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A Great Way To Experience Mexico
There are two types of cruises to Mexico (Mexican Riviera Cruise and Baja Cruise) and one Caribbean cruise itinerary (Western Caribbean) that has ports in Mexico. These should not be confused.
Both will afford you the opportunity to explore various Mexican ports. So how do you decide which Mexico cruise vacation is right for you? The question you need to ask yourself is, do you prefer the Caribbean Sea or the Pacific Ocean? Or better yet, why not try them all!A Great Way To Experience Mexico
Cruise vacation benefits include cost savings, convenience, safety and fun. One of the most tangible benefits of a cruise vacation is the nearly all-inclusive cost. Although shore tours and other amenities are not included in the initial fare, the price of a cruise does cover lodging, meals, and a wide variety of entertainment.
A cruise is the only vacation where you can visit several destinations with the convenience of only unpacking once. Furthermore, since the ship is the mode of transportation, unless you opt for a rental cars or scooters in ports of call, you will never need to pick up a set of keys or navigate foreign traffic while on a cruise vacation.
A cruise is the only vacation where you can visit several destinations with the convenience of only unpacking once. Furthermore, since the ship is the mode of transportation, unless you opt for a rental cars or scooters in ports of call, you will never need to pick up a set of keys or navigate foreign traffic while on a cruise vacation.
Mexican Riviera Cruises
These cruises sail year-round and round trip from Southern California and seasonally from San Diego or San Francisco. A Mexican Riviera cruise is usually 7 Nights or longer and usually include stops in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. Some longer Mexican Riviera cruises include stops or overnights in Manzanillo, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Acapulco.
Mexican Baja Cruises
Mexican Baja cruises sail from Los Angeles and San Diego. These
are short 3 and 4 Night getaways that are very popular for West Coast
residents. The 3-Night cruises leave on Fridays and visit Ensenada,
spend a day at sea and return to their homeport. The 4-Night cruises
often include a stop at Catalina Island.
Western Caribbean Cruises that INCLUDE Mexico ports
These cruises depart from Florida and the gulf ports of New Orleans, Galveston and Houston. Western Caribbean cruises visit the Eastern ports of Mexico located on the Yucatan Peninsula. These ports include Cozumel and Costa Maya. Since these cruises typically visit other ports like Jamaica, Belize, Grand Cayman, they are not considered Mexico cruises, but rather Caribbean, specifically the Western Caribbean cruises.
These cruises sail year-round and round trip from Southern California and seasonally from San Diego or San Francisco. A Mexican Riviera cruise is usually 7 Nights or longer and usually include stops in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. Some longer Mexican Riviera cruises include stops or overnights in Manzanillo, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Acapulco.
Mexican Baja Cruises
Western Caribbean Cruises that INCLUDE Mexico ports
These cruises depart from Florida and the gulf ports of New Orleans, Galveston and Houston. Western Caribbean cruises visit the Eastern ports of Mexico located on the Yucatan Peninsula. These ports include Cozumel and Costa Maya. Since these cruises typically visit other ports like Jamaica, Belize, Grand Cayman, they are not considered Mexico cruises, but rather Caribbean, specifically the Western Caribbean cruises.
Where Does A Mexico Cruise Go?
Three- and four-night Mexican Baja cruises usually visit:
3- and 4-night Mexican Baja cruises are offered year-round on Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International.
Mexican Riviera cruises 7-nights and longer and are offered on a seasonal basis October through April or May. Look to Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises for newest ships and the most regular sailing dates. Repositioning itineraries sail one way northbound in the spring and then again southbound in the fall and can be found on a wide variety of cruise lines. Norwegian Cruise Lines has introduced an 8 Night Mexican Riviera cruise that includes and overnight port stop in Acapulco and Celebrity Cruises has 10 Night Mexican Riviera Cruises from San Diego.
Where Do Mexico Cruises Leave From?
Mexico cruises generally sail from and return to San Diego, Los Angeles or Long Beach. San Francisco is sometimes offered on a seasonal basis, as well. Acapulco is often an embarkation or disembarkation port for repositioning cruises and is a popular place in which in spend an extra night or two.
Which Cruise Lines Offer Mexico Cruises?
Three- and four-night Mexican Baja cruises usually visit:
- Ensenada
- Catalina Island
- San Diego on some itineraries
- Acapulco
- Cabo San Lucas
- Puerto Vallarta
- Mazatlan
- Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
- Ensenada
- Catalina Island
- San Diego
3- and 4-night Mexican Baja cruises are offered year-round on Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International.
Mexican Riviera cruises 7-nights and longer and are offered on a seasonal basis October through April or May. Look to Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises for newest ships and the most regular sailing dates. Repositioning itineraries sail one way northbound in the spring and then again southbound in the fall and can be found on a wide variety of cruise lines. Norwegian Cruise Lines has introduced an 8 Night Mexican Riviera cruise that includes and overnight port stop in Acapulco and Celebrity Cruises has 10 Night Mexican Riviera Cruises from San Diego.
Where Do Mexico Cruises Leave From?
Mexico cruises generally sail from and return to San Diego, Los Angeles or Long Beach. San Francisco is sometimes offered on a seasonal basis, as well. Acapulco is often an embarkation or disembarkation port for repositioning cruises and is a popular place in which in spend an extra night or two.
Which Cruise Lines Offer Mexico Cruises?
- Carnival
- NCL
- Princess
- Royal Caribbean
- Holland America
What to Pack
Days onboard are casual, and you'll be most comfortable in sport clothes and resort wear. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits so you'll always have a dry one. You don't have to bring towels, as they are provided. And don't forget your camera and binoculars, so you don't miss a thing.
For evening wear, count on three basic types of attire:
Days onboard are casual, and you'll be most comfortable in sport clothes and resort wear. Shoes should be low-heeled for deck activities. Bring a few swimsuits so you'll always have a dry one. You don't have to bring towels, as they are provided. And don't forget your camera and binoculars, so you don't miss a thing.
For evening wear, count on three basic types of attire:
Casual: Dresses or slacks and blouses for women, sport shirts and trousers for menAshore, you'll need comfortable walking shoes as well as a hat and sunscreen for protection from the sun.
Smart Casual: Dresses or pantsuits for women, jackets for men
Formal: Cocktail dresses for women, suits and ties or tuxedos for men (you can arrange to rent a tuxedo onboard).
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