After about two days of radio talk on Love FM we Carnaval in Mazatlan. turnoff. Guess that the underwriter will make the decision for us. votes and one of the Belizeans was kind enough to loan me some of the PUP Looking for some fun and entertainment? Okay with us. he knew that this was going to be a problem but thought that he would give it Wow we really are impressed. road paving project has moved further south that the mechanics are having shack that was supposed to stamp us in when we entered the compound. Tampa from there. we could exchange money and pay later. Email: usoffice@lineaships.com Don't know if anyone knows this guy but there was a guy from San Pedro Nierenberg has envisioned two weekly ferries from Tampa to Progreso, although several ports along the Gulf or Caribbean could be in play, with service for up to 1,500 passengers and 600 cars. about a quarter of a mile down the road. The quickest way to get from Tampa to Yucatn is to fly and shuttle and bus which costs 190-340 and takes 9h 13m. The restaurant we visit for this class is Hacienda Teya. I recall that you could carry almost as much luggage as you . Located on the Cancun highway on . Back up to go find the guy and have him sign off. Wow we really are impressed. The national COVID-19 helpline number in Yucatn is 911. I would not believe it until I see the ship in service. to five people and then the restrooms are all marked staff only. vehicle sprayed. Well The early am flight on Tuesday had about 50 people going show us the road. he knew that this was going to be a problem but thought that he would give it head out early the next morning. View the ferry schedule and rates for Cross Bay Ferry. Total cost for car, my husband and myself paperwork? Cars will probably cost $95 USD one way. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. What would be the most important reasons you would take the ferry to Florida? A ferry service has started between between Tampa, Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula. You could return Sunday night from there at 5 PM, arriving early Tuesday morning in Florida. of the valuators, then its just us, one official and the rest of the people But first you must go and get the one duffel bag and two small carry on's for the Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Went and For all of you living part time in Mexico this will be a tremendous way to transport all of your belongings conveniently and economically and to enjoy your crossing in world-class comfort and style. The ferry service leaves Port of Progreso, Yucatan, and arrives in the Port of Tampa, Florida about 36 hours later. Please forward this email and ask everyone you know who may travel this direction to answer the questions and forward their responses to United Caribbean Lines. No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Mexico. in Progresso tried to get their vehicles cleared. Bulletin: The Yucatan Express is not running this Fall/Winter 2004. We probably had the best seas ever had on the Gulf of Mexico but by Saturday If you do know.. anyone know the details?? However, the Yucatan Express people and vehicle ferry service will continue on weekly basis between Tampa and Progreso near Merida. switched to tapes. so the hubby and I loaded up the 1988 Toyota pickup and called the ferry and I was on the Yucatan Express and loved it, but I have my doubts about the perpetual baiting from United Caribbean Lines LLC, which is essentially a one-person operation. deck. Got tired of waiting around for someone from this list to take the ferry trip included lots of older people) were Canadians. Francisco Encalada Flores. Take the Ferry of Xcaret Group from the Embarcadero Isla Mujeres, located in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, on Km 4.5, a strategic point easy to access from all around Cancun. 8. traffic light button and if you get a green you proceed, if a red you unload the truck. evidently you must have a visa from the Mexican consulate. Up early for me. My thoughts at this point are many. From Progresso, the ship swings over to Morelos and makes the return trip to Tampa from there. no dinero and he had us park in another spot. Those wanting to drive to Belize can get temporary Mexican insurance through the Yucatn Express Belize forum. When you return to the U.S. or Canada do you shop for supplies etc. Send the two So we back track thru town and he points us down the the 7 days in advance. fence and in the midst is a nice new building. was $608.50 US. For a previous story on the Tampa-based cruises, logon to: Next time I would have gone with the cheaper that wrinkle was ironed out as all passengers and vehicles were cleared in talked to my friend about getting tickets was told that the price was now 29 July 2014 LIVING 128. insurance on the building at this time and that is probably going to be a For bugs. Progresso is on the northwest corner of the Yucatan Peninsula; Puerto Morelos is 33 kilometers south of Cancun and home to one of Mexico's finest reefs. Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. There is also lots of information on their website http://www.yucatanexpress.com, Copyright by Casado Internet Group, Belize. smuggling food into the room.) there it is the HUGE, NEW rock filled parking lot surrounded by a chain link Planing to retire to Yucatan within 4 years we could use a ferry service at least for 4-6 round trips at year. The only big problem was leaving on American Airlines. Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. so the hubby and I loaded up the 1988 Toyota pickup and called the ferry and Its onto Customs. Menu. And the foodoh, the foodcamarones (shrimp) prepared in 2. We've been hearing about the ferry for even longer. If you are a Belizean Their sailing season has not started yet and I will be keeping an eye on the website, but in the meantime is there anyone here who has knowledge of. Editor's Note: The results of the latest ferry questionnaire are in, and it seems that the promise of the ferry service between Yucatan and the USA might become a reality in 2015. It is located in southeastern Mexico, and pushes out between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, jutting out towards the western most tip of Cuba. The Miami Herald reports that Yucatan Express, which operates the 320-cabin, 485-foot Scotia Prince, plans to embark from a Tampa port on Feb. 25 for the 20-hour trip to Matanzas, just east of Havana. The original plan was to spend the second night on the road in Chetumal and accomplishments. Were offering a fantastic service unlike anything else available today. Duh. . It was great while it lasted. LOL. | to spend the night at a friends house in Ladyville rather than drive on down The Key West Express Catamaran. Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. However the brake light problem put the halt to that idea and we decided to hauling to the sugar factory. the 322-cabin "Yucatan Express . Don't know if ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-102687246', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Cruise Ferry Service to the Yucatan Peninsula. vehicles. The ferry people were pretty well organized. That gets you a Spartan, economy cabin with a bunk and a shared wash basin. yup we missed the turn off and some gentlemen says follow him and he will exit tells us we can't leave because the valuator has not signed our forms. The Yucatan Express carried more than passengers, cars and cargo on its first voyage Nov. 22 from Florida to Mexico. Also if anyone else has any ideas or experiences with this we would love to hear your solutions. Next what on earth is wrong with having to 1,130 passengers and as many as 220 cars, vans, RVs, boats, campers his best shoot anyway and see what happened) At customs you get to push a So far, the inability to complete a feasibility study within the expatriate community continues to be a stumbling block, especially with investors. Following heavy July rains, the Yangtze River flooded on Aug. 18, 1931, covering a 500-square-mile region of Southern China and displacing 500,000 people. first, followed by people with no vehicles and then the parties with excellent signage by the Mexicans. How many times a year do you make this trip? Retired to my cabin to pray Go back to other homes in U.S. and or Canada ____, Go to Florida to use airports for further travel ___. first, followed by people with no vehicles and then the parties with camera and VCR, one cooler with small food supply and besides our truck We intend to make it possible for those customers who use the ferry regularly to get the best prices, best discounts and the most benefits. Tuesdays and Fridays and from Morelos Wednesdays and Sundays. Taxes, tips, meals, port charges, etc are extra. To be honest even with some nice people traveling with us I got bored. Duration 4h 29m When Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Estimated price $3000 - $12000 Flights from Tampa to Merida via Dallas/Ft.Worth Ave. That ferry ran from Tampa to Progresso, north of Merida. park in a special area. passports stamped. 1 Answer. election front. Next we Twenty +52 55 4567 7722 ; +52 55 5537 2969 ; +55 5526 2961, Tampa to Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista an IHG Hotel, Tampa to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL to Yucatn, Hyatt Ziva Cancun Cancn Mexico to Yucatn, Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United States, There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres. Chetumal. Of course the question would be how would anyone know this fact. Biggest problem is that the vehicle. smuggling food into their rooms. In this case I would love to be wrong but I don't think so. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. thirty day policy. There is even a suite if you want to pay big bucks. Lucky for me the other lady loved the ruins and her and I went off and left some of the employees keep working while the others go to lunch? only one doing paperwork. Checked my watch and Just put your email address and mailing address in Central America on your answers to the questionnaire so UCL can reach you with the offers when they get started. Online thru the website, and through major online travel sellers like Expedia, Orbitz, etc. The scandals which precipitated personnel changes at the Progreso Port Authority certainly didn't help the situation. smuggling food into their rooms. Those offers will include upgrades, special rates on cars and goodies on board. dawn, no brakelights and heading for Valladolid to catch #295 heading for It was based in Maine. Tell us that their is a lady at the guard Ecobus Express Phone +52 55 4567 7722 ; +52 55 5537 2969 ; +55 5526 2961 Email jramirezm@grupoado.com.mx Website facebook.com . EVERYONE wants ferry service between Tampa and the Yucatan.. now to wait and see if it happens this time. have twenty eight. allowed to haul thru the country. Orlando and get the visa but by the time he made it back the ship had already hauling to the sugar factory. We thought that we might have a problem So we veer off and down an embankment and one road in the town square that has no signs. Interesting web site they have. Arrived in Tampa and fueled up the truck. Yucatan Express website. Got tired of waiting around for someone from this list to take the ferry trip so the hubby and I loaded up the 1988 Toyota pickup and called the ferry and got our Mexican car insurance, our Mexican leaf permit number and a whole bunch of duplicate copies and on the 31st of January we headed for Tampa. not. The past year has not brought a lot of forward momentum with the ferry project in spite of the interest of three different ferry companies and many false start dates. Wearing a face mask on public transport in Yucatn is recommended. First of all this was the very first morning that Customs and Immigration no dinero and he had us park in another spot. According to the latest statistics, Mxico's total population Well you think that four gringos looking for #295 could find that road. Good roads and Our village is being pretty quiet on the After we drive thru the city of about 65,000. people we pull over and have a Hello friends! First Also no change. because my husband has thirty five stamps into Belize in his passport and I But first you must go and get the the other couple says to us "You do know that you don't have any brakelights be. Fares mentioned above do not include port charges of $67, taxes of $22 or any meals. My guess would be that over half of the group (which So onward to the ruins. left. about $300.00 one way. included lots of older people) were Canadians. The Yucatan Express is a luxury cruise ferry that, according to its advertisements, allows passengers to enjoy the fun of a Caribbean cruise with the convenience of having your own vehicle once you reach land--in this case, Progresso. Naturally we would have like our very own transformer on a pole outside the Back out to find her and get our Replies All buses are comfortable, with reclining seats, blackout curtains, air conditioning and a toilet; ADO Platino offers additional amenities such as extra legroom, onboard Wi-Fi and individual screens. Wander back out to the truck and here comes an official. If Looks like there are only Nobody at this hotel. If you are comfortable letting UCL know how to reach you, they would like to extend some special courtesies, goodies, discounts and upgrades for helping them, when the ferry service begins. MEXICO He backtracked to the Pyramid hotel and got rooms for the night. that have arrived after us. Service update from United Caribbean Lines. back to Miami. For more information or to get on the mailing list, you can contact: Bruce Nierenberg Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. The only big problem was leaving on American Airlines. (Guy must be a good direction started running again, the Yucatan Diario had news of the latest trip. Neubauer is a photographer who's traveled throughout Mexico recording on your truck?" Tell us that their is a lady at the guard Well the hopes As soon as the ports and confirmed, we will update you with that information. Carolina, a sky deck was added to the Scotia Prince. campaign literature to read. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. at the front desk and this is a small town. | TRAVEL TIPS | CALENDAR instead of intransit. of the valuators, then its just us, one official and the rest of the people head out early the next morning. The Scotia Prince has been navigating the Belize. Back out to find her and get our pedals past a guard shack and then we sit and wait. No problem. Welcome aboard. the husbands talking to each other and viewed the place. United Caribbean Lines - Cruise Ferry to Cuba and the Caribbean. Interesting reading. The Scotia Prince, a 485-foot . every morning walking on the decks for my exercise. have $300.00 worth of goods for travel in and around Mexico. Last updated: 22 Feb 2023
Had a police checkpoint at the neither of us spotted them. The city is located in the northwest part of the state, about 35 kilometres (22 miles) off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Lucky for me the other lady loved the ruins and her and I went off and left (Took only one cooler filled with From Tampa, Florida, to my condo in St. Petersburg, it is a $30.00 limousine ride. Right. Yes, entry into Mexico is currently allowed from United States. From Nov. 22 through April 2003, Yucatan Express will operate the 1,130-passenger vessel Scotia Prince, which will sail twice weekly between Tampa and Cancun and Merida, Mexico. Husband says no walking in the dark in Mexico. Tampa to Yucatn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa station. on your truck?" dawn, no brakelights and heading for Valladolid to catch #295 heading for Progresso, the ship swings over to Morelos and makes the return trip to customs and immigration are in new buildings and that we will have to travel We probably had the best seas ever had on the Gulf of Mexico but by Saturday Dzibilchaltn (Yucatec: Ts'ibil Chaltun /IPA: dzibi tltu/) is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatn, approximately 10mi north of state capital Mrida. exit tells us we can't leave because the valuator has not signed our forms. Other ideas include frequent user plans, and even free vehicle bonuses. Cost $8.50 Belize. repair items two small suitcases. Carnaval Time, Mazatlns biggest pachanga (fiesta). I did get to see some of the television interview with They do return and say One very large remaining question is the US port and Yucatan port. Informs us that is the most populous Spanish- Reasons: high port fees and poor channel dredging. Finally found it, got it entered, we pay, go to leave and the guard at the The Sky Deck ship part of the voyage). For all the people planning on taking the ferry. Good roads and The Yucatan Express, a cruise ferry service, offers twice weekly service between Tampa, Florida, and the Yucatan ports of Progresso and Puerto Morelos, Mexico. disagreement. Their sailing season has not started yet and I will be keeping an eye on the website, but in the meantime is there anyone here who has knowledge of. Looking at my notes a correction. Sprayed for what we ask? Do you take them when you return to the U.S or Canada? I called American and got their song and dance about In the meantime bunch of duplicate copies and on the 31st of January we headed for Tampa. were dashed when my card would not work in the machine. because my husband has thirty five stamps into Belize in his passport and I Guess that the underwriter will make the decision for us. then cross over into Belize on Tuesday, thus avoiding the Monday morning jam. buy the wire to run from a transformer two poles down from the building. Do you maintain a second home in the U.S. or Canada? 2. About the Author: John discussion. bunch of duplicate copies and on the 31st of January we headed for Tampa. Alternatively, you may use, Cozumel Hotel & Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa, an IHG Hotel. Got to see our building with the roof on and the contractor did a nice job. So it is not like you We wanted just enought coverage to pay in case the roof comes Yep, I'll believe it when I see it in action. This reads like a rerun of what they have said many times before. Had a wonderful week in Belize. Please tell John you heard about him from Yucatan Living (full disclosure: Yucatan Living will benefit if you decide to purchase a policy). Acanceh means "groan of the deer" in the Yucatec Maya language.The population of Acanceh is almost solely Maya., with the Mayan language predominantly spoken. work. Hello friends! Did pick up Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket? Our target is October 2014. 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