If you’re planning to include Mexico in your Pacific cruise, San Diego and Cabo are natural gateways to explore Mag Bay, Cabo Pulmo, and Sea of Cortez.

Easy, Streamlined Customs Clearance

If headed to Mexico from San Diego, Ensenada stands out as one of the most yacht-friendly ports of entry in the country.

Once you clear customs, importation, and immigration in Ensenada, you’re free to enjoy the best of Mexico’s cruising grounds:

Los Cabos

Above and underwater, Los Cabos brims with the activities and excursions on every traveler’s bucket list. Visitors can immerse themselves in the crystal-clear Sea of Cortes with exhilarating jet skiing, sport fishing, and scuba diving tours, or take in the majestic beauty of the Pacific Ocean with whale-watching excursions and sunset sailings.

World-class scuba diving is a major draw in Los Cabos, highlighted by the 17,571-acre Cabo Pulmo natural reef system. There, over 800 species of marine life make their home in the only hard coral reef in the Gulf of California. Wreck diving also makes encounters with sea turtles, manta rays and even whale sharks possible.

Sea of Cortez

The Sea of Cortez is Baja California’s little slice of paradise, known for its crystal-clear waters, unique coastal landscapes, and exclusive sea life. The islands sprinkled throughout the gulf are little-known hidden gems and are home to unbelievable experiences one could only have in this beautiful corner of Mexico.

La Paz, considered the gem of the Sea of Cortez,, is what the gulf is known for, and why people visit. Adventurous people come yearly to swim with the whale sharks.

Magdalena Bay

Located off the coast of Baja California, Magdalena Bay is a remote destination that comes alive during the annual sardine run. This incredible natural phenomenon, though less renowned than South Africa’s sardine run, offers unforgettable for snorkelers and free-divers seeking adventure and a front-row seat to nature’s drama. To many, Mexico offers the more rewarding experience, as the event is more compact.

Magdalena Bay transforms into a hotspot of marine activity each year, where vast schools of sardines attract an impressive array of predators, including marlins, sharks, sea lions, and dolphins. Swimming alongside millions of shimmering sardines as they swirl in dense bait balls, evading their hunters, is an awe-inspiring spectacle. From the rapid strikes of marlins to playful dolphins and curious sea lions, every moment in the water is filled with excitement and unpredictability.