Mazatlán Cruise Port Guide, What to Expect and Where to Go
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Mazatlán kind of throws you off right away. You step off the ship expecting palm trees and beaches and instead you're standing in a working shipping yard with cranes, cargo trucks, all of that stuff.
We were here on the Norwegian Bliss and we really didn't have that long at port, so trying to do everything and include excursions really just didn't make sense.
My advice wait it out. Once the tour buses start showing up they'll jump anyway and you won't be the only one tipping.
I think this port has a lot of potential for fun if you book a planned activity rather than trying to go out and just find it on your own because everything is so spread out.
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Mazatlán, Mexico can be a confusing cruise port if you don’t know what to expect. When you step off the ship, you arrive in a working shipping yard, not a beach, and that catches a lot of cruisers off guard. In this video, we walk through what it’s really like visiting Mazatlán on a cruise. We show how the cruise port works, taking the free tram to the terminal, and how to decide where to go once you arrive. We break down the main areas cruise passengers usually visit, Historic Old Town, the Golden Zone, and why we chose to skip an excursion and spend our time walking the Malecón instead. We share our honest experience walking the Malecón, one of the longest oceanfront boardwalks in the world, including the cliff divers, food and drink options, beaches, taxis, pulmonías, and whether swimming here actually makes sense. We also show what’s available right at the Mazatlán cruise port before heading back to the ship. If you’re cruising to Mazatlán, Mexico or planning a Mexican Riviera cruise, this video will help you decide how to spend your port day with less stress and better expectations #MazatlanCruisePort #MazatlanMexico #MazatlanCruise #MexicanRivieraCruise #CruisePortGuide #Cruise #take2travel #blueskyadventures Learn To Fly For FREE: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/flyforfree ✈️ How would you like to fly and NOT have jet lag? If you’re ready to finally beat jet lag, you need FlyKitt. Click here ➡️http://flykitt.pxf.io/19Qzmx and use code Take2 at checkout for 15% off your order! Epic water filter 15% code. Take2Travel15 https://pmx-production.herokuapp.com/affiliate-link/JXNWVFGPTA ✅ See our merch: https://take2travel.printify.me/products ✅ Visit our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/yourblueskyadventure ✅ Support us on Patreon: Become a member to help us create more amazing travel content and get exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes footage and special updates! https://patreon.com/Take2Travel ✅ Sign up for our FREE Newsletter: https://yourblueskyadventure.activehosted.com/f/1 ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✅ Make sure you like & comment on this video! Engaging with our videos is the best way you can help us grow our channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.