DAllenTCY Posted December 27, 2012 #26 Share Posted December 27, 2012 MS. Statendam on December 4th......sorry for butting in. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 27, 2012 #27 Share Posted December 27, 2012 MS. Statendam on December 4th......sorry for butting in.David Thank you, David. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted December 27, 2012 #28 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hal does have a 12 day cruise in Dec of next year that covers SD Cabo San Lucas La Paz Loreto Guaymas Topolobampo Puerto Vallarta (2) SD Something to look into. MS. Statendam on December 4th......sorry for butting in.David I'm definitely going to look into this one, thanks! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandryl Posted December 27, 2012 #29 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I agree!! Last time I went there was in 2003!! :eek: That place was scary! I tire of the crime excuse. If it was as bad a some make out everyone would be dead. The most scary place I`ve ever been is Jamaica and HAL is pretty ok with going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC@SD Posted December 27, 2012 #30 Share Posted December 27, 2012 HAL isn't the only cruise line passing on Mexico.....all of the other lines are passing as well. People ....including me .....do have an interest to go to Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted December 27, 2012 #31 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Several years ago DW and I did the 10 day Sea of Cortez cruise and had a wonderful vacation, one problem, when we were in Mazatlan's Golden Zone a fellow passenger was struck in the leg by a stray bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 27, 2012 #32 Share Posted December 27, 2012 We did the Sea of Cortez a few times. We loved La Paz and Loretto. The people were so nice to you in those ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 27, 2012 #33 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yes, we on the East Coast get it about the long flights.It is the same for us if we sail Alaska. LONG day of travel getting there and home. It is unlikely I'll sail Alaska again because of the miserable travel days. At Least you have direct flights from Boston to Seattle and etc. We don't have any direct flights to anywhere. Now those are long days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 27, 2012 #34 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yes, we were able to take Alaska Air non-stop. We had an awful time in Sea Tac even though we were first class. None of the issues were weather related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 27, 2012 #35 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yes, we were able to take Alaska Air non-stop.We had an awful time in Sea Tac even though we were first class. None of the issues were weather related. Think of what it's like travelling in the cheap seats:D. It's not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 27, 2012 #36 Share Posted December 27, 2012 At Least you have direct flights from Boston to Seattle and etc. We don't have any direct flights to anywhere. Now those are long days. We don't have a lot of direct flights either. We used on have them to San Diego but no more. There is no way you get to Fort Lauderdale directly either. Seems like the only trips to Mexico (HAL) now are on ships that I have zero interest in sailing on. The Statendam tops that list for me. I will pick Princess for cruises to Mexico. They usually have the Sapphire for that trip and it's a nice ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileycruiser2007 Posted December 27, 2012 #37 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I absolutely loved this cruise and enjoyed every port, some more than others. Loreto, La Paz, and PV were lots of fun. I felt completely safe in every port just walking around, riding the local bus, etc. including Mazatlan. Going to Mazatlan and Topolobampo does involve considerable distance, and if the new practice is to go slow to reduce fuel cost, that would be one explanation why this delightful cruise is no longer offered. Echoing the sentiments of other posters, murders (sometimes several) in the city of Washington DC and surroundings are daily occurrences. I'm certain the same applies to LA, one port for this Mexican itinerary. There are some places in Mexico and Central America known for violence, but none of the ports on this itinerary falls into that category. I believe there has been a tourist fatality in Mazatlan. While this is very disturbing and sad, we have to remember that quite a few tourists from all over have been murdered in Miami, and no one shut down tourism there. I would jump at the chance to visit the Sea of Cortez ports again. I have missed "accessible Mexico". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x lindsay x Posted December 27, 2012 #38 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I loved that 10 day Mexican Riviera trip! One of the best excursions I ever took with HAL was the 12 hour trip to Xochicalco from Acapulco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted December 27, 2012 #39 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Guess we should have added that the State of California also did a lot to reduce their attractiveness to cruise lines by imposing their own large ship fuel requirements. These rules require ships calling at CA ports to use low sulphur fuels when they near the coast. For the many cruise ships that still burn fuels such as bunker crude this means they must carry separate fuel for just the CA ports and swith-over when many miles out to see. This costs additonal money for the cruise lines in a cruising area where its already difficult to demand high prices. Although this is certainly not the main reason cruise ships have cut-back on Mexican cruises it is a contributing factor. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted December 27, 2012 #40 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'm definitely going to look into this one, thanks! ;) Do look into that, dobiemom. Mind you I would not get off the ship in Topolobompo - been there too often & nothing for me. Is it the Statendam? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted December 27, 2012 #41 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Do look into that, dobiemom. Mind you I would not get off the ship in Topolobompo - been there too often & nothing for me. Is it the Statendam? :) By the time we got to Topolobampo, I was exhausted! So I will get off the ship next time. ;) Yes, it's the Statendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMyst Posted December 27, 2012 #42 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Chips, salsa, cerviche and cerveza are always good reason to get off in any Mexican port. (Please follow all due cautions for establishment sanitation and prior recommendations) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Murray's Pop Posted December 27, 2012 #43 Share Posted December 27, 2012 One of the reasons we are trying out Princess for the first time this Sept (rather than our usual HAL) is the Mexico itinerary, including Loreto and La Paz, along with departing from San Francisco. No all day flight, just an easy drive. We have done a number of Mexico cruises and have always felt safe. On the other hand, we will NOT cruise anywhere near the middle east as that area, IMO, is the least safe for any American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMyst Posted December 27, 2012 #44 Share Posted December 27, 2012 One of the reasons we are trying out Princess for the first time this Sept (rather than our usual HAL) is the Mexico itinerary' date=' including Loreto and La Paz, along with departing from San Francisco. No all day flight, just an easy drive. We have done a number of Mexico cruises and have always felt safe. On the other hand, we will NOT cruise anywhere near the middle east as that area, IMO, is the least safe for any American.[/quote'] We are off to the middle east for the third time in the past several years. Perfectly safe as well as our experiences in Mexico too. Don't paint with too broad a brush because the Middle East is very, very diverse. The one place riddled with crime is the Caribbean, yet few mention staying away from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted December 28, 2012 #45 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Chips, salsa, cerviche and cerveza are always good reason to get off in any Mexican port. (Please follow all due cautions for establishment sanitation and prior recommendations) There is absolutely nothing at Topo. - never mind chips and salsa & Cerviche - only beer & that is not my cup of tea. The closet town is a dirty dump and the restaurant we chose of the two was not to my liking. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMyst Posted December 28, 2012 #46 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Snicker, look who they feature "came to dinner" in Topolobampo: http://www.puertotopolobampo.com.mx/actividad_portuaria_ingles.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted December 28, 2012 #47 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We don't have a lot of direct flights either. We used on have them to San Diego but no more. There is no way you get to Fort Lauderdale directly either. Seems like the only trips to Mexico (HAL) now are on ships that I have zero interest in sailing on. The Statendam tops that list for me. I will pick Princess for cruises to Mexico. They usually have the Sapphire for that trip and it's a nice ship. Fortunately, there are still direct flights from Toronto Pearson, YYZ to Ft. Lauderdale, FLL! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSCnCA Posted December 29, 2012 #48 Share Posted December 29, 2012 We went to the beach when ported in Topo. (After our previous cruise when we took the train to the Copper Canyon) Had a nice, relaxing day at a quiet restaurant on the beach. Only drawback was that I was then on a one year restriction on blood donation because they said it was a malaria zone. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrill Posted December 29, 2012 #49 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Some people paid really low fares and spent little on board from what I have read. Given the danger factor, it's not surprising they don't sail there now. HAL stil has cruises to Mexico from San Diego. The Zaandam leaves tomorrow for the New Year's Eve cruise. And the ship is full. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted December 29, 2012 #50 Share Posted December 29, 2012 We went on Holland a few times to these different ports. Really liked them. Nice to see other/new ports. Yes it's a shame.. Guaymas built a new area. They had food and music to greet you. The most stops were made by Holland. They lost money on that. Bring back the ports . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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