Carnival Cruise Line will return to Acapulco, Mexico for the first time since 2010, in a move that underscores the city’s gradual reemergence as a cruise destination.

The Miami-based operator said that the Pacific port will feature on a one-off 16-day Carnival Journeys voyage aboard Carnival Legend in spring 2027.

The sailing — repositioning the ship from Tampa, Fla. to Seattle — departs April 4, 2027, and includes stops in Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and a full transit of the Panama Canal.

For Acapulco, once a marquee port in the 20th century, Carnival’s return marks a milestone. The city has faced setbacks ranging from security concerns to hurricane damage, challenges that have limited major cruise line calls over the past decade and a half.

Carnival’s inclusion of the destination signals renewed confidence in its appeal, with its cliff divers, sweeping beaches and cultural heritage long serving as a draw for travelers.

The Acapulco call is part of a broader slate of itineraries Carnival released for sale as it extends its schedule into 2028. Following its Panama Canal repositioning, Carnival Legend will homeport in Seattle for a season of weeklong Alaska voyages.

The move is part of Carnival’s broader effort to expand and diversify its deployment, particularly in markets where it can command longer itineraries and distinctive experiences. For Acapulco, it represents the most high-profile cruise line return in years — and a symbolic step toward rejoining the mainstream cruise circuit.