Ensenada cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Ensenada, Mexico (Mexican Riviera). Downtown and the fish market are walkable. La Bufadora is about 40 minutes south.
Pier
Ships dock
Ensenada Cruiseport Village
Lines calling
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, MSC
ship prices recorded for Carnival, NCL
Nearest sight
Ensenada malecon
~15 min walk
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | – | $134 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $105 | – | – | $167 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | $131 | $177 | – | $195 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $113 | $98 | – | $102 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $95 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $82 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $85 | $64 | – | $106 | 3/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $82 | – | – | $64 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | $137 | – | – | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $77 | $43 | – | $71 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Ensenada were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Ensenada Carnival in Ensenada NCL in Ensenada MSC in Ensenada
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Ensenada malecon | 851 m | ~15 min walk |
| La Bufadora | 16.9 km | ~40 min by road |
| Valle de Guadalupe wineries | 26.8 km | ~60 min by road |
Distances are measured from Ensenada Cruiseport Village. 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.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Food & tasting: Valle de Guadalupe wineries are about 40 minutes inland.