We sailed our first Mexican Riviera Cruise 2026 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly

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Editorial Summary
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.
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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
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