Seafood Secret Tour in Mazatlan
Back at the ship by about 12:20 pm, 4 h 10 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 10 min to spare.
- 8:00 amShip docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:45 am.
- 12:05 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 12:20 pmBack at the gangway4 h 10 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll 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 3 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 12:20 pm — 3 h 10 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 1:20 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Mazatlán. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
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
A trip to Mazatlan isn't complete without savoring our famous local shrimp. But where to start? The Flavor Teller will take you to the traditional 'marisquerias'. that locals themselves rave about and discover the freshest seafood and fish.
On the Seafood Secrets food tour you will discover traditional dishes, as well as get a close-up look at how fish and shrimp are produced. You get the opportunity to visit the eateries that locals love, outside the tourist zone. Learn about local cuisine and how it has evolved throughout the years. Meet the families who have created culinary businesses with their bare hands and sample their scrumptious delicacies.
Join us as we dive beneath the surface of Mazatlan's seafood. You will arrive as a curious traveller and leave feeling like a well-fed local.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Style: In Auriga taxi
Group size: 2 -8 people
Location: Centro historico
Meeting point: Plazuela Machado
What's included
- Transportation during the tour
- Bottled water
- 6 food tastings
- Bi-lingual guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
- 1Old MazatlanYou will meet your Flavor Teller guide for a short briefing. From here you will board the traditional Auriga taxi to visit the different food stops
- 2Stop 2You will get a close-up look at how shrimp and tuna are produced.
Meeting point and getting there
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with seafood or fish allergies
Traveler reviews
Operated by Flavor Teller Food Tour. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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