Huatulco cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Huatulco, Mexico (Mexican Riviera). The pier is in Santa Cruz bay and the beaches are minutes away by boat or taxi.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | – | – | – | $53 | 5/5 |
| Fishing | – | $210 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $77 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | – | – | $157 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $82 | – | – | $62 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $80 | – | – | $51 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $76 | – | – | $72 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $83 | – | – | $80 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $80 | – | – | $32 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Huatulco were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Huatulco Carnival in Huatulco NCL in Huatulco MSC in Huatulco
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz beach | 154 m | ~5 min walk |
| La Crucecita | 1.9 km | ~10 min by road |
| La Entrega beach | 1.2 km | ~10 min by road |
| Copalita river | 9.5 km | ~25 min by road |
Distances are measured from Santa Cruz pier. 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.