Topolobampo Excursions

While you'll be docking in the port of Topolobampo, there really isn't much of touristic interest there. The real action takes place in and around the nearby cities of Los Mochis and El Fuerte, where most people begin their ride on the Copper Canyon Railway. Holland America and NCL are to be commended for making stopovers in Topolobampo and offering the following excursions.

Your ship will dock at the commercial pier in Topolobampo. All excursions will leave from the pier.

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Beach

Maviri Beach Grill Getaway

7 hours

Enjoy a day "Sonoran style" as you soak up the sun at Maviri Beach, located just 15 minutes from Topolobampo. The excursion also includes a lunch of mesquite-grilled fish at the area's most popular restaurant.

Shipwreck's Deserted Sand Dune Island

4 hours

Get away from it all as you sail to a deserted sand dune beach just 45 minutes from the port. Spend the day relaxing under the sun, taking a swim in the warm waters or exploring the dunes. An open bar is included.

Topolobampo Romantic Sunset Cruise

2½ hours

Relax as the day slowly fades and the night softens the edges of the world. As you sail under the stars, you'll enjoy live music, an open bar and a truly romantic evening.

City Tours

Los Mochis City, Gardens & Shopping

4 hours

Visit the prosperous town of Los Mochis, where you'll view the flowers and trees of the Botanical Gardens. You'll see the local sugar mill and explore the town on a walking tour. You'll have time to shop for that perfect souvenir before heading back to the ship.

Cultural Tours

Land of Zorro & Native Culture

6½ hours

You'll start your tour by visiting a Tehuecos Indian village, where you'll see how they make pottery and other crafts. You'll then take a walking tour of the colonial city of El Fuerte, where you'll visit the famous Hotel Posada del Hidalgo, birthplace of Zorro, Mexico's fictional Robin Hood. Lunch and a folkloric show are included.

Land of Zorro and River Float/ Land of Zorro & River Cruise Float

6½ hours

After a ride to the colonial town of El Fuerte, you'll board a raft and take a gentle float down a nearby river. The naturalist guide will point out the trees and bird life that makes this region unique. Then you'll take a walking tour of El Fuerte, and visit the famous Hotel Posada del Hidalgo, birthplace of Zorro, Mexico's fictional Robin Hood. Lunch and a folkloric show are included.

The Best of Topolobampo

7 hours

This comprehensive tour gives you a taste of all that the region offers. You'll visit the quaint city of Los Mochis, visit a Mexican mango plantation, learn how to make corn tortillas and farmer's cheese, and then take a walking tour of the Colonial town of El Fuerte, and visit the famous Hotel Posada del Hidalgo, birthplace of Zorro, Mexico's fictional Robin Hood. Lunch and a folkloric show are included, as is a shopping break.

Eco Tours

Bay, Birds & Dolphins Cruise

2½ hours

Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a 42-foot yacht. Dolphins come out to play in the bay, and you'll visit the protected Bird Island sanctuary to see the myriad bird life endemic to the region.

Mango Plantation Hacienda & Flower Nursery/ Mango Plantation & Mexican Village

4½ hours

The prosperity of this region of Mexico can be traced to its sugar cane industry, and on this tour, you'll visit a sugar mill and gain a greater appreciation for how sugar is grown and processed. You'll also visit a Mexican plantation that grows mangos and greenhouse flowers, and visit a Mayo-Indian community specializing in artisanal breads.

Farallon Marine Life Park Sanctuary

2½ hours

Enjoy a visit to Farallon Marine Life Park Sanctuary, the "Galapagos of the Sea of Cortez," where you can swim, snorkel and interact with the local sea lion colony.

Exotic

Copper Canyon by Train

18 hours

This is a tour of a lifetime, and more than likely is one of the reasons you choose this cruise. Your full-day adventure starts with a bus trip to El Fuerte, where you'll board a chartered train on the Chihuahua Pacifico railway. You'll traverse the Sierra Madre mountain range and finally enter the Copper Canyon, rising from sea level to an altitude of over 7,200 feet. You'll enjoy a lunch at a local hotel high atop the canyon, see a local dance show, and then head back to El Fuerte and finally the ship. You'll never forget this day, having experienced one of the world's most scenic rail routes.

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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