Cliff divers from the Mazatlán cruise port

Attractiona 26 minute walk30-45 minutesFits a typical call

Divers jump from a platform about 50 feet (15 m) high into a rocky inlet where the water is only a few feet deep, timing each jump to an incoming wave. The platform is on the Malecón just north of Olas Altas, on Paseo Claussen.

Getting there from the ship

From
Mazatlán cruise terminal
Travel time
A 26 minute walk
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Mazatlán taxi fares.
Cost
Free to watch; divers work for tips, so bring pesos.
Time to allow
30-45 minutes

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Mazatlán call you have up to 6 h 18 min at Cliff divers, enough for a visit (allow 30-45 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:46 am · At Cliff divers
    A 26 minute walk from Mazatlán cruise terminal.
  3. 3
    3:04 pm · Leave Cliff divers by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Mazatlán; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

There is no fixed schedule: dives usually start around noon and happen when a crowd has gathered to tip. Expect divers' helpers to ask for money. The viewing stairs are narrow with no handrails.

Mazatlán cruise port: Cliff divers FAQ

How far is Cliff divers from the Mazatlán cruise port?

From Mazatlán cruise terminal it is a 26 minute walk.

How much does it cost to visit Cliff divers?

Free to watch; divers work for tips, so bring pesos.

How much time do you need at Cliff divers?

Allow 30-45 minutes. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Mazatlán call you have up to 6 h 18 min at Cliff divers, enough for a visit (allow 30-45 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Cliff divers on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 26 minute walk from Mazatlán cruise terminal. There is no fixed schedule: dives usually start around noon and happen when a crowd has gathered to tip. Expect divers' helpers to ask for money. The viewing stairs are narrow with no handrails.

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