Mexico Cruise

Cruise to Cozumel in Mexico can be very exciting for all the watersports enthusiasts and also the Mexican food and shopping lovers. Cozumel is a small island located off the southeastern coast of Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and is also one of the biggest cruise ports of Caribbean which holds more than one million travelers visiting every year. In spite of the typical cliché tourist venues like the corny souvenirs and fast food restaurants there are also some true gems of Mexican culture that still permeate this popular tourist destination.

Arriving at Cozumel

Due to the small size of the island the dock does not have the capacity to accommodate the entire sixteen Mexico Cozumel cruises which generally visits everyday. Although the dock is suitable for most of the larger ships, most of the vessels generally anchor offshore so they can ferry passengers in through tenders which are stable and large boats that can transport nearly 150 passengers on a single trip. Therefore when you arrive at Cozumel make sure to note whether your cruise would anchor offshore or it would occupy the dock slip later during the day. There are three piers that surround San Miguel downtown area where Punta Langosta is the largest located in the center f the shopping district while the other two piers are just a few kilometers away.

Cruise Ship Shore for Tours in Cozumel

With the increasing popularity of cruise ships, Cozumel has now come to rely almost entirely on the tourist dollars generally through shore tours. Therefore the huge variety of shore tours that are offered include catamaran sailing, snorkeling, dolphin swims, bike tours, helmet diving, horseback riding and party cruises. However a number of excursions also offer different levels in accommodating both experienced and novice guests where the tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable.

Some of the expensive shore tours might include Mayan ruin excursions and generally to more impressive touring destinations of the mainland. Cozumel also hosts a number of areas of ruins; however they are unimposing when compared to the extravagant destinations of Tulum or Chichen Itza. The Chichen Itza which is an island is worth the tour for its remarkable sporting arena, Mayan Pyramid and several other ruins. The truth is that most of the stunning ruins in Cozumel are actually replicas but your guided tours would also include plenty of history and culture regardless of the mirror flaw. Therefore regardless of which pier your cruise uses as the shore excursion tours would pick you up and also drop you to the cruise conveniently.

Cozumel Mexico Cruises Sightseeing

Things to know

You should know that bargaining is a form of art in Cozumel but you should be aware of dealers who promise a better deal just for you. As tourist dollars are the main source of income the competition is ferocious to lure unsuspecting shoppers in the most expensive deals. Most of the merchants who provide similar bargains and items can also be found around the area. However if you speak good Spanish them you might be able to bargain for even a better deal than that offered to other tourists. Shore tours are generally the highlight tours of Cozumel for visitors for which most of the Cozumel cruises extend the stay in Cozumel.