Mexican Riviera- Which itinerary is better? I'm torn.

[out2pla]

I'm torn between two itineraries-

 

1) 2 days in Cabo, 1 day in PV

 

2) 1 day in Cabo, 1 day in PV, 1 day in Mazatlan

 

Which would you do if you had a choice? Is it worth seeing Mazatlan, or is it better to have the second day in Cabo? (I've never been to either of the three ports).

[SuiteTraveler]

The 2 day in Cabo means you could get off the ship and go to a restaurant in Cabo during the evening.

 

Mazatlan is a really great place with fun shore excursions. So, what you need to decide is if you are interested in getting off the ship in the evening in Cabo or if you would prefer to see an extra port instead.

[johno1234]

Personal preference for me is to get the third port in. I am really looking forward to Mazatlan and wouldn't want to miss it. A bit more Mexico and a bit less tourist resort.

[SadieN]

At night the ship leaves the bay in Cabo.

 

Our favorite 7day itins are, in order

1. PV Overnight (ship docks overnight)

1. Cabo, PV, Mazatlan

3. Cabo, Cabo, PV

First two are tied in favorite. That being said our next MR cruise is Cabo/Cabo/PV. Date won out over itin.

 

Evidently, Princess does stay longer in Cabo doing the same itin.

 

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Hint-- the first day tendering is a madhouse, almost recommend a ship's tour that day. The second day there's barely a wait.

Edited February 27, 2017 by SadieN

[CoW mAn]

Mazatlan! It has the El Cid resort excursion which is a great deal on it's own but then you can do cheap parasailing on the beach as well!

 

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[johno1234]

Is that the Marina Beach El Cid or Moro Beach El Cid?

[CoW mAn]

Is that the Marina Beach El Cid or Moro Beach El Cid?

 

 

I want to say Marina but I'm not 100% on that...was all inclusive...had a lot to drink that day ;p

[BenjiRodney]

I booked the one with all three stops for next October since we have never been to the Pacific side of Mexico before.

 

 

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[riffatsea]

We prefer visiting all 3 ports. Each one is different.

IF we had to pick a 2 port cruise we'd take the overnight in Puerto Vallarta as Cabo is our least favorite port as using a tender to get in and out is tedious.

Also we think it is the least "Mexican" feeling port being closer to the USA and with chillier water.

[louanne93]

Of all three ports Mazatlán is our favorite, then Puerto Vallarta, then Cabo. I would never miss Mazatlán!

[AussieOmni]

I'd prefer a third port over an overnight

 

 

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[SadieN]

We prefer visiting all 3 ports. Each one is different.

IF we had to pick a 2 port cruise we'd take the overnight in Puerto Vallarta as Cabo is our least favorite port as using a tender to get in and out is tedious.

Also we think it is the least "Mexican" feeling port being closer to the USA and with chillier water.

 

 

Cabo is an almost purpose built American tourist town. Used to be a sleepy village.

PV and Mazatlan are real Mexican cities but both have areas catering to American tourists.

[MomofTheBoy]

I'm torn between two itineraries-

 

1) 2 days in Cabo, 1 day in PV

 

2) 1 day in Cabo, 1 day in PV, 1 day in Mazatlan

 

Which would you do if you had a choice? Is it worth seeing Mazatlan, or is it better to have the second day in Cabo? (I've never been to either of the three ports).

I've done the 2nd and loved it. Mazatlan was awesome. Cabo was decent and I liked PV as well.

 

Im not a Cabo fan so I'd always pick #2.

 

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