Top Puerto Quetzal Cruises & Sailing

Soak up some sun, dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean and explore the black sand beaches at San Jose on this short but sweet private getaway. Leaving from Guatemala City, Antigua, or Puerto Quetzal, this full-day trip includes some R&R in a private villa with a pool, a fresh seafood lunch cooked up by a local chef, and a sunset ocean swim and buggy trip along the dark volcanic sands of San Jose Beach.

Make the most of your time on dry land with a private tour of Antigua. Your excursion to the UNESCO-listed city includes a guided tour of the central plaza, along with a visits to a jade factory and the Santo Domingo Monastery. Beginning and ending at the Puerto Quetzal cruise terminal, comfortable round-trip transportation ensures that you return to your ship in time for departure. 

Add some relaxation time to your shore excursion in Guatemala during this 8-hour trip to the country’s Kawilal Hot Springs. This sprawling spa complex, which uses waters heated by the warmth of nearby Pacaya Volcano, offers a wealth of thermal pools, a thermal circuit, steam baths and hydrotherapy. Soak away your aches in the spa’s warming waters, or choose to add a massage, manicure or pedicure to your visit (at your own expense). You’ll also have time to fuel up with some food at the on-site restaurant. This Kawilal shore excursion covers lunch and round-trip port transport.

Once the capital of the conquistadors, Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most-visited destinations; its cobbled streets home to ornate churches, earthquake-damaged architecture, and colorful Mayan street markets. This full-day small-group shore excursion from Puerto Quetzal offers history and culture lovers the opportunity to delve deeper into the stories of the city and squeeze in plenty of sightseeing without having to worry about a busload of fellow shipmates.

When your cruise ship sails into Puerto Quezal, maximize your time with a full-day shore excursion to Antigua. Alongside by your guide, you’ll absorb the colonial charm of Antigua City while listening to history-rich commentary. Marvel at landmarks like Santo Domingo Convent and the Church of La Merced and then browse stalls brimming with colorful souvenirs. Visit a rural coffee plantation to observe traditional production processes and sample aromatic cups of coffee with a local farmer.

Upon arrival you will meet with your guide who will be waiting for you inmediately when you come off the ship. He will make himself visible with a printed sign with your name. As you ride to Antigua enjoy a narrated presentation of Guatemalas country side. Once in Antigua start your walking tour from the main plaza and get to know the most important palaces of the colonial times. This excursion presents two very different sides of Guatemala. Discover the immensely influential role of religion, past and present, in San Jan Del Obispo Palace. Tour the Bishop's Palace, once a colonial residence now home to a community of Bethlemian Nuns. Sip a cup of chocolate, a favorite sweet treat in this small town, Walk its cobblestone streets.

The natural wetlands and mangroves of Guatemala make it a perfect place to bird-watch. Join this small-group kayaking tour and paddle through these calm channels in search of several species of endemic birds as well as other animals and vegetation. Take in the beautiful landscapes around you and learn about the local environment from your guide.

Discover Guatemala’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty on this full-day small-group shore excursion from Puerto Quetzal. A great way to squeeze as much sightseeing as possible into one day without having to worry about organizing anything for yourself, this guided trip includes a visit to a traditional Mayan village and the historic capital of Antigua, known for its beautiful Baroque-style architecture and earthquake-damaged churches.

Graet experience to climb an active Volcano, walking with private tour guide under the endemic forest, until you reach the active crater. Our guide will take care of you if you are not an experience hikker. The climbing just take 1 hour in a half and the walk on the cold lava is really amazing, discovering the ovens (Lava underneat that still hot) and roast marshmellows and to be in a different eviroments makes something special, great views.

The attraction is to be in one of the most beautiful lakes around the world, having the experience to interact with the Mayan people, to be in the middle of coffee fields to admire 7 volcanoes on the road. Look how to change vegetation depending on altitude, sugar fields, the awesome lookout points, makes the best experience to be in Guatemala recommended for everyone that likes countryside, nature, culture and outdoor activities.

Close to Puerto quetzal your destination in the cruise ship, you will have the oportunity to visit a pleasent countryside where in just one hour you will see how change de vegetation, wild life, countryside from lowlands to highlands, mountain range and our main attraction Fire Volcano active volcano and the eruptions can be watch safely from San Cayetano Farm, amazing views. When you arrive you will organized for coffee tour is included. You have optionals for horseback riding, do trekking or birdwatching.

Enjoy a day exploring the colonial confines of Antigua, one of Guatemala’s most historic cities, and visiting a relaxing hot springs spa during this 8-hour shore excursion. Spend the morning exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua, discovering its wealth of Spanish baroque architecture, cathedral ruins and colorful facades during a walking tour. Then transfer to Kawilal Hot Springs, a spa resort with 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths and 3 hydrotherapy baths heated by fiery Pacaya Volcano. This Guatemala shore excursion includes lunch, a guide and round-trip port transport.

Make the most of your port visit at Puerto Quetzal by booking this private tour to Iximche, where you learn all about this important Mayan city with the personal attention of your private guide. You don’t need to stick with a tour group. Instead, you and your guide wander through the area, learning about the pyramids, ceremonial altars, and Mayan culture from your guide, and then fuel up with an included lunch.

Nice visit in Antigua Walking or by car. Interiors and exteriors. Great for pictures and garden lovers. You will have the oportunities to visit the interior or Casa Santa Domingo, Cathedral ruins, The Jesuit center and the beautiful interior that used to be a school. And Finally the beauty of court yard where is the biggest fountain in latinamerica. Our offer is complitly different from the others competitors. We are guides and tour operators same time we now how to make an experience and not just a trip.

Shore excursion from cruise terminal Quetzal Port. Driving to Antigua Guatemala through the wonderful countryside, amazing views to the volcanos fire. water and Acatenango, arriving to Antigua the first point is the lookout point Cerro de la Cruz breathtaking view to the city with the water volcano behind. After you will have a walking with local guide discovering, facts, legends and visiting old buildings very well preserve like the Old University, The Cathedral ruins or the wonderful Hotel museum "Casa Santo Domingo". This is a Private tour exclusive for people that doesn't like to travel in large groups. Even in some cases could be share with another couples. Maximun group 6 persons.

Is the only shore excursion where you can taste our wine production and Rum. we are a great sugar producer is our number one industry and produce great rums, one of the best in the world. About our vineyards and wine production is not so big but we have wines with special reserve, exclusive and edition limited. Visit a great mayan Town Santa María de Jesus and a little walking in the colonial city of Antigua. You will have the best experience in your visit to Guatemala.

We invite you to come at FINCA LA GRACIA nature reserve for a birding day and observe large list of birds among endemic, resident and migratory birds. We pick you up at the Puerto Quetzal, Antigua or Lake Atitlan area, if you arrive by Puerto Quetzal, we pick you up one hour after your cruise arrive. If you are thinking about an activity to do near of the port, this is the oportunity to have a good birding day in Guatemala. The place is called FINCA LA GRACIAS and is located near, just one hour to drive from the port quetzal. The guide will pick you up at the port and then to take a car for your transfer to the nature reserve and then get there to start a birdwatching activity on one of the trails through our expert guide in bird watching. Departure Point: Antigua, Lake Atitlan or Puerto Quetzal (1 hour after your cruise ship arrive or disembark) Departure: Puerto Quetzal, Antigua or Lake Atitlan

From the port Quetzal to Los Tarrales Nature Reserve are two hours to drive. Experience one of most recommended hotspots for bird watching in Guatemala. A birdwatchers haven, where you will increase your bird checklist. Come and join us to explore the diverse tropical wildlife in forests and plantations in the large reserve.

Make the most of your time when docked at Puerto Quetzal when you book this shore excursion to Antigua. Arrive at the 500-year-old city for a tour and learn about the history, heritage, and culture from your guide. Soak up the colonial architecture, walk through beautiful gardens, and stop at several landmarks throughout the day.

Explore the renowned leather craftsmanship of Pastores on this full-day excursion from Puerto Quetzal! Departing from the cruise port, immerse yourself in the artisanal charm of Pastores, where skilled craftsmen create high-quality leather boots and goods. Delight in a shopping spree at various leather shops, offering a wide array of products from classic boots to exotic leather items like snake or alligator skin. Afterward, journey to Antigua to discover its iconic landmarks such as Central Park, the Santa Catalina Arch, and the Merced Church. It's a day filled with culture, history, and the finest leather goods, ensuring an unforgettable experience for cruise passengers!

Hike to the top of the active Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala when you book this shore excursion from Puerto Quetzal. Hike up the solidified lava with your private guide approaching lava cones and the smoking cone along the way. At the top, enjoy unparalleled views of other nearby volcanoes, Lake Amatitlan, and the city.

A great option to have a shore excursion for a short time, not so far from port, with a deep introduction to the most important economical activity in Guatemala sugar cane production, beautiful landscape and countryside sourranded with volcanos and discovering and learn about old civilizations from mesoamerica. Tour is private for customers from Viator. ould be share. Small Groups.

This tour is a great option for people that wants to know sourrandings without go to far, only one hour drive from port, we have our Hawaii natural park birdwatching, nature, mangroves. Plus a great relax in black sand beaches and our resort Hawaian Paradise. Pools, ATV, Hammacks and great Lunch.