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We are going on the Mexican Riviera cruise next year. Should we be worried about port excursions?
If a port is deemed to be unsafe, they will cancel that port stop. It happened on our Mexican riviera cruise in 2011, they cancelled the stop in Mazatlan and we did two stops at Puerto Vallerta instead.
Just wanted to say 'Welcome to Massachusetts'! And...sorry it's so cold and snowy this time of year--hopefully it'll be warmer for your visit--we're in a nasty cold snap right now...our nights have been in the negative numbers (Fahrenheit), days in the single digits! Fall is the nicest time to visit New England, but hopefully you'll still enjoy your trip--bring warm clothes!More shootings in America on my news. Should I cancel my trip to NY and Boston next month?
I would be cautious, not necessarily cancel but be aware of my surroundings, just like I would in a big city like New York or Chicago. Mexico has a great deal of drug cartel-related crime and violence and has had it for several years. I'm a Texan, and growing up we felt perfectly safe touring the Mexican border towns without a thought of any type of crime beyond pickpocketing. Not anymore. Those same towns are among the most dangerous in Mexico today. The Riviera is a different area, but I still recommend that anywhere in Mexico, you should choose your excursions carefully and with safety in mind.We are going on the Mexican Riviera cruise next year. Should we be worried about port excursions?
Just wanted to say 'Welcome to Massachusetts'! And...sorry it's so cold and snowy this time of year--hopefully it'll be warmer for your visit--we're in a nasty cold snap right now...our nights have been in the negative numbers (Fahrenheit), days in the single digits! Fall is the nicest time to visit New England, but hopefully you'll still enjoy your trip--bring warm clothes!
I'm not worried... we did a Mexican riviera cruise in October (fabulous, Id like to do it again sometime) and will be doing a Western with a couple stops in Mexico this December. The only time we felt even marginally unsafe was in Mazatlan, and only because they are doing an over the top show to make tourists feel safe by parading police men (with their big guns) everywhere in the areas to show you are "safe".
More shootings in America on my news. Should I cancel my trip to NY and Boston next month?
Is too, except we got two stops in CaboIf a port is deemed to be unsafe, they will cancel that port stop. It happened on our Mexican riviera cruise in 2011, they cancelled the stop in Mazatlan and we did two stops at Puerto Vallerta instead.
More shootings in America on my news. Should I cancel my trip to NY and Boston next month?
More shootings in America on my news. Should I cancel my trip to NY and Boston next month?
Haha thanks. I love Boston but it will be my first time in winter.
I'm lucky enough that the ship I've been working on did the Canada/New England itinerary in the fall, so I got to spend two months doing just that, it was stunning.
I understand what you are saying but not completely an accurate comparision when it comes to American Police and Safety infrastructure vs Mexican Police and Safety infrastructure? The Mexican police get routinely threatened and bribed so it's not always the same. But generally I agree with your point that the chances are low that you are impacted on crime but I do think it's a reasonable question when crime ticks up.
I'm just saying, you watch the news where I live and Mexico very rarely comes up. However, violence in America is reported almost daily...