Ships arrive from major ports in Asia, North America, and South America.[1] The port accommodates cruise ships, bulk cargo, and container ships. The Port of Ensenada maintains specialized shipyards. It also supports commercial and sport fishing, pleasure craft, and marina areas.
In 2010, the Port of Ensenada handled 3,593,000 t (3,540,000 long tons; 3,960,000 short tons) of cargo and 156 cruise ship calls—the latter figure down from a peak of 293 three years earlier.[2] In 2011, it was Mexico's second-busiest port and the second-most-visited port-of-call for major cruise lines and pleasure boats.[3]
The port's main cruise ship facility is in the center of the port at the Cruise Terminal and Marina designated area. The port authority devised plans in 2009 to dredge parts of the port to serve post-Panamax vessels and reduce congestion at the Port of Long Beach.[6]
The port maintains one marina and in 2011, was looking to expand a second marina then further develop both marinas. The port also maintains a sport fishing terminal.[9][needs update]
The ports location at the approximate center of Todos Santos Bay provides expansive views that companies have taken the opportunity to capitalize on by developing resorts and hotels such as the Villa Marina. Hotels and resorts are located at the base of the Ensenada marina and along the coastal strip of the harbor.[citation needed]
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Monarch of the Seas docked at port
Carnival Cruise ship docked, Sport fishing terminal, and shipyards