 - **Itinerary:** Burnished Helm – Cabo San Lucas & La Paz ## Featured Cruises from Puerto Vallarta Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Burnished Helm – Cabo San Lucas & La Paz](https://cruisello.com/cruises/burnished-helm-cabo-san-lucas-la-paz~NCL-ENCORE-20261101-7.md) | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-01 | 7 | €338 | | [Prismatic Shores – Mazatlan & San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/prismatic-shores-mazatlan-san-lucas~RCL-VOYAGER-20261120-7.md) | Voyager Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-20 | 7 | €471 | | [Vermilion Coast – Cabo, Loreto & MazatlΓ‘n](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vermilion-coast-cabo-loreto-mazatlan~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md) | Zaandam | Holland America Line | 2026-12-07 | 12 | €1,179 | ## Browse Cruises - 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