Mrsdub Posted September 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I’m hearing horror stories about traveling to Mexico...can someone offer advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted September 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2018 A good source of advice is the US State Department Travel Advisory: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html It all depends on what ports your ship is sailing to. Manzanillo, Acapulco, and Mazatlan are all under Level 4 advisories, though only Acapulco has an official "do not travel" for US Citizens. The Baja Peninsula is under Level 2; the central tourist zones are considered adequately safe. The cruise lines tend to be overly cautious in changing or cancelling port calls when local crime is an issue. The fact that many lines still have overnight calls in Cabo San Lucas should be reassuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z'Loth Posted September 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Lets see here... when I sailed on the Carnival Spirit in January, 2005, the destinations were Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, and Manzanillo. All three of those destinations are discontinued by Carnival. The current destinations are Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Ensenada. Those are the same destinations by NCL, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted September 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2018 A good source of advice is the US State Department Travel Advisory: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html It all depends on what ports your ship is sailing to. Manzanillo, Acapulco, and Mazatlan are all under Level 4 advisories, though only Acapulco has an official "do not travel" for US Citizens. The Baja Peninsula is under Level 2; the central tourist zones are considered adequately safe. The cruise lines tend to be overly cautious in changing or cancelling port calls when local crime is an issue. The fact that many lines still have overnight calls in Cabo San Lucas should be reassuring. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted September 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2018 What specific horrors are you referring to? Everything was fine when I sailed to Cabo, PV, and Mazatlan back in February. I doubt the cruise lines would continue to sail Mexican itineraries if there was a high chance passengers or crew would be harmed. Relax, and step away from the internet (unless it's Cruise Critic). Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2018 What specific horrors are you referring to? Everything was fine when I sailed to Cabo, PV, and Mazatlan back in February. I doubt the cruise lines would continue to sail Mexican itineraries if there was a high chance passengers or crew would be harmed. Relax, and step away from the internet (unless it's Cruise Critic). Roz I doubt they would sail there if the chance was even moderate.... Have stopped in PV and Cabo several times recently, and will be in Cabo for a week in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted September 9, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I doubt they would sail there if the chance was even moderate.... Have stopped in PV and Cabo several times recently, and will be in Cabo for a week in March. Agree with you, Bruce. The cruise lines are conservative. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted September 9, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2018 It’s funny, when I told people we were going on a Mexican Riviera cruise they asked if it was safe. I told them if we didn’t feel comfortable getting off the ship we wouldn’t but I didn’t think the cruise line would stop if there were warnings. We recently booked the Eurodam in November so I’m hoping the ports are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted September 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Cruise Lines continuously monitor threads and adjust itineraries where risks are excessive. They generally are very conservative when making these determinations. If the ship goes to a port, you can be reasonably well assured that the port is safe. In saying that, you may want to consider what tours you take. If not comfortable, suggest sticking to organised tours and not walking around exploring on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2018 NO place is 100% safe...no place! You could get mugged or shot at your local mall, or anywhere, for that matter! Use common sense. The cruise line will not stop in a "gang" zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I agree that the cruise lines keep a close eye on issues. And if it gets too dangerous, they will NOT stop there. There is no upside to getting your customers robbed or injured or killed. And because of this, cruise ship port areas are typically responsive to change when there is a chance the cruise ships will stop coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted September 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2018 The cruise line will not stop in a "gang" zone. You mean like Los Angeles, New Orleans or Miami?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted September 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2018 You mean like Los Angeles, New Orleans or Miami?:D Add Chicago to the list. (It's a Great Lakes port.) Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted September 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2018 You mean like Los Angeles, New Orleans or Miami?:D You are actually paying attention to what CB posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted September 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 10, 2018 You are actually paying attention to what CB posts? Plus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted September 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2018 In Chicago, on the first weekend of this past August, there were 62 people shot, 12 of them fatally, between 6PM Friday and midnight Sunday! Is Chicago a safe place to visit? We have spent a week in Puerto Vallarta for the past two winters. No issue whatsoever. We expect to be on the Yukatan Peninsula for three weeks in late Oct/mid November. I think that there is a huge difference between tourist centric areas and other less desirous areas, just like there is an any large US city. LA, Chicago, Phili, Miami...take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted September 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2018 In Chicago, on the first weekend of this past August, there were 62 people shot, 12 of them fatally, between 6PM Friday and midnight Sunday! Is Chicago a safe place to visit? We have spent a week in Puerto Vallarta for the past two winters. No issue whatsoever. We expect to be on the Yukatan Peninsula for three weeks in late Oct/mid November. I think that there is a huge difference between tourist centric areas and other less desirous areas, just like there is an any large US city. LA, Chicago, Phili, Miami...take your pick. I still go to the Loop and have not experienced any problems. The violence has not reached there (yet). Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted September 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Relax, and step away from the internet (unless it's Cruise Critic). Roz Lot of cruising horror stories on CC from bad steak, 'hidden' gratuities, missing MDR table cloth to unrest in Mexico and beyond. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted September 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2018 One would almost think that the US was a crime free zone the way some people speak of crime in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 11, 2018 If it wasn't safe to visit those ports during the times ships are present, and staying in the tourist areas the cruise lines would not sail there. The tourist areas are as safe as any tourist area in a major US city. If you go wandering off the beaten path so to speak, all bets are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted September 11, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 11, 2018 You are actually paying attention to what CB posts? Not really paying attention, just interesting at times.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 11, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 11, 2018 You mean like Los Angeles, New Orleans or Miami?:D Baltimore. NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted September 11, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 11, 2018 The tourist areas are as safe as any tourist area in a major US city. If you go wandering off the beaten path so to speak, all bets are off. Agreed! Also -- don't get drunk and stupid. Of course, not all -- but many of the 'horror stories' involve way too much alcohol.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donray Posted September 11, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Monday, August 06, 2018 CHICAGO (WLS) -- A violent weekend in Chicago left 12 people dead and dozens more wounded, police said. Chicago police said a total of 66 people were shot from 6 p.m. on Friday to midnight on Sunday and 12 of those victims have died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 12, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Agreed! Also -- don't get drunk and stupid. Of course, not all -- but many of the 'horror stories' involve way too much alcohol.:eek: This is VERY true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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