Spice Up Your Life with Mexican Cruises

Stick a margarita in your hand and put on your salsa shoes because this is the only way to start your adventure on Mexican cruises.

Covering the Basics

Mexican cruises literally go all over Mexico. They vary in regards of boat size, amenities and length of stay, but they all give you a delicious taste of the wonderful experiences Mexico has to offer. Obviously these trips get more expensive as you choose ships with more amenities. Some cruises are all inclusive, which means that you have access to every feature on the ship. This also means that all food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) are included in the plan. Other plans include some extras and not others. Most cruise ships have different packages so you can decide how much you want to spend.

Mexican cruises become more expensive as the length of stay increases. Some of the cruises are very short (three days) and others can last for more than a week. Longer cruises are nice because they allow you to see more of the country.

Choosing Your Port Cities

All Mexican cruises stop at various ports. Passengers are allowed to get off the ship and explore the port cities. These ports run up and down both Mexican coasts. Some even jump over to Cozumel. As you're researching your Mexican cruise, don't forget to research the ports included in the cruise because this is where you will be spending your time on land.

Mazatlan, for example, is a great port for history buffs because it was settled by the Spanish in 1531 and was a stop off for Americans headed to the California gold rush in the 1840s. Mazatlan also has great fishing and beaches.

Cabo San Lucas is a great place for young people. It's a very lively area and has plenty of bars, restaurants and other evening entertainment for the party crowd. Cabo San Lucas also has great whale watching for any nature buffs.

Cruise lines have a litany of excursions that they offer to their guests. These excursions cost extra money, but many are well worth it. Once you've chosen your port cities, figure out what kind of excursions your cruise offers in that area and sign up for the ones you like. Excursions include the following: cliff diving, ocean-kayaking and snorkeling, whale watching, ATV adventures, mountain bike riding, horseback riding on the beach, scuba diving and many, many more.

Finding Your Cruise

You can find Mexican cruises that suit your style and cruise preferences by using the Internet or talking to a travel agent. You can also go directly to the cruise ship's Web site and research its cruise options. The following companies are among many that cater to Mexican cruises: Royal Caribbean International, Princess Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Carnival Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.