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Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port Schedule
September 2026

The full Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for September 2026 — 9 scheduled ship calls bringing about 46,370 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 9, 2026
Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic all months
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Sep 111,114 in portSep 106,596 in portSep 154,518 in portSep 176,596 in portSep 237,030 in portSep 296,596 in portSep 303,920 in portSep 111,114 in portSep 106,596 in portSep 154,518 in portSep 176,596 in portSep 237,030 in portSep 296,596 in portSep 303,920 in port
// 01 · september cruise ship schedule

Puerto Vallarta cruise port schedule, September 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
111.1k
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
106.6k
11
12
13
14
154.5k
16
176.6k
18
19
20
21
22
237.0k
24
25
26
27
28
296.6k
303.9k
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · september by the numbers

Puerto Vallarta cruise port traffic in September

Busiest day in September
Tuesday, September 1
2 ships · 11,114 passengers and crew
Quietest day in September
Wednesday, September 30
1 ship · 3,920 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in September
Carnival Cruise Line · 4 calls · 5,146 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in September
Tuesdays
~4,446 passengers and crew on an average Tuesday; Sundays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Puerto Vallarta cruise traffic · month over month
September 2026 ranks #8 of 12 scheduled months — 34% below the average month.
July 202622,228
August 202627,698
September 202646,370

What the Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for September 2026 shows

Across September 2026, Puerto Vallarta cruise port has 9 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 46,370 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 6,624 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Tuesday, September 1, when 2 ships put around 11,114 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Wednesday, September 30 is the calmest, with just 3,920.

Carnival Panorama (Carnival 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 September is heaviest on Tuesdays (about 4,446 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.

Zooming out, September 2026 is the #8 busiest of the 12 months Puerto Vallarta currently has on the schedule — running about 34% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh September 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, September 2026

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

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

Cruise lines & ships in Puerto Vallarta port in September 2026

Carnival Cruise Line
4
visits
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
2
visits
Virgin Voyages
2
visits
Princess Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · september cruise schedule questions

Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule September 2026 — FAQ

The Puerto Vallarta cruise ship schedule for September 2026 has 9 scheduled ship calls across 7 days, bringing about 46,370 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 6,624 people on each day a ship is in port.

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