Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port | Cruise Ship Pickup
Overview
Our Ballestas Islands tour is designed for cruise passengers who want a smooth, worry-free day ashore. We are an official, fully licensed operator and pioneers in cruise-ship excursions at this port, offering competitive prices without compromising on quality. We pick you up directly at the ship, inside San Martín Port, with our own modern, comfortable buses. There is no shuttle to Paracas and no meeting point to find. Departure times are flexible and adapted to your ship’s arrival, so you can relax and enjoy the experience. You will sail by speedboat to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, dolphins and countless seabirds, and pass the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph carved into the hillside. Our experienced, friendly guides bring the visit to life, and we coordinate everything with you by WhatsApp. Your return to the ship is guaranteed.
What's Included
- Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
- Bottled water
- All activities and transportation in small groups
- Entrance fees included
- Direct pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, a few metres from your ship
- Guaranteed return to the ship
- English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Personal travel insurance
- Food and drinks.
Meeting Location
Terminal Portuario Gral. San Martín
Paracas, Peru
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Islas Ballestas (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- A note about port access: You may hear an announcement on board that local operators and taxis are not permitted to enter the port, as it is a working container terminal. This is true for independent operators and taxis. We are an official agency, fully licensed and authorised to operate inside the port and collect our guests directly at the terminal. Just like the ship’s own tour operator, we complete all the necessary port procedures in advance, so your pick-up and return are fully arranged and guaranteed. Our team will be waiting for you inside the terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. Simply look for our JD Adventure logo when you step off the ship. If you have any questions before your tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
- In the photos you will see our company logo and the short distance from the ship to where we will be waiting for you. There is no shuttle: we meet you right at the port, so you will find us easily as soon as you step off the ship.
- All communication is handled via WhatsApp. Three to four days before your arrival, we will message you with your guide’s details and your assigned bus and group number. Please provide a valid mobile or WhatsApp number when booking, so we can make your experience as smooth as possible. We do not check emails often, so WhatsApp is the best way to reach us. If you do not have it, we recommend installing it; otherwise, simply send us a mobile number and we will call you.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port | Cruise Ship Pickup?
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Activity code: C-14547P5
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Average 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 37 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05).
- Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands.
- Bottled water.
- All activities and transportation in small groups.
- Entrance fees included.
- Direct pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, a few metres from your ship.
- Guaranteed return to the ship.
- English and Spanish-speaking guide.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port | Cruise Ship Pickup is as follows:
- A note about port access: You may hear an announcement on board that local operators and taxis are not permitted to enter the port, as it is a working container terminal. This is true for independent operators and taxis. We are an official agency, fully licensed and authorised to operate inside the port and collect our guests directly at the terminal. Just like the ship’s own tour operator, we complete all the necessary port procedures in advance, so your pick-up and return are fully arranged and guaranteed. Our team will be waiting for you inside the terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. Simply look for our JD Adventure logo when you step off the ship. If you have any questions before your tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
- In the photos you will see our company logo and the short distance from the ship to where we will be waiting for you. There is no shuttle: we meet you right at the port, so you will find us easily as soon as you step off the ship.
- All communication is handled via WhatsApp. Three to four days before your arrival, we will message you with your guide’s details and your assigned bus and group number. Please provide a valid mobile or WhatsApp number when booking, so we can make your experience as smooth as possible. We do not check emails often, so WhatsApp is the best way to reach us. If you do not have it, we recommend installing it; otherwise, simply send us a mobile number and we will call you.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port | Cruise Ship Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
- Bottled water
- All activities and transportation in small groups
- Entrance fees included
- Direct pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, a few metres from your ship
- Guaranteed return to the ship
- English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Personal travel insurance
- Food and drinks.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- A note about port access: You may hear an announcement on board that local operators and taxis are not permitted to enter the port, as it is a working container terminal. This is true for independent operators and taxis. We are an official agency, fully licensed and authorised to operate inside the port and collect our guests directly at the terminal. Just like the ship’s own tour operator, we complete all the necessary port procedures in advance, so your pick-up and return are fully arranged and guaranteed. Our team will be waiting for you inside the terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. Simply look for our JD Adventure logo when you step off the ship. If you have any questions before your tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
- In the photos you will see our company logo and the short distance from the ship to where we will be waiting for you. There is no shuttle: we meet you right at the port, so you will find us easily as soon as you step off the ship.
- All communication is handled via WhatsApp. Three to four days before your arrival, we will message you with your guide’s details and your assigned bus and group number. Please provide a valid mobile or WhatsApp number when booking, so we can make your experience as smooth as possible. We do not check emails often, so WhatsApp is the best way to reach us. If you do not have it, we recommend installing it; otherwise, simply send us a mobile number and we will call you.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
