Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Experience the welcoming warmth and thrilling adventures of Mexico’s Pacific coast on a Puerto Vallarta cruise. Smaller and more subdued than Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta has retained a good deal of its small village charm to go with 26 miles of spectacular beaches along the Banderas Bay. Stroll the cobblestone streets to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Or peruse the many local wares for sale at the open-air markets. Book your Norwegian cruise to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today and experience this enchanting destination firsthand.

Featured Puerto Vallarta CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    API De Puerto Vallarta
    Ship will DOCK at this port.
  • Time Zone
    CST (Central Standard Time)
    UTC/GMT -5 hours
  • Language
    The local language is Spanish. Say "good evening" in Spanish: "buenas noches."
  • Currency & Shopping
    Mexican Peso (MXN)
    Accessories, jewelry, native crafts and clothing. View our Port Shopping Guide
    • Famous For
      Look for a row of Romanesque arches along the waterfront across from the main plaza. Known as Los Arcos, the arches are a symbol of the city.
    • Fun Fact #1
      The 1963 John Huston film The Night of the Iguana was shot in Puerto Vallarta and helped put the small fishing village on the map.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Take time to stroll the mile-long Malecón, a 12-block esplanade featuring an array of contemporary sculptures.
    • Fun Fact: Landmarks
      The church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a fixture along the Puerto Vallarta skyline. Completed in the early 1950s, the church tower features a golden crown.

Puerto Vallarta TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Town, Country & Tequila

This excursion combines the charm of both the old and new Mexico. Drive through the Marina Vallarta area and stop at the...

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Pirate Boat Adventure

Join your friendly Captain and 'his pirates' aboard the pirate ship 'Marigalante' for a relaxing, fun day of adventure. ...

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Discover Puerto Vallarta

Discover Puerto Vallarta´s charming Downtown and Oldtown districts with the help of your friendly, bilingual guide. ...

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Puerto Vallarta City Sights

Discover all the color, charm, and excitement of Puerto Vallarta when you board your air-conditioned coach and settle in...

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