ludari
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2010
Mazatlan has wonderful architecture. Ive take the walking tour and visited one of the most beautiful spanish churches on the planet. Mazatlan is a really pretty city once you're a few blocks away from the beach. Cabo San Lucas is very touristy and reminds me of a resort town with no history, it's really new. It's a desert with a beach and hot. San Jose del cabo is more authentic and feels like you're in Mexico. PV is green, lush and fun. If you like adventure sports, golf, the beach, great food than this is a great place to enjoy those activities. If you're a wine or beer enthusiasts then Princess, like DCL will allow you to bring alcohol on board in your carry in luggage and while you're in port.
Where are you traveling from? I'm a native Californian and we have cruised more than 30 times with Princess between my mom and hubby. If you need more tips don't hesitate to ask ♡
Just take it through security in a bag when boarding the ship from your excursion. Ask your cabin steward for a wine opener. You can enjoy them in your cabin. Ensenada is great for leather and really good food. The blow hole, LA Bufadora is just that.Thanks for that info! I'm on my first Princess cruise in April - a California Coastal - and I've planned the ship excursion in Ensenada to two wineries, and we get a bottle of wine from one of them as part of the excursion. I was wondering how that would work if they took it when we got back on board or not.
For your tummies sake, no fresh produce. The veggies are washed with the water. Twice we did not take heed to tge Princess Patter (like DCL'S Navigator) advice and paid dearly for it later on. Princess will also give you suggestions as to where to eat while in port. FOLLOW their suggestions!Oh my gosh, thanks so much for the tip! So when off the boat, basically no fresh produce whatsoever? I hadn't heard that before! Which city do you think has the best architecture? I'm wanting to do a historical city tour in one of the ports but not sure which one!
Wow all the activities sound so amazing!! That list is for Princess, right?
We are in Torrance, CA! Oh my gosh you are so sweet thank you so much for all the info!! Do you have any experience doing a kayaking excursion and where would you recommend? Is El Arco worth seeing in Cabo?Mazatlan has wonderful architecture. Ive take the walking tour and visited one of the most beautiful spanish churches on the planet. Mazatlan is a really pretty city once you're a few blocks away from the beach. Cabo San Lucas is very touristy and reminds me of a resort town with no history, it's really new. It's a desert with a beach and hot. San Jose del cabo is more authentic and feels like you're in Mexico. PV is green, lush and fun. If you like adventure sports, golf, the beach, great food than this is a great place to enjoy those activities. If you're a wine or beer enthusiasts then Princess, like DCL will allow you to bring alcohol on board in your carry in luggage and while you're in port.
Where are you traveling from? I'm a native Californian and we have cruised more than 30 times with Princess between my mom and hubby. If you need more tips don't hesitate to ask ♡
Hi, I could not advise where to kayak in Cabo, but I have golfed, we rented wave runners, and swam with the sea lions. I'm don't think I would pay for an excursion to see El Arco. I do believe that there was a hurricane a few years back and the beach that used to lie between the arches has been washed over. However, you can view this beauty from the ship. My hubby likes to get a massage every cruise, so we wait until they go on sale, but even at$150.00, we feel its a lot. In September, we are golfing at our local golf club and also getting a couples massage before we cruise. We pay monthly at Massage Envy, so why not use it for a romantic pre-excursion. I do find that the spa service are really, really expensive! I've purchased a basic mani/pedi once and will NEVER do it again. If you're wanting your nails and feet done before you go, head over to the Plaza El Segundo and get them done at Nail Garden. The sanctuary is worth the splurge. So is specialty dining, a fabulous excursion and a really great piece of art from the Art Auction. Also, if you're considering splurging on the spa, think about taking a 7day cruise in lieu of a 3-5 day. Princess is currently is having a sale on Spring 2018 cruises, just a thought. Most likely its no more the a few Benjamin's difference AND they always go on sale, (price adjustment). So you could get a 7 day for the price of a 5 dayWe are in Torrance, CA! Oh my gosh you are so sweet thank you so much for all the info!! Do you have any experience doing a kayaking excursion and where would you recommend? Is El Arco worth seeing in Cabo?
Do you have any experience using any of the spa services on board? Do you find it to be worth the splurge?
This is good info, as the one we are looking at, is only in October for 2018.One thing to keep in mind for October, many schools in Arizona and Utah have Fall Break and many families will be cruising during October.
One thing to keep in mind for October, many schools in Arizona and Utah have Fall Break and many families will be cruising during October.
Um....no. We were there in May. Took a local glass bottom boat out there. They dropped us on the inside of the bay and we walked across (over) the sand to the Pacific side. And up and down that beach (0n the Pacific side).I do believe that there was a hurricane a few years back and the beach that used to lie between the arches has been washed over.