txtravelerfamily Posted August 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sooo...there will be 7 ships in port the day we are in Cozumel. I do not plan on buying an excursion beforehand - we would just like to take a cab to Chankanaab or Paradise Beach. Anyone think we will be turned away at either place from them reaching capacity?? TIA :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted August 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sooo...there will be 7 ships in port the day we are in Cozumel. I do not plan on buying an excursion beforehand - we would just like to take a cab to Chankanaab or Paradise Beach. Anyone think we will be turned away at either place from them reaching capacity?? TIA :):):) Reserve a spot at Nachi Cocum and don't worry if 12 ships are in port. They take 100 people total, it's a 10 min cab ride and a near perfect experience for Cozumel. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted August 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Wow... 7 ships! Too many for me... I would make it a "stay on ship day". I have seen Paradise Beach PACKED with 5 ships in port... Not fun! Don't know if they close it but it would be a zoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted August 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Check out Playa Palancar. It's further away from town ($25 taxi ride) but I've never seen it very crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjnix29 Posted August 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2016 We have 6 the day we are there. I was thinking initially we would just walk around the port, and get some vanilla and then get back on the ship. But not sure that will even be possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted August 28, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I've never seen anything about those two locations having capacity issues. Paradise might have a max capacity, but I've never seen anything about it. Chankanaab having so many activities inside the park, it be hard to say. Even if they don't stop letting guest in, it's things like getting chairs, how big are the crowds, waiters, bathroom condition, etc. If I were you I would look at what time each ship arrives. We are going over Thanksgiving and there will be 5 ships in port. We get in second, a full hour before ships 3 and 4, and like 5 hours before ship 5. Ship 1 leaves as ship 5 arrives. So we are going to head straight to whatever beach we choose. I figure we can beat most of the crowds to the spot. Good luck. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted August 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Reserve a spot at Nachi Cocum and don't worry if 12 ships are in port. They take 100 people total, it's a 10 min cab ride and a near perfect experience for Cozumel. Sent from my iPhone using Forums With that many ships in port I would also vote for Nachi. A VERY reasonable price considering it is inclusive of food and drink. Nice beach, pool with bar, activities for purchase (parasailing, etc), and never crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted August 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Yikes. It is going to be packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raxter54 Posted August 28, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2016 With that many ships in port I would also vote for Nachi. A VERY reasonable price considering it is inclusive of food and drink. Nice beach, pool with bar, activities for purchase (parasailing, etc), and never crowded. Another vote for Nachi. Good food, plentiful drinks delivered by your waiter, palapas umbrella providing shade over your lounger.... and no crowds to fight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtravelerfamily Posted August 28, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Nachi, even with 2 teenage girls?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2016 With that many ships would make reservations someplace. You might consider Mr Sanchos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtravelerfamily Posted August 28, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Not interested in an All Inclusive beach. I have all you can eat and drink on the ship, not looking for it on an excursion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CascaisCruiser Posted August 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2016 We are on the Breeze with you:). We've been to Chankanaab when there were 5 or 6 ships in port. We were one of the later ships to arrive and by the time we got there, the only seats left were plastic molded lounge chairs, with no shade. My kids and husband were in the water most of the time so they weren't too upset. It was way too hot for me and I wouldn't go back there with that many ships in port. A few weeks ago we were at Paradise Beach for the first time. We really enjoyed it so we may just try our luck there. We'll plan to get off the ship as soon as we can and head there. From the website I'm looking at, it looks like most of the 7 ships in port that day have an 8 am arrival. We are on this trip with 2 other families with younger kids so we are also looking at Playa Mia which also has water inflatables. My kids are 8 and 13 so the water inflatables are what they want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandpete Posted August 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2016 We wondering the same thing. Our ship is in port from 7 to 3 so we will be first in but way too early. Does anyone know if we get right off ship would anything even be open? Been there a few times but never so early. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted August 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Nachi, even with 2 teenage girls?? Why not? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie715 Posted August 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2016 No doubt it will be crowded but I would get off the ship EARLY if you want to find an excursion/beach spot. (Many will be having breakfast thinking it is too crowded.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtravelerfamily Posted August 28, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Why not? :confused: Looks like more geared towards adults. No water toys or slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted August 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2016 7 ships isn't close to a record for Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithfulRaider Posted August 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Reserve a spot at Nachi Cocum and don't worry if 12 ships are in port. They take 100 people total, it's a 10 min cab ride and a near perfect experience for Cozumel. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Totally stole my answer! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJHAN Posted August 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sooo...there will be 7 ships in port the day we are in Cozumel. I do not plan on buying an excursion beforehand - we would just like to take a cab to Chankanaab or Paradise Beach. Anyone think we will be turned away at either place from them reaching capacity?? TIA :):):) We like to go to Mr Sanchos and when we where last there only 4 ships in port and we where turned away. With 7 i would definatly book ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted August 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sooo...there will be 7 ships in port the day we are in Cozumel. I do not plan on buying an excursion beforehand - we would just like to take a cab to Chankanaab or Paradise Beach. Anyone think we will be turned away at either place from them reaching capacity?? TIA :):):) Sounds like a day for Playa Azul ,free pool and use of the facilities at the hotel. no crowds to fight ,just a nice relaxing location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtravelerfamily Posted August 28, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted August 28, 2016 So I may just wind up purchasing non all inclusive passes to Playa Mia or Chankanaab (via Shore Excursioneer). Leaning towards Play Mia because of the water toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtravelerfamily Posted August 28, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Sounds like a day for Playa Azul ,free pool and use of the facilities at the hotel.no crowds to fight ,just a nice relaxing location. looks pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPERBKWRITER Posted August 29, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Cozumel is a zoo compared to what it was before it was rebuilt after the last hurricane. 7 ship on port? Probably 20 to 30k people ashore. Tip; don't bring any food with you, they check bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman01 Posted August 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Check out Playa Palancar. It's further away from town ($25 taxi ride) but I've never seen it very crowded. Shhhhh, stop mentioning that place. Very few cruisers know about it. Been going there for 5-6 years and very rarely is it busy. But now that you've mentioned it, it'll be packed now! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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