Cozumel Question

[guerchino]

We will arrive in Cozumel along with 4 other large ship - lots of people. We will want to get off of the ship late morning, get a taxi and keep it for 3 or 4 hours- from your experience do you think this will be an issue.

 

Thanks for your help.

[akowilm]

I had the same concern, as the last time I was there, we only had 3 ships in port. Many on this forum have assured me that 4 or 5 ships is no big deal and Coz is equipped to handle that and more. Enjoy your cruise!!

[packedandready]

We will arrive in Cozumel along with 4 other large ship - lots of people. We will want to get off of the ship late morning, get a taxi and keep it for 3 or 4 hours- from your experience do you think this will be an issue.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Do you know the cost of the taxi per hour? Been wanting to do this.

[Erinchita]

I can't answer your taxi question but wanted to point out that I was once in Cozumel when EIGHT (!!) ships were in port and, to be honest, it really wasn't that crazy there...

[guerchino]

I have not yet found a site with current rates.

[K.T.B.]

First of all, this thread will probably moved. :)

 

Second of all, how many of you will there be? It makes a difference for the fare. For 2, it's $6 one way to downtown from the pier. A productive cabbie can make that trip 5 or 6 times in an hour, so you're looking at $30-36 an hour for him. So I don't think he'd do it.

 

I did find this though: http://www.toursplaza.com/eng/hiring-driver.cfm

[akowilm]

First of all, this thread will probably moved. :)

 

Second of all, how many of you will there be? It makes a difference for the fare. For 2, it's $6 one way to downtown from the pier. A productive cabbie can make that trip 5 or 6 times in an hour, so you're looking at $30-36 an hour for him. So I don't think he'd do it.

 

I did find this though: http://www.toursplaza.com/eng/hiring-driver.cfm

 

Kevin is right. Check the Ports of Call forums under Caribbean, then Cozumel. There is a wealth of info there!!

[cluso]

Twice (Jan and Dec 2013) we have rented a car through Avis for about $39 a day--4 people. Right at the pier. Easy to drive around.

[guerchino]

Why would this thread be moved?

[20pluscruises]

We will arrive in Cozumel along with 4 other large ship - lots of people. We will want to get off of the ship late morning, get a taxi and keep it for 3 or 4 hours- from your experience do you think this will be an issue.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

We rented a jeep for the day...may be less $$$ than a taxi. Go to left....it will take you around the whole island (it's a small island) and you eventually end up in the downtown area of shopping. I would also check with your AMEX card as I believe they may cover the additional insurance coverage...at least they use to at one time, but please, double check.

 

It's a nice little drive, beaches on the way, small ruins, tiny booze shacks with hammocks, even a look out cliff.

 

I also like to bring along candy for the children (if you do the entire loop).

[Bobal]

Why would this thread be moved?

 

Because it belongs on the Mexico Ports of Call Board, not on a board relating specifically to cruising with Celebrity.

[guerchino]

mea culpa

[ladytaekwondo]

MY DH and I rented a mini van for our family and did the self-tour around the island. We loved it! It was well worth the money and cheaper than a cab.