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MEXICAN RIVIERA ON RCCL: Still looking for feedback...
(I posted this before, but I didn't receive any responses. If you have sailed
the Legend (RCCL) or done the Mexican Riviera itinerary, your feedback would be appreciated...) Has anybody done the Mexican Riviera on the Legend of the Seas out of San Diego? I will be surprising my wife with this in August. Together, we have only cruised Carnival in the Caribbean. I have had experience on NCL, Princess, and a couple of other lines that may have been bought up by now. I did do the Mexican Riviera about 15 years ago on a 10-night itinerary, but I can't remember the name of the line... Anyway, any feedback on the Legend of the Seas, the Mexican Riviera, or this specific itinerary, would be appreciated. Also, feel free to suggest "must-do's" for the ports that will be visited (Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan). Thanks. |
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MEXICAN RIVIERA ON RCCL: Still looking for feedback...
"TauSphinx5" wrote in message ... (I posted this before, but I didn't receive any responses. If you have sailed the Legend (RCCL) or done the Mexican Riviera itinerary, your feedback would be appreciated...) Has anybody done the Mexican Riviera on the Legend of the Seas out of San Diego? I will be surprising my wife with this in August. Together, we have only cruised Carnival in the Caribbean. I have had experience on NCL, Princess, and a couple of other lines that may have been bought up by now. I did do the Mexican Riviera about 15 years ago on a 10-night itinerary, but I can't remember the name of the line... Anyway, any feedback on the Legend of the Seas, the Mexican Riviera, or this specific itinerary, would be appreciated. Also, feel free to suggest "must-do's" for the ports that will be visited (Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan). Thanks. Here is a link to my review of our trip through the Panama Canal on the "Legend" this past March. This might help a little. http://www.seacruisereviews.com/bycr...?cruiseid=1102 Neil |
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MEXICAN RIVIERA ON RCCL: Still looking for feedback...
TauSphinx5 wrote:
(I posted this before, but I didn't receive any responses. If you have sailed the Legend (RCCL) or done the Mexican Riviera itinerary, your feedback would be appreciated...) Tau, I haven't done this ship before, and my last full Mexican Riviera cruise was over 20 years ago, but I can tell you that my husband and I booked the Legend/Mexican Riviera for 8/29/04 on our last Celebrity cruise this past April. I'm confident, having sailed Royal Caribbean several times over the last few years, that the ship will be more than fine, and I know the ports will be enjoyable. For finding out about the ship, and some beautiful photos, look at http://psp.club.tip.nl/ (click on one of the photos to enter, and then on the Legend link). For what to do, check out www.cruiseconcierge.com or http://seacruisereviews.com/portsofcall.asp. You and your wife will have a wonderful time, I'm sure! ~ Peri Has anybody done the Mexican Riviera on the Legend of the Seas out of San Diego? I will be surprising my wife with this in August. Together, we have only cruised Carnival in the Caribbean. I have had experience on NCL, Princess, and a couple of other lines that may have been bought up by now. I did do the Mexican Riviera about 15 years ago on a 10-night itinerary, but I can't remember the name of the line... Anyway, any feedback on the Legend of the Seas, the Mexican Riviera, or this specific itinerary, would be appreciated. Also, feel free to suggest "must-do's" for the ports that will be visited (Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan). Thanks. |
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MEXICAN RIVIERA ON RCCL: Still looking for feedback...
We did this in July 2 years ago on Grandeur. It was cool and foggy on
the 2 days into and out of San Diego, and hot as hell on the days at the ports. Be warned! |
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MEXICAN RIVIERA ON RCCL: vision
just got back from vision of the seas, rccl Mexican Riviera....
I could do a blow by blow review for you... embarkation.. darn near perfect.. right on.. dis embarkation ok but customs was slow (not RCCL's fault) took close to 2 hrs to get through customs.. (American passport line goes MUCH faster than non passport or passport from other countries.. line) fight between to cruisers broke out in line.. something you don't want to here when you walk up to get clearance to enter a country is people yelling security.... behind you... oh well no biggy I didn't have any flights to catch in a hurry so it was fine.. but ship dock's @ 8:00am but don't plan on being in an airport before 12:00 especially LAX.. stateroom - inside functional, smallish but no problems.. cheap price (620.00 all in) .. can't complain at all (good value) Good mix of clients.. 40% white hairs, 30% Dinks (double incomes no kids..party people) 30% middle class(me after a die job..) & families ideal really as long as all get along well.. so if you want to party there's somebody to party with if you want to lay by a pool area with no kids..you could... NCL was a little more conservative and older crowd... ship 8.5/10 yes it's time for some carpet changes but so what ....it's still beautiful and the solarium is worth any petty annoyances alone... ( glassed in pool area.. no kids allowed... Mexican inspired roman bath atmosphere... very relaxing no screaming kids no burnt drunk lobster boys by the pool...) Shows where very good to excellent.. with Dan Dan the Party Man (cruise Director and Bingo Boy assistant cruise director getting you involved in more things that turn out fun than you expected... Don't miss the Vision Quest game, and battle of the sexes.. as well as others...) Service 8/10 very good no problems, as good as other cruises.. you have to be truly exceptional to get the 9 out of me... cabo - tender- worth the trip to see lands end water cooler (to cold for snorkelers..) than other Mexican ports.. as usual beach hassled by sellers (every Mexican port) no biggy... Mazatlan ..dock .. warmer waters trip up into the sierra madres to copala & concordia worth while to see something slightly more authentic... 7 hrs... Puerto Vallarta .. dock .. took dolphin excursion morning (VG), beach afternoon... as usual beach hassled by sellers (every Mexican port) then a booze cruise called rhythms of the night all you can drink from 5:00 ... you get to a secluded beach for candle lit dinner more drinking..children of the corn folk show... boat ride ,, more drinking... back to rccl boat now for some this was not such a good idea as this boat bounces around in the choppy waters pretty good.. but was very good food not elegant but very good.. and the folk show was better than I expected... Food - main dinning room -- Well here I have to be slightly negative, it was good but hit or miss.. They seem to murder steaks of any kind (I am a chef with 27years exp.) but other things were quite good, better on desserts than mains... soups good, presentation poor no garnish drips on edges etc..compared to other cruises... I teach that first you taste with yours eyes.... lobster tails were small, but you could order as many as you like.. (younger more tender anyway..) The Windjammer Cafe - Not open as early as needed, not very much difference, between days, good omletes, closed in mid afternoon.. not a problem for me but some where annoyed .. didn't do room service but it was reported slow.. this is normal and to be expected on a cruise ship.. so get over it.. staff was friendly but not effusive. in general 2 midnight buffets,, some expected more.. 1 bbq , 1 Elegant grand buffet.. VG but I don't need the calories just the pictures... If you have time and like Latin Food with a twist, try Alegria Cocina Latina on Pine in Long beach excellent www.alegriacocinalatina.com I have some pics of ship email me of which you would like to see ship / ports/ shows / party animals / or regular animals/ or dolphins |
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