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  • On Oct 24, 2025
    Nancy from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    How long is shore time both at Catalina and Ensenada? What time do we need to be back at the tenders or dock?

    Ahoy, Nancy!

    Welcome aboard planDisney! A Baja sailing aboard the Disney Wonder sounds like an adventure that’s sure to make even Captain Jack jealous, and I love that you’re already planning to make the most of your time exploring Catalina Island and Ensenada!

    Now, I think Stitch may have snuck into your question and scrambled your itinerary dates (that little rascal!), but if I’m reading correctly, it looks like you’ll be sailing on the May 1, 2026 voyage out of San Diego. If I’m mistaken, no worries—sail back our way and we’ll make sure your compass is properly calibrated before you set course. Just remember, your Disney Cruise Line Navigator app will always be your go-to “map to the treasure,” as all times and entertainment schedules are subject to change once onboard.

    As of now, your itinerary has you dropping anchor at Catalina Island on Day 2, with a planned ashore time of 8:30 AM and all aboard time at 4:45 PM. I always recommend planning to return a little early—think of it as your own “race against the clock” moment, just like Cinderella’s dash from the ball (minus the glass slippers, of course). If you’re sailing with the early dinner seating (around 5:45 PM) and want to don your finest swashbuckling gear for Pirate Night, you might consider heading back to the ship a bit sooner to prepare for the evening’s festivities.

    Then, on Day 3 in Ensenada, you’ll again go ashore at 8:30 AM with an all aboard of 4:45 PM. Remember, that time is when you need to be back on the ship, not just arriving at the pier— because, as Tiana would remind us, “you’ve got to dig a little deeper”—but not so deep that you forget to be back onboard before the ship sails!

    I hope this helps you chart your day with confidence so you can soak up every bit of sun, sand, and sea breeze that awaits. Before you know it, you’ll be living your own “Part of Your World” moment, trading city streets for the sweet sound of waves.

    Sea ya real soon with boo-tiful nights and frightfully fun days,
    Dustin
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