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bajadock
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Following is from 2008, but, shows market creativity v. government reg's.
"They were stopping at 2 a.m. at Encinada and leaving at 3 a.m.," said U.S. Maritime Administrator Sean Connaughton. "It was right on their Web site.
It said it was only a service call and no passengers could get off the ship there."
Full article...
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2004151877_webc...
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Awatson
No big loss there Gnukid. What they would have experienced from a cruise ship dock isn't really Baja anyway. IMO
[Edited on 5-6-2009 by Awatson] |
And I am sure there are Spa specials on board ....
If you have never been on a cruise, there is lots to do on the ship .... there have been times I have not gotten off in a port and simply enjoyed
many activities on board.
Better than some trinket shop of junk in Ensanada 
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Bajahowodd
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Whatever the reason, the proposals cited in the Seattle Times article were not implemented. I find it funny that the author notes that Norwegian
Cruise Lines was for its implementation. The dirty truth is that for many years, American flagged ships made the Hawaiian Island tour, but the company
that operated them went bankrupt. Norwegian entered the vacuum, but only had foreign-flagged vessels in its fleet. That caused their itinerary to
include a stop at Kiribati, a wasteland foreign atol. It resulted in the loss of a whole day of what was usually port calls on the Hawaiian islands.
They ultimately set up a subsidiary company and had at least one ship reflagged US. It was done to attract more business.
Oh, who proof reads stuff for the Seattle Times? Can't they spell Ensenada correctly?
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GeoRock
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I love cruises. And I don't wear socks with sandals. Yes, I am one of those wives that drag their husbands onboard. But I swear I think he ends up
having more fun then me, and definitely sleeping more then me.
Cruises are a load of fun. I have two scheduled this year. I'm going at the end of July on the 4-nighter that stops in Ensenada. I know it's not
the same as being in the town with a car. But I manage to play tourist for the day and relax, and have plenty of margaritas and contribute to the
economy by buying junk.
What is wrong with being a tourist sometimes? It can be fun with the right attitude. I hope they don't extend the unnecessary boycott beyond June
15th or the ship I'm on might run out of good tequila.
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Udo
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For what it's worth...
Carnival has the worst food on any cruiseline we have ever been on. The only reason my wife and I went back on the line was because we won the trips
through my job. It's either use it or lose it.
Udo
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Bajahowodd
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Thank God that after Carnival bought all those other cruise lines, such as Princess and Holland America, they've more or less allowed them to remain
independent and keep their uniqueness and the food!
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movinguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Ah, the cynics. Realize that for many, going to a foreign country is a treat in and of itself. But, beyond that, there are the "historic" bars, great
restaurants, a colorful shopping district, and last but not least, many folks opt for a trip to La Buf- which is alot fun. |
Not sure I have this exactly correct, but apparently the mayor sent his wife or another "undercover" operative on one of the 3 or 4 day cruises to see
how they were treated when they disembarked at Ensenada.
The results were, um, "not good". 
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Bajahowodd
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You need to define your terms. Treated by who?
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by udowinkler
For what it's worth...
Carnival has the worst food on any cruiseline we have ever been on. The only reason my wife and I went back on the line was because we won the trips
through my job. It's either use it or lose it. |
where's the love, man?
i'll volunteer next time!
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