--- title: "Ensenada Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada description: "Baja wine country with a surf town soul" --- # Ensenada 🇲🇽 · Mexico · 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:** 710 - **Cruise Lines:** 8 ## Photos - ![Ensenada, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1510414842594-a61c69b5ae57?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MTUxNzZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Derek Thomson](https://unsplash.com/@derekthomson?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ensenada, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada/ensenada-pexels-33126083.webp) © [Jose Parra / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-view-of-ensenada-cityscape-and-coastline-33126083/) - ![Ensenada, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542243337-8a2c60753f6e?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MjQ1NTZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [ThatPhotoGuyNL](https://unsplash.com/@thatphotoguynl?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ensenada, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1656564020686-58fe69232c9e?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MDAyNDN8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Roman Lopez](https://unsplash.com/@romanll?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Ensenada, Mexico](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada/ensenada-pexels-32423956.webp) © [Jose Parra / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-view-of-ensenada-cityscape-and-waterway-32423956/) - ![Ensenada, Mexico](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626308099204-47b6b454f0ae?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MDI5MTl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Josue Michel](https://unsplash.com/@josuemichelphotography?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season Oct – Apr 710 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Dec (88 sailings), Mar (82 sailings), Jan (81 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 Tomás, 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. ## Your day in Ensenada Walk off the cruise pier through the port gate onto the malecón toward downtown Ensenada. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Terminal de Cruceros cruise pier, south-west quay (31.85256, -116.62426) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Caracol Museo de Ciencias, Monumental Flag - Within 30 min: Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mercado Negro, Museo Histórico Regional, Hussong's Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/3c0d509a-ba32-46be-8875-fd38ef47b216.geojson) ### What to see #### Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Colonial cathedral from the 1930s, the main church of central Ensenada. 22 min walk. (31.86420, -116.61410) ![Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q123721407/dd7628aba5c8108d-1189.webp) Photo: Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catedral_El_Santuario_de_Nuestra_Se%C3%B1ora_de_Guadalupe%2C_Baja_California-_El_Santuario_de_Nuestra_Se%C3%B1ora_de_Guadalupe_cathedral_(21108860472)_(cropped).jpg) #### Caracol Museo de Ciencias Science museum with planetarium and bay views from floor-to-ceiling windows. 8 min walk. (31.85720, -116.62030) #### Mercado Negro Waterfront seafood market where stalls grill fish tacos from the morning catch. 17 min walk. (31.86130, -116.62810) #### Museo Histórico Regional Regional history museum in a former prison, from cave art through colonial Baja. 20 min walk. (31.86340, -116.62820) ![Museo Histórico Regional](https://cruisello.com/img/places/wv_en_Ensenada_museo-historico-regional/f6d7a81e84ae684e-1440.webp) Photo: Ulises Icardi, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_Hist%C3%B3rico_Regional_(ex_c%C3%A1rcel)..jpg) #### Hussong's Cantina open since 1892, a long-time stop for beer and live music in the old town. 22 min walk. (31.86528, -116.62833) ![Hussong's](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5949940/3a44e02c970fd0c7-444.webp) Photo: Vizcarra at English Wikipedia, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hussongs.PNG) #### Monumental Flag Giant Mexican flag beside the cruise terminal, seen from the pier walk into town. 11 min walk. (31.85935, -116.62416) ![Monumental Flag](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q4854531/5ae4b57c48dac6d3-1440.webp) Photo: [Ana Alvarez](https://www.pexels.com/@ana-alvarez-236640339), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/boats-docked-in-ensenada-harbor-mexico-32072274/) ### Day trips Based on 8 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **La Bufadora**: Car or tour, about 45 min each way. About 4 h round trip, 1 h 30 at La Bufadora. Tour: [La Bufadora Punta Banda Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/328756P1?via=markdown) from €33 - **Valle de Guadalupe**: Car or tour, about 50 min each way. About 4 h 30 in Valle de Guadalupe. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Mexican Peso (MXN) · €10 ≈ MX$209 - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Tijuana (UTC-7) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 31.8522, -116.6243 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Ensenada/@31.85215,-116.62427,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Ensenada&ll=31.85215,-116.62427&z=13) ## Things to do in Ensenada Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Las Cañadas Zipline Tour (with Luxury Roundtrip Transportation)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7784b404-26a9-4bae-808d-db4fae73feba?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (408) | 1h | 8:30 AM–9:30 AM, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM | Fits your port day | €70 | Viator | | [Off Road Tour Experience plus Winery visit in Baja](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/124e3e98-5132-4749-a9d4-087fc99e2c7d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (199) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €70 | Viator | | [Shore Excursion Pvt: La Bufadora & Market + Ensenada City Sights](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1d8cf85e-3760-4f5b-8e72-d6777eb06cb8?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (161) | 5h | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 11:30 AM–4:30 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €38 | Viator | | [Xecue Wine Tasting in the Guadalupe Valley](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/00f1ca20-f27e-40f7-9ac7-809238dde0dd?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (925) | 1h | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | | [Horseback Riding on the Beach from Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51776abe-4139-4b85-8810-d598417f59ec?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (90) | 1h | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €65 | Viator | | [Shore Excursion: La Bufadora Blowhole Kayak Adventure + Market](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9909ea0b-2407-47ed-bf0b-a4e0ce84f756?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (38) | 3h 30m | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €125 | Viator | | [Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/486d0c3d-97f2-499c-b601-71b966e0b7ca?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (127) | 2h | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €105 | Viator | | [Couples Massage w Port Pickup or Mobile Wine Country & Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/49f7dedc-604d-4918-b89a-a5db7996cca0?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (117) | 1h | 1:30 AM–2:30 AM, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM, 8:30 AM–9:30 AM, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €63 | Viator | | [Tacos, Brews and Views Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/283dc77a-054c-41cb-b2d9-a8af1bf4aa3e?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (143) | 4h | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator | | [ATV Mountain Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6286477b-e60c-45ae-b933-78e44ead2035?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (29) | 2h 30m | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €77 | Viator | | [Private Ensenada City Tour In a Vintage Ford Model T Replica](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/16da7228-6677-456c-86fd-2192524b1bba?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (93) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €89 | Viator | | [Learn to Surf or Watch – Private Lesson for Beginners & Kids](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6c809708-fab4-4d5b-aeef-3ee81c25de25?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (17) | 3h 30m | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM, 11:30 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €33 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md): 109 km (59 nm) · United States - [Santa Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/santa-catalina-island.md): 230 km (124 nm) · United States - [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md): 257 km (139 nm) · United States ## Cruise lines stopping here - [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 →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-tide-baja-glow-catalina-ensenada~RCL-VOYAGER-20270104-4.md)** - **Price:** €177 per person (€354 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Voyager Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/voyager-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-01-04 - **Itinerary:** Island Tide & Baja Glow – Catalina & Ensenada ## Cruises visiting Ensenada Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Baked Adobe – Mazatlán & Cabo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-baked-adobe-mazatlan-cabo~NCL-STAR-20270109-7.md) | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 San Diego | 2027-01-09 | 7 | €409 | | [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 | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 2026-11-15 | 6 | €294 | | [Pacific Coastal Escape – Ensenada, Cabo & Mazatlán](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-coastal-escape-ensenada-cabo-mazatlan~RCL-VOYAGER-20261113-7.md) | Voyager Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €461 | [See all Ensenada cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=ensenada) ## Ready to sail to Ensenada? 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