Tickets to the Grand Aquarium Mazatlan

4.5 (16 reviews)3 hMazatlánWildlife & natureSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:46 am, 4 h 44 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 44 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 pierAbout 13 min to the start point
  3. 8:33 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:17 pm.
  4. 11:33 am
    Tour ends13 min back to the pier
  5. 11:46 am
    Back at the gangway4 h 44 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 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:33 am and be back at the gangway around 11:46 am — 3 h 44 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 12:46 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The start point (Cliff divers (Glorieta Sánchez Taboada, Malecón)) is about 1.9 km from Mazatlán cruise terminal (Puerto de Mazatlán), roughly 13 min by taxi each way — that travel time is already counted above.

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter 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

Experience an unforgettable adventure at the Gran Aquario Mazatlan, the largest aquarium in Mexico and one of the most impressive in Latin America, inspired by the richness of the Sea of Cortez.

Explore the fascinating Bay of Rays, traverse the spectacular shark tunnel and marvel at Coral City and its ocean habitat with more than 2 million liters of salt water. Enjoy exciting displays of diving, birds and sea lions, and meet the charming inhabitants of Casa Capibara.

Ideal for families, couples and lovers of marine life, this experience combines nature, learning and fun in a unique environment. When you arrive, check the boards with schedules to plan your tour and not miss anything.

Recommendations: wear comfortable shoes, cool clothes and sunscreen to enjoy your visit to the fullest.

Services available: cafeteria, food zone, soda fountains, luggage storage, ATM and sensory room.

Max 200 per group

What's included

  • General admission to the Grand Aquarium Mazatlan

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Take Ave. del Mar (Malecón), until you reach the junction with Ave. de los Deportes. They will recognize it because they will see the sea lion monument next to the banquet. They go down 2 blocks along Av. de los Deportes and there they will find the entrance to Gran Aquario Mazatlan
Take Ave. del Mar (Malecón), until you reach the junction with Ave. de los Deportes. They will recognize it because they will see the sea lion monument next to the banquet. They go down 2 blocks along Av. de los Deportes and there they will find the entrance to Gran Aquario Mazatlan
From the cruise pier
About 13 min by taxi
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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Mazatlán Concierge K. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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