ekatya2001

We have this booked on our cruise for September. Now I'm wondering if we made the right decision.

Definitely think you should go for a more relaxing excursion, Beach Break (as mentioned above) sounds pretty cool. As well, you could just take the 30 or so minute ferry to Playa del Carmen for a nice and relaxing shopping trip.

I do think however that XCaret is perhaps a bit too tiring for a day's worth of enjoyment. But it's up to your discretion.

Happy Sailing!

Thanks everyone for the wonderful suggestions.

Yes we did go to XCaret during our cruise. But I have to agree with the previous replier. It was a horrendous experience (not because of the staff or the attractions) but just because the weather was just suffocating. As well, you have to walk long roads in order to go from one place to another and it just wasn't ideal to be walking 3+ hours straight in a suffocating heat. However, the underground river was just amazing, and I wonder if we should have just gone to the Rio Secreto, which is just an underwater cenote?

We did however, buy the DVD because we didn't get to see the whole park, or enjoy it for that matter. Next time, we'll definitely choose something else.

Even our 15yo DD who is a competitive athlete was winded and tired by the sheer amount of walking distance, not to mention her folks who are almost 50!

Thanks everyone for the great help!

Hello,

My family of three (me, DH, and DD 15) are planning to go to XCaret with our cruise excursion, however, we've read many reviews entailing how XCaret is tiring and generally not a positive place to go to for a cruise excursion.

Does anyone have any suggestions of what's better? My knees are bad, so strenuous activity like Xplor is a no-go for me.

As well, how would one plan a single day at XCaret? For example, which areas to go to first, or which areas to avoid until later etc.

Thanks in advance :)