We Skipped the Excursion in Ensenada... Was it a Mistake?
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We're on a hunt for some real authentic Mexican tacos.
We felt very safe. Military presence everywhere we go.
It was a 30-minute walk total to get from here to where we ended up at.
The tacos were good. Definitely coming back here again.
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If you’re cruising to Ensenada and wondering what you can do without booking an excursion, this video is for you! We walk straight off @RoyalCaribbean Quantum of the Seas and show you exactly what’s walkable from the cruise port — including shopping, local sights, and our hunt for authentic Mexican tacos 🌮. In this video, we cover: What the Ensenada cruise port looks like when you get off the ship How far it is to walk from the port into the city Shopping options close to the port and farther into town Where to find great tacos without an excursion Shuttle vs walking (and how much it costs) Safety, military presence, and what to expect Real prices, real food, and real walking times Whether you’re skipping excursions completely or just want to explore on your own, this is a great way to experience Ensenada at your own pace. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and share it with someone cruising to Ensenada soon! https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 💙 Become a channel member to support the channel and get access to exclusive perks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMpg_qlS0LNnV0WTBu2bbA/join 🛍️ Check out our merch store and grab some “Another Day, Another Adventure” gear! https://shugalanstravelchannel.creator-spring.com Thanks for cruising along with us — we’ll see you on the next adventure! ---- Follow us on social media: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel ✌️ https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel 🐦https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC #Ensenada #EnsenadaMexico #EnsenadaCruise #QuantumOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruisePortWalk #NoExcursion #CruiseTips #CruiseVlog #CruiseFood #MexicanTacos #WalkingTour #anotherdayanotheradventure 00:00 Welcome to Ensenada 🇲🇽 00:51 Ensenada Cruise Port Layout & Excursions 01:29 Leaving the Port on Foot (Security & Safety) 04:43 Shops Near the Port (10-Minute Walk) 07:54 Walking Deeper Into the City 13:23 Authentic Tacos Stop 🌮 (Food Review) 17:56 Final Thoughts: Ensenada Without an Excursion