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The creators provide a comprehensive review of their seven night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. They categorize their experience into good, bad, and ugly elements. The positive aspects include a diverse demographic of passengers, breathtaking coastal views, and beautiful sunsets. They highlight the pleasant weather, the safety of the port areas, and the favorable exchange rate for US dollars. The creators also praise the local food and the wide variety of available excursions. On the negative side, they warn about summer heat, the necessity of drinking bottled water, and the importance of carrying Mexican pesos for local transactions. They also discuss the challenges of tendering into Cabo San Lucas and the potential for seasickness due to ocean motion. The primary complaint, labeled as the ugly, is the limited time spent at each port. However, they note that some cruise lines are beginning to offer overnight stays to address this. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the Mexican Riviera is an underrated and highly recommended itinerary.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Navigator of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Navigator of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
Other · Fall · 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the view of the coastline was breathtaking truly gorgeous

the sunsets and the scenery were absolutely gorgeous

we loved the weather for this Cruise it was much better than most of the weather that you get in the Caribbean

these areas are heavily populated with tourist places they're places that are in transit kind of all year round and we felt safe every single step of the way

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the Google Translate app with Spanish translations for offline use
Wake up early to get a tender ticket for Cabo San Lucas
Book a midship cabin to reduce seasickness issues
Take cash pesos for local restaurants and shops

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

safety in MexicoThese destinations are out of the danger zone; be a smart and savvy traveler
language barrier outside port areasDownload Google Translate with Spanish for offline use
needing pesos for local expensesTake cash pesos with you for local restaurants and shops

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Mexican Riviera cruise safe?
QWhat is the weather like on a Mexican Riviera cruise?
QWhat are the good and bad aspects of a Mexican Riviera cruise?
QHow do you handle tendering in Cabo San Lucas?
QWhat should you know before going on your first Mexican Riviera cruise?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Tendering to port
Ensenada3½ Happy Bacon
Puerto Vallarta4 Happy Bacon
Top: Taco tour
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