Cruise news (Puerto Vallarta Mexico-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Mexico doubles cruise passenger fee to $10 as further increases approach
Cruise passengers arriving at Mexican ports are now subject to a higher federal charge, following the increase of the country’s Non-Resident...
August 17, 2026 - Accidents
CCL-Carnival removes Puerto Vallarta from Mexican Riviera schedule amid security concerns
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted its operations in the Pacific by temporarily removing Puerto Vallarta from its Mexican Riviera schedule...
March 1, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise companies reroute ships as security situation unfolds in Mexico
Major USA-based cruise companies adjusted their ship routings in Mexican coastal waters in response to a surge of unrest following the killing of...
February 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces fleet deployment schedules for winter 2027–2028
HAL-Holland America Line has released its schedule for nearly three dozen voyages in the 2027–2028 season, allocating capacity across Hawaii...
February 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' new Mexican Riviera shore excursions
Princess Cruises has expanded its shore-excursion program along the Mexican Riviera with 13 newly curated tours in five ports: Cabo San Lucas, La Paz...
September 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Panorama extends Mexican Riviera cruises through Spring 2028
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced a significant extension of the Carnival Panorama's deployment from Long Beach/LA, California, into spring 2028...
July 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Mexico revises cruise passenger tax following industry pushback
In response to substantial opposition from the cruise industry, the Mexican government has significantly reduced its proposed cruise passenger tax...
May 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast USA cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has finalized its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast cruise seasons, emphasizing extended voyages and regional expertise...
March 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises marks 6 decades with Mexican Riviera voyage aboard Royal Princess
Princess Cruises (aka "The Love Boat" company) will commemorate 60 years of operation with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage...
January 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises 2026-2027 West Coast USA itineraries feature new ship Star Princess
Princess Cruises has announced its expansive 2026-2027 West Coast season, featuring 69 voyages across 26 destinations and 12 itineraries. Departing...
December 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands 2026-2027 cruise lineup with new sailings from New York and Long Beach
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its 2026-2027 itineraries with new offerings that include voyages from New York City on Carnival Venezia and an...
November 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands Caribbean and Mexican Riviera sailings into 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced extended itineraries for Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor from New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana), as well...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Puerto Vallarta joins 2026 itinerary for Virgin Voyages' newest ship Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages has announced that its newest ship - Brilliant Lady, will include Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) in her West Coast USA itinerary, debuting...
June 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady to offer North American cruises from USA homeports (NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle)
Virgin Voyages' newest ship - Brilliant Lady debuts in 2025 with a range of North American itineraries with departures from various homeports in...
June 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons
HAL-Holland America Line has launched its Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons for 2025-2026, offering extended visits to distinctive ports such as...
March 20, 2024