Ensenada Excursions?

[V12]

DH and I are going on the 3 Night Merrytime
Baja cruise in December. Neither of us have cruised before. Is getting off the ship at Ensenada a must? Has anyone ever done a really great excursion there? If you’ve stayed onboard for a port day, do you have any activity recommendations?

We have no kids and are Disneyland passholders… Disney adults!

 

[mjkpreno]

Been to Ensenada many times. No, an excursion isn't really necessary, and we recommend a stay-on-board day personally. We've done "La Bufadora" which is the famous blowhole but it's surrounded by a "gauntlet" of touristy shop with very pushy workers. That being said, the blowhole is amazing to see, but it's a one-and-done sort of thing. Otherwise, there are nice wine/food tours (big win region in MX) and some off-road things you can do. Last time we were in Ensenada (March) we took a local "didi" (uber alternative) to the Costco and Walmart, picked up some Mexican treats we love and brought them home.

 

[JWelch62]

We've been to Ensenada quite a few times. The wine tour excursion is fine, but not spectacular.. It goes to the L A Cetto winery (largest in MX) and then one or two smaller wineries (maybe). If you're adventurous you could probably find a better tour. These days my wife and I will just walk off the ship to get some fish tacos in the Mercado Negro right at the docks. Really tasty.

 

[ichoose2believe]

We are doing merry time in December as well. We are just going to stay on the ship. I am hoping that they show Avatar 2 on that day and the theater won’t be packed.