Private Van and Bilingual Local Driver

4.9 (94 reviews)3 h–6 hMazatlánSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:50 pm, 1 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 40 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. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–6 h; we plan for 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:15 am.
  4. 2:35 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 2:50 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 40 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 up to 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 2:50 pm — 40 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 3:50 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (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

You name the place and you'll be taken there! Create your own itinerary to tour Mazatlan with a private van or suburban & a certified English speaking tour guide/driver at your beck and call.

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Beverages
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    Mazatlan Van Tours
    You name the place, and we`ll take you there. Create your own itinerary to tour Mazatlán with a private van and English speaking driver / guide at your beck and call. Explore with your private group of friends or family in an air conditioned vehicle; your experienced driver / guide can offer ideas to maximize your touring experience by suggesting ideas like the scenic coastline and the Golden Zone, the cathedral, the historical center, the cliff divers, the lighthouse, a day pass at a resort and / or options of restaurants for lunch; all at your own pace. (with a cooler of bottled water on your van)

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated.

Traveler reviews

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