Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 21, 2004 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Has anyone been to the Costco in Cabo San Lucas? I was wondering how convenient it would be to the Pier? I was thinking it might be a good place to buy Beer, water, soda, and liquor. I have ordered the liquor packages from the Ship and I always have a pretty good sized liquor bill. But it is nice to have a drink in your room! I thought if it was convenient, it might be fun to see what else this Costco sells that we do not have. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eileen & jay Posted October 21, 2004 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2004 You would need to take a taxi. It's definitely not close to the tendering point on shore. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted October 21, 2004 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Well, looks like it's new since I was there last...Here's the link to the location: http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/LocationTemplate.aspx?Warehouse=724 Looks like it's 4.5 kilometers out of town on the road to San Jose del Cabo...definitely not walking distance...at least not if you're going to be schlepping those Costco-sized bulk goodies back to the ship!!! Now there is a "Sam's Club" in Puerto Vallarta literally right across the street from the dock: JALISCO 6237 PUERTO VALLARTA Francisco Medina Ascencio 2880, Esq. Av. P. Sánchez, Col. El Pitillal, Puerto Vallarta, Jal. C.P. 48290 (01 322) Conm. 225 00 05, Gcia. 225 15 63, Rbo. 224 44 19 I remember pulling into PV on the Grandeur of the Seas and going out onto my balcony only to see the giant Sam's Club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 21, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thank you Eileen and Jay and Bruen for the information. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessbriar Posted October 21, 2004 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2004 If you are going to Puerto Vallarta, there is a Walmart you can see from the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmk Posted October 21, 2004 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2004 What kind of things can you buy there that is different or less expensive than at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard6933 Posted October 21, 2004 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hey Joy: Just a little something for you to check out before you go and buy any alcoholic beverages to bring back to the ship. Many cruise lines will not let you bring any liquor or alcoholic products to your cabin. When you come back to the ship with liquor, they will take it away from you and give it back on dis-embarkation day. :( So it would be a good idea to ask someone at the pursers desk or information desk if you can indeed buy your own liquor and bring it on board at Cabo or Mazatlan, or anyplace else. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 21, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted October 21, 2004 HI Howard, DMK, and Chessbriar: ?Thank you for your posts. I had someone join my rollcall for the Mercury that just got back and siad that Celebrity did not care at the the Ports of call if you brought liquor back. That they brought liquor and beer back from each Port. I have no idea if Costco will be different but sometimes in differfengt areas they do have local things that we do not have! It might be fun to look just to see. Thank you about the information on PV for Wallmart. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 21, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I just found out that they have free shots of tequilla in PV at Wallmart, and also Sams Club. You do not need a card to get into the Sams Club. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmand Posted October 22, 2004 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Free shots of tequilla at the Wal-Mart in P.V......................what the hell? We were there 2 weeks ago and I had to buy a pair of socks first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiniB Posted October 22, 2004 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2004 i was on the Century in May/June of this year and although i did not buy any alcohol i do recall them checking for it at the port stops......:confused: so i'm confused did they stop this policy..... Anyway i'm with CAT free shots in P.V. i'll be there in 01/05....... have to check it out...............;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 23, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Loved your comment on the socks, Fred sometimes forgets to pack his too! However with the free shots of tequilla, he might lose his socks lol. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkb125 Posted October 24, 2004 #13 Share Posted October 24, 2004 If you are going to Puerto Vallarta, there is a Walmart you can see from the ship. I thought this was very funny. Lorelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkb125 Posted October 24, 2004 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2004 i was on the Century in May/June of this year and although i did not buy any alcohol i do recall them checking for it at the port stops......:confused: so i'm confused did they stop this policy..... Anyway i'm with CAT free shots in P.V. i'll be there in 01/05....... have to check it out...............;) No they did not. They wan't you to buy alcohol on the ship. Lorelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsfo Posted October 25, 2004 #15 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Hi--Just off Mercury today. The Sams Club and WallMart are next to each other in the same shopping mall visible from the ship in Puerto Vallarta. While it is a short walk the heat and humidity (95 plus 100% humidity--brutal) forced me to take a taxi back to the ship. If you are looking for Chardonnay, the selection was extraordinarily limited if any at all. I bought bottles of French Chablis for about $5.00 US a bottle. There is NOT a good selection of wines. A large selection of Tequila! John M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 18, 2005 Author #16 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I will be on the Mercury again this Oct and Nov. I am hoping to make it this time to the Sams Club and Wallmart for the free shots of tequilla. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic selke Posted October 18, 2005 #17 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Let's see. I am flying hundreds of miles then sailing hundreds of miles and paying thousands of dollars to go to WALMART!!!!!!????:eek: Yikes! Yup--that's what I want to do on my vacation. And then after a morning of upscale shopping at the island's local Costco's and K Marts, I head for the nearest Mickey D's, for a gourmet lunch. You guys are kidding ??? Right???:confused: celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacey50 Posted October 18, 2005 #18 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Can you read Celtic? There aren't going to Walmart for local hard to find goods that are only found in Mexico. They are going for basic supplies and being smart instead of spending hundreds of dollars on the ship for soda's and chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic selke Posted October 18, 2005 #19 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Can you read Celtic? There aren't going to Walmart for local hard to find goods that are only found in Mexico. They are going for basic supplies and being smart instead of spending hundreds of dollars on the ship for soda's and chips. Duh, It was a joke. And yes, I can read. And I will leave it at that. celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboysfan Posted October 18, 2005 #20 Share Posted October 18, 2005 HI Howard, DMK, and Chessbriar: ?Thank you for your posts. I had someone join my rollcall for the Mercury that just got back and siad that Celebrity did not care at the the Ports of call if you brought liquor back. That they brought liquor and beer back from each Port. I have no idea if Costco will be different but sometimes in differfengt areas they do have local things that we do not have! It might be fun to look just to see. Thank you about the information on PV for Wallmart. Happy Sailing, Joy As long as you keep it reasonable. Celebrity does not take your bottles away. You can have them hold them if you want. I think in the Cayman islands, the last time I bought 151 rum at the Tortuga rum factory, they send it to the ship and you get it when you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfredsblondecruiser Posted October 18, 2005 Author #21 Share Posted October 18, 2005 While I am at Sams Club and Wallmart getting bottled water beer and wine and checking out the liquor prices I think it will be fun to have the free shots of tequilla too. I also will be taking the tequilla tour and will buy the blue aquave tequilla at the factory it is made the old fashioned way. It was really very good. They have different flavors. We loved the Mandarin and the almond. Happy Sailing, Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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