Cruise itinerary
11-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Francisco
11 nights · Mexican Riviera · 5 ports of call
11-night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Ruby Princess, departing San Francisco and calling at Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan 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 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Mazatlan
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A Pacific-coast resort city in Sinaloa, Mexico, strung along one of the longest seafront promenades in the country. The old town centres on the cathedral and Plaza Machado, while the Golden Zone draws beachgoers and the working harbour still lands shrimp.
- El Malecón
- Old Mazatlán
- Stone Island
- Day8
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- 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
- 15 Dec 2026
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, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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 15 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.