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Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra) Day Trip from Mazatlán
A short panga ride from the cruise terminal lands you on a 10-mile palm-lined beach with beachfront restaurants, banana boats, ATV rentals, horseback rides and calm water — Mazatlán's easiest family-friendly day out.
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Highlights
- No. 01 Round-trip panga crossing in under 10 minutes
- No. 02 Beach clubs with all-inclusive packages (food, drinks, palapa)
- No. 03 Optional ATV rides through dunes and coastline
- No. 04 Banana boats, kayaks and horseback rides on the sand
- No. 05 Quieter, less developed alternative to the Golden Zone
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Field notes
Why Stone Island
Stone Island sits directly across the harbor from Mazatlán’s cruise terminal. It isn’t a remote getaway — it’s a fishing community fronted by 10 miles of palm-lined beach that has been Mazatlán’s weekend escape for decades. For visitors that means three things: it’s cheap to get to, the surf is calmer than the Golden Zone, and the palapa food is generally better than what’s on the cruise side.
Getting there
Walk to the back of the cruise terminal toward the panga dock. Pangas run on demand throughout the day; the round-trip ride is 5 to 8 USD. There’s no ticket booth — pay the boatman directly, take your seat, and cross in 5 to 10 minutes. On the island side, the beach clubs and ATV rentals are a 2-minute walk from the dock.
What to do
Most visitors split the day between a beach club and one optional activity. The clubs are in the first kilometer south of the dock; an all-inclusive package runs 35 to 55 USD with palapa, loungers, food and drink. ATVs are 40 to 80 USD per hour and are the best way to see the still-undeveloped southern stretch. Horseback rides on the sand are the quieter classic.
Cruise day timing
A morning at Stone Island works well. Cross at 10am, beach until 2pm, return by 3pm — that leaves comfortable margin before all-aboard. Don’t wait until the end of the day to head back; the panga queue lengthens as every cruise passenger tries to return at once.
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What's included
Included
- Round-trip panga / boat transfer
- Shaded palapa
- Welcome drink (varies by operator)
Not included
- Food (unless you book the all-inclusive package)
- ATV, banana boat or horse rentals
- Tips
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Frequently asked questions
No. 01 Is Stone Island actually an island?
Technically it's a peninsula, but the only practical way across is the panga from the cruise terminal — a 5-to-10 minute ride that costs a few dollars round trip.
No. 02 How much does a day at Stone Island cost?
The crossing alone is about 5 USD. Beach club all-inclusive packages run 35 to 55 USD per adult. ATVs and horseback rides are extra and pay-as-you-go.
No. 03 Is it a good option for cruise passengers?
Yes. It's the closest beach to the terminal and the simplest excursion to manage. Plan to be back on the cruise side at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.
No. 04 Is the water safe for kids?
The beach is long, flat and noticeably calmer than the Golden Zone, which is why it's popular with families.
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