pulledporky

I think those days are long past. Typical price is around $10 for 4/5 beers. (cheeky monkey serves $1 beers in PV I believe).

Hussong's has 2for1 margaritas but they are OK at best (we have a few then walk next door for tacos). My experience with cheap margaritas in Mexico: a splash of "tequila" from a plastic bottle and squirt.

I do understand your mission, I'm always looking for a good deal also. Report back in and let us know what you find.

I vote for margaritas at Hussong's, then tacos next door at Tacos Lindos.

The public bus in Puerto is a WILD RIDE.

 

I would feel a lot safer with kids in a taxi than on one of those buses.

 

gary

Absolutely!!

How is the walk from the Port to the Stone Island ferry, and then over to somewhere like Lety's?

 

It looks like it is not far at all, and we'll be 10-12 total, but one is our 90 year old (spry) grandmother.

 

Would taxi van operators be very interested in such a short trip?

 

gary

It's a 10 minute walk to the ferry (sidewalk, then down a dirt/gravel road to dock) and about a ten minute walk down the beach. Getting grandma in and out of the water taxi might be a task. No ramp or gang-way for the boat, it is bobbing up and down next to the dock.

Maybe too late...

Deck 4 (4228 or 4237) VS cabins have a full overhang, deepest useable deck space, one flight stairs down to MDR (never heard a bit of noise), laundry room across the hall, two doors down to exterior stairs to deck 3, closest to the water, .........

We've had these two cabins half a dozen times (prefer 4228).

What is a good fare from the port to the Mercado for a Pulmonia?

We paid $6 from the mercado back to the water taxi stand (next to the port) including a stop at an OXXO. It's not far at all.

Can't help with a massage, but to continue on from the "blue line tour".....

We did as described above, super easy hike to the square, then the church, then to the mercado (anything you want to buy is available at the mercado). We then grabbed a pulmonia for $6 and made a stop at the OXXO then he took us to the water taxi. We went across to Stone Island and walked down the beach to Lety's. Can't say enough about that place - super fresh HUGE coconut shrimp and ice cold Pacificos, with your toes in the sand.

Back to the green gazebo in the terminal for a couple more Pacifico's.

Absolutely fantastic day in Mazatlan.

Yep. Drinking age in mexico is $5.

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......."I hope you can get the engine that is underpowered back up to full speed", and he looked at me surprised and said "What makes you think something is wrong with an engine?"

I think he was correct, there is not an issue with the engine. The engines are hooked to generators that provide electrical power to the entire ship, including the electric motors in the azipods. The problem is in a bearing assembly in the starboard azipod, it's "wonked";).

Propulsion problems trump eating places every time.

You can see the starboard side prop wash is almost non-existent. Port side working hard.

Been about 4 years since we were last there. The ship docks in the corner of an industrial port, then you can walk about a couple of hundred yards to the Malecon area. There were a few shops/bars/restaurants along the Malecon, but not much. One street ran perpendicular to the Malecon and had several shops on it. They all sold the same stuff you'll see at all the other ports.

There were a few resorts on the north end of the bay, but you would need to take a taxi. Unless you venture out, you'll only need a few hours to see it all.

Last time there we purchased an excursion after we got off the ship. Loaded up into the back of a "cattle truck" with benches. They stopped at what they called an iguana sanctuary, I called it an iguana refugee camp. Hundreds of iguanas there, all sizes and colors. Drove thru town a bit then went north a ways to a restaurant on the beach for several hours. Nothing fancy at all but our toes were in the sand. Then back to the dock. Think it was $25 including snacks and a drink on the beach.

Just got back Saturday, and after a several year absence we were very pleased to see Mazatlan again. Wife and daughter acquired a free Salsa and Salsa excursion so me and the SIL hoofed it. We walked the "blue-line" to the town square (last day of Carnival), it's only 10-15 minutes super easy walk. Lot's of blue-shirts and policia (although I have never felt threatened in MZTLN). From there we walked a few blocks to the cathedral to look around, then a few more blocks over to the Mercado. Spent some time there and actually bought a couple of t-shirts, like 2 for $8. Grabbed a pulmonia back to the water taxi for $8 then out to Stone Island $3pp. Walked down the beach to Victor's, our usual haunt. Although open there were no customers at about noon - not a good sign if looking for fresh shrimp. Went next door to Lety's and found a new favorite spot!! SIL had pollo quesadillas, I had four JUMBO super fresh coconut shrimp. Both plates had a green salad with a mango/cucumber topping, rice, chips and a salsa they should bottle and sell, two beers each, all for about $26 total.

In the terminal area in Mazatlan (after you get off the tram) there is a bar area next to a gazebo in the center of the court (you have to walk by it). I believe the public router name is "greenbar2". The password is posted on a sign at the bar. Very fast speed last week.

In Cabo after you pass Senior Frog's, maybe a hundred yards, there is a doorway that leads to a large room with lots of chairs (and clean public bathrooms). In the lobby area you will see a security guard, he has the password.

Most all the restaurant's have Wi-Fi available. Buy a beer or a soda and they'll happily give you the logon info.

you can order alcohol from room service when you are on the ship. any time you want and I dont think there is a limit

This!!

And no sales tax if you wait until at sea.

Best cabins in the fleet. Just decide which side you want. 4228 has the laundry room across the haul. Very handy if needed.

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Can't speak for the OP, but my wife and I did this about 2 years ago. It's a large platform boat fitted with a "rustic' finish. Has an onboard bar and toilet facilities, and plenty of padded seating and shade. They took us out maybe halfway to the arch and tossed the anchor about 50 feet from shore. Kayak's were there to use and guided snorkeling time. We made salsa onboard then they served some chicken tostadas. Open bar was available. We probably had a dozen total guests on board - no rowdies. Very relaxing and no blaring music. That said, I could easily see it being a party barge if that's what the group wanted.

I looked last year about this time and it was no longer available. Maybe they're back.

Xxx

They both go to Stone Island. The one several miles away is much busier, and the taxi drops you off in the "middle of the village". There's (was) a tortilla shop and a few other commercial buildings there, not much. We did a tour with Randi's horses many years ago and she used this taxi service.

The one a few blocks west of the terminal drops you off near the tip of the peninsula. This is the one we use.

If you look at the satellite view from google earth/maps you can see the docks on SI.

When going thru the village we saw two guys with a mountain of dried coconuts in their yard. Got closer and saw they were making monkey heads.

When I switched cruises my Bon Voyage order was tied to my booking number so I received the order with no problem.

I like having a receipt so I contacted the Bon Voyage dept and requested one.

Same here. Was booked on the Splendor but they had a small fire problem the week before departure. We transferred to the Spirit out of San Diego and our BV order just followed us.

The e-mail receipt they sent is all you get. Print it out and take it with you.

Where is the Hussong's?? 2 for 1 Margaritas is exactly what we are looking for LOL...we don't drink beer really.

When you get off the ship walk into the metal terminal building and out the back side. There will be a row of white tour buses lined up to take you into town (think it's $3 per person). They drop you off at their terminal in town (maybe a 10 minute walk). From there head north-east about two/three blocks (away from the ocean) until you get to the tourist district. Ask anyone there for directions. (one of those things, I can walk right to it, but don't know the street names).

The post above from Linda is the norm for us (except the stop at Thrifty's). We go to Hussong's for some 2for1 margaritas, then walk next door to Tacos Lindos for several plates of tacos and a few beers (sit at the bar if you can so you can watch the cooks do their thing). Then we meander back to the ship checking out the shops. At the terminal building there is usually someone mixing drinks, there is also a small liquor store set up in the building. Get a sack full of Pacifico's and hang out there until time to board.

It is quite an event to witness. Over a dozen cruises and never saw one. Then our last two cruises in a row had a medi-vac. We always have an aft balcony which is a front row seat to their approach. A large transport plane shows up first and circles the ship, about 30-40 minutes later the helicopter arrives. It's truly a "proud to be an American" moment. Fortunately in both cases the patient made it safely to the hospital.

The last one they turned the ship around to get in range. Captain told us the ship would lean as we were turning. I don't think he slowed a bit, just flipped a u-turn and headed north.

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Yep, it's open. We order a BIG bucket of ice as soon as we get in the room.

Can you elaborate a bit more about the blue line? Starts right at the terminal? How far to the points you mentioned?

Really appreciate the info!!

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Yep. I've got back probably most of my initial investment with dividends and OBC. Not a bad deal at all.

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