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I second Stone Island in Mazatlan. Cabo is so touristy plus the water gets deep quick! Stone Island it’s much more gradual . Lots of good beach restaurants where you can get a lounge chair and umbrella. 

27 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

Congrats.  I just get the $200/$200 OBC offers so nada for me.  

Well I’d rather get your offers than the OBC!

6 hours ago, Elaine5715 said:

Just FYI-if you book casino offers, you cannot no longer get the stockholder benefit. 

just got it accepted for a casino  (not free but discounted) offer

We also just did our 25th. We were told that we could use it on that cruise or any after that. We opted for our next cruise since it was more expensive . We did get the one time special white sail and sign cards though!

What is it about Stone Island that you dont like the looks of? Just curious 

On 3/16/2024 at 8:18 PM, whataboutport said:

I know this is old, but I've seen you post many times on Mexico. Do you know if there are surf board rentals or surf schools on Stone Island? I read some sites from searching Google that stone island has decent surfing. 

My husband body surfs there and usually can find good enough waves for that. I have never seen actual surfers...

On 3/18/2024 at 3:39 PM, Hlitner said:

If you are coming back to the port from town, there are a couple of different bus stops depending on the specific bus route of your bus.  Both stops are relatively close to Walmart/Sams.  Keep in mind that you will need to cross the busy road (to get to the port) and you should do it at the traffic light and be very alert (we often say that the biggest danger in PV is being hit by a bus or car).  

True! The bus was an adventure it itself ...but nothing compared to crossing the street afterwards!

2 hours ago, Frank12 said:

I was today years old when I learned this!😀

I'm pretty sure it it only certain plans ( unlimited etc) that include Mexico etc so make sure to check 

30 minutes ago, Sabalon said:

Another thing you can do is turn Cellular Data off.  It's been a while, but from what I recall, incoming text messages don't cost - that is because you basically can't control that.  I know in the past, with cellular data off and on Cellular at Sea, we could receive SMS text messages.  But playing with fire if you're not careful.  

I guess it's playing with fire but thats what we do..just turn cellular data off. I believe with ATT incoming texts are free and outgoing like 50 cents

4 hours ago, jrtmouse said:

We chose to stay on the ship with our three young kids when we were in Maz in 2022. I had been to Mazatlan MANY times before and really enjoyed having the ship to ourselves. With that said, I find visiting Sam's Club and Walmart in other areas fascinating because they tend to carry different and local items, including cheap souvenirs, vanilla, etc! You may not find it exciting, but both are located across the street from the cruise port, in the event you feel like getting off for just a little bit. Just a thought.

I think you are thinking of Puerto Vallarta with the Walmart and Sam’s club ?

It doesn’t hurt me either one way or another. I just find it ..irritating?..that someone immediately gets “ scolded” for using the term upgrade when it costs  money  . 
but to the OP, nice upgrade 😊

1 hour ago, john91498 said:

in before the "upsell" people 🤣🤪😆

I never understood this..I mean it’s either a paid upgrade or a free upgrade but it’s still an upgrade right? 

On 1/27/2024 at 5:38 PM, bhami said:

Just downloaded stock perk ap.  Created account and once plugged in Etrade, it wanted my Etrade sign on and password.  No way am I giving this info out.  Anyone else run across this?

We had read if you choose "Fidelity" you dont have to enter any sign in info ( We have Vanguard but also felt funny putting in user name and password) . Anyway, this worked for us

8 hours ago, deladane said:

We had the Uber drop us off in the Walmart parking lot across the street from the ships so we could save a few minutes in traffic, and we just walked back the rest of the way. 

That walk across the street from Walmart to the ship can be an adventure it itself!

You will be fine

ps..are you on the Feb10th sailing..if so see you there!

We have accepted an upgrade and did not lose our OBC ( we double checked with our PVP first) 

2 minutes ago, thesmiths said:

Do your bags get delivered early with Platinum?

 

 

 

Theoretically … but not in reality in my experience 

11 hours ago, runnerinn said:

We also enjoyed the recessed windows on the Horizon (I don't think the Sunrise has these)...they probably aren't meant as a window seat, but that didn't stop our kids from using them that way! 

My husband loves these for some reason...a 68 year old guy drinking a cocktail sitting on the "window seat" 

1 hour ago, Krisco said:

I'm giving advice to my travel hero I have learned so much from?  Woo hoo.  We did this cruise back in 2022.  You guys don't seem like foodies, but this was one of my favorite excursions of all time.  Walked around with a guide and tried different out of the way tastes of PV with a great tour guide.  It was great.

Just looked at the website. Which one did you do? They even have a vegan food tour!

Cute family!!

OMG on the whale shark excursion story!! We have been to La Paz on a cruise one other time a few years ago and my husband was very hyped on the whale sharks, but when we got there they said the seas were too choppy and no tours were going out. I think we dodged a bullet!

We are going in a few weeks. My husband really wanted to swim with the whale sharks but thinks the water might be too cold to really enjoy it. Did you happen to stick your feet int the water? Was it brrrrrr?

I think if you order ahead of time they add the charge and if you order on the ship it includes the charge ( so basically same cost either way) I don't believe its a delivery charge per se..you still can go to any bar and get the vouchers and redeem them wherever you want.

Its actually better this way. With the morning service cards we would put a time, but would never really know what time we would get up and sometimes it would come early and jar us out of a sound sleep. 

Its a perk for Platinum..( maybe gold) card members. Its not reusable its just a huge bottle of spring water..