Ixtapa is an upbeat, resort community that caters to cruisers by offering lively bars and restaurants, plus the full gamut of water sports. The ship actually docks in Zihuatanejo, and Ixtapa is a short cab or bus ride away. In Ixtapa, you can spend the afternoon peering in on high-end hotels and shops, or you can hang out in a local watering hole and enjoy the ambience. If you choose a more subdued experience, try staying around Zihuatanejo, where everything is within walking distance.

Sites to see include El Faro lighthouse and the beaches La Ropa, Las Gatas and El Palmar.

Ixtapa, Mexico Weather

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions in Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa include dolphin swims, deep sea fishing, shopping tours, horseback riding adventures, ATV adventures, golf trips, snorkeling, sailing and tank dives. You can view and book shore excursions through your cruise line, or through a third-party excursion provider. To request information on third-party excursions, please email us.