Princess Cruises Unveils 13 New Mexican Riviera Shore Excursions for 2025–2026 Season

Princess Cruises, the leading West Coast cruise line celebrating 60 years of sailing to the Mexican Riviera, has announced the launch of 13 new shore excursions across Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta for the 2025–2026 season. The expanded offerings highlight the region’s diverse food and beverage traditions, nature and wildlife, adventure experiences, and cultural heritage, including a Princess exclusive wine tour in Todos Santos available through January 2026.

The award-winning line, which first sailed the Mexican Riviera in 1965 aboard the Princess Patricia, will operate 31 departures during the season, with itineraries ranging from seven to 14 days aboard Emerald Princess, Royal Princess, and Ruby Princess, departing from Los Angeles and San Francisco.

“Mexico remains one of our most beloved destinations, and these new excursions are designed to help our guests connect more deeply with its culture, history, and natural beauty,” said Alfredo Jimenez, Vice President of Onboard Revenue for Princess Cruises. “From savoring authentic cuisine to exploring breathtaking landscapes, these experiences showcase the richness that makes Mexico unique.”

Highlights include the Todos Santos Wine Experience in Cabo San Lucas, featuring a guided vineyard tour, wine tasting, and a stroll through the town’s historic center; a transparent boat adventure to El Arco and surrounding marine life; and cultural tours like the Heritage Taco Fiesta in Mazatlán and the Real Mexico & Chocolate Experience in Puerto Vallarta. Nature lovers can also join a horseback riding adventure on Cerritos Beach, a snorkeling and scalloping excursion in La Paz, or a visit to the Cuyutlán Turtle Sanctuary in Manzanillo.

As part of the announcement, Princess Cruises is offering a limited-time promotion with savings of up to 20% on select shore excursions booked between Sept. 10 and Sept. 16, 2025. The offer applies to voyages through April 2026, giving guests the chance to enrich their itineraries with new and exclusive adventures.

With these additions, Princess Cruises strengthens its reputation as a pioneer in the Mexican Riviera, combining tradition with innovation to deliver experiences that resonate with modern travelers while celebrating six decades of cruising along this iconic route.