Singles Cruise

[HeavyStick]

I've been thinking of taking a cruise in Oct/Nov down the western Mexico coast.

I have looked in the prices and while they aren't cheap or too expensive. (between 400 and 1600 a person)

I want to get the most for my money.

What port's should I avoid and which are premium and must see?

links would be nice to

tyvm in advance

 

[concrete]

HEAVYSTICK

TRY .. www.royalcaribbean.com. from 700 + ... you please.. I need a break, lucky bastard:(

 

[lilminx]

I'm so jealous- I'd love to go on a cruise again. I can't help you with ports- the only cruise I ever went on went up to Massachusets and then down to Bermuda. Too bad I was with my boyfriend at the time- lol.

 

[Needssome]

I've never been on a cruise......I wanna come too. *pout* Now if I only I could afford it.

 

[HeavyStick]

www.priceline.com

now through Jan 15 there are some wonderful deal the prices vary greatly by each week.

 

[Texan]

I'm not sure it really matters which ports you go to.

I think a person who takes a cruise shoud go for the enjoyment of the cruise itself, including the social life on the boat. Very few cruises stop at any port long enough to do anything except shop and eat.

I have visited cities by cruise ship, and at some other time, I have visited the same cities by air or land. The cities are completely different when there are cruise ships in the port.

Several of the ports along the Mexican Riveria are fun, just remember that every day, thousands of people are coming ashore from cruise ships in the same place you are. You will see exactly what they want you to see, and it exclusively envolves separating you from your pesos.

Cruising is fun. Just remember, it's about the social life on the boat. Going ashore is just another place to socialize. So what port you are in doesn't really matter.

That said, if you want to actually visit Mexico, let me know, I've been almost all over the country and love to share it with people who are interested.

 

[HeavyStick]

TY Texan

and you are correct in every statement about socializing. I was more curious to what cities have more to offer, what proved to be enjoying and what was a downfall.

I checked out some forums and all of the customer testimonials seemed like mini ads

 

[Texan]

TY Texan

and you are correct in every statement about socializing. I was more curious to what cities have more to offer, what proved to be enjoying and what was a downfall.

I checked out some forums and all of the customer testimonials seemed like mini ads

HS..... Actually, there aren't that many ports on the Riveria side of Mexico.. Cabo San Lucas is without a doubt the most scenic port of the Mexican Pacific. The rocks with the famous arch are beautiful. However, Cabo is also the most expensive place in all of Mexico. Even a small bottle of water can cost you $4.

Manzanillo is pretty, but the port is on the inside by downtown, and not very near the beach.

Mazatlan is ok... but very touristy, with the main attraction being the shopping.

Puerto Vallarta was great about 15 years ago, but now there isn't much of the "old city's" charm left. Some beaches south of the city are still pretty.

Acapulco is old and dirty. You have to stay overnight to enjoy some of the nightlife to really enjoy Acapulco. Even then, it's overrated.

I don't know anywhere south of Acapulco that the cruise ships dock. Ixtapa is ok... (another place that was great 15 years ago) and it's sister city Zihuatanejo is fantastic, but I don't think cruise ships dock there.

further south is Puerto Escondido and finally Huatulco. Those are among my favorite places in Mexico, but the cruise ships don't go there. Come to think about it, maybe one of the reasons that those places are still so neat, is that the cruise ships don't go there.....