Is the Ensenada Wine Country Tour Worth It? (Navigator of the Seas 2026) 🍷
Wondering if the Royal Caribbean Ensenada Wine Tour is the best shore excursion for your next Mexico cruise? We’re reviewing the Navigator of the Seas wine tasting excursion to L.A. Cetto and La Casa de Doña Lupe to see if this less than $50 tour is a "steal" or a tourist trap.
In this 2025-2026 Navigator of the Seas cruise vlog, we provide an honest look at the Ensenada wine tasting experience. Whether you’re planning a 4-night cruise from Los Angeles or looking for Ensenada Mexico port tips, this video covers everything from the scenic bus ride to the best specialty dining like Jamie's Italian.
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🎥 In This Episode: Ensenada Port Guide
• Final Port Day | Ensenada, Mexico
• Wine Country Tour Excursion: Visiting the famous L.A. Cetto Winery and the charming La Casa de Doña Lupe.
• Navigator of the Seas Dining: Lunch at El Loco Fresh and a full review of Jamie’s Italian Specialty Dining.
• Entertainment & Drinks: Gin tasting at Copper & Clover Bar and the iSkate show in Studio B.
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⏱️ Video Chapters
00:00 Departure from the Ship | Ensenada Port Day
00:15 Arrival at Ensenada Cruise Port & Boarding Our Wine Tour Bus 🍷
00:47 Scenic Bus Ride to Ensenada Wine Country with Our Guide Michelle
01:11 L.A. Cetto Winery Tour & Wine Tasting with Cheese and Bread 🍷
04:15 La Casa de Doña Lupe Winery | Wine, Jams, Salsa & Unexpected Bathroom Sign 😄
08:32 Return to Ensenada Port & Back Onboard Navigator of the Seas
09:15 Lunch at El Loco Fresh | Navigator of the Seas
10:14 Drinks at Copper & Clover Bar featuring Special Gin Selection 🍸
11:26 Dinner at Jamie’s Italian Specialty Dining | Royal Caribbean 🍝
16:35 iSkate “Dancing with the Stars” Show | Studio B ⛸️
18:28 Guitar & Vocal Entertainment with Alvaro | Copper & Clover Bar 🎶
19:08 Late-Night Snack at Café Promenade
19:30 Ocean Views from Deck 11 near the Windjammer 🌊
20:07 Wrap-Up & What’s Next | Navigator of the Seas Cruise Vlog 2025 🚢🌴
🚢 Cruise Details
• Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean
• Ship: Navigator of the Seas
• Sailing Dates: December 15–19, 2025
• Departure Port: San Pedro, California (Round Trip)
• Itinerary: 4-night cruise with stops in Catalina Island and Ensenada
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