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Acapulco Shore Excursions

 

Discover a warm water bay with fabulous fishing, snorkeling and pristine beaches. This is a city that never sleeps with a stunning port and whose history dates back to the Aztec Empire.

You can shop for handmade arts and crafts to cherish forever.

All excursion prices are subject to change without notice. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on excursions.

You can choose from a variety of activities in Acapulco to add to your Disney Cruise Line vacation.

 

Cliff Divers Show & Restaurant (4.5 - 5 hours)

Your adventure begins with a city tour lasting approximately 2 hours along Acapulco ’s most popular beach areas with a photo stop at Linda Vista. Then, you’ll arrive at the La Perla Restaurant in the Hotel Mirador. Here, you’ll have a spectacular open-air view of the La Quebrada cliffs as divers perform daring acts of acrobatic grace from heights of 90 to 130 feet. During the show, a hearty Mexican buffet lunch and beverages will be served. Photographers will be on hand to take a complimentary photo of you and your party at your table, with the dramatic cliffs of La Quebrada providing a stunning backdrop. After lunch, you’ll board your tour bus for a ride of approximately 10 minutes to the Zocalo, or Main Square , where you’ll have 30-minutes of shopping before the approximate 10-minute return ride to the ship.

Adult Price: $49.00
Child Price: $35.00
Departure Time: 10:15 am

 

Acapulco Family Beach Break (4 hours)

Share some quality time together at the bay front Coco Loco Beach Club, beautifully situated in the center of Acapulco Bay . An approximate 15-minute ride takes you to your beach club, which features a host of activities. Enjoy the club’s tranquil beach, lounge chairs, shaded tents, water tubes, and beach volleyball court while relaxing under the sun. A hearty lunch buffet and open bar are included in your 3-hour beach break before the approximate 15-minute return to the ship.

Adult Price: $50.00
Child Price: $39.00
Departure Time: Westbound: 10:30 am Eastbound: 9:30 am

 

Aca Beach Club (4.5 hours)

Guests ages 18 and over can bask in cushy comfort on a cushioned recliner while enjoying approximately 2 hours at the beach or around the pool. After an approximate 1-hour sightseeing tour en route, you can enjoy an all-inclusive visit to one of the premier private beach clubs in Acapulco, where you can swim, sun or just relax with a refreshing drink. Your beach break includes a delicious buffet lunch and two complementary drinks before the approximate 1-hour return to the ship.

Adult Price: $79.00
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 10:30 am

 

Acapulco Highlights Tour (4.5 hours)

Shopping and sightseeing—what a great combination! After an approximate 20-minute ride, this half-day excursion begins with a trip to see the famous cliff divers of La Quebrada, and another approximate 20-minute ride brings you to Fort San Diego , built by the Spaniards in 1617. Today, the fort houses a museum depicting the city’s fascinating history. Then it’s off to the Costera, the beginning of Acapulco ’s Golden Coast , approximately 20 minutes away. Here, Acapulco ’s finest shopping opportunities await your best bargaining skills for handmade items and souvenirs. After an hour of shopping, you’ll depart for the approximately 20-minute return to the ship.

Adult Price: $47.00
Child Price: $30.00
Departure Time: 11:15 am

 

Acapulco Horseback Riding (4 - 4.5 hours)

Saddle up! Riders ages 10 and up can mount a well-trained horse for a leisurely ride through Mexico ’s scenic landscape. An approximate 45-minute ride takes you to an authentic working ranch, where you’ll mount a horse after a brief orientation and mosey off for a 1-hour guided tour amid lush green vegetation and fruit trees, babbling streams and a coconut farm. You’ll ford a river and trot past a small town and homes that appear unchanged from a half-century ago. After the ride, you’ll return to the ranch for a box lunch and beverages before the approximate 45-minute ride back to the ship.

Please Note: This excursion is available for guests in good physical condition ages 10 and up; maximum allowable weight is 240 pounds. All guests will be required to wear riding helmets provided by tour operator. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

Adult Price: $82.00
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: Westbound: 10:15 am , 12:45 pm Eastbound: 8:30 am , 12:45 pm

 

Papagayo River Rafting Adventure (5.5 - 6 hours)

What a rush! Brave the rapids on an adventurous rafting excursion that takes you through a scenic canyon carved by the spectacular Papagayo River . Your adventure begins after an approximate 1-hour trip to Pueblo Bravo, where you’ll enjoy a tasty coconut drink before receiving rafting instructions and safety gear. After boarding the raft, your expert guide will take you on an exciting river journey of approximately 2 hours amid intricate rock formations, soaring cliffs and exotic wildlife. You’ll paddle through Category 2 rapids that end in a thrilling rush of whitewater. After your adventure, it’s an approximate 5-minute ride back to Pueblo Bravo, where a lunch awaits before the approximate 75-minute return trip to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE: Water shoes or heel-strap sandals must be worn during this excursion.

Adult Price: $99.00
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: Westbound: 11:00 am Eastbound:
7:45 am , 11:15 am

 

Cultural Walking Tour (4.5 hours)

Get to know Acapulco ! This fascinating city is revealed during this guided tour, as the history and beauty of Acapulco come to life. After a scenic walk of approximately 15 minutes, the tour begins just a few blocks away from the ship at Fort San Diego , where you’ll delve into the city’s colorful past and Spanish heritage. Then, an approximate 10-minute walk takes you to a unique mask shop before strolling approximately 15 minutes to the traditional center of early Acapulco, the Zocalo, as your guide describes points of interest along the way. The tree-shaded Zocalo, or town square, is lined with quaint shops and restaurants that you can explore for approximately 1 hour before the approximate 20-minute walk back to the ship. Or, if you prefer to linger, you may stay and return to the ship at your leisure.

Adult Price: $29.00
Child Price: $19.00
Departure Time: Westbound: 12:30 am Eastbound: 8:30 am

 

Golf at Mayan Palace (7.5 - 8 hours)

For golfers ages 10 and up, this 6,507-yard, 18-hole, par-72 championship course combines challenging shots with incomparable beauty. Wedged between the Pacific Ocean and Sierra Madre Mountains , the course’s stunning vistas make it a challenge to keep your eye on the ball while testing your skill. A scenic ride of approximately 1 hour from the ship transports you to the luxurious Mayan Palace , where a caddy and cart await. Then swing and putt your way through palm-lined fairways, lush greens and challenging holes all the way to the 19th hole, where you can take a break at the full-service clubhouse before the approximate 1-hour return to the ship.

Please Note: Caddy and cart are required by the course. All caddy gratuities are included in your tour cost.

Adult Price: $159.00
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: Westbound: 10:15 am Eastbound: 8:00 am

 

La Roqueta Island Getaway (4.5 hours)

Your boat will pick you up from the pier for an approximate 25-minute trip to La Roqueta Island, which boasts spectacular views of Acapulco and the Pacific Ocean . Upon arrival, you’ll have 3 hours to enjoy swimming, snorkeling and relaxing amidst the island’s unspoiled beauty. This excursion also includes a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Mexican fare and a performance of Mexican folk or native dancing--be sure to bring your camera to capture the costumed dancers. After your memorable island excursion, it’s an approximate 25-minute boat ride back to the ship.

Adult Price: $55.00
Child Price: $45.00
Departure Time: Westbound: 11:15 am Eastbound: 9:45 am, 11:30 am

 

Mexican Folkloric Show (4 - 4.5 hours)

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience true local color. On this excursion, you’ll watch as the Mexican Folkloric Troupe re-creates ancient dances of Mexico ’s native peoples. You’ll see examples of dancing from Michoacan , Puebla , Veracruz , Jalisco and Nayarit, as well as a presentation of the Aztec ritual of renewal with a dance of fire, rain and flowers. The adventure begins with an approximate 30-minute ride to the theater where you’ll watch the 1-hour show while enjoying two complimentary beverages. After the show, an approximate 25-minute ride takes you to downtown Acapulco for an hour of incomparable shopping before the approximate 15-minute ride back to the ship.

Adult Price: $69.00
Child Price: $45.00
Departure Time: Westbound: 11:15 am Eastbound: 9:45 am, 11:30 am

 

Shot Over Jet Boat Ride (3 - 3.5 hours)

Your adventure begins with an approximate 65-minute ride to the Shot Over base, with a brief stop at the scenic overlook of El Mirador for an outstanding photo opportunity. Upon arrival at the base, you’ll be escorted to the pier, where the Shot Over jet boat awaits to take you on ride of your life. Prepare for takeoff as the boat shoots into the heart of the jungle. The boat operator will skillfully maneuver through the mangroves of the Puerto Marques tropical lagoon while traveling over the water at top speed. Hang on while the boat makes dizzying 360-degree spins and hairpin turns among the jungle’s abundant wildlife. After an hour of thrills and near-spills, it’s an approximate 45-minute trip back to the ship.

Adult Price: $84.00
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: Westbound: 10:30 am, 1:45 pm Eastbound: 9:15 am, 12:45 pm

 

Cici Water Park (5 - 6 hours)

Splashdown! Get ready for thrills and spills at Cici Water Park , where you’ll have unlimited access to a variety of rides and attractions, including waterslides, a wave pool, a lazy river, children’s area, and a dolphin show. After an approximate 20-minute ride, get a wristband, grab a tube, and float, paddle, bob and splash the day away. Included in your day is lunch at the park’s restaurant overlooking the beach. You can choose from two departure times from the park for the approximate 20-minute ride back to the ship.

Adult Price: $45.00
Child Price: $35.00
Departure Time: 10:45 am

 

El Mercado & Cliff Divers Experience (5 hours)

This excursion combines two of Mexico ’s most pleasurable pursuits: shopping for local handicrafts and watching the amazing cliff divers plunge from death-defying heights. Your adventure begins with an approximate 1-hour, 25-minute ride to El Mercado, or marketplace, with stops for photos at Linda Vista and a 20-minute tour of the Chapel of Peace along the way. Upon arriving at the marketplace, you’ll visit colorful stalls brimming with local produce, flowers and a variety of handcrafted items. Then it’s approximately 30 minutes to the next stop, the La Perla Restaurant in the Hotel Mirador, which overlooks the La Quebrada cliffs. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious Mexican buffet lunch and a complimentary beverage while viewing cliff divers from a unique vantage point as they leap from heights of more than 100 feet. You’ll also receive a priceless memento of your visit: photographers will provide you with a complimentary photo of your and your party in this beautiful setting. After lunch, a short 5-minute walk takes you to Plaza Taxco for shopping, and from there, you’ll board your tour bus for a ride of approximately 10 minutes to the Zocalo, or Main Square, where you’ll have an additional 30-minutes of shopping before the approximate 10-minute return ride to the ship.

Adult Price: $49.00
Child Price: $35.00
Departure Time: 10:00 am

 

Dolphin Encounter (4 - 5 hours)

After an approximate 20-minute ride to Cici Water Park , you’ll receive a brief orientation and instructions before entering the water to meet and greet these friendly marine mammals. You’ll stand on a submerged platform in waist-deep water as a qualified trainer answers questions and shows you how to interact with the dolphins for approximately 30 minutes. You’ll also have time to enjoy the water park’s rides and amenities outside of your assigned dolphin encounter session. Lunch and a complementary beverage are included in this excursion, and two departure times are available for the approximate 20-minute return ride to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE : T-shirts and suntan lotion may not be worn in the Dolphin Pool, as they can be harmful to the dolphins’ skin.

Adult Price: $149.00
Child Price: $110.00
Departure Time: Westbound: 11:00 am Eastbound: 7:30 am, 12:30 pm

 

Dolphin Swim Adventure (4 - 5 hours)

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to swim with friendly dolphins. An approximate 20-minute ride takes you to Cici Water Park , where, after a 10-minute training session, you’ll enjoy a 30-minute swim with your new flippered friends. A qualified trainer will be on hand to answer questions, and you’ll also have time to enjoy the water park’s rides and amenities outside of your assigned dolphin swim time. Lunch and a complementary beverage will be provided, with two departure times available for the approximate 20-minute return ride to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE: T-shirts and suntan lotion may not be worn in the Dolphin Pool, as they can be harmful to the dolphins’ skin.

Adult Price: $199.00
Child Price: $169.00
Departure Time: Westbound: 11:00 am Eastbound: 7:30 am, 12:30 pm

 

All shore excursions are operated by independent contractors except where indicated.

All excursions are subject to availability and/or cancellation based on weather, itinerary changes, and attendance.

 

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