Being our next door neighbor, Mexico can sometimes
forget when choosing a
cruise vacation. After all, why go to Mexico when
the tropical paradise of the Caribbean is right on
our door? If these are your own thoughts
So why not take some time to discover the
delicacies that await you on a cruise through Mexico. What
that you discover will surprise and fascinate you … I
Guarantee it!
Most cruise lines operate Mexico cruises
round-trip trips from the ports of Los Angeles and
San Diego. The main points of interest
(cruise ship) in Mexico are in the
western coast. Mexican cruise destinations
on the Gulf of Mexico side are served by
Caribbean-oriented cruise vacations departing
from Galveston, New Orleans and some ports in
Florida.
From the ports of California a wide variety of Mexico
cruises are available through various
cruise lines. These range from a short 3 night
cruise you take in a Mexican port of call
– Ensenada – before returning, 14 nights
round trip cruises to Acapulco.
Ensenada is in Baja California. It’s less than
100kms from San Diego and is the third largest
city on the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. The city
it is a tourist hotspot that attracts a lot of people
from all over the world to their stores,
restaurants, beaches and wineries. A ‘must see’
attraction here is the natural Bufadora
blowhole, which dumps ocean water to a total of 35 feet
Inside the air!
Further down the coast on the Mexican mainland
It is Mazatlán. Miles of beautiful golden sands
lined with palm trees await in this port of
called, aptly named as the Pearl of the Pacific.
Good restaurants, nightlife and shopping can be
enjoyed in Mazatlán, as well as a whole series of
water sports and land sports activities.
Puerto Vallarta is another popular port of call
on a cruise through Mexico, where more excellent beaches
and good restaurants await. From this port,
shore excursions to the spectacular
you can take mountains behind the city. The city
of Guadalajara and its fine Mexican heritage
It can be easily reached from Puerto Vallarta.
The furthest point than most cruise lines
sailing a round trip is the dream destination
from Acapulco. Known as the ‘Hollywood’ of Mexico,
Acapulco has everything from water parks and
balloon rides over the city, to dive off rocks and
a full range of water sports activities. There
they are great restaurants, great shopping
opportunities and a lively nightlife to enjoy
also. However, keep in mind that once you have visited
Acapulco can get addicted to the place!
With all this to enjoy and much more,
Mexico is truly one of the top cruise destinations
It should be on everyone’s travel itinerary. Alone
take off those work shoes and enjoy the good
life!