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In 2007, the Mexican federal government invested more than $30
million in the construction of two docking positions at Puerto Vallarta,
increasing port capacity to accommodate three 311m-long vessels.
This year, the port will renew a 105m-long section of the first dock,
which was constructed in 1969.
The project will start on 15 March and is expected to be finished by
31 August. During this time cruise calls will be received at docks 2 and
3, which are fully operational. The project includes the construction of
two mooring dolphins, which will give the best possible security to the
vessels calling at the port.
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On the back of more than $30 million invested by the government, a series of developments at Puerto
Vallarta has seen it increase its capacity and improve its status as one of Mexico’s prime ports of call.
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Puerto Vallarta has three docking positions.
Puerto Vallarta has seen a steady
growth in operations, with the port
offering the largest variety of shore
excursions in the Pacific.
Visitors can enjoy a range of activities.
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Puerto Vallarta is a consolidated destination for seven-day cruises
and repositioning calls. The Carnival Splendor and Mariner of the Seas
call at weekly, and for 2010 the port will receive 231 calls, and more
than 575,000 pax.
Puerto Vallarta has seen a steady growth in operations, with the port
offering the largest variety of shore excursions in the Pacific, along
with more than 10,000 hotel rooms, an international airport and many
service providers to meet the needs of a docked ship.
The port offers a variety of excursions.
The support of federal, state and local tourism agencies has brought
Puerto Vallarta to the wider attention of the cruise industry. Many top
executives of the most important cruise lines visit or regularly call in
order to be keep updated on projects in the area.
The port of Puerto Vallarta will start a small homeport operation in
July, when Pullmantur Cruise Line will initiate a national seven-day
operation, departing from the port of Acapulco, with calls at Ixtapa,
Manzanillo, Cabo and Vallarta on Fridays. �
Puerto Vallarta will start a homeport operation in July.
Puerto Vallarta
The port of Puerto Vallarta is dedicated to nautical tourism,
and has three docking positions for vessels 311m long.
www.puertodevallarta.com.mx
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