Bird Watching Mazatlán - Birding Tour
Back at the ship by about 1:50 pm, 2 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 40 min to spare.
- 8:00 amShip docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h–5 h; we plan for 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:15 am.
- 1:35 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 1:50 pmBack at the gangway2 h 40 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 up to 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 1:50 pm — 1 h 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 2:50 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
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 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
This tour is designed for birdwatchers of all levels.
More than 200 species of birds and around 20 endemic ones await you.
Some of them are Purplish-backed Jay, Rufous-bellied Chachalaca, Happy Wren, Sinaloa Wren, Black-capped Gnatcatcher, Sinaloa Crow, Roseate Spoonbill, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Boat-billed Heron, Black-throated Magpie-Jay, among many further.
This tour is designed specifically for bird watchers of all levels and nature lovers, who want to know the birds that can be observed in Mazatlán and its surroundings.
Knowing the beauty of a region through birds is a true privilege that cannot be missed, Mazatlán is a place rich in gastronomic culture but above all in its biological value and we have birds that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
We invite you to discover them through our eyes and our extensive knowledge.
What's included
- Electrolytes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Loans of binoculars.
Not included
- souvenirs
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Restroom on board
Itinerary
- 1MazatlanIn the Urban area of Mazatlán we can find very interesting endemic and resident birds such as: Purplish-backed Jay Rufous-bellied Chachalaca Happy Wren Sinaloa Wren Black-capped Gnatcatcher Sinaloa Crow Among approximately 400 species of birds that we can observe in this region.
Meeting point and getting there
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Bird Watching Mazatlán. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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