In the tropical ambiance of the Pacific Coast, you'll board a skiff boat for a journey through Mexico's largest estuary and wetlands system.

Travel waterways lined with mangroves and palm trees as you spot blue herons, ospreys, and other exotic water birds in this protected wildlife refuge. You'll pass the Pacifico Brewery, a Mexican naval base, and shrimp and tuna fishing fleets along the harbor before leaving the boat for a charming beachside restaurant. Enjoy authentic lunch, unspoiled beaches that stretch for over 12 miles, and the relaxation of the clear blue Pacific Ocean (optional water activities available for the ambitious).

Energy Level

Duration

6 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Cruise around the mangroves of Mexico's largest estuary system on a 36-passenger skiff boat
See Mexican brown pelicans, blue herons, sea hawks, and ospreys in their natural habitat
Dine at a thatched roof restaurant on the beach, enjoying the shade of the abundant palm trees planted in the mid-1800s by the French

Need to know

Sailors should be comfortable getting in and out of small boats and traveling on uneven terrain
Free time to swim, stroll, or simply relax before heading back to port
Optional water activities available for purchase

Experience shores the Virgin way

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Mangrove & Beach Escape

In the tropical ambiance of the Pacific Coast, you'll board a skiff boat for a journey through Mexico's largest estuary and wetlands system.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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