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EXPERIENCE CATEGORY · 15 VERIFIED TOURS

Cruise Shore Excursions in Mexico

Port-timed excursions for Cozumel, Costa Maya, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta & Huatulco.

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Cabo San Lucas Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching in Los Cabos, Mexico
#1 Cabo Whale Catamaran
★ 4.9 (2,294 reviews)
Whale Watching & Marine · 2.5 HOURS From $129

Cabo San Lucas Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching

Best for: Couples, families, and resort guests wanting stable twin-hull deck viewing and open bar.

Departs: Cabo San Lucas Marina · Hotel pickup included across Cabo & Corridor resorts
Key Detail: Peak humpback whale season runs Dec 15 – Apr 15; open bar & lunch included
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3,969+ Verified Reviews
★ 4.97 (3,969 reviews)
Food, Taco & Mezcal · 3.5 HOURS From $59

Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

Best for: Food lovers, first-time Puerto Vallarta visitors, and cruise passengers in port 5+ hours.

Departs: Downtown Puerto Vallarta (Lázaro Cárdenas Park / Zona Romántica)
Key Detail: 8+ family-owned tasting stops; arrive hungry and wear comfortable walking shoes
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Shared Snorkeling Tour Playa El Cielo in Cozumel in Cozumel, Mexico
4.93★ El Cielo Reefs
★ 4.93 (126 reviews)
Reefs, El Cielo & Catamarans · 4 HOURS From $52

Shared Snorkeling Tour Playa El Cielo in Cozumel

Best for: Cruise ship passengers (Puerta Maya, International, Punta Langosta) and Cozumel resort guests.

Departs: Cozumel Marina Caleta / Fiscal Pier meeting point (minutes from cruise terminals)
Key Detail: Visits Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef & El Cielo starfish sandbar with ceviche & drinks
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas in Los Cabos, Mexico
Best Value Cabo Arch
★ 4.76 (758 reviews)
Reefs, El Arco & Catamarans · 1 HOURS From $19

Shared Tour to the Arch of Cabo San Lucas

Best for: Cruise shore excursionists, budget travelers, and families wanting a quick 1–2 hour outing.

Departs: Cabo San Lucas Main Marina Dock (5-minute walk from cruise tender pier)
Key Detail: Glass-bottom or shared boat to Land's End Arch, Sea Lion Colony, Pelican Rock & Lover's Beach
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Cabo ATV Tour, Camel Ride with Tequila and Mexican Buffet Lunch in Los Cabos, Mexico
4,090+ Cabo Reviews
★ 4.81 (4,092 reviews)
Desert ATVs & Adventures · 5 HOURS From $99

Cabo ATV Tour, Camel Ride with Tequila and Mexican Buffet Lunch

Best for: Adventure seekers, families, and cruise passengers wanting Baja desert scenery.

Departs: Complimentary hotel pickup in Cabo San Lucas, Tourist Corridor & San José del Cabo
Key Detail: Baja desert & Pacific beach ATV trail, camel safari photo stop, tequila tasting & Mexican buffet
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
4.93★ Private Sierra Madre ATV
★ 4.93 (1,052 reviews)
Private & Small-Group · 3 HOURS From $88

Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

Best for: Couples, friend groups, and cruise guests who prefer private pacing over large convoy tours.

Departs: Downtown Puerto Vallarta meeting point near Malecón / Romantic Zone
Key Detail: 100% private guide for your group through Sierra Madre jungle trails, hidden waterfall swim & tequila
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jorullo Suspension Bridge
★ 4.69 (571 reviews)
ATVs, Ziplines & Bridges · 5.5 HOURS From $165

ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta

Best for: Thrill seekers and off-road drivers staying in Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta.

Departs: Pickups at designated points in Nuevo Vallarta, Marina Vallarta, Hotel Zone & Romantic Zone
Key Detail: Drive an ATV or RZR across the 470-meter Jorullo hanging bridge + El Salto waterfall swim
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
Marietas Islands Eco-Cruise
★ 4.81 (772 reviews)
Islands, Reefs & Catamarans · 6 HOURS From $130

Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour

Best for: Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto Vallarta guests exploring Banderas Bay's marine sanctuary.

Departs: Marina Vallarta / Nuevo Vallarta terminal boarding
Key Detail: All-inclusive catamaran to Marietas Islands National Park with kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkel & open bar
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Mr. Sanchos Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass in Cozumel, Mexico
7,600+ Cozumel Reviews
★ 4.66 (7,614 reviews)
Cruise Shore Excursions · 1 HOURS From $79

Mr. Sanchos Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

Best for: Cruise ship passengers and Cozumel visitors wanting an effortless all-inclusive beach day.

Departs: 10-minute taxi ride south of Puerta Maya & International Cruise Terminals, Cozumel
Key Detail: All-you-can-eat freshly prepared menu, Unlimited top-shelf open bar, beachfront pools & hammocks
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Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR in Cozumel, Mexico
4.88★ Cozumel Jade Caverns
★ 4.88 (1,244 reviews)
Cruise Shore Excursions · 3.5 HOURS From $79

Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR

Best for: Cruise travelers wanting an active Cozumel island excursion guaranteed back before ship departure.

Departs: Meeting points right outside Puerta Maya, International Pier & Punta Langosta, Cozumel
Key Detail: Jungle ATV trail to Jade Cenote cavern swim, El Cedral Mayan village, coral club snorkel & lunch
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya in Costa Maya, Mexico
#1 Costa Maya Port Tour
★ 4.67 (1,685 reviews)
Cruise Shore Excursions · 4.5 HOURS From $58

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

Best for: Cruise passengers docking at Costa Maya who want authentic Mayan ruins on a half-day schedule.

Departs: Departs steps outside the Costa Maya Cruise Port gate (timed to your ship's arrival)
Key Detail: 4-hour guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan temples under rainforest canopy with back-to-ship guarantee
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya in Costa Maya, Mexico
Chacchoben + Bacalar 7 Colors
★ 4.86 (383 reviews)
Cruise Shore Excursions · 7 HOURS From $160

Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

Best for: Full-day Costa Maya port callers (7+ hours in port) wanting both ruins and turquoise lagoon waters.

Departs: Costa Maya Cruise Terminal exit gate check-in
Key Detail: Combines Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with a boat & swim excursion on the Lagoon of Seven Colors in Bacalar
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventures in Huatulco Oaxaca, Mexico
4.90★ Huatulco Marine Eco
★ 4.9 (181 reviews)
Bays of Huatulco & Wildlife · 4.5 HOURS From $77

Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventures

Best for: Huatulco resort guests and cruise passengers calling at Santa Cruz Pier.

Departs: Santa Cruz Marina / Huatulco resort pickup ( compatible with cruise ship calls)
Key Detail: Small-group boat expedition searching for dolphins, sea turtles, whales (winter) & pristine coral bays
✓ Free 24h cancellation Partner: Viator
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Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included in Huatulco Oaxaca, Mexico
4.85★ Copalitilla Waterfalls
★ 4.85 (414 reviews)
Waterfalls & Sierra Madre · 8 HOURS From $55

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Best for: Huatulco beach resort travelers looking for a cool mountain waterfall day trip.

Departs: Hotel pickup from Tangolunda, Santa Cruz & Chahué resort zones in Huatulco
Key Detail: Swim in emerald Sierra Madre cascade pools, natural rock grottos & visit local coffee/mezcal producers
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