Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone

4.6 (170 reviews)4 hMazatlánCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Mazatlán call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Mazatlán cruise terminal (Puerto de Mazatlán).

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 97% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Mazatlán call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

On this tour, you will visit the most representative spots from Mazatlan, and you will have fun at the best beach in town.

You do not have to worry about anything, let your Tour Guide do everything so you and your family enjoy the day with us.

Max 150 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Cliff Divers Tips

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Mazatlan
    At the Look Out point hill, you will be able to get off the transportation and enjoy the great view, you can see most of the bay and the port of Mazatlan from here, it is also a great opportunity to find souvenirs from Mazatlan.
    20 min
  2. 2
    Mazatlan
    The next stop on this tour will be the Cliff Divers, in here, you will see the intrepid divers that jump to the ocean from a cliff about 45 feet high, might not be to high, bit it is spectacular when you watch them jumping from the cliff.
    20 min
  3. 3
    Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion
    One of the biggest attractions on this tour is the Cathedral, which you will be able to visit on this stop and amaze yourself with its spectacular architecture, one block away from it, you will find the Open Market, where you can find all kind of stuff, from souvenirs and fresh fruit, to meat and fish on this same place.
    40 min
  4. 4
    Golden Zone
    At the Golden Zone, you will find all kind of stores and restaurants, you can ask you Tour Guide which one he recommends, according on what kind of food you are looking for. you will also have time to spend at the beach, where you can find palapas and water activities to hire.
    1 h 30 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Tour Guide Mazatlan. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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