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You can book a cruise on the Mexican Riviera with VirginHolidaysCruises.co.uk

Mexican cruises mix old world charm with modern amenities, giving a great blend of excitement and serenity to the holiday cruise.

Starting from Californian port cities, most major cruise lines offer cruises down the west coast of Mexico. Mexican cruises typically only visit the west coast while the beautiful and warm waters on the east are usually included in Caribbean cruise packages.

The Baja Peninsula is well positioned for cruisers wishing to escape the bustle of California. Cruise ships pass serene stretches of beach, sparsely dotted with quaint fishing villages. Cruising past its deserted beaches is an ideal escape for whale watching and fishing.

This serenity ends abruptly at the peninsula's tip, Cabo San Lucas, where the cool Pacific meets the warm Sea of Cortez and a flurry of activities spice up the Mexican cruise. People can revel in shopping, bars, golf, diving, snorkelling and festivities that lap up on its beaches.

Longer voyages enjoy the highlights of Baja while continuing down the west coast to Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, commonly known as the 'Mexican Riviera'. Visitors can pick from the best of these towns. Mazatlan boasts world renowned seafood and Puerto Vallarta has retained its colonial era charm.

Acapulco has been transformed into a cruise capitol. Ships dock at a new cruise line terminal a short taxi ride from the town square. Pleasant beaches spread along the coast in both directions and visitors can shop at its many markets and up-scale shops. Many just relax the day away in shaded cafés in preparation for legendary night-life under bright lights. For more great information visit the Word Travels guides Mazatlan, Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta on our Mexico page.

With a sombrero tipped over the eyes, aqua water circling one's feet and a margarita cooling down a beach day, or warming up a hot fiesta night, a cruise down the Mexican coast can be great excuse to live it up in luxury or party down.

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