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We have done both cruises you are considering. The Mexican Riviera is usually out of Los Angeles California. The Ship we were on was somewhat smaller than the Legend ((the Imagination). The Ports we visited were breathtaking (Puerta Valarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas).
We have sailed from the west coast twice and both times (January and February) the Pacific was very unfriendly. Twice they had to take down the buffets on one cruise because it was so rough they were thrown all over the floor. I am told the Pacific is typically rougher than the Atlantic side. My only experience was the two months I mentioned.

The Western Carib is also a beautiuful Mexican cruise (we did on the Ecstacy) we loved it. The Mexican culture slightly different in that you will be introduced to Myan cultture which we found facinating. All of our Atlantic cruises were much smoother at those same times of the year (not that we didn't experience any rough seas, just far less of it). Either side you choose you will find the Mexicans to be a friendly people

Flying in from your side of the Atlantic it would seem to me an easier task to take the Western Carib (5 hrs less flying time). It really is a can't miss cruise. ENJOY!

Lars

<blockquote data-quote="larsfun" data-source="post: 1199635">We have done both cruises you are considering.&nbsp; The Mexican Riviera is usually out of Los Angeles California.&nbsp; The Ship we were on was somewhat smaller than the Legend ((the Imagination).&nbsp; The Ports we visited were breathtaking (Puerta Valarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas).We have sailed from the west coast twice and both times (January and February) the Pacific was very unfriendly.&nbsp; Twice they had to take down the buffets on one cruise because it was so rough they were thrown all over the floor.&nbsp; I am told the Pacific is typically rougher than the Atlantic side.&nbsp; My only experience was the two months I mentioned.The Western Carib is also a beautiuful Mexican cruise (we did on the Ecstacy) we loved it.&nbsp; The Mexican culture slightly different in that you will be introduced to Myan cultture which we found facinating.&nbsp; All of our Atlantic cruises were much smoother at those same times of the year (not that we didn't experience any rough seas, just far less of it).&nbsp; Either side you choose you will find the Mexicans to be a friendly people Flying in from your side of the Atlantic it would seem to me an easier task to take the Western Carib (5 hrs less flying time).&nbsp; It really is a can't miss cruise.&nbsp;&nbsp; ENJOY!Lars</blockquote>

[QUOTE="larsfun, post: 1199635"] We have done both cruises you are considering. The Mexican Riviera is usually out of Los Angeles California. The Ship we were on was somewhat smaller than the Legend ((the Imagination). The Ports we visited were breathtaking (Puerta Valarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas). We have sailed from the west coast twice and both times (January and February) the Pacific was very unfriendly. Twice they had to take down the buffets on one cruise because it was so rough they were thrown all over the floor. I am told the Pacific is typically rougher than the Atlantic side. My only experience was the two months I mentioned. The Western Carib is also a beautiuful Mexican cruise (we did on the Ecstacy) we loved it. The Mexican culture slightly different in that you will be introduced to Myan cultture which we found facinating. All of our Atlantic cruises were much smoother at those same times of the year (not that we didn't experience any rough seas, just far less of it). Either side you choose you will find the Mexicans to be a friendly people Flying in from your side of the Atlantic it would seem to me an easier task to take the Western Carib (5 hrs less flying time). It really is a can't miss cruise. ENJOY! Lars [/QUOTE]