Acapulco, Mexico

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Aca_Port Dude — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:17:48 GMT

IMO, I loved swimming with the dolphins and a not so expensive option would be the glass bottom boat rides to La Roqueta Island, you can take a cab or bus to Caleta beach; the you buy tickets for the glass bottom boat; they take you to the sunken our lady of Guadalupe, then a diver feeds the fish for all to see, you get dropped off at the island, you can rent a chair and an umbrella to swim around in the calm waters.

Another awesome activity for children would be the turtle release program, not sure if you can arrange this on your own, since the release dates for the general public are on Sundays.

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jiveoc — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:30:07 GMT

Hey Port Dude,

We will be in Acapulco in December with our two kids (6 and 8). Do you have any excursion recommendations with children?

Thanks!

Lonnie

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sec1jrs — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:32:43 GMT

Thank you for the info. I have emailed Fernando.

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Aca_Port Dude — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:40 GMT

Fir swim with the dolphins you can book it directly with the wterpark, email Fernando Fernandez he is the Operations manager and will answer directly ffernandezs@cie.com.mx

Regarding the snorleking, you can go thruogh a local dive shop or make your own arrangements at la Roqueta Island, you take a cab or bus to Caleta beach then you take a glass bottom ride to the island and rent snorkel equipment. Acapulco is not well known for snorkeling, but La Roqueta is the best place to do it.

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sec1jrs — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:42:07 GMT

Hello. I would like to get information swimming with the dolphins and snorkeling. What is the best mode of transportation to get to this events?

Thank You,

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Aca_Port Dude — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:51:49 GMT

There is only one wheel chair van with a lift, most places in Acapulco require some mobility, and very few places have wheel chair access facilities.

I completely understand a guide with a great sense of humor would make a perfect stay in Acapulco. email: marketing@apiacapulco.com, Issi is the only person I know how has a lift and great drivers. He will make you a quote and itinerary. Many of the stops do not have wheel chair access and he can arrange a tour only to places with adequate ramps.

The cliff divers has a observation platform at street level, a few malls and all resorts have ramps, the Chapel of the Peace in Las Brisas may not be able to receive him (ask the tour operator), a few look out points can be enjoyed from the van, the fort of San Diego Museum does not have ramps to the exhibitions, but, a big ramp to the roof where you have great views, La Isla shopping village is great place to shop, Maya Palace and Princess hotel are great resorts in Acapulco, a few older hotesl have very limited acess, suchn as Flamingos (one of the oldest hotels in Acapulco), Casablanca, (Great view) elevator only goes to one florr before the roof (roof has amazing view), home of dolores olmedo for Diego Rivera murals can be admired from the van.

And please let me know if you need any further information.

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Suzie — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:17:49 GMT

He can stand and take a step or two with a cane or walker but that's about it. He does not need anyone to lift him or perform any medical/hygiene procedures for him. He has MS and overall weakness rather than a problem with a specific part of his body. Our main concern is getting a van with a ramp so he can maneuver his wheelchair into it. My husband is a very tall man so he sits tall in the chair.

And a guide with a good sense of humour would be great - we love to laugh and joke around!

Thank you,

Suzie

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Aca_Port Dude — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:58:58 GMT

Hello Suzie,

Yes there are many great drviers with vans that can easily accomodate your husband, a question, is he wheel chair confined or does he have limited mobility. So I can recommend a driver/van.

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Suzie — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:13:17 GMT

My husband and I will be in Acapulco in early November. Do you have a recommendation or information on tour guides with accessible vans? Husband uses an electric wheelchair and since this will be our firsst time in ACA, really want a good long tour that takes in some sites with shopping, perhaps a museum and an upscale dinner or late lunch somewhere.

Thank you!

Suzie

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Aca_Port Dude — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:44:23 GMT

Hi Michelle and Kimmy,

In the 4 hour tour of Acapulco, you will visit the cliff divers, Home of Dolores Olmedo (Diego Rivera murals), Casablanca Hotel (It may be closed due to renovations, it has an awesome view), Flamingos Hotel (One of the first hotels in acapulco), a drive through the main avenue where all of the hotels are located, then to the scenic road and stop at many “miradores” (look out points) then to the Diamante Zone where the big resorts are located such as Princess Hotel and Mayan Palace, time permitting you will visit La Isla a large shopping mall located in the area, an Fort of San Diego Museum on the way back to the ship.

You can skip visiting the big resorts and just drive by, and spend more time at the shopping mall

You will be driving in a van with other guests, or if your party is at least 4 persons, you can have a driver/guide all to your self. Hopefully it will not rain, as it will the last month of our rain season; usually clear sunny skies, average temp of 89° to 92°F, humidity of 75%, very wam, so dress light. There are many activities I recommend, Shotover Jet, River Rafting, Horse Back Riding, Swim with the dolphins, Paragliding (love this activity, but you have to make all of the arrangements), massage at a Holisitic ?? resort called Buda, or lazy day at the beach. As for eating there is a town located about an hours drive called Barra Vieja, the Red Snapper a la Talla is made in a wooden oven and it's delicious. Many restaurants in town prepare it, but, nothing like the original makers. There are other great options for lunch, but, by far is my favorite.

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kim thompson — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:59:50 GMT

In regards to the 4hour tour for $25 what would be an example of what that offers? is it shopping or touring only or eating or beach etc. What would be the weather in October. We sail on 10/18/09.

Any packages that are a great deal to consider at this stop.

Thanks!

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4bolts — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:11:01 GMT

Did you go to the cave in La Jolla too? I use to live a few blocks away with room mates while attending college. I have lived my entire life here in San Diego and content to stay. Our original date was the 18th but 8 of us work for the government and get the 12th off and we saved 3 days of leave. I kinda wish I had done a halloween cruise so I could really dress up. My daughter and her husband live in Queen Creek, az. They are thinking about moving back too, especially as your heat rises.

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robbiem65 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:22:35 GMT

4bolts:

robbiem65:

4bolts:

what day do you leave in October? we are on the 10/10 sailing.

We are on the 10/18 sailing

So you are the ones taking our place.

I guess.. LOL! What happened you just couldn't wait 1 more week? We can't either! We are VERY excited and can't wait. This will be my 3rd cruise (2nd with Carnival) and my future wife's first. Have you ever been on this cruise? If so, any suggestions as far as shore excursions go? You are from San Diego? We love that place. Our favorite place to go is La Jolla. That's "our spot" that's where I proposed, right on the beach. We used to live about an hour north of there but the calling of the wild (or because we lost our minds) brought us to AZ... Well enjoy your cruise.

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4bolts — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:44:27 GMT

robbiem65:

4bolts:

what day do you leave in October? we are on the 10/10 sailing.

We are on the 10/18 sailing

So you are the ones taking our place.

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robbiem65 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:38:04 GMT

Thank you port dude for your suggestions. We are definately familiar with "aguas frescas" and they always taste better in Mexico. Thank you again.