Mazatlan cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Mazatlan, Mexico (Mexican Riviera). Old Mazatlan is 10 minutes away. Pulmonia open-air taxis are the local way around.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | – | $216 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $93 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | – | – | $121 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $129 | $276 | – | $53 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $177 | – | $85 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $100 | $99 | – | $56 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $47 | $59 | – | $120 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $71 | $69 | – | $50 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Mazatlan were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Mazatlan Carnival in Mazatlan NCL in Mazatlan MSC in Mazatlan
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mazatlan plaza | 1.0 km | ~20 min walk |
| El Faro lighthouse | 1.2 km | ~10 min by road |
| Stone Island | 3.2 km | ~10 min by road |
| Golden Zone beaches | 6.8 km | ~20 min by road |
Distances are measured from Mazatlan Cruise Terminal. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.