Cozumel, Mexico: Popular Shore Excursions
The Caribbean is a very popular cruising destination for many cruise lines. If you are headed to the Western Caribbean, chances are Cozumel is on your itinerary. In this post, I will share with you Cozumel's popular excursions you won't want to miss.
3 Popular Shore Excursions in Cozumel
Plus, something you will want to avoid when visiting Cozumel.
Mr. Sanchos Beach
Mr. Sanchos Beach is a very popular destination when visiting Cozumel. If you have done any research looking for what to do in Cozumel, you probably saw Mr. Sanchos pop up.
I found Mr. Sanchos offered through a couple of private entities, but definitely check with your cruise line to see if Mr. Sanchos is available to book through your cruise line.
Book with caution if you book through a private group. * See my 'what to avoid' later in this post.
Mr. Sanchos is pretty inexpensive, coming in at around $60 per person (prices are subject to change). When visiting the beach club, you will get the chance to enjoy different activities offered, food, and lots of drinks. They will keep you full of drinks, for sure!
I also found that Mr. Sanchos offers an all-inclusive romantic day pass, including a cabana on a private section of the beach. This package comes in around the $250 mark.
Standup Paddle Board and Snorkeling Adventure
I found this particular package on Carnival cruise lines. Still, snorkeling and paddleboarding in the Caribbean are very popular activities, and I found similar shore excursions offered through Celebrity and Royal Caribbean.
You can definitely find snorkeling of some kind on any cruise line!
Pricing varies by cruise line, such as if you choose to book a package to do multiple activities or separate activities. This particular package offered by Carnival is around $60 per person. It is an activity level of difficulty due to the trickiness of staying on your paddle board. I always fall off! It's a lot of fun, but you need balance.
Tulum Ruins
Another popular destination in Mexico is visiting the Mayan ruins. I have not had a chance to do this myself, so it is on the top of my list when I return. You can find the Tulum Mayan Ruins excursions on any cruise line. In fact, I found it on Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
Carnival offers the Tulum Ruins excursion with the Cenote. It is recommended to wear slip-resistant shoes when walking through the Cenote. You do get a chance to relax and swim while there.
Time from Cozumel is approximately a 45-minute ferry ride. I like this idea. For me, I would much rather be on a boat headed to my excursion than a bus for sure. Always double-check the time it takes to get to times to your excursion, as this will take away from the overall duration of the excursion. I like to pick excursions less than an hour from the port.
The ferry ride can heighten that sensitivity if you are prone to motion sickness. Be sure you are taking precautions when riding the ferry so it doesn't ruin your day at port.
What to Avoid
Arriving at the ship late!
You don't want to arrive late. You can avoid this by booking excursions through your cruise line.
Now, I know I mentioned private shore excursions, and there is nothing wrong with that, but you should always be aware of the ship's time.
The ship does not have to wait for you! Don't be a pier runner! I see this EVERY time I visit Cozumel.
If you are booking your first trip to Cozumel, stand out on the ship's deck and watch for late arrivals. I am sure you will see one or two pier runners.
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