TINKERIFIC Posted March 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2008 sailing Carnival Ecstacy November 10th ANYONE HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: Caverns by jeep & beach combo Deluxe sail snorkel & beach party Playa Mia beach break Three reef snorkling by boat Twister (goes to Passion Island) These are the excursions I am interested in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted March 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2008 sailing Carnival Ecstacy November 10th ANYONE HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: Caverns by jeep & beach combo Takes place on the mainland meaning you'll have to take the ferry there and back. Not a big problem on a ship's excursion. This should be fun. Deluxe sail snorkel & beach party This excursion is more about drinking and the beach than it is about the snorkeling. Yuck. Playa Mia beach breakAll Inclusive beach club, buffet food, uncomfortable plastic lounge "chairs", potential for crowding. IMO Yuck. Three reef snorkling by boat OK, but there are better choices if you book a private tour. Twister (goes to Passion Island) Passion Island is reported to be beautiful, but I've read mixed reviews about the food offered as part of the trip. Personally, Cozumel is such and easy place to make your own arrangements for tours or to just take a taxi to a beach club that I'd probably never take a ship's excursion there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Nymph Posted March 19, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I agree with bruce-r. I'd never do a ship's excursion on Cozumel; it's just too easy to plan your own fun on (or off) the island. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted March 19, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I agree with bruce-r. I'd never do a ship's excursion on Cozumel; it's just too easy to plan your own fun on (or off) the island. :) Actually, I should make a correction, I would consider Passion Island or one of the mainland tours thru the ship if someone else in my group really wanted to do one of these trips. I think Passion Island is only available thru the ship, and I'd want the assurance that the ship would wait for a returning excursion if I went to the mainland. Otherwise, I'd want to scuba dive there. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted March 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2008 don't do the Playa Mia beach break with the buffet - the food was gross. The place is nice and I think you can do a beach break without the buffet. It can get crowded and this is where the Fiesta Party Boat will stop so it can get loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleR Posted March 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Actually, I should make a correction, I would consider Passion Island or one of the mainland tours thru the ship if someone else in my group really wanted to do one of these trips. I think Passion Island is only available thru the ship, and I'd want the assurance that the ship would wait for a returning excursion if I went to the mainland. Otherwise, I'd want to scuba dive there. :D Depends on what cruiseline you are on. Carnival no longer offers it as an excursion. You can book it yourself and save some $. I believe tourcozumelathotmaildotcom (use the "at" and "dot" symbols) is the way to book. I hear the Passion Island is incredible. I plan to visit myself soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted March 21, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Unless you want to go to the mainland where the chance of being late back to the ship is greater, I would book my own excursion. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj25 Posted March 24, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Caverns by jeep & beach combo Takes place on the mainland meaning you'll have to take the ferry there and back. Not a big problem on a ship's excursion. This should be fun. Deluxe sail snorkel & beach party This excursion is more about drinking and the beach than it is about the snorkeling. Yuck. Playa Mia beach breakAll Inclusive beach club, buffet food, uncomfortable plastic lounge "chairs", potential for crowding. IMO Yuck. Three reef snorkling by boat OK, but there are better choices if you book a private tour. Twister (goes to Passion Island) Passion Island is reported to be beautiful, but I've read mixed reviews about the food offered as part of the trip. Personally, Cozumel is such and easy place to make your own arrangements for tours or to just take a taxi to a beach club that I'd probably never take a ship's excursion there. So who would you reccomend if you want to do a tour to the ruins..since it is a longer one that would it still be best private or through the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted March 24, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2008 So who would you reccomend if you want to do a tour to the ruins..since it is a longer one that would it still be best private or through the ship? If you want a ruins tour I would suggest a different port. Although Coz does have San Gervasio, to see a ruin of any size you need to go to the mainland. If your itinerary calls for Calica, Belize or Progreso, I would do a ruin tour there and save Coz for a beach/snorkel day. As the others pointed out, Cozumel is one of the easiest port to grab a cab and go-it-on-your-own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj25 Posted March 24, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2008 If you want a ruins tour I would suggest a different port. Although Coz does have San Gervasio, to see a ruin of any size you need to go to the mainland. If your itinerary calls for Calica, Belize or Progreso, I would do a ruin tour there and save Coz for a beach/snorkel day. As the others pointed out, Cozumel is one of the easiest port to grab a cab and go-it-on-your-own. we're only doing Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted March 24, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2008 So who would you reccomend if you want to do a tour to the ruins..since it is a longer one that would it still be best private or through the ship? we're only doing Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica... I'd do the ship's excursion to Tulum because it is on the mainland. Or, as a second choice, rent a car in Cozumel and make a stop at San Gervasio before continuing on across the island to the East side and some stops at Chen Rio and Coconuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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