CRUISE
SHIPS
Mexico has become
one of the
leading destinations worldwide for cruise
ship travel. Each year, more than 10 million tourists arrive at Mexico?s coasts
aboard international cruise liners. On board, passengers
can enjoy casinos, stores, gyms, live shows,
dance clubs and a wide selection of food. The
ports along the coasts of
the Pacific Ocean, the Mexican
Caribbean and the Sea of Cortez,
where most foreign visitors arrive, are equipped with modern infrastructure
and state-of-the-art
terminals offering comfort and safety.
One of the
most popular ports is Cozumel. During
the first five months of
last year, more than 1.5 million people arrived there on cruise
ships. Another example is Majahual,
on the Mayan
coast, which has rapidly grown as one of the most
important destinations for cruise liners.
In fact, it is there where
the Voyager of the Seas arrives
every two weeks. The Voyager
is the largest
cruise ship in the world with
a capacity of 6,000 passengers. The ports of Ensenada, Los Cabos,
Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan
offer cruises to travelers looking
for an exclusive atmosphere, as well as more accessible family packages. They also have cruises
for newlyweds, singles and even nudists.
Because of Mexico?s famed natural beauty, interesting history and strong
traditions, it draws top cruise
liners, such as Carnival (the largest
in the world and the market
leader), Royal Caribbean International and Star Cruises, which
has a fleet of 125 ships.
