Puerto Vallarta Welcomed 500,000+ Cruise Ship Passengers in 2023

Jan. 12, 2024

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According to the National Port System Administration of Puerto Vallarta (ASIPONA), our destination recorded the arrival of 543,609 passengers aboard 174 international cruise ships in 2023. This represents an increase of 18.6 percent in cruise ship arrivals compared to 2022, when 458,319 tourists arrived.

The maritime industry accounts for 9 percent of visitors to Puerto Vallarta, underscoring the importance of maritime connections from the United States.

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the average daily spending of a cruise passenger in the period January to September 2023 was 80.64 USD.

The Riviera Mexicana route is frequented by several cruise ship lines from Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego, California to ports along the Mexican Pacific such as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

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Richard Bartholomew

General Manager

The Agency Punta de Mita

"Vallarta Lifestyles is very similar to The Agency, we have a similar client base, [residents and tourists] who seek for information about the topics that are featured in each issue; lifestyle, restaurants, and architecture, among others. And, because the way your magazines are located, we can really capture the clients we want."

Silvia Elias

Director

PV Realty

“We have a close relationship with Vallarta Lifestyles. Since it beginnings, it has been the most important media for the touristic promotion of our destination. Its content has always been excellent, due to the quality of its articles and spectacular photos. For the type of readers that it reaches, this the ideal publication to advertise our listings.”

Eduardo González

Partner

Shazel

“Vallarta Lifestyles is really well positioned. We are aware of that because we have seen people who arrive to our jewelry with the issue or the advertising in hand asking about the product that is featured there. This dynamic is really interesting for us and makes us glad.”

Puerto Vallarta Welcomed 500,000+ Cruise Ship Passengers in 2023

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