Cruises to Mexico From Los Angeles
- There are several cruise options between Los Angeles and Mexico.cruise ship image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
Roundtrip cruises from Los Angeles to ports of call in Mexico are a staple of the cruise industry. Three major cruise lines offer seven-day sailings year-round. All three ships visit the popular tourist destinations of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Unique aspects of each ship and each vacation are included to help narrow the choices to the perfect vacation. - stone arches near the port of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico,Cabo image by Joe Deschaine from Fotolia.com
Royal Caribbean has devoted the Mariner of the Seas to Mexico sailings. This 4.5-star ship was built in 2003 and was fully refurbished in 2007. With a capacity of more than 3,000, passengers can enjoy a rock climbing wall, miniature golf course or ice skating rink. The Royal Promenade is an area the length of a football field full of shopping and restaurants. Other on-board restaurant options include the Windjammer cafe, and two reservations-only alternatives to the main dining room. The many lounges and casino keep adults entertained, and the ship features special programs and teen-only areas for the kids.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com - Sea birds on a rock in the harbor of Mazatlan, Mexico.pelicans on riocks in mexico image by Daniel Balluff from Fotolia.com
NCL offers the Norwegian Star to sail the Mexico route. This 4-star ship was fully refurbished in 2004 and has a passenger capacity of more than 2,200. The ship features 12 different restaurants, including Japanese, French, Hawaiian and Italian, and 14 lounges and bars. This ship is very family friendly, with a recreation center, computer room, an arcade and entertainment exclusively for children.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
866-234-7350
ncl.com - the harbor in Puerto Vallarta, Mexicopuerto image by Carlos-bcn from Fotolia.com
Princess has the Sapphire Princess devoted to Mexico sailings. This 5-star ship was built in 2004 and refurbished in 2009. It has a passenger capacity of 2,600 and includes a specialty disco lounge and nightclub. The ship also has an Eastern-inspired spa, a large Internet cafe, a nine-hole golf course, a golf simulator and a private, adults-only retreat called the Sanctuary.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
princess.com
