Thanks, everyone, for the feedback re: my cruise questions.
To save on travel expenses to/from port (airfare to FL was over $1000
for two!!), we just booked a 7 night Mexican Riviera cruise departing
from Los Angeles (with $29 airfare from LAS to LAX) on Princess
(Sapphire Princess). Booked for $1300, inclusive of all taxes, etc.,
via Expedia, plus got a $75 onboard credit. In addition, I found the
cruise for $1216 on another site, and Expedia is price matching, plus
offering an extra $50 voucher good towards future travel, via their
best price guarantee.
We also had the choice between the Carnival Splendor or the Norwegian
Star for the same date range. All the cruises were within $100 of
each other, price wise, but research and the consensus of the
feedback I received said that Princess had the best food and R&R
experience for the money.
I'm not looking for good VP, as I know that cruises have nothing to
offer in that department. Living in Las Vegas, I get plenty of VP
when I'm NOT in vacation!! LOL. But, hopefully, we will have a
great time. We're certainly looking forward to it!!
In the meantime, if anyone has any tips they'd care to share for
first-time cruisers who will be visiting Cabo and Puerto Vallarta for
the first time, then I'd be happy to hear them!! :-)
