Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico

Travel to Cozumel, Mexico for sun-kissed beaches, turquois waters, and fabulous adventures on land and sea. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is the gem of the Mexican Caribbean.






Take a cruise ship to Cozumel, Mexico. Many of the major cruise lines offer voyages to this popular destination. Search online for the best cruise ship deals.







Enjoy the beautiful white-sand beaches of Cozumel, Mexico. Relax under a golden sun and meditate on the tranquil, turquoise waters:











Cozumel has wonderful reefs to explore:







And what better way to see the reefs than snorkeling?







SCUBA diving is also very popular in Cozumel:












The dolphins love the Cozumel waters:











Lovely day for a Catamaran:












The view from a glass-bottom boat:












Cozumel offers a great opportumity to do some horseback riding on the beach:












Tulum is a prime destination for adventure travel. Cozumel features the only coastal Mayan city. These extraordinary ruins of a once-glorious civilization are a must-see:











Be sure to check out the San Gervasio Mayan ruins:












On the Yucatan Peninsula, north of Tulum, is Dos Ojos, a flooded cavern system:







For more information, get this terrific guidebook: Best of Cozumel






Photo credits: Ken Thomas, Derek Kastner, Rob Inh00d, kthypryn, mhedstrom, eschipul, joiseyshowaa, Brave Sir Robin, Dag Lindgren

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Selecting the Best Cruise Line

By Barend Grant

In the U.S and all around the globe, cruises are becoming more popular vacation choice each and every year. Instead of visiting the beaches, and amusement parks, or going camping, more individuals are making the good decision to book a cruise vacation. If you are interested and considering vacationing aboard a cruise ship, there are a lot of decisions that you will have to make and consider. One of the most important decisions includes finding the best cruise line to vacation on.

Selecting a cruise ship to vacation on may seem too many like a fairly easy decision, but for most it is not. There are a wide variety of cruise lines currently operating vacations and luxury cruises. These often operate all around the world. To find the best cruise line to vacation with, you are encouraged to look up and fully examine all of your choices you have on offer. This includes examining the most popular and lesser popular cruise liners.

If you have internet and a television it is most likely that you have heard of the Carnival Cruise before. The Carnival Cruise is one of the most well-known cruise lines in the world today. The Carnival Cruise operates cruises in the U.S, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean. They are most well-known for having family fun with more than twenty cruise ships available, you are sure to find the cruise ship of your dreams.

In addition to Carnival Cruise, it is likely that you have heard of Royal Caribbean International cruise. Royal Caribbean International services the Untied States, Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and the Bahamas. Royal Caribbean is most known for their onboard activities. Many of the activities offered onboard some of their ships, such as simulated surfing, are not available on any other cruises in the world.

As mentioned, you are encouraged to also examine cruise lines that may not be as popular or well known as the two mentioned above. If you are interested in booking a romantic cruise ship vacation, you may want to examine Windstar Cruises. Windstar Cruises is a cruise line that offers cruises aboard on only three ships. While the cruise line may not be well-known or as popular as some of the others, the great services and onboard activities they have to offer will forever remain in your heart and memories. Additional cruise lines that are often considered well-kept secrets include the Seaborn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Silversea cruises.

When examining each cruise ship line, you are encouraged to view each company's websites. These websites are a source of valuable information to you. In addition to learning about onboard cruise ship activities, you can often take a virtual tour of each and every ship. A virtual tour will give you a better idea as to what you should expect from the different cruise ship. If you do not have internet access, you can obtain the same information by speaking to a cruise line representative.

Selecting a cruise line to vacation with is almost just as important as the cruise ship itself. You are encouraged to review as many feedbacks from previous customers as you can. These feedbacks can easily be obtained online. You should also examine the cost of vacationing with different cruise lines. You will see that a number of cruise lines charge higher prices for their cruises than others. Your ability to afford some of these fees should be closely examined.

Taking the time to research each cruise line is the best way to make an informed and valuable decision. You are encouraged to take what you have learned and apply it to what you want and need out of a vacation. Doing so will ensure that you book and secure a cruise with the cruise line that can provide you with what you want from the ideal vacation.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Holland America Line Offers Mexico Cruises to Bahia Magdalena and Santa Cruz Huatulco

Holland America Line introduces two new Mexican Riveria destinations to its 2009 cruises.

Cruise to Bahai Magdalena

The ms Oosterdam begins with seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises departing Saturdays January 3 through February 21, roundtrip from San Diego. Guests visit the popular ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, plus enjoy scenic cruising through Bahia Magdalena.

Abundant with wildlife, Bahia Magdalena is a breeding ground for migrating gray whales. It is also home to dolphins, sea lions and an amazing array of birds including eagles, pelicans, herons and ibis.

The ms Ryndam sails the same itinerary departing Oct. 10 through Nov. 21. Cruise fares start at $599 per person, double occupancy; taxes and fuel supplement are additional.

Cruise to Santa Cruze Huatuclo, Oaxaca

The ms Ryndam also sails a 12-day Pacific Mexico itinerary departing Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 roundtrip from San Diego. It visits Manzanillo, Acapulco, Santa Cruz Huatulco -- a warm seaside resort also know for its bird-watching opportunities -- Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.

Starting cruise fares for the nine- to 15-day itineraries range from $999 to $1,499 per person, double occupancy; taxes and fuel supplement are additional.

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Lock in Great Deals for Fall and Winter Cruises

Some of the year's best deals are offered on Fall and Winter cruises, particularly to locations like Mexico and the Caribbean. Mass-market cruise lines are offering deals as low as $100 per person per day, though fuel surcharges and other additional fees are common. Most cruise lines offer attractive prices for cruises in October through mid-December (except for Thanksgiving). It may not be the best time for the beaches, but off-peak weather means off-peak prices.

Source: MercuryNews.com

Photo: Caribbean Princess at sunset (photo courtesy of Princess Cruises)

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010