Cruises to Mexico are now more affordable and are available tear - round lasting from three to fourteen days. Some even have itineraries that also include Central America. With Mexico being more affordable in the cruise market try one of the two basic types. Cruise the Mexican Riviera from California down to the Baja coast of Mexico, from Baja to Acapulco. With the climate being drier and less humid, horseback riding along the many beautiful beaches is a must thing to do along with the excellent fishing of course and other sports. This trip includes stops in Acapulco. Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and others. Affordable cruises also leave out of the Gulf Ports of Houston, Galveston and New Orleans.

These ships generally visit the Caribbean side of Mexico in the Yucatan Region.. The climate is warm and humid but he warm clear waters for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba - diving more than make up for the humidity. Relax on the beaches in Cancun or Cozumel and be sure to visit the ancient Mayan ruins at Uxmel, Tulun and Chichen Itza. These cruises are also Family Friendly.
Acapulco - Queen Bee of the Mexican Beach Resorts Horseback riding water sports golf, tennis, Fort San Diego and the Cliff Divers are many things to do and see while there. If you are in port long enough stop in and try these restaurants Baikel or Linda Vista for nightlife check out Palladium, Zacca Baby’O , Nino’s El Alebrije or Mandara

Cabo San Lucas - Great Sports Fishing with water sports as the main attraction Try the Shrimp House for seafood or Brasil for mouth watering steaks and El Pescadores for a great variety

Puerto Vallarta - Beautiful Beaches. Try dining at Carlos and Charlie’s or Christine’s, other favorites are Adriana’s Place Andale’s, Brasil, The Shrimp Factory and the Vista Grill for a magnificent view of the city

Mazatlan - Pearl of the Pacific with its landmark churches

Yucatan - Visit the Mayan Ruins

Cancun - Known as the LONELY PLANET is also one of the worlds best known Holiday Resorts visit the Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm and see different species of turtles laying eggs on the shore, dine at El Pescadores for the best beef in town then dance the night away at “Roots”

Cozumel - Scuba diving abounds along with kayaking and snorkeling tours later try LaCocay Carlos and Charlie’s or the French Quarter for food ,drinks and dancing.

All in all your luxury cruise to the Mexican Riviera will be full of memories that will last for many years to come. Experience life at sea in a large stateroom being pampered then going ashore to some of the most beautiful places in the Pacific or anywhere for that matter. REMEMBER: PASSPORTS WILL BE NEEDED

Just Added: Kids under the age of sixteen who are U.S. or Canadian Citizens will be Exempt fro the new passport requirements for land and sea border crossing when the rules go into full effect. Children under the age of sixteen will still be able to use their Birth Certificates as proof of citizenship when re- entering the U.S. or Canada by Land or Sea.

By: REBECCA ROBBINS

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