Mexico cruise packing list
The short answer
For a Mexico cruise, pack light clothes, two swimsuits, reef-safe sunscreen (required in some parks), water shoes for cenotes and snorkeling, walking shoes for ruins, a hat and insect repellent. Pacific sailings from California can be cooler at sea, so add a light jacket.By Kathryn Lyn2 min readReviewed September 2026
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Caribbean Mexico versus Pacific Mexico
Cozumel, Costa Maya and Progreso are Caribbean-side: hot, humid, snorkeling and ruins. Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta are Pacific-side, sailing from California: the sea days can be cooler and breezier.