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Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026

The full Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 31 scheduled ship calls bringing about 128,675 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 9, 2026
Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic all months
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Dec 25,006 in portDec 35,733 in portDec 43,686 in portDec 53,686 in portDec 64,291 in portDec 811,082 in portDec 95,006 in portDec 105,733 in portDec 123,686 in portDec 133,686 in portDec 152,047 in portDec 165,006 in portDec 179,112 in portDec 181,096 in portDec 204,180 in portDec 228,643 in portDec 238,385 in portDec 245,733 in portDec 257,596 in portDec 263,658 in portDec 293,686 in portDec 308,385 in portDec 319,553 in portDec 25,006 in portDec 35,733 in portDec 43,686 in portDec 53,686 in portDec 64,291 in portDec 811,082 in portDec 95,006 in portDec 105,733 in portDec 123,686 in portDec 133,686 in portDec 152,047 in portDec 165,006 in portDec 179,112 in portDec 181,096 in portDec 204,180 in portDec 228,643 in portDec 238,385 in portDec 245,733 in portDec 257,596 in portDec 263,658 in portDec 293,686 in portDec 308,385 in portDec 319,553 in port
// 01 · december cruise ship schedule

Puerto Vallarta cruise port schedule, December 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
25.0k
35.7k
43.7k
53.7k
64.3k
7
811.1k
95.0k
105.7k
11
123.7k
133.7k
14
152.0k
165.0k
179.1k
181.1k
19
204.2k
21
228.6k
238.4k
245.7k
257.6k
263.7k
27
28
293.7k
308.4k
319.6k
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · december by the numbers

Puerto Vallarta cruise port traffic in December

Busiest day in December
Tuesday, December 8
2 ships · 11,082 passengers and crew
Quietest day in December
Friday, December 18
1 ship · 1,096 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in December
Norwegian Cruise Line · 5 calls · 3,998 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in December
Thursdays
~7,173 passengers and crew on an average Thursday; Mondays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic · month over month
December 2026 ranks #1 of 12 scheduled months — 79% above the average month.
December 2026128,675
February 202784,592

What the Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows

Across December 2026, Puerto Vallarta cruise port has 31 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 128,675 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 5,595 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Tuesday, December 8, when 2 ships put around 11,082 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Friday, December 18 is the calmest, with just 1,096.

Norwegian Encore (Norwegian Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Puerto Vallarta this month with 5 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.

Weekday patterns hold too: Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic in December is heaviest on Thursdays (about 7,173 passengers and crew) and lightest on Mondays.

Zooming out, December 2026 is the busiest of the 12 months Puerto Vallarta currently has on the schedule — running about 79% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Puerto Vallarta Cruise Terminal Info

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in the state of Jalisco. It is situated on the Bay of Banderas, which is the largest bay in Mexico. The port is located in the heart of the city, just a few blocks from the beach and the downtown area. It is easily accessible by car, bus, or taxi.

Full Puerto Vallarta port guide →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic, December 2026

Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.

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1
5
9
13
17
21
25
29
// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Puerto Vallarta

Cruise lines & ships in Puerto Vallarta port in December 2026

Princess Cruise Line
9
visits
Norwegian Cruise Line
8
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
7
visits
MS ZaandamMS Zaandam2 calls
Carnival Cruise Line
2
visits
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
2
visits
Crystal Cruises
1
visits
Disney Cruise Line
1
visits
Azamara Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · december cruise schedule questions

Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule December 2026 — FAQ

The Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for December 2026 has 31 scheduled ship calls across 23 days, bringing about 128,675 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 5,595 people on each day a ship is in port.

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