SHORE EXCURSIONS · BY REGION
The best days ashore.
The 8 most popular mexican riviera & pacific coast shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Drive into San Diego Bay on an amphibious vehicle. Look for seals and sea lions, hear harbor stories, and return fast.
Most Popular“This was one of the best tours that me and my family have been on the captain of the boat was amazing and explain things very well gave us history lessons and talked about the differences between right and left port and starboard was very entertaining”
San Diego hop-on hop-off trolley with 11 stops from Old Town to Little Italy and Coronado. Live English commentary, flexible pacing.
“The first part of our tour couldn’t have been better! Thank you Matt for all the information you provided!! We enjoyed our time getting off in Coronado, Little Italy & Old Town. Several of the stops were just hotel drop off points which was disappointing. The last part of our bus ride with Benjamin was…”
Cruise-friendly Puerto Vallarta zip lining with 8 lines, bilingual guides, jungle views, Jorullo Bridge, and an optional tequila tasting.
“This was an affordable and fun zip lining trip from the cruise ship! The staff were professional and very safe.”
San Francisco to Napa & Sonoma in one day: Golden Gate drive, estate tours at three wineries, tastings, and optional Sonoma lunch.
“Our driver Steve was wonderful very professional one of the best tours we went on this trip give it 10 out 10 rating”
Mazatlán shore tour with cliff divers, cathedral and Malecón views, Golden Zone tequila tasting, and 3 hours at Shekinah Beach Club.
“Loved our driver. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved that he supplied a cooler and beverages and would stop at most places for a quick picture. I think his name was Gil?”
Cruise-port day trip to Hollywood and the beaches. Walk of Fame, Griffith views, Beverly Hills drive, Santa Monica, and Venice time.
“Wir haben alle Highlights von L.A. gesehen mit unserem fantastischen Guide "John" !!!!!! Coloseum- Olympische Spiele, Beverly Hills, Walk of Fames, Observatorium mit tollem Blick auf Hollywood Sighn, Santa Monika Pier, Venice- Muscle Beach, Musik und Filmstudios”
Mazatlán shore tour with Spanish Fort views, cliff divers, Old Town stops, and a seaside seafood lunch for up to 15 people.
“Tour operator didn’t show!!!!! We took a $40 taxi to their downtown office which didn’t exist! This excursion was a pick up at cruise ship pier”
Santa Barbara and Wine Country shore trip: PCH views, Solvang, winery tastings with farm animals, and optional Santa Barbara drive.
“A great tour. Julie & Ken were great tour guides, were knowledgeable about the region, wine country history, & different areas. Wonderful stops, very personable with guests, answered questions about areas visited. Added a few additional stoRead more”
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