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| ~ Santa Cruz Port for: Huatulco, Mexico ~ |
~ Port Info for Huatulco, Mexico
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Cruise ships enter Santa
Cruz Bay and anchor about a mile north of the marina. Passengers are tendered
to a dock in the town of Santa Cruz. From the dock, it's a short walk to restaurants, shops,
banks, the marina and the public beach. You'll need transport to reach the little town
of La Crucecita, which is about a mile north of Santa Cruz and has a larger selection of stores and restaurants. Bahia de Tangolunda, the deluxe hotel district, is about 3 mi/5 km east of the dock.
Tourist information
is available at the Asociacion de Hoteles de Huatulco, located on Boulevard Santa Cruz at the corner of Monte Alban. It's open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm, Saturday 9 am-1 pm. Phone 587-0848.
Consider
signing up for the excursions offered by your ship. They may not be the least
expensive way to see Huatulco, but you won't have to spend valuable time making arrangements yourself - and you won't have
to worry about missing the ship. Shore excursions and their prices vary from cruise line
to cruise line. Some may include lunch and drinks or additional stops, while others may
not. (Fees for children range from half price to full price.) Check
with your ship's shore-excursion staff or your travel agent for additional information.
Note:
If your time is limited and you want to take a tour of the bays, many companies offer trips shorter
than the ship-sponsored shore excursion. Prices vary depending on the number of bays visited
and the distance from Santa Cruz Bay.
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~ Huatulco (Santa
Cruz) Mexico Cruise ~
[From: US = United States / CA = Canada
/ UK = United kingdom]
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~ Sampler of Tours for Huatulco
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Huatulco Sightseeing Tour:
Visit La Crucecita, with time for shopping in the
market and the stores along the plaza, and then head to La Entrega for a stunning
view of Santa Cruz Bay. The tour continues to El Maguey
Bay and stops at Tangolunda, the hotel district. Before returning to your ship,
you'll pass by the Copalita River and Conejos Bay. 2-3 hours. About US$35.
Snorkeling: Two tours are usually offered, one for the novice and one for experienced snorkelers. Both
begin at La Entrega beach, which has the calmest water in Huatulco. The tour for experienced snorkelers continues to Cacaluta Bay, an area untouched by development.
Complimentary drinks are served on the second tour. 2-3 hours. About US$40-$50.
ATV Tour: You'll experience the wilder side of Huatulco on this ride through the lush jungle. Then
it's on to the beaches of Organo, Maguey and Cacaluta. The tour includes instructions on
operating an ATV. 3 hours. About US$60.
Coffee Plantation Tour: This tour takes you into the mountains and through
the jungle to a finca, or coffee plantation. You'll learn
about coffee production, visit a waterfall and have lunch with the owners of the finca. 7 hours. About US$60.
Seven Bay Tour:
Tour seven of Huatulco's nine bays, with stops at both virgin and developed beaches.
Some of the beaches are accessible only by sea. There's
time for swimming or snorkeling plus lunch. 7 hours. About US$25.
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