Excursions out of Santa Rosalia Mexican Riviera

[librarylady63]

On an upcoming cruise, one of the port stops is Santa Rosalia   8-5 .   There are only 2 excursions offered at a seemingly high price of $169  for about 5  hours.  This includes a 90 minute stop at the beach.  ......I cannot find any other non-cruise line excursions  when I search.     Looking for input on those who have been to this port and if you know if alternate options are available.   We always have used non-cruise ship excursions and never once had any problem.    We would so appreciate your input on this asap.   ( I did make reservations with the cruise ship excursions for all but one port......)    Thank you.   We are to be on the Voldendam  departing  December 10 from San Diego.   

[Mike45LC]

Good luck getting input.  In well over a dozen Mexican Riviera cruises, I have never heard of Santa Rosalia as a port of call.  I will follow this thread to see what people have to say.  Have a great cruise.

[librarylady63]

yes it "appears" they are stopping at places to give the locals a boost in their economy!   However, the choices  are limited for excursions.   I usually decline ship excursions as I get more from local vendors, but this cruise ship stops in places that I cannot  in general shop around.   Maybe it is a safety iissue?    The only 2 excursions in Santa Rosalia are$169 each for 5 hours...pretty steep....and try as I may I cannot find alternate tours offered from the port.    Live and learn.......

[SelectSys]

On 9/15/2023 at 5:09 AM, librarylady63 said:

Maybe it is a safety iissue?

I don't think you are going to experience any safety issues here.  It is one of the main stops on the highway that runs down Baja.  It also has a fishing harbor. 

 

One of the big draws here are the remnants the French activities in the region based on mining.  The town includes some metal structures which I think Gustav Eiffel had a role in. 

 

I would love to see more cruises heading into the Sea of Cortes.  I think you are lucky to be on this cruise.  I am sure you will find something interesting in town for less than $169.00

 

BTW - I looked at this cruise for December 10th.  This is one of the best Mexican cruises I have ever seen from my perspective.  I know it is expensive with the cruise line mark up, but the Copper Canyon railway is incredibly beautiful. 

Edited September 21, 2023 by SelectSys