Acapulco, Mexico - Acapulco is proud to announce a massive increase in the number of new cruise ship arrivals throughout 2017. With nine cruise lines making port calls, the city is expected to welcome 32 ships this year, versus 18 for 2016, a 78 percent increase.

Currently, the following cruise lines operate in the city: Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, V-Ships, Silversea, Oceania Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Global, Saga and Hapag Lloyd; and Acapulco intends to continue to promote and supervise its port's operations to attract more ships, in collaboration with international cruise lines.

"Acapulco is experiencing a major renaissance in its cruise ship arrivals for 2017, with 14 more ships arriving this year over 2016," said Ernesto Rodríguez Escalona, Secretary of Tourism of the State of Guerrero. "This significant increase is a testament to our commitment to growth supported by new projects and investments from both the public and private sectors."

In March, a delegation with representatives of the Acapulco Tourism Board, API Acapulco (the port), Acapulco Destination Marketing Office and several tour operators attended Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale to meet with the major lines. Each month a report on cruise ship operations at Acapulco is distributed to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA).

Additionally, Acapulco recently announced that it will be the port of origin for Cruise and Maritime Voyages' 1,400-passenger Magellan, starting in winter 2018. The round-trip itinerary includes stops at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.

Acapulco is a destination that attracts both national and international travelers year-round to enjoy the destination's beaches, nightlife, natural attractions and the local people's warmth and hospitality. New attractions in Acapulco like XTASEA, the world's largest over water zip-line, spanning over a mile and crossing the Bay of Puerto Marqués, along with long time favorites like the La Quebrada diving cliff are major draws for cruise line passengers to Acapulco.

Cruise operations in the Port of Acapulco are assisted by the Center for Tourist Attention and Protection (CAPTA), an innovative organization recognized worldwide for tourism assistance and safety implemented for the first time in Mexico.

The federal, state and municipal authorities reiterate their commitment to the successful operation of the cruise ships in Acapulco and will continue collaborating with the international cruise lines, resolving their concerns while continually attracting tourists, as well as providing the necessary conditions for their visit.