Manzanillo Excursions

Manzanillo is a unique destination port, and Carnival and Holland America have put together 14 diverse tours for your enjoyment.

Your ship will dock at the commercial pier in Manzanillo harbor. All of the excursions will depart from--and return you to--this spot.

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Last Update: October 31, 2011

Beach, Snorkel & Sail

Exclusive Resort & Beach Break/ Resort Getaway
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This tour offers you a day pass at Las Hadas, one of the most scenic and luxurious resorts in Mexico. Get set for some beach activities, or just relax by the pool. A buffet-style lunch is included.

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Beach & Shopping/ Manzanillo Beach & Shopping
6½ hours

In life, a sense of proportion is important. This excursion recognizes this fact, and allocates about 3 hours for shopping in both chic and funky spots, and 2½ hours for just relaxing on the beach.

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Open Air Exploration & Beach
4½ hours

Start with a shopping expedition in downtown Manzanillo, add in a visit to a farming village, gain an appreciation for the Mexican countryside and end up at Las Brisas beach to relax and a cold drink.

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Catamaran & Snorkel at Elephant Rock
3½ hours

Begin with a catamaran cruise Manzanillo's bay, then snorkel at your leisure in a coral aquarium created over a shipwreck. When you pull up anchor, it's open bar as you cruise the bay.

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City Tours

Discover Manzanillo & Fiesta
4½ hours

Enjoy a walking and shopping tour of Manzanillo, a visit to a rural town and its mercado, where you learn how the other half lives, then take in a lunch with entertainment at Manzanillo's biggest cantina.

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Manzanillo City & Shopping Tour
3½ hours

This tour should whet the appetite of any serious shopper. It takes you to Manzanillo's best spots to buy arts and crafts, accessories and souvenirs. And they throw in a tour of the city to boot.

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Manzanillo City & Shopping Tour
4½ hours

This tour should whet the appetite of any serious shopper. It takes you to Manzanillo's best spots to buy arts and crafts, accessories and souvenirs. And they throw in a tour of the city to boot.

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Cultural Tours

Colonial Tour/ Colima & Comala with Lunch
7 hours

Take an expedition to two of Mexico's oldest cities, Colima and Comala; each has a rich and interesting history. You'll also see a quick visit to an archeological ruin dating back 2,000 years.

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Magic Pueblos
7 hours

Spend a day visiting some of the "Magical Towns" of Mexico. In Nogeras, you'll see the work of artist Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo, while in La Zona Magica, gravity doesn't seem to work as it should.

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Tequila & Fiesta - The Spirit of Mexico
4 hours

Experience the spirit of Mexico as you learn how the Blue Agave plant is harvested and processed to make Mexican tequila, and then enjoy a folkloric performance by local school children.

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Eco Tours

Cuyutlan Turtle Experience
5½ hours

Visit a turtle sanctuary, with interactive turtle experiences and home to bizarre iguanas and crocodiles; followed by a countryside drive or canoe trip and lunch in a restaurant in Cuyutlan Beach.

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Manzanillo & Barra de Navidad
6 hours

Enjoy a drive in the country to take in both a fruit plantation and a beautiful fishing village. There, you'll have a unique shopping experience and a delicious lunch.

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Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing Adventure
5 hours

Enjoy a day in the offshore waters of Manzanillo, and discover why Manzanillo calls itself the "sailfish capital of the world." Or if you're seeking tuna or marlin, you've found the right excursion.

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Motorsports

ATV Countryside Adventure
3½ hours

Enjoy the day on an ATV riding along winding country roads near Manzanillo, through the jungle and over the dunes of a white sand beach. For ATV fans, this tour does not disappoint.

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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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