Ensenada Excursions

There's a lot to do in Ensenada, from hanging out in the city and shopping or partying, or going into the interior for golf, ATVs or wine tasting. Then there's the beautiful coastline to check out. The most popular excursions are the wine country tours and the La Bufadora blowhole tours.

Your ship will dock at the industrial port. You will meet your bus or van to take you on your excursion at the port, and then bring you back to the ship, or drop you off downtown. It's a short 10- to 15-minute walk from the downtown area back to the ship.

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The ocean at La Bufadora

Beach, Snorkel & Sailing

Ensenada Resort Getaway
5½ hours

Enjoy the pleasures of the Estero Hotel, one of Ensenada's finest resorts for a relaxing day of leisure. A Mexican buffet lunch is also included.

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Beach Party at Rosarito
6½ hours

What could be better than spending a day at the beach at Papas & Beer in Rosarito? Think beer, food, volleyball, grabbing some rays and conviviality at one of the largest beach resorts in Baja.

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City Tours

City & Shopping Tour/ City Drive & Shopping
4 hours

This tour combines a brief drive through downtown Ensenada, a visit to the historic Riviera Del Pacifico hotel and to Mexico's oldest winery, Bodegas de Santo Tomas. It's a fun introduction to Ensenada.

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City Drive & Mexican Folkloric Fiesta
4 hours

If you're looking to experience a good tour of Ensenada, plus a fin and exciting Mexican Folkloric show, this is the excursion for you. The show takes place at the historic Riviera del Pacifico hotel.

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Ensenada Highlights & Mexican Fiesta
2½ hours

If you're looking to experience a Mexican Folkloric show, this is the excursion for you. You'll first take a quick tour of the city, then enjoy the show at the historic Riviera del Pacifico hotel.

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Folklore of Mexico
2 hours

If you're looking to experience a Mexican Folkloric show, this is the excursion for you. You'll first take a quick tour of the city, then enjoy the show at the historic Riviera del Pacifico hotel.

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Food and Drinks

A Taste of Mexico!
3 to 4 hours

Begin your excursion with a short walk around the central plaza, then head for a local restaurant to learn how to whip up an authentic Mexican meal. Afterwards, exercise your shopping gene.

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Salsa, Salsa & Tequila Tasting
4 hours

This fun tour begins with a demonstration on making the perfect Margarita and Tequila Sunrise, then shows you how to create some delicious salsa, and then you learn how to dance the salsa.

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Golf

Bajamar Golf Resort
6 hours

Course particulars: 27 holes, Par 71, 6,985 yards. This beautiful course offers three different nines, and affords wonderful scenery at every step. A very pleasant way to spend the day away from it all.

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Horseback Riding

Baja Bandidos Horseback Trail
3 hours

What could be better than spending a few hours riding horses on a trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Bay of Ensenada? You'll enjoy the scenery as much as the horseback ride.

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Motorsports

ATV Adventure
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Enjoy a fun and exhilarating off-road ATV tour through the quaint villages and vineyards of the Guadalupe Valley. You'll enjoy a great 90 minutes of riding. It's a fun way to spend a day in Ensenada!

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Jeep Adventure Tour
3½ hours

Take a Jeep excursion through the quaint villages and vineyards of the Guadalupe Valley, then go off-road on the rugged mountain trails. A great way to spend a day!

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Scenic Tours

Blow Hole Tour
3 hours

Ensenada's famous La Bufadora blow hole awaits your visit, as do the vendors at the adjacent flea market shopping area, where you will find Mexican and imported souvenirs and unimaginable gewgaws.

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La Bufadora Adventure
4 hours

On this excursion, you'll tour Ensenada's downtown area by bus, then make your way to Ensenada's famous La Bufadora blow hole to witness one of nature's wonders and do a little shopping.

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Blow Hole & Winery Tour
4 hours

Visit the famous La Bufadora blow hole for a nature show and some shopping, then head back into town for a tour of the Bodegas de Santo Tomas and some wine tasting.

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La Bufadora Adventure & City Drive
4 hours

Take a tour Ensenada's downtown area by motorcoach, then make your way to Ensenada's famous La Bufadora blow hole to witness one of nature's wonders and do a little shopping.

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Scenic Gold Coast Tour
3½ hours

Get out of town on this tour. You'll drive along Baja's scenic Gold Coast, viewing spectacular seascapes, then you'll have time to spend at a local resort.

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Bodegas de Santo Tomas & Riviera del Pacifico
3½ hours

After visiting the Bodegas de Santo Tomas winery, you'll head for the Riviera del Pacifico hotel for a margarita and a look-see at the property. Then do some shopping in downtown Ensenada.

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Casa Dona Lupe, L.A. Cetto & Wine Tasting
4 hours

Discover Mexico's wine country, as you visit two wineries in the Calafia Valley renowned for the quality of their grapes. And of course, you'll enjoy sampling the wines of the region.

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Guadalupe Valley Winery
4 hours

Discover the beauty of Guadalupe Valley on your visit to the L. A. Cetto Winery. You'll learn all about wine production. And of course, you'll enjoy a sampling the wines of this award-winning vintner.

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Wine Country Tour
4 hours

Mexican wines have recently made a splash on the international wine scene, and on this tour you get to spend some quality time at two of Guadalupe Valley's finest wineries.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above.
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc. Make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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