Cruise itinerary
11-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Francisco
11 nights · Mexican Riviera · 4 ports of call
11-night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Ruby Princess, departing San Francisco and calling at Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Ruby Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Mexican Riviera
- Departs
- San Francisco
- Returns
- San Francisco
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Francisco
Depart 15:00
A hill-built city on a peninsula between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Victorian rowhouses. Ships dock near the Embarcadero, within reach of Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and ferries to Alcatraz.
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Cable cars
- Alcatraz Island
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Manzanillo
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, set where the Sierra Madre meets Banderas Bay. Its cobbled Zona Romántica and the seaside Malecón promenade anchor an old town of churches and galleries, with whale-watching in the bay through the winter months.
- The Malecón
- Zona Romántica
- Banderas Bay
- Day7
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
A resort town at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Cabo San Lucas is known for its rock arch at Land's End, sport fishing, and the marina lined with restaurants and boats.
- El Arco
- Lover's Beach
- Cabo marina
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
San Francisco
Arrive 07:00
A hill-built city on a peninsula between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Victorian rowhouses. Ships dock near the Embarcadero, within reach of Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and ferries to Alcatraz.
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Cable cars
- Alcatraz Island
Upcoming departures
- 27 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Francisco FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Mexican Riviera cruise calls at San Francisco, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from San Francisco.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Ruby Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.