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We are Cruising to the Caribbean in March of 2025 for the first time. We have been on 2 Mexican Riviera Cruises so far, in 2020 & 2023. We do enjoy shopping for Local Souvenirs. From our first cruise to Mexico in 2020 to our following cruise in 2023 the Local Souvenirs seemed to All be "Made in China". We didn't end up buying hardly anything that trip.

 Does any know if "Made in China" has taken over Local Caribbean as well ?

We do enjoy supporting and Collecting from Local Merchants with Local indigenous items.

On 2/20/2024 at 1:54 PM, blue_water said:

Sorry, just realized you already cruised! 🙈

Yes,  and I used insuremytrip 👍

Thanks 

When I look at live cams from the bow of the ship on the Bliss. I notice people their from time to time sightseeing. Are these people employees or passengers?

Looks like a place I'd like to visit on our upcoming cruise.

So after reading this post, I'm guessing there are 3 options at the Casino. 

1. Bring Cash

2. Use ATM on the Ship (5.99 charge)

3. Charge to room (3% Charge)

Correct ?

Just book another early cruise, 572 days out.

Thinking the fights may / should increase by then.

Why do all the search engines for insurance require you to add a first deposit date ?

We booked our Spa Balcony at 2942.00 in August of 22 on the Bliss or cruise is currently 101 days out and the same package is currently 5221.00. At this point I'm booking my 2025 cruise soon.

I'm wondering why the American Diner is a Pay Restaurant on the Breakaway Class ships.

We we're on the Joy back in January of 2020. Every time we went by the American Diner it was always dead, with very few customers if any.

I've seen many videos of these ships and the American Diner is never busy. Seems like such a wasted area that should be at least Complimentary as I look at prices compared to other restaurants on the ships.

I'm surprised that you can't find them online since there so readily available on the Ship. 

Was looking to find one off ship since we were unable to get on our cruise.

We will definitely get one on day one when we're on the Bliss in November. 

Has anyone found a ship model for sale of the Joy yet ?

As I read all your different opinions, I do have a question about on board medical. 

If for some reason my wife or I need on board medical assistance. Do we pay upfront before outside insurance kicks in ? Does NCL coverage cover on board incidents without upfront pay ?

Leaving for the Mexican Riviera this November on the Bliss. Looking to get a little better insurance policy than what NCL offers. There are so many companies offering policies. 

Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with the top list companies?

Thanks 

Right. Shouldn't even schedule the cruise.

You would think they would add a replacement ship.

The Joy is now scheduled for renovations January, February of 2024. 

The Joy was introduced just before the Bliss, so I'm guessing the Bliss is up for renovations next.

Looks like a great time.

I don't see the option for the  "Rhythms of the Night" excursion offered yet. Im not sure it will be an option as we arrive in PV at 12:00 pm and depart at 8pm. 

I hear the Dolphin Swim is a good time and that is one we are looking at now. As far horse back riding, those days are long gone says my back. 😄  The water taxi seems good day as well.  

Having to decide what port to stay on the Bliss for a nice Spa Day as well. 😀

My wife and I are heading to the Mexican Riviera in November of 2023. A few years ago on our first cruise we spent time walking around Cabo and   Mazatlan then Zip Lined in Puerto Vallarta. What a Great time we had. We were late getting back to the ship and was rushed on board. As soon as we boarded they closed up the ship and we departed right after. We ended up leaving 11 passengers. It’s a good thing we Booked our Excursion on the Ship or I believe it would have left us.

Does anyone prefer one Excursion over Others as we plan our upcoming trip. We will be traveling with a few other couples this time. I don't think Snorkeling will be an option as I hear the water is a bit murky for that.

Thanks

8 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:

The Mexican Rivera board is here:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/124-mexican-riviera/

 

If you make the "main board" your home as you enter Cruise Critic, you will see the tremendous amount of info available to you:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/

Thanks 

New to message board. I'll look.

Thank you. 

We will be traveling to the Mexican Riviera on the Bliss November 2023. We did the Zip Line excursion in Puerto Vallarta on our first cruise a few years ago and had a great time. Looking at a Snorkeling Excursion this time (thinking Cabo) does anyone prefer one Excursion over others that we should look at, or stay away from ?  

Thanks

On 12/2/2022 at 4:42 PM, SacCaliCruiser said:

I’m sorry we did not actually order breakfast room service so I don’t know. It’s the one perk we didn’t use  

I'm wondering if this is the Complementary breakfast they provide w/ NO Service charge?🤔 

On 12/1/2022 at 5:42 PM, SuzieQ521 said:

 

Thanks for the great review.! We board Bliss in mid-January for the 5 day Mexican Riviera. Sorry in advance for the following questions, LOL:

 

1) Priority Access: Per New2 Cruise2022's link above, it says it includes complimentary daily room service breakfast...is this beyond the continental breakfast that's free anyway? How long was embarkation for you with this priority access? We have a 4 year old and the shorter we stand in line, the better!

 

2) I know you said you have teens but did you see many preschool-age kids? We are going mid-January so I assume there would be less than Thanksgiving time but I am hoping our son could do the Splash Academy.

 

3) Was your ship close to capacity? I know you said it did not feel crowded. Debating about buying the unlimited Starbucks plan but wanted to avoid the super long lines that might come with it.

 

4) Did you do a NCL sponsored excursion in Cabo? I was looking at the independent companies for whale watching but it was hard to find something that fits the timeframe we are in port for, after accounting for tender time.

 

5) Did your kids go to the Arcade? Do you know about how much the games were?

Was it warm enough to use any of the water activities/pool?

 

Thanks so much!!!

  I won't book an excursion off the Ship. Have you ever seen the "Pier Runner" YouTubes ? 😀 

We have taken 1 cruise so far and looking for forward to our next Mexican Riviera Cruise in Nov. 23.

On that first cruise (on the Joy) we booked a Zip Zine adventure in Puerto Vallarta from the Ship. Well, we we're late getting back. They rushed us directly onto the Ship, no screening ect. They closed the doors right after we boarded. We went to get a drink and watch our departure. We hear so much chatter about passengers left behind. We saw a few passengers waving as we sailed away. Heard we left 11 passengers behind. 😲

We will book all are excursions from the Bliss,  just for the fact that the Ship will wait for you if the excursion runs late.

We are Cruising to the Mexican Riviera on the Bliss in November of 2023. We were on the Joy in January 2020, where the Crew added to our Cruising experience. From the time we boarded the Ship till the time we disembarked, the Crew was always happy, whether Entertaining, Serving or Cleaning. A reason why we chose to cruise NCL again. Is the Joyful Singing/ Washy Washy atmosphere in the Dinning areas the same throughout the NCL Fleet or was it just on the JOY ?

Thanks