7-Night Carnival Mexican Riviera Cruise

Puerto Vallarta:
Whether you’re seeking quality beach time or action-packed adventures, cruises to Puerto Vallarta will deliver the vacation you’ve been craving. Reigning over Banderas Bay and bordered by the tropical forests of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta, is both a modern beach resort and an eco-adventure launching pad. On Mexico cruises to Puerto Vallarta, scuba dive with manta rays, spot dolphins playing in the waves, and hike to jungle cascades. Admire contemporary Latin American art in this breezy seaside city on your Carnival cruise to Puerto Vallarta.

• Fly through the lush green forest canopy, secured to one zippy zip-line.
• Pay homage to Ava Gardner and John Huston before snorkeling from Playa Mismaloya or Las Caletas — spots made famous by 1964’s The Night of the Iguana.
• Join a whale-watching tour in winter, when humpback whales cruise through Banderas.

Mazatlan:
Go from the opera house to the lighthouse with Carnival cruises to Mazatlán, Mexico. This city’s 17-mile-long beach has rolling swells for surfers and calm waters for swimmers. Thatch-roofed shacks serve the freshest seafood and beach bars pour crisp cervezas with lime. On cruises to Mazatlán, don't forget to head out beyond the bustling beach scene to experience the charming colonial core of Viejo Mazatlán, complete with ornate churches and photogenic Spanish mansions.

• Try the chill life on for size on the photogenic Deer Island.
• Sip an ice-cold Pacífico beer — Maztalán’s original brew — on Playa Sábalo.
• Visit the colonial villages of Copala and Concordia on your Mazatlán cruise.

La Paz:

Pull into the Sea of Cortez on Carnival cruises to La Paz, Mexico. The breezy capital of Baja California Sur sits on a peaceful bay of rocky islands and secluded sandy beaches. Just below the surface, spirited sea lions and gentle whale sharks swim alongside adventurous snorkelers. Discover the vibrant underwater life of what author Jacques Cousteau once labeled the “world’s aquarium” when you visit La Paz on your cruise to Mexico.

• Find hidden coves and beaches on a kayak excursion.
• Dig into a plate of juicy lobster at a Tecolote beachfront restaurant.
• Play with sea lions in their natural habitat when you cruise to La Paz.

Cabo San Lucas:
If you’re looking for a beautiful cruise destination to call your own, cruises to Cabo San Lucas should be at the top of your list. You’ll return home with spectacular vacation photos that get all the Likes! Cabo San Lucas makes its home on the Baja California peninsula, the second longest in the world, sitting pretty down at the south end. Tucked between golf courses and desert mountains, Cabo San Lucas straddles two oceans — the calm turquoise Sea of Cortez and the crashing blue Pacific. With 18 pristine miles of coastline connecting your port to colonial San José del Cabo, you get two seaside cities in one on a Cabo San Lucas cruise. But, along with water-based activities like fishing, paddling and swimming, you can also add action — or maximum relaxation — to your itinerary. Cruises to Cabo San Lucas offer a huge variety of things to do, from riding ATVs in the desert to sipping margaritas on the beach. Try one or try it all!

• Paddle past the famous El Arco rock arch on a kayak.
• Sip icy margaritas at a cantina on Playa El Medano.
• Watch whopper marlin and yellowfin tuna in the Sea of Cortez.
• Drive an ATV through the desert to the Candelaria oasis.