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Baja Ferries Updates?

chippy - 12-10-2018 at 11:57 AM

Have they resumed small vehicle sevice LAP MAZ LAP?

Thanks for any info.

RnR - 12-10-2018 at 02:01 PM

Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
Have they resumed small vehicle sevice LAP MAZ LAP?

Thanks for any info.


The big white ferry (Baja Ferries from Mazatlán?) has been sailing past our house every other morning for a few weeks. This is the ferry that passes inside of Isla Cerralvo from the south (heading north).

So, I guess that it is running.....

The black TMC ferry from Mazatlán also passes by regularly.

chippy - 12-11-2018 at 07:37 AM

Quote: Originally posted by RnR  
Quote: Originally posted by chippy  
Have they resumed small vehicle sevice LAP MAZ LAP?

Thanks for any info.


The big white ferry (Baja Ferries from Mazatlán?) has been sailing past our house every other morning for a few weeks. This is the ferry that passes inside of Isla Cerralvo from the south (heading north).

So, I guess that it is running.....




The black TMC ferry from Mazatlán also passes by regularly.





Thanks for that but I had heard it was comercial vehicles only?

Bob and jane - 12-11-2018 at 07:43 AM

We have reservations for the La Paz Mazatlán ferry in early January. We have talked to our contact at the ferry office several times. All is set. WE are NOT a commercial vehicle. What we don't know yet is just which ferry is making the run. Apparently a new ferry was purchased, but I think it's doing the Topo run. Which ever, we will be on the ferry and arrive in Mazatlán the next day, mas o menos. This will be our 9th round trip.

chippy - 12-11-2018 at 09:47 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and jane  
We have reservations for the La Paz Mazatlán ferry in early January. We have talked to our contact at the ferry office several times. All is set. WE are NOT a commercial vehicle. What we don't know yet is just which ferry is making the run. Apparently a new ferry was purchased, but I think it's doing the Topo run. Which ever, we will be on the ferry and arrive in Mazatlán the next day, mas o menos. This will be our 9th round trip.


Thank you Bxj! Thats good news.

weebray - 12-11-2018 at 11:12 AM

Same as it ever was - Mexico. This is not the Catalena ferry system. Anything can and will happen. You will go when they go - maybe. The definition of manana is "not today".

chippy - 12-11-2018 at 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
Same as it ever was - Mexico. This is not the Catalena ferry system. Anything can and will happen. You will go when they go - maybe. The definition of manana is "not today".


whatever:rolleyes:

chippy - 1-27-2019 at 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and jane  
We have reservations for the La Paz Mazatlán ferry in early January. We have talked to our contact at the ferry office several times. All is set. WE are NOT a commercial vehicle. What we don't know yet is just which ferry is making the run. Apparently a new ferry was purchased, but I think it's doing the Topo run. Which ever, we will be on the ferry and arrive in Mazatlán the next day, mas o menos. This will be our 9th round trip.



Updates please.

Bob and jane - 1-27-2019 at 07:40 PM

Sailed with no problem. Ferry left La Paz 8 p.m. and arrived in Mazatlan at 8 a.m. The fancy ferry with rooms with balconies is doing the Topo run. We had a room with 2 bunk beds, and a bathroom. Tiny window. Hey, it gets us from here to there. Can't complain.

JZ - 1-27-2019 at 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and jane  
Sailed with no problem. Ferry left La Paz 8 p.m. and arrived in Mazatlan at 8 a.m. The fancy ferry with rooms with balconies is doing the Topo run. We had a room with 2 bunk beds, and a bathroom. Tiny window. Hey, it gets us from here to there. Can't complain.


Is the Topo ferry running? What are the hours?

chippy - 1-28-2019 at 05:04 AM

OK good to hear. Thanks.

Timinator - 1-28-2019 at 06:28 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and jane  
Sailed with no problem. Ferry left La Paz 8 p.m. and arrived in Mazatlan at 8 a.m. The fancy ferry with rooms with balconies is doing the Topo run. We had a room with 2 bunk beds, and a bathroom. Tiny window. Hey, it gets us from here to there. Can't complain.


Can you tell me what the cost is? I have a car on the mainland I'm going to be bringing across to Baja once our property there sells.

Bob and jane - 1-28-2019 at 07:11 AM

Cost based on length and type of vehicle. We have a mega cab pickup with a pop-up camper. Cost something over $400 one way La Paz/Mazatlán. If that sounds expensive, consider the drive from La Paz north around the Sea of Cortez and back to Mazatlán. Worth it, IMO.
Topo ferry is running. Can't give you details. We do the Mazatlán run. Call the La Paz office or look online.

Bob and jane - 1-28-2019 at 07:13 AM

PS. That cost includes a private room with bath. Driver and passenger. Dinner is also included.

Timinator - 1-28-2019 at 07:28 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and jane  
PS. That cost includes a private room with bath. Driver and passenger. Dinner is also included.


I've just got a little VW Versa that's going to be filled with stuff from the condo we're selling. Is that a problem having stuff in the car?

The price was for both your passage tickets, the room and the truck. That's not too bad. Thanks for the info.

chippy - 1-28-2019 at 08:15 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Timinator  
Quote: Originally posted by Bob and jane  
PS. That cost includes a private room with bath. Driver and passenger. Dinner is also included.


I've just got a little VW Versa that's going to be filled with stuff from the condo we're selling. Is that a problem having stuff in the car?

The price was for both your passage tickets, the room and the truck. That's not too bad. Thanks for the info.



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surabi - 1-28-2019 at 09:53 PM

They don't care what's in your car.

And I suggest bringing your own food. In my experience the ferry food is revolting. I took one bite and scraped the rest off my plate into the garbage.

chippy - 1-29-2019 at 08:26 AM

Quote: Originally posted by surabi  
They don't care what's in your car.

And I suggest bringing your own food. In my experience the ferry food is revolting. I took one bite and scraped the rest off my plate into the garbage.


Its not fine dining but far from revolting. This was nov.2017. Is this a recent food report?