First time cruisers

[pandy719]

Hello all,

 

We are first time cruisers. A family of four with husband, wife, daughter 17 and son 15.

 

We would like to know if anyone has suggestions on what to do in the Mexican Riviera ports of calls?

 

With the teenagers, they are very active and would like to do something fun and exciting.

 

Also, should we book it with the ship or independently?

 

Any information would be helpful.

 

Thank you

[cb at sea]

First., get a good guidebook (libraries are free, but bookstores have them, too!) and find out what there is in each port! The book will tell you how hard or easy getting to those places are, how much it costs, safety updates....Then you can decide if you even NEED an excursion, or if it's doable on your own.

Let your kids read it, too (gives 'em a reason to read!!!) and they can tell you what interests them!

[KevinR]

Hello all,

 

We are first time cruisers. A family of four with husband, wife, daughter 17 and son 15.

 

We would like to know if anyone has suggestions on what to do in the Mexican Riviera ports of calls?

 

With the teenagers, they are very active and would like to do something fun and exciting.

 

Also, should we book it with the ship or independently?

 

Any information would be helpful.

 

Thank you

 

 

If Mazatlan is one of your ports, I suggest Randi's Happy Horses. It is a great ride on the beach and ends with cold beer and HUGE shrimp... on the cheap!!!

 

We wish we had done a Zip line in PV. Everyone says thouse are really fun. Cabo was such a short stop... but lots of shops and eateries! There are so many experts on these boards. You'll get plenty of good advice. Good luck!

 

Kevin

[Toyz711]

make sure you go over to the port-of-call boards.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=203

usually some great experts willing to share their knowledge of the ports.

they can tell you which tour to take through the ship and which to take from local vendors.

[pandy719]

Thank you all. I think that horseback riding would be great. And thanks for the link and all of the information from you all