jaildoc

Hi,

 

In Belize I have done Xunantunich, Cahal Pech, Altun Ha, and Lamanai.

I used Royal Caribbean ship tours. Not sure what Carnival offers.

We climbed the main temple at Xunantunich, fun. Some climbing at

Altun Ha. Lamanai was fun and climbed 2 there. To get to Lamanai

we took a fast boat ride as part of the tour. Very long day though....advise

to use ship tour because of distance...ships wait for their own tours.

 

In Costa Maya I have done Chocchoben, Kohunlich, and Dzibanche.

No climbing pyramids at Chocchoben. Kohunlich notable for big masks.

 

Cozumel, wife and I have both climbed Coba, temple Nohoch Mul is138 feet high.

Remember that going up is all physical, and going down is all mental, ha.

Tulum is nice, no climbing though, from Coz.

 

Royal offers Chichen Itza from Cozumel. Long day but the best of all

(but no climbing at C.I.).

 

San Jervasio on the island of Cozumel has interesting history but

nothing left to see.

 

My picks would be:

1. Cozumel - Chichen Itza or Coba ..but Tulum is picturesque.

2, Costa Maya - Chocchoban or Kohunlich.

3. Belize - Lamanai or Xunantunich.

 

HAVE FUN!

Rocket,

You were so concise with your picks. What would you recommend doing in each of the ports listed? Also Harvest Caye. Group of 6 adults from Florida, so sitting on a beach is not a priority. Only wishes expressed were Dolphin Swim and a snorkel trip. And Costa Maya we are only in port from 7-2pm. All new cruisers here so help is appreciated.

We are cruising for the first time. 3 couples on NCL Breakaway 12/30/18 out of New Orleans. We have 4 ports of call and are trying to decide on excursions.

Cozumel, Belize City, Harvest Caye, and Costa Maya. There is some fear about booking with a vendor and not NCL but I also see Viator pops up when scanning excursions. We know we want to swim with dolphins (preferably ocean accessible) and we want to snorkel somewhere but we don't know the best ports to do what. I also saw a Private Boat Charter in Cozumel thru Viator on the Victoria. We could snorkel and fish. The Cave Tubing in Belize sounds interesting. I guess I should add that we are from North Florida, close to the coast so sitting on a beach is not something we would probably find real unique.

If you had these ports what would you do in each port and with what vendor? Thank you for any input. And yes I have read about the dolphins in captivity. No judgment please.