May 17, 2025
PUERTO CHIAPAS, MEXICO
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico is a sleepy little spot on the Mexican coast. My friends Bonnie & Stevie, who I know from Ocean City, NJ were suppose to join me here for a nine day stay. Unfortunately, the immigration officials, who would process them for embarking decided to take the day off! Even though 5/5 is NOT a Mexican holiday!! We in the USA, are the ones who celebrate CINCO DE MAYO!
Worse the agents didn't bother to notify us until the day before, when Bonnie & Steve were at the airport boarding their flight here! Luckily, they were able to change their tickets and fly to our next Port. Sadly, they lost 2 days with me on the Ship; it was very frustrating and totally out of our control!!
The Port did pull together a special performance to greet us! Youngsters from the area performed several dances right outside our gangway. It was early and I was still in my Pj's so these photo's are from my balcony.
There was very little in the way of a town, outside of the Port, per my other shipmates reports. However, what was unique, is there was a large fresh water swimming pool, picnic area and pavilion, with a bar, restaurant and restrooms right in the Port Dock for us all to use. Both crew and residents were welcome, which was great and unique - we rarely get to have shared down time with the crew. This made for a very popular way to chill and spend the afternoon.
