Acapulco stands out among official_port calls on Mexico's Pacific coast thanks to its dramatic natural setting—a deep semi-circular bay that cradles white-sand coves and turquoise waters—creating a sense of arrival that feels like a private resort. Unlike many ports, Acapulco blends a storied Hollywood glow with authentic coastal experiences: from the thrills of La Quebrada cliff divers to serene boat rides to Isla de La Roqueta, where snorkeling and calm coves invite exploration and relaxation. Signature experiences include panoramic bay cruises at sunset, beachfront dining with regional flavors, and guided excursions to Fort San Diego and hillside viewpoints that reveal the city’s colorful sprawl. The destination offers a rich mix of culture, history, and natural beauty, appealing to beach lovers, shoppers, and adventure seekers alike. The port's modern terminals and deep, well-protected harbor allow ships of various sizes to dock with efficiency, delivering guests quickly to the sand and spray of Acapulco’s iconic shoreline. Fleet features associated with calls to Acapulco often include expanded outdoor decks for sun and sea access, flexible tender operations when needed, and integrated shore-excursion options that streamline to-and-from the ship. Onboard services reflect the region’s hospitality: refined dining that highlights fresh seafood and regional specialties, rejuvenating spa and wellness options after a day in the sun, vibrant live entertainment and Latin rhythms, and seamless booking of local adventures so guests can dive straight into Acapulco’s signature experiences.
Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
CST (UTC-6)
Best Time to Visit
Oct–Apr
Typical Duration
16-33 nights
Price Range
$889.50–$91,949 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Acapulco is a legendary beach destination famous for its stunning crescent bay, vibrant nightlife, and dramatic cliff diving performances that attract cruise passengers seeking tropical relaxation and entertainment.
Cruises that visit Acapulco
- cruises to Acapulco
- Acapulco sailings
- Acapulco cruises
- 14-night Holland America Line cruise
- 15-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 15-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 15-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 15-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Holland America Line cruise
- 16-night Holland America Line cruise
- 16-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 16-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Holland America Line cruise
- 16-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 17-night Holland America Line cruise
- 17-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 17-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 17-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 18-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 19-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 19-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 20-night Holland America Line cruise
- 20-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 21-night Holland America Line cruise
- 21-night Holland America Line cruise
- 22-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 22-night Holland America Line cruise
Build Your Day in Acapulco
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Plaza Álvarez
Trinket shops & food carts galore!
La Quebrada
Great views of the cliff divers and shows.
Open now
Galerías Acapulco
In-store pickup
Krystal Beach Acapulco
Informal beach hotel with bay views
Playa Puerto Marqués
Very crowded on the weekends
Hotel Emporio Acapulco
Fantastic hotel but quite old, like all hotels in Acapulco.
Hotel Amares Acapulco
We drove along Acapulco’s Golden Zone and reached the hotel easily;
La Isla Shopping Village
nice place in Acapulco, expensive too, not really for everyone!
Open · Closes 10 PM
Diana the Huntress
Very messy around holidays but great to visit
Fiesta & Bonanza yachts
Good boat tour of Acapulco with cliff divers coming board after shows.
Los Buzos
Great food, service and prices overall.
Playa la Roqueta
Beautiful coast with clean and calm waters, worth visiting
Mariscos El Sirenito
Their Pulpo a las Brasas was super tasty.
Paititi del Mar
Amazing seafood, service, atmosphere and prices.
Buzos Costera - Restaurante de Mariscos en Acapulco
Great place facing the sea - lot of sea food but also meat options.
Parque Papagayo
Loved this park, we used to come here every time we visited Acapulco.
Tianguis Turístico "La Diana"
Onsite services
Open · Closes 9 PM
El Rollo Acapulco
Water park with dolphin shows & slides
Playa Papagayo, Acapulco Gro
Better compared to Veracruz beaches, but not as good as Huatulco.
Revolcadero
The lagoon is filthy but the ocean is clear and warm.
Zibu Acapulco
Food, service, atmosphere, everything top notch!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
100% Natural Café del Muelle
Really great place for breakfast and views over the bay.
Craft Market El Pueblito
Be ready that not a lot of people will speak English out there))
Open · Closes 9 PM
Sanborns Acapulco Centro
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Open · Closes 9 PM
Playa La Angosta
La Finca Acapulco
Very good dinner and service, even got to hear a mariachi band!
Acapulco Historical Museum of Fort San Diego
The models of the galleons that did the Manila Acapulco run are fascinating.
Fisher's Acapulco
It should good amount of lobster, and bean, and avocado out side.
Playa Tamarindos
Playa La Bonfil
Very nice beach.
Terraza Buffet
Excellent service with delicious food and an amazing view to the sea!
Restaurante la Fogata
Authentic Mexican local restaurant with incredible chicken.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Wed
Playita Santa Lucia Beach Club
Great spot, cool tracks played by DJ and nice people.
El Jaguar
What a great place for pozole, actually they have 7 kinds od pozole.
Ecoturismo en Acapulco - SUP Aca - Tours & Actividades Acuáticas
Great location, guided paddle surf around el Morro.
Playa Hornos
Restaurant Bar Alejo Laguna
The atmosphere was really enjoyable.
Praya
Great views of the Acapulco bay and yummy food with great service.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués
The Banyan Tree Cabo Marques is a unique and new way to enjoy Acapulco.
Restaurante Chile, Maíz y Frijol
Everything is clean, with a great service and excellent food
Restaurante en Acapulco - Café al Mar
The food had good variety, and could accommodate most everyone's taste.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Playa Pie de La Cuesta
It is a very nice place to sit in the sun and enjoy the waves.
Sabor Guerrero
Authentic Southern Mexico food!
Paradise Bungy Acapulco
Closed · Opens 5 PM
El Anzuelo
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Hotel Encanto Acapulco
The best view in all of Acapulco!
Baby`O Acapulco
Think we paid 30$ all you can drink and a free bus ride from copacabanna.
Closed · Opens 11 PM Thu
Pichilingue Beach
La Casa de Tere Acapulco
Their mole rojo was just like my grandmother's, excellent.
Sirocco Acapulco
The fish was delicious and the view to die for!
Closed · Opens 2 PM
Terraza Sunset Bar
The drinks are great, and the sunset view is breath taking.
Opens soon · 12 PM
London English Pub
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Café Wadi
Delicious coffee, a lot of options, they know what they're doing.
The Cauldron Wizard’s Coffee
It’s also kid friendly and the service is very friendly.
Opens soon · 12 PM
Cuauhtemoc 166
Open · Closes 7 PM
Acapulco Botanical Garden
Great experience highly recommended place if you love nature.
Punto 55
Friendly staff, very attentive and the food was amazing.
Muna Acapulco
Great service, delicious food, incredible view and beautiful design.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Carmenère Acapulco Restaurante
Food is well price.
Closed · Opens 2 PM
LUPE DE ARENA RESTAURANTE Y CLUB DE PLAYA
The fried tilapia with the garlic and chili was fire!
Restaurante Bellavista Las Brisas Acapulco
Amazing views, good food, great service
Closes soon · 12 PM
Tony's Bistro Acapulco
Amazing food with great service and a view of the bay that is unbeatable
Closed · Opens 5 PM Wed
Kayroma Café
The food here was absolutely delicious and the staff here were super kind!
Acapulco Mall
Open · Closes 10 PM
Hannah Sun Club
And the views….. Great party vibe!
Closed · Opens 1 PM Sat
Restaurant Mary de Revolcadero
12/10 recommend eating here on your trip to Acapulco!!
Emilia Café
The juices are ok.
Galerias Diana
Large assortment of very good quality products
Open · Closes 10 PM
Cosecha
It’s a beautiful trendy place, yet local ingredients and incredible food!
Bora Bora Las Brisas
Great view and delicious food.
Amalfi Acapulco
The food is 10/10 the price is good for the amount and quality of the food.
qqru cafe Vagón del café
This place is NOT a tourist trap.
Sunset Bar, Las Brisas
Cold cocktails and beautiful views
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Dos Olivos Café
The coffee was delicious ans the ambiance is great.
Bistró Bahía Café y Pan
Dine-in·Takeout
Saffron Authentic Thai Restaurant at Banyan Tree
The food was delicious, and the view was spectacular.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Gran plaza
Open now
Cantina Dolores
Closed · Opens 2 PM Thu
Playa de los enamorados
Lovely small beach, was lucky to see it without any other people around
KĀMA Acapulco
Best bar i’ve ever been, it’s a must in Acapulco✨
Closed · Opens 6 PM Wed
Clandestino
Music great and drinks were tasty!
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Glam Shop Galerías Acapulco
Open · Closes 9 PM
Silvershop Acapulco
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Cello at Banyan Tree
Cruise Terminal of Acapulco
Definitely take the short walk to the fort museum.
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Acapulco
Cruise Lines at Acapulco
- Holland America Line (15 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (14 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (12 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (3 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Acapulco
Cruises Visiting Acapulco
Ship Schedule at Acapulco
Acapulco Location
Other Cruise Ports in Mexico
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acapulco Port and where is it located?
Acapulco Port is an official seaport on the Pacific coast of Mexico, located in Acapulco, Guerrero.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Acapulco?
MXACA
What are notable attractions near Acapulco Port?
Sandy beaches, a deep semi-circular bay, and historic Hollywood connections.
What is the port's official port type?
It is classified as an official_port.