"Carol Eskra" wrote in message
news:17353-486E2EBC-848@storefull-3111.bay.webtv.net...
> On our return cruise from Hawaii to San Diego, R.C.I. made a stop in
> Ensenada Mexico just to fuel up. Americans are now going to Tijuana to
> purchase gas, so I am assuming the cruise line saves $$ in filling up
> there.
>
Whether or not they bunker fuel oil in Ensenada is secondary. The "Jones
Act" prohibits non U.S. flag carriers from traveling directly between U.S.
ports - it is the same law that prevents foreign flag airlines from flying
between U.S. cities. Royal Caribbean's ships are all registered outside of
the United States so they have to stop at a non U.S. port. Ensenada is just
the closest one to San Diego or Los Angeles. If diesel is cheaper there,
they may well fill up, but that's not the reason for the stop.
Jeff
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