--- title: "La Paz Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/la-paz description: "The pearl of the Sea of Cortez" --- # La Paz πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Β· Mexico Β· Mexican Riviera & Central America > "The pearl of the Sea of Cortez" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 102 - **Cruise Lines:** 4 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (18 sailings), Jan (13 sailings), Mar (12 sailings) ## About La Paz La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur, sitting on the Sea of Cortez. Ships dock at Pichilingue, about 20 minutes from the city centre by bus or taxi. The MalecΓ³n, a waterfront promenade lined with marine sculptures, runs along the bay and is the best place to walk at sunset. The city has a quieter, more local feel than the resort towns further south on the peninsula. Balandra Beach, about 30 minutes from town, has shallow turquoise water and a distinctive mushroom-shaped rock formation. Snorkelling with sea lions at Los Islotes is a popular half-day trip. EspΓ­ritu Santo Island, a UNESCO site, has kayaking, hiking, and camping. From December to April, grey whales gather in Magdalena Bay, about three hours away. Fish tacos are the standard meal, and Mercado Bravo has fresh ceviche and local produce. US dollars are widely accepted, and tipping 10-15% is customary. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MXN (Mexican Peso) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Mazatlan (UTC-7) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 24.1814, -110.3106 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+La%20Paz/@24.1814,-110.3106,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20La%20Paz&ll=24.1814,-110.3106&z=13) ## Things to Do in La Paz Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Small Group Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour with Marine Biologist](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e7eb82b5-2cef-4afc-861f-0cee2eb2c6c9.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (649) | 3h | βœ“ | €158 | Viator | | [Small Group Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b63e1c6-51e0-45a9-bd3f-b17ee061351c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (454) | 3h | βœ“ | €158 | Viator | | [Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter - Premium Service](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/101690b4-d90b-4395-8bbe-3e9861055ad6.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (422) | 3h | βœ“ | €262 | Viator | | [Whale Shark Adventure with a Marine Biologist](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/81c17ccc-f81b-4acd-ac5c-4328be5c2e97.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (109) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €141 | Viator | | [3 Hours of Guided La Paz Street Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/78336914-05c6-456b-9c32-c6c485bf50a3.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (87) | 4h | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | | [Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d234b0c8-b960-4606-8457-392f3d42a272.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (77) | 4h | βœ“ | €109 | Viator | | [Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/35306a0e-d279-48f9-a670-8645c54e369f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (57) | 3h | βœ“ | €113 | Viator | | [Ocean Safari: Sea Lions, Mobula Rays, Dolphins, Orcas & Whales](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0395b790-2f9a-4a87-ba87-fe459a395c1a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (122) | 5h | βœ“ | €148 | Viator | | [Sandboarding in the Mogote Dunes in Mexico](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/df6f9b80-1591-4959-9192-b5912a47421e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (56) | 3h | βœ“ | €49 | Viator | | [Whale Shark Swimming Adventure: Small Group with Marine Biologist](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0a857606-84b1-4a90-8f8a-cbb92a2a8ea5.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (56) | 4h | βœ“ | €173 | Viator | | [ATV Off-roading + sandboarding Tour in La Paz](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/886599f5-0563-4fa0-b423-0515816fa6ad.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (27) | 4h | βœ“ | €272 | Viator | | [3 hours Taco Trail Tour from Traditional to Gourmet Tacos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b0e9732d-d9ef-4325-b7b7-9184ef694918.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (29) | 4h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md): 81 nm - [Topolobampo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/topolobampo.md): 109 nm - [Loreto](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/loreto.md): 123 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/whale-watcher-la-paz-cabo~RCL-SERENADE-20261115-7.md)** - **Price:** €346 per person (€693 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Serenade Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/serenade-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-15 - **Itinerary:** Whale Watcher – La Paz & Cabo ## Featured Cruises from La Paz Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Whale Watcher – La Paz & Cabo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/whale-watcher-la-paz-cabo~RCL-SERENADE-20261115-7.md) | Serenade Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €346 | | [Sunbaked Shallows – Cabo & Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunbaked-shallows-cabo-puerto-vallarta~PCL-EP-20261230-10.md) | Emerald Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-30 | 10 | €902 | | [Vermilion Coast – Cabo, Loreto & MazatlΓ‘n](https://cruisello.com/cruises/vermilion-coast-cabo-loreto-mazatlan~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md) | Zaandam | Holland America Line | 2026-12-07 | 12 | €1,179 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting La Paz](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=la_paz) (102 sailings) ## Browse - [Mexican Riviera & Central America cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)