Ensenada Excursions

There's a lot to do in Ensenada, from hanging out in the city and shopping or partying, or going into the interior for golf, ATVs or wine tasting. Then there's the beautiful coastline to check out. The most popular excursions are the wine country tours and the La Bufadora blowhole tours.

Your ship will dock at the industrial port. You will meet your bus or van to take you on your excursion at the port, and then bring you back to the ship, or drop you off downtown. It's a short 10- to 15-minute walk from the downtown area back to the ship.

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The ocean at La Bufadora

Beach, Snorkel & Sailing

Papas & Beer Beach Getaway at Rosarito Beach/ Rosarito Beach Party

6½ hours

What could be better than spending a day at the beach at Papas & Beer in Rosarito? Think beer, food, volleyball, grabbing some rays and conviviality at one of the largest beach resorts on the West Coast.

Biking

Off Road Bicycle Adventure

4 hours

Here's your chance to burn off last night's dessert(s). You'll spend a couple of hours biking through the Guadalupe Valley, home to Mexico's largest wine-producing region, ending up at a winery for hors d'oeuvres and a sampling of various wines.

City Tours

City & Shopping Tour

3 hours

This tour combines a brief drive through downtown Ensenada, a visit to the historic Riviera Del Pacifico hotel and a visit to Mexico's oldest winery, Bodegas de Santo Tomas. It's a fun introduction to Ensenada.

City Tour & Mexican Fiesta

3 hours

This excursion is for those people who want to spend some time enjoying the beauty of the coastline and the bay, and take in a little Folkloric show while your at it. A traditional Mexican meal is provided.

Ensenada City & Mexican Fiesta

4 hours

If you're looking to experience a Mexican Folkloric show, this is the excursion for you. You'll first take a quick tour of the city, then enjoy the show. Afterwards, you be given time to spend shopping in the downtown area. Ole!

Ensenada Highlights & Mexican Fiesta

2½ hours

If you're looking to experience a Mexican Folkloric show, this is the excursion for you. You'll first take a quick tour of the city, then enjoy the show at the historic Riviera del Pacifico hotel.

Folklore of Mexico

2 hours

If you're looking to experience a Mexican Folkloric show, this is the excursion for you. You'll first take a quick tour of the city, then enjoy the show at the historic Riviera del Pacifico hotel.

Mexican Folkloric Fiesta & Shopping Tour

3½ hours

This excursion was designed for those people who like to shop and experience a Mexican Folkloric show. The tour begins with a shopping trip in downtown Ensenada, then you'll enjoy the show at the historic Riviera del Pacifico hotel.

Food & Drinks

A Taste of Mexico!

4 hours

Take a cooking class and learn how to whip up some wonderful Mexican food. Can you say "Yummy?"

Bartending Class

3½ hours

Not only do you learn how to make drinks found at a Mexican bar, but you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You also get to find out just who invented the margarita! Your teacher is a pro from Papas & Beer.

Golf

Bajamar Golf Resort

5 hours

Course particulars: 27 holes, Par 71, 6,985 yards. This beautiful course offers three different nines, and affords wonderful scenery at every step. A very pleasant way to spend the day away from it all.

Hiking

Sierra Madre Hiking Exploration

4 hours

Put on your hiking boots and take to the country! This hiking expedition takes you through the beautiful San Antonio de las Minas countryside.

Horseback Riding

Baja Bandidos Horseback Trail

3 hours

What could be better than spending a few hours riding horses on a trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Bay of Ensenada?

Motorsports

ATV Adventure & Wine Country Tour
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4 hours

Explore the dusty foothills of the Guadalupe Valley, riding through vineyards and beautiful scenery. The tour ends with a wine tasting at local winery.

Jeep Safari

3½ hours

Take a Jeep excursion through the quaint villages and vineyards of the Guadalupe Valley, then go off-road on the rugged mountain trails. A great way to spend a day!

Off-Road Dune Buggy Expedition

3½ hours

If sitting behind the wheel of a Baja 1000 dune buggy makes your putter flutter, check out this off-road expedition.

Rhino 4x4 Expedition

4 hours

This tour takes you through the Guadalupe Valley, amidst the vineyards, olive trees and quaint Mexican villages. You'll visit a small olive oil mill and a winery for some tastings.

Scenic Tours

Blow Hole & Winery Tour

4 hours

Visit the famous "La Bufadora" blow hole for a nature show and some shopping, then head back into town for a tour of the Bodegas de Santo Tomas and some wine tasting.

Blow Hole Tour/ La Bufadora Tour

3 hours

Ensenada's famous "La Bufadora" blow hole awaits your visit, as do the vendors at the adjacent flea market shopping area, where you will find Mexican and imported souvenirs and unimaginable gewgaws.

Ensenada City Drive, Bodegas de Santo Tomas & Shopping

3½ hours

After visiting the famous Bodegas de Santo Tomas winery for some wine tasting, you'll head for the Riviera del Pacifico hotel for a complementary margarita and a look-see at the property. Then you'll make way for shopping in downtown Ensenada.

Fox Studios & Rosarito Tour/ Fox Studios Foxploration

5 to 6½ hours

Once you enter Foxploration, you're in a different world--the world of movie magic. Go behind the scenes at a working movie studio and learn how movies are made.

La Bufadora & Mexican Folkloric Fiesta

5 hours

This tour takes you to Ensenada's famous "La Bufadora" blow hole to witness one of nature's wonders, and then you're transported to the Riviera del Pacifico hotel for a Folkloric show, featuring a Mariachi band and native Folkloric dancers.

La Bufadora Adventure

4 hours

On this excursion, you'll tour Ensenada's downtown area by motorcoach, then make your way to Ensenada's famous "La Bufadora" blow hole to witness one of nature's wonders and do a little shopping.

La Bufadora Adventure & City Drive

4 hours

On this excursion, you'll tour Ensenada's downtown area by motorcoach, then make your way to Ensenada's famous "La Bufadora" blow hole to witness one of nature's wonders and do a little shopping.

Scenic Gold Coast Tour

3½ hours

Has anyone ever asked you to "get out of town"? That's exactly what you will do when you do this tour. You'll drive along Baja's scenic Gold Coast, viewing spectacular seascapes, then you'll have time to spend at a local resort.

Wine Country Tour/Calafia Valley Wine Country/ Ensenada's Wine Country

4 hours

Mexican wines have recently made a splash on the international wine scene, and on this tour you get to spend some quality time at two of Guadalupe Valley's finest wineries.

Watersports

Bufadora Kayak Tour

4 hours

After taking a scenic ride to the famous "La Bufadora" blowhole cove, you'll enjoy a special marine-eco experience like no other.

Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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