Hi Veteran Cruisers,

My family and I will be cruising for the very first time on the Pride on 8/24.  The kids (4yo and 7yo)  are counting down the days!   We are planning on the following shore excursions: PV-Mismaloya Resort Getaway; Mazatlan Shopping, Beach & Lunch; and the Cabo Dolphins for Kids.  I'd appreciate any help with the following questions:

1. The weather will be HOT and HUMID.  I'm concerned for the kids.  They really want to spend time "building sand castles" but I was wondering if the heat would be too prohibitive for spending time on the beach???

2. Are the PV and Mazatlan excursions worth it for kids?   Would it be better/cheaper just to take a taxi to the beach since that's what the kids really want to do?  Do most of the beaches have umbrellas for public use?  How are the public bathrooms near the beaches?  One of the reasons why I'm considering the above excursions is because there's access to the resorts/beaches and all the necessary amenities.

3. For those who have been in the Mexican Riviera with kids during August, how was it for the kids? 

Thanks!!

Newbie

DW and I sailed the Pride to The Mexican Riverera in Aug of 07 and it was sorts hot and humid but not as bad as we thought it would be.As far as swimin g with the Dolphins I would recomend doing it in PV not Cabo, Wife and I did the swim in PV with the Dolphins and it was GREAT and alittle cheaper then Cabo. Now the Maz shopping is fun  Lots of jewley shop to get stones from CHEAP, Wife and I bought lots of polished stones and haed our silver smith mount then in rings and pedents for us.The stones where about 1/2 the price you would spend here for them. You and the kids are going to have a GREAT time.

                                  HAPPY CRUISING

                   PS if you would like to see some of our pix from the cruise E mail us at Marriedayng!@aol.com

Cruising Couple:

DW and I sailed the Pride to The Mexican Riverera in Aug of 07 and it was sorts hot and humid but not as bad as we thought it would be.As far as swimin g with the Dolphins I would recomend doing it in PV not Cabo, Wife and I did the swim in PV with the Dolphins and it was GREAT and alittle cheaper then Cabo. Now the Maz shopping is fun  Lots of jewley shop to get stones from CHEAP, Wife and I bought lots of polished stones and haed our silver smith mount then in rings and pedents for us.The stones where about 1/2 the price you would spend here for them. You and the kids are going to have a GREAT time.

                                  HAPPY CRUISING

                   PS if you would like to see some of our pix from the cruise E mail us at Marriedayng!@aol.com

You do know you answered a 7 month old post and that the Pride is now doing the Carribean, not the Mexican Riviera??? Correct???

There are companies that sell the vests, hats, neck scarves, and other cool down items. We use them for work when responding to spills or standing around monitoring things. all you do is soak them in ice water or cold water and it keeps your temperature down. I have used them for runs too.