Published on 04/06/09

Mexico’s steady growth in tourism within the past decade can be attributed to its appealing weather, extensive beaches, as well as a culture that welcomes visitors with traditional mariachi orchestras, tasty cuisine, and a history revealed through Mayan ruins, colorful architecture, and more.

Close in location and neighboring the United States, cruises to Mexico leave from home ports including Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and more. For North Americans, a cruise to Mexico provides an easy getaway without long flights and can be arranged to be a short 3-day escape or an extensive 14-day cruise.

Sail with cruise lines that are familiar with Mexico and have been traveling the vivacious coast for years. Royal Caribbean has premier itineraries through the Mexican Riviera and will guide you to hidden forests and plantations, popular winelands, and breathtaking vistas. With 3- to 7-day sailings you can maneuver through the flea markets of Cabo San Lucas while bargaining for souvenirs, discover Catalina Island's undersea garden, and explore coral reefs as colorful schools of fish zip past you while snorkeling or scuba diving.

In recent news, Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas began sailing 7-night itineraries from Los Angeles through the Mexican Riviera with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. The Mariner of the Seas features spectacular shows at the ice-skating rink that will impress guests of all ages, a rock-climbing wall, a Johnny Rockets 1950s style restaurant, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, in-line skating, and more, while sailing to some of Mexico’s most popular destinations.

Carnival Cruises takes you to the tropical locale onboard its ‘Fun Ships’ and when booking through America's Vacation Center you can receive up to $240 Cash Back. The brand new Carnival Splendor will also embark on 7-night itineraries from Los Angeles so you can combine time spent relaxing on the beach with adventurous excursions including fishing, countryside horseback riding, dolphin encounters, sunset sailings onboard a 60-foot sail boat, and more.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) provides its own unique 7- to 11-night itineraries in 2009 where you can watch locals cliff-dive in Acapulco, visit a tequila factory in Puerto Vallarta, cruise the coast of Cabo San Lucas while whale watching, and explore several other hot spots along the Mexican Riviera.

If you love exploring historical sites, golfing, shopping, warm weather, spicy dishes, and an infinite number of water sports, you will relish a cruise through the Mexican Riviera. Call America’s Vacation Center today to find more information about an enriching and tranquil cruise vacation to Mexico!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!