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Deer Island (Isla de Venados)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 62 attractions in Mazatlan
Traveller Description: Amphibious vehicles take vacationers to this uninhabited island off Mazatlan for snorkeling trips and other beach activities.
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Attraction type: Island
Activities: Snorkelling
Address: El Cid Marina Mazatlan
Mexico

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5 of 5 stars
Lake Arrowhead, CA
23 Jul 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We took a cab from our cruise ship to El Cid Marina to catch a boat out to Deer Island. What a fantastic day! The trip included snorkeling, banana boat ride, lunch, drinks, snacks and a really fun crew! I had read a review that really bashed this company after I had booked the trip. I was a little concerned... more

13 Apr 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This island has the clearest beaches we saw in all of Mazatlan! The catamaran to island was gorgeous and we got to see sea lions on the way there! When we arrived the people working the tour were fantastic and very kind! We started with a short kayak which got us wanting to get into the water, so we went... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Wa U.S.A.
1 Mar 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

I have spent 25 winters in Mazatlan. Deer Island , Stone Island and all of old Mazatlan can be enjoyed " on the cheap " If you are arriving by cruise line , forget the expencive packages. You can rent a catamaran on the beach for 30 $ U.S an hour , Spend as much time on Deer Island as... more

28 Apr 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We were originally scheduled for the Stone Island excursion, but when they did not have enough people, the tour operators (Konakai Timaran/ Aries Fleet), offered us Deer Island. Our plans for Stone Island was to go horseback riding and relax on a beach. We were told Deer Island was even better beach. I have no idea what Stone Island was... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sacramento, California
20 May 2006
26/26 found this review helpful

Deer Island is one excursion available while docked in Mazatlan aboard most cruise ships. I went there the second week in May 2006. It is a popular side trip, and the catamaran hulled tour boat was filled with people. Our tour operator, Tropical Tours did an excellent job organizing a large group of people. The organized activities include the Kayak... more

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Deer Island (Isla de Venados) Address

El Cid Marina, Mazatlan, Mexico