--- title: "Ensenada Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada description: "Baja wine country with a surf town soul" --- # Ensenada πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Β· Mexico Β· US/Canada West Coast > "Baja wine country with a surf town soul" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 705 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (86 sailings), Jan (78 sailings), Nov (78 sailings) ## About Ensenada Ensenada is a busy port city on Baja California's Pacific coast, about 80 miles south of the US border. Ships dock directly at the port, and the city centre is a short walk or taxi ride away. Avenida Primera, the main drag, is lined with restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. Hussong's Cantina, open since 1892, claims to have invented the margarita. La Bufadora, one of North America's largest marine geysers, is about 30 minutes south and worth the drive. Fish tacos are everywhere and most of them are excellent. The fish market near the harbour sells them fresh off the grill. Bodega Santo TomΓ‘s, one of Mexico's oldest wineries, offers tastings in its downtown cellar. The Valle de Guadalupe wine region is nearby for longer excursions. Street vendors sell handmade crafts and the prices are negotiable. Pesos are the local currency but US dollars are widely accepted. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** MXN (Mexican Peso) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Tijuana (UTC-7) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 31.8508, -116.6264 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ensenada/@31.850834,-116.62639,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ensenada&ll=31.850834,-116.62639&z=13) ## Things to Do in Ensenada 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Xecue Wine Tasting in the Guadalupe Valley](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/00f1ca20-f27e-40f7-9ac7-809238dde0dd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (924) | 1h | βœ“ | €35 | Viator | | [Las CaΓ±adas Zipline Tour (with Luxury Roundtrip Transportation)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7784b404-26a9-4bae-808d-db4fae73feba.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (407) | 1h | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | | [Massage Experience with Certified Therapists & Pickup Drop-Off](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/094aaa97-b2fc-4662-9610-26128f6b11a5.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (305) | 2h | βœ“ | €58 | Viator | | [Off Road Tour Experience plus Winery visit in Baja](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/124e3e98-5132-4749-a9d4-087fc99e2c7d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (198) | 2h | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | | [La Bufadora Tour in Baja California](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6d8bf853-8bf1-4f92-a491-7c3490861d8f.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (220) | 4h | βœ“ | €42 | Viator | | [La Bufadora Punta Banda Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9fe864b4-28c2-4252-9086-9ea4aa4fd2fd.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (152) | 4h | βœ“ | €34 | Viator | | [Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/486d0c3d-97f2-499c-b601-71b966e0b7ca.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (126) | 2h | βœ“ | €104 | Viator | | [Tacos, Brews and Views Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/283dc77a-054c-41cb-b2d9-a8af1bf4aa3e.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (140) | 4h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Couples Massage w Port Pickup or Mobile Wine Country & Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/49f7dedc-604d-4918-b89a-a5db7996cca0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (112) | 1h | βœ“ | €64 | Viator | | [Horseback Riding on the Beach from Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51776abe-4139-4b85-8810-d598417f59ec.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (89) | 1h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Private Ensenada City Tour In a Vintage Ford Model T Replica](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/16da7228-6677-456c-86fd-2192524b1bba.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (92) | 2h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Private excursion, Horseback riding on the beach and La Bufadora](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a3a94220-4b50-42eb-bf8e-711d54333d47.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (124) | 5h | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md): 59 nm - [Santa Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/santa-catalina-island.md): 124 nm - [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md): 139 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pelagic-prowl-catalina-ensenada~RCL-OVATION-20261130-4.md)** - **Price:** €150 per person (€301 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Ovation Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/ovation-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-30 - **Itinerary:** Pelagic Prowl – Catalina & Ensenada ## Featured Cruises from Ensenada Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Pacific Coastal Escape – Ensenada, Cabo & MazatlΓ‘n](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-coastal-escape-ensenada-cabo-mazatlan~RCL-VOYAGER-20261113-7.md) | Voyager Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €221 | | [Sun-Baked Adobe – MazatlΓ‘n & Cabo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-baked-adobe-mazatlan-cabo~NCL-STAR-20270109-7.md) | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-01-09 | 7 | €426 | | [Land's End – San Lucas & Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/cruises/land-s-end-san-lucas-ensenada~CCL-PANORAMA-20261115-6.md) | Carnival Panorama | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-15 | 6 | €294 | ## Browse Cruises - 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