canuckcruiselover Posted December 1, 2011 #1 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I was just looking at www.cruiseport.com and on Jan 6, when we'll be in Cozumel on Mariner, there will be 6 other ships in port. We weren't planning on an excursion, just taking a cab to the downtown area. Wondering whether we should leave the ship a bit later and return earlier than planned to avoid long line ups in and out of the port area. None of the other ships are RCL which may or may not make a difference. Suggestions? Carnival Magic Celebrity Solstice Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Holland Am. ms Ryndam NCL Norwegian Pearl NCL Norwegian Spirit NCL Norwegian Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebell91987 Posted December 1, 2011 #2 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm not sure about that...there were 2 other carnival ships in May when we were there on the Oasis...didn't seem to be an issue. But I know there are a few different docking places.....Atleast one of those 6 ships isn't Oasis or Allure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copnlpn2 Posted December 2, 2011 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I know you said you weren't planning any excursion, but your best bet might be to "get out of Dodge" while you're in port. I'd recommend spending the day at Nachi Cocum, which is my favorite place to be in Cozumel. It's easy and cheap to get a taxi which take you on a 10-15 minute ride to the resort, and taxis are always available there to bring you back to the port. The cost for the taxi is around $10 per person or less if several are going. You can come back into town around 3 pm., and still have time to do a little shopping. Here's the website to check out. Reservations much be made online. If you book, you'll be asked to make a deposit...but just a note...the balance due when you get to the resort must me paid in cash... http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/NachiCocomCozumel.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckcruiselover Posted December 2, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I know you said you weren't planning any excursion, but your best bet might be to "get out of Dodge" while you're in port. I'd recommend spending the day at Nachi Cocum, which is my favorite place to be in Cozumel. It's easy and cheap to get a taxi which take you on a 10-15 minute ride to the resort, and taxis are always available there to bring you back to the port. The cost for the taxi is around $10 per person or less if several are going. You can come back into town around 3 pm., and still have time to do a little shopping. Here's the website to check out. Reservations much be made online. If you book, you'll be asked to make a deposit...but just a note...the balance due when you get to the resort must me paid in cash... http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/NachiCocomCozumel.htm Hmmm, it looks great! We may just do that. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted December 2, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I can assume that Mariner and Solstice will both be docked at the same pier, with the Magic and the Ryndam will be at the neighboring pier. Norwegian ships dock about a mile or two away. I agree about Nachi Cocom. Went there in June, it was a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copnlpn2 Posted December 2, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 2, 2011 If you seriously consider Nachi Cocum, I strongly recommend that you book early because it's gotten very popular in the years I've been going there. Just so you know, guests are limited (100 or less) so there is never a crowded atmosphere. The best part is that adult beverages are included in the price and flow freely. And the food is outstanding...a chef from a nearly hotel prepares he food...you get a three-course meal, but be sure to order so there's an hour between each course, because you'll never be able to eat all that food at once! The staff is friendly and attentive...you will be assigned a waiter who just might wade out into the water to bring you a fresh drink! And the massages are to die for! Um, did I mention that I love Nachi Cocum????;);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf2 Posted December 2, 2011 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Six ships isn't bad at all. It's when it's 13 and there is tendering when it's a nightmare. Been there, done that. NO FUN! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted December 2, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I second Nachi Cocom. Have done it twice. Our Place on Nachi Cocom by vbkathy, on Flickr Nachi Cocom by vbkathy, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted December 2, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I loved Nachi Cocom too, as I already said. Here are some of my pics: Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copnlpn2 Posted December 2, 2011 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have literally hundreds of pictures of Nachi Cocum, but I'm lousy at posting them here on CC...so thanks for showing the OP just how beautiful NC really is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted December 2, 2011 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I was just looking at www.cruiseport.com and on Jan 6, when we'll be in Cozumel on Mariner, there will be 6 other ships in port. We weren't planning on an excursion, just taking a cab to the downtown area. Wondering whether we should leave the ship a bit later and return earlier than planned to avoid long line ups in and out of the port area. None of the other ships are RCL which may or may not make a difference. Suggestions?Carnival Magic Celebrity Solstice Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Holland Am. ms Ryndam NCL Norwegian Pearl NCL Norwegian Spirit NCL Norwegian Star It looks like the two largest ships will be the Mariner and the Carnival Magic. More than likely the Mariner and the Solstice will share a pier, the Magic and the Ryndam will share a pier that is separate from the Mariner and Solstice. The NCL ships usually use the Puerta Maya piers that are closer to downtown. So the International pier/terminal that you will be on should not have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted December 2, 2011 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2011 8 on our day with Allure too!:eek: We are not leaving the ship. We were just at Nachi for our 7th visit in August. Love it, but we want to enjoy the ship this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellylw Posted December 2, 2011 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2011 8 on our day with Allure too!:eek: We are not leaving the ship. We were just at Nachi for our 7th visit in August. Love it, but we want to enjoy the ship this time. Uh oh, I'm on the Allure so it seems 8 on my day too! I've also been reading that its been a pain in the butt to get back on the ship in Cozumel lately. Starting to rethink my plans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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