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Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port Schedule
October 2026

The full Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for October 2026 — 24 scheduled ship calls bringing about 106,742 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 9, 2026
Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic all months
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Oct 26,610 in portOct 43,178 in portOct 53,035 in portOct 68,639 in portOct 78,926 in portOct 84,180 in portOct 1311,082 in portOct 148,926 in portOct 174,180 in portOct 218,926 in portOct 225,733 in portOct 243,686 in portOct 253,686 in portOct 276,596 in portOct 288,116 in portOct 2911,243 in portOct 26,610 in portOct 43,178 in portOct 53,035 in portOct 68,639 in portOct 78,926 in portOct 84,180 in portOct 1311,082 in portOct 148,926 in portOct 174,180 in portOct 218,926 in portOct 225,733 in portOct 243,686 in portOct 253,686 in portOct 276,596 in portOct 288,116 in portOct 2911,243 in port
// 01 · october cruise ship schedule

Puerto Vallarta cruise port schedule, October 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
26.6k
3
43.2k
53.0k
68.6k
78.9k
84.2k
9
10
11
12
1311.1k
148.9k
15
16
174.2k
18
19
20
218.9k
225.7k
23
243.7k
253.7k
26
276.6k
288.1k
2911.2k
30
31
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · october by the numbers

Puerto Vallarta cruise port traffic in October

Busiest day in October
Thursday, October 29
2 ships · 11,243 passengers and crew
Quietest day in October
Monday, October 5
1 ship · 3,035 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in October
Princess Cruise Line · 4 calls · 3,660 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in October
Wednesdays
~8,724 passengers and crew on an average Wednesday; Mondays are quietest (~759, about 91% lower).
Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic · month over month
October 2026 ranks #3 of 12 scheduled months — 51% above the average month.
August 202627,698
October 2026106,742

What the Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for October 2026 shows

Across October 2026, Puerto Vallarta cruise port has 24 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 106,742 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 6,671 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Thursday, October 29, when 2 ships put around 11,243 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Monday, October 5 is the calmest, with just 3,035.

Discovery Princess (Princess Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Puerto Vallarta this month with 4 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 October is heaviest on Wednesdays (about 8,724 passengers and crew) and lightest on Mondays.

Zooming out, October 2026 is the #3 busiest of the 12 months Puerto Vallarta currently has on the schedule — running about 51% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh October 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, October 2026

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

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21
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29
// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Puerto Vallarta

Cruise lines & ships in Puerto Vallarta port in October 2026

Princess Cruise Line
9
visits
Carnival Cruise Line
4
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
3
visits
Virgin Voyages
3
visits
Norwegian Cruise Line
2
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
1
visits
Disney Cruise Line
1
visits
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · october cruise schedule questions

Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule October 2026 — FAQ

The Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for October 2026 has 24 scheduled ship calls across 16 days, bringing about 106,742 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 6,671 people on each day a ship is in port.

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