For Spring Break 2022, we traveled on the Majestic Princess to the Mexican Riviera. I also sailed on this ship last summer to Alaska. You can see the bears, glaciers and eagles in this article on my Alaska shore excursions and click here to see my Mexican Riviera shore excursions of whales, cliff divers and walking tour of Gringo Gulch.
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Lisa Ellen Niver
For Spring Break 2022, we traveled on the Majestic Princess to the Mexican Riviera. I also sailed on this ship last summer to Alaska. You can see the bears, glaciers and eagles in this article on my Alaska shore excursions and click here to see my Mexican Riviera shore excursions of whales, cliff divers and walking tour of Gringo Gulch.
Marvelous Majestic Princess mini suite on the way to Mexico!
Time for Sailaway! Majestic Princess to Mexican Riviera 🇲🇽 Princess Cruises 🚢 for Spring Break!
Sail Away on Majestic Princess with THE LOVE BOAT theme song from Princess Cruises
Formal Night on the Majestic Princess! Where to eat? Specialty Restaurant: Dinner at Crown Grill
Where to DINE on the Majestic Princess? Club Class Concerto Dining Room
Magic Fountains ⛲️ on the Majestic Princess
Where to Dine on Majestic Princess? Harmony Restaurant
Dinner at Harmony Restaurant Asian Fusion Specialty Restaurant on the Majestic Princess
Thank you Captain Andrea Spinardi and the Majestic Princess for a magical cruise
Captain Andrea Spinardi at the Captain’s Circle Party on Majestic Princess
We loved the Majestic Princess and Club Class dining!
Where to eat PIZZA 🍕 on Majestic Princess? Alfredo’s
What to do on your SEA DAY? Hot Stone Massage at Lotus Spa on the Majestic Princess
Where to DINE on Majestic Princess? Bistro Sur La Mer
Sunset on Majestic Princess
THANK YOU Majestic Princess! We loved our Mexican Riviera Cruise
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