- Surprise Return to Acapulco: Carnival Legend made an unexpected but positive return to Acapulco, Mexico, on October 11, 2025, marking the first visit in over 15 years due to a weather diversion.
- Future Planned Visits: This surprise visit serves as a preview for a scheduled return in 2027, when Carnival Legend will call on Acapulco as part of a 16-day Carnival Journeys repositioning cruise from Tampa to Seattle.
- Repositioning Cruise Details: Carnival Legend is currently on a 16-day repositioning cruise from San Francisco to Galveston, including calls in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Grand Cayman, along with a Panama Canal transit.
- Carnival Cruise Line Growth: Carnival continues to expand its fleet, with 29 ships currently and five more planned through 2033, reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line with a focus on affordable and fun travel.
Carnival Legend made a delightful and surprising return to Acapulco, Mexico, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, marking Carnival Cruise Line’s first visit to this iconic Pacific coastal city in over 15 years. This unexpected call, a result of a weather-related itinerary change, offered a wonderful preview of future visits. It’s always a pleasure when a ship navigates unforeseen circumstances to bring a pleasant surprise to both its guests and a cherished destination.
Following this special visit, Carnival Legend will continue its planned 16-day repositioning cruise from San Francisco to Galveston. The journey includes exciting calls in Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Cartagena, Colombia; and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, before a scenic transit through the Panama Canal on October 16, ultimately arriving in Galveston on October 22. This voyage promises a diverse array of beautiful ports and memorable experiences for all onboard.
This return to Acapulco is especially exciting as it foreshadows more to come. Earlier this year, Carnival Cruise Line happily announced that Carnival Legend will indeed make a planned return to Acapulco in 2027 as part of a special Carnival Journeys voyage. This upcoming 16-day repositioning cruise will depart Tampa, Florida, on April 4, 2027, and sail to Seattle, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and additional calls in Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It’s wonderful to see Acapulco re-emerge as a significant and welcoming destination for Carnival.
Carnival Cruise Line, a proud part of Carnival Corporation & plc, continues to lead as America’s Cruise Line, having sailed over 100 million guests and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has consistently revolutionized the cruise industry, making cruise vacations both affordable and fun. With a growing fleet of 29 ships and five more planned through 2033, including Excel-class vessels and an innovative new class, Carnival is truly committed to expanding its offerings and enhancing the guest experience. The recent debut of Celebration Key, its exclusive destination on Grand Bahama, further exemplifies Carnival’s dedication to providing exceptional and unforgettable cruise holidays.