my kids mama Posted October 25, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Booked sort of last minute on the Dream out of Galveston. It's my busy season at work and I have very little time to do any research on excursions. I am asking for you to help me choose. We have been to all of these ports before. In Costa Maya, we went to Maya Chan and loved it! In Belize we did a Carnival Excursion and swam with nurse sharks and sting rays and snorkeling near a sand bar. We loved that too. We have been to Cozumel a few times and we have done Paradise Beach, and just walked looking for a pharmacy from the port. The ones close to the port are very expensive. If you want to get your steps in, keep walking. You will get a much better price. By the way, there are also some really good tacos right across the street from the port. We have done that twice. I would be happy repeating what we have done. My husband likes to do something different. I would love to have some beach time in Coz if there is a place that isn't smothered in sea weed. What is your favorite thing to do in these ports. I will attach my itinerary here. Thanks in advance! Sun Galveston, TX 3:30 PM Mon Fun Day At Sea Tue Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 PM 8:00 PM Wed Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Thu Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Fri Fun Day At Sea Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theosprey247 Posted October 25, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Costa Maya go to the ruins or The Crazy Lobster Belize: the ruins, snorkeling, or cave tubing (we used butts up) Cozumel : wait for it…. The ruins (very culturally important to the Mayan people, just not that impressive to view). Go tequila tasting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted October 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Mr Sanchos, Couzmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted October 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Cozumel - Nachi Cocum Costa Maya - Maya Chan Belize - Butts up cave tubing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MistyRo76 Posted October 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Theosprey247 said: Costa Maya go to the ruins or The Crazy Lobster Belize: the ruins, snorkeling, or cave tubing (we used butts up) Cozumel : wait for it…. The ruins (very culturally important to the Mayan people, just not that impressive to view). Go tequila tasting. 2 hours ago, my kids mama said: Booked sort of last minute on the Dream out of Galveston. It's my busy season at work and I have very little time to do any research on excursions. I am asking for you to help me choose. We have been to all of these ports before. In Costa Maya, we went to Maya Chan and loved it! In Belize we did a Carnival Excursion and swam with nurse sharks and sting rays and snorkeling near a sand bar. We loved that too. We have been to Cozumel a few times and we have done Paradise Beach, and just walked looking for a pharmacy from the port. The ones close to the port are very expensive. If you want to get your steps in, keep walking. You will get a much better price. By the way, there are also some really good tacos right across the street from the port. We have done that twice. I would be happy repeating what we have done. My husband likes to do something different. I would love to have some beach time in Coz if there is a place that isn't smothered in sea weed. What is your favorite thing to do in these ports. I will attach my itinerary here. Thanks in advance! Sun Galveston, TX 3:30 PM Mon Fun Day At Sea Tue Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 PM 8:00 PM Wed Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Thu Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Fri Fun Day At Sea Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM We did Cozumel and Costa Maya last year in Costa Maya, we did Jamie’s at Blue Reef. It was $52 for an all-inclusive day pass. They only allow 35 guests per day and the day we were there, it couldn’t have been more than 20! We had chairs under palapas for some nice shade. Our waitress was fantastic! And the food was awesome! The chef catches everything locally. The ceviche was so fresh and flavorful! Even the drinks are made with syrups that the bartender makes from scratch! I will definitely go back! In Cozumel, try Nachi Cocom. Like Jamie’s they limit capacity. Usually 85 max. When we went it was $59/ per person all inclusive. Includes a 4 course meal and all drinks as well as chairs under a palapa. There is also a large pool with a swim up bar. it’s been years since I’ve been to Belize. We did cave tubing there once and zip lining another time. Would like to check out the beaches next time I’m there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted October 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Belize-the Belize zoo or anything that includes the River Wallace. The Belize Zoo is unlike any US zoo. You could actually touch a tiger if you were stupid enough to ignore safety instructions. Cozumel -the glass submarine tour. It was, surprisingly, the best such glass submarine one I have done. You take a boat out to the sub and they take you to the drop off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted October 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2023 We’re trying something different in Cozumel this time. Booked a private tour to El Cielo sandbar. It looks really cool. We’ve done the ruins at Costa Maya. If you haven’t done them it’s a great tour, fun to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stresponder2086 Posted October 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Shouldn’t this be on a ports page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THL1313 Posted October 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Costa Maya: Another vote for Jamies Blue Reef Cozumel: Mr. Sanchos Belize: Cave tubing, we used Butts up or Ruins excursion (we did thru Carnival because of the length of the excursion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Iowa Posted October 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) If you'd like a little immersion in the Spanish language while in Cozumel, walk into the Mega store (it is on the main street between the port and downtown; on the far side of the street/not water-front side). It is a grocery store and mini-discount/home store rolled into one. Clean, bright...and you will recognize some standard food items (boxes of cereal, etc.) and spot some that are new. We've bought toothpaste here, children's board books (in Spanish, of course), sunscreen, snacks...all while enjoying the shopping experience in another language. American dollars are accepted at the check-out. The store is air-conditioned, there is an ice cream stand on the lower level, the shopping carts ride an escalator beside you, there is a tasty in-store bakery....we enjoy visiting grocery stores in different countries. Edited October 26, 2023 by Out of Iowa clarity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my kids mama Posted October 26, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted October 26, 2023 15 hours ago, 1stresponder2086 said: Shouldn’t this be on a ports page I considered that. Sort of running out of time to read so much on 3 different ports pages. That's why I was asking for help here. If admin wants to move it, I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted October 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2023 18 hours ago, cynt said: Cozumel - Nachi Cocum We go to Nachi Cocum every time we go to Cozumel, except once. We wanted to try Mr Sanchos. Never again. So crowded. The lounge chairs are stacked close together all the way down to the water so there is no beach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z_cruisers Posted October 29, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Food for thought, when we went to Costa Maya we rented a golf cart right out from of port for $80 and drove around and then went to Krazy Lobster for lunch. Then drove cart to more sights before returning. We all laughed a ton! Chankanuub in Cozumel has so much to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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