Everybody loves friendly Rays! Enjoy two great ray activities -a personal encounter plus shore-side snorkeling. Then relax and have fun at a private shore club with its resident, friendly critters, and water trampoline. Mere minutes from your ship, you’ll be provided with snorkeling gear and briefed on equipment and the rays. Your guide works with small groups to give you personal attention.

First, you’ll encounter the rays in a shallow area and get to feed them if you like. Then, you'll move to a larger area for snorkeling with a larger school of rays, nurse sharks, and all their colorful fish friends. Finally, you’ll have some beach club leisure time, complete with a snack bar, souvenirs and photos available to complete your experience.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours exploring Punta Sur Eco Park, an ecological reserve where you can observe marine life, snorkel along a coral reef and relax on the sugar-white beach. Your adventure will begin with a thrill by climbing an observation tower to watch saltwater crocodiles in the lagoon below. The world’s largest living reptiles, these ominous-looking crocodilians can live to be 70 years old. A wonderful panoramic view of the reserve’s natural wonders awaits you atop the Celarain Lighthouse, whose interior holds a fascinating marine navigation museum. The ruins of El Caracol, a lighthouse that the Mayas may have built 700 years ago, lie nearby. You will be free to spend the remaining time at the beach doing whatever you please, even if it is nothing more ambitious than basking in the sun. As an option, you will have the opportunity to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Cozumel Reefs National Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch saltwater crocodiles swimming about a natural lagoon at the Punta Sur Eco Park.
• Enjoy a spectacular view of the island’s southern shore from atop the Celarain Lighthouse.
• Relax on a beautiful stretch of beach that rims Cozumel’s southern shore.
• Observe the abundant marine life while snorkeling at Cozumel Reefs National Park.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Join in the fun of this exciting combo! Enjoy the unique experience of getting behind your shared two-passenger speed boat and explore the underwater world with your snorkel equipment. Start your adventure with a 20-minute taxi ride to picturesque Barracuda Beach. After orientation and safety instructions, you’re now at the helm of a two-seater speed boat and ready for a run across the crystal clear Caribbean waters during this adrenaline-fueled excursion.

Feel the waves below you and admire the scenic coastline, passing by white sand beaches and mysterious lagoons. After your one hour ride gently pilot your boat to the shallow waters and enjoy some time snorkeling. Return to the beach for a delicious lunch and relaxing time beachside. After your fun-filled adventure, settle in for the taxi ride back to your cruise ship.

Come aboard for a Caribbean sightseeing and snorkel adventure and enjoy a leisurely day at sea. From your ship’s pier, you’ll cruise out into the turquoise waters en route to three distinct reef locations where you’ll have three varied shipside snorkel adventures. Gear up and follow your PADI certified guide through the crystal-clear waters and over colorful coral reef formations as you discover exotic fish and marine life and experience the mysterious underwater world. You’ll be provided with a ship’s captain & crew, tour guide, snorkel gear, snack and water after snorkeling. So, sit back, relax and enjoy getting to know this Caribbean island paradise.

Start your engines and hold on to your hats! Say hello to life on the open road as you journey around the island in a customized dune buggy convertible! You’ll drive on a paved road along the coastline to the southern tip of Cozumel, passing the breathtaking blues of the Caribbean and the vivid greens of the tropical jungle.

You’ll snorkel Cozumel’s crystal clear waters during this off shore beginner’s experience your whole family can enjoy. PADI certified guides will provide you with snorkeling gear, safety tips and instruction before leading you out to see the colorful tropical fish and marine life. After snorkeling, you’ll continue to Explora Beach for some fun in the sun and a Mexican lunch. After approximately 1 1/2 hours here, you’ll hop back into your buggy and return to your ship.

Hop on our classic-like trolley bus for an enjoyable and fun way to visit the highlights of downtown Cozumel and have some spare time for strolling and shopping by the main square.

After meeting your guide at the pier, you will board your trolley and enjoy the sightseeing as well as the entertaining narrative about Cozumel's fascinating history. Visit key points of the city such as the Church of the Cross. It was built in 2018 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first mass celebrated on the island – and in Mexico.

Stretch the legs and explore the shops by the main square. Find goods from all over; from cheerful crafts to sophisticated brand clothing, jewelry, and perfumes.

Don't miss the opportunity to take some selfies by the colorful Cozumel add or the gigantic Mexican flag before it is time to go back to the ship after a memorable outing.

OVERVIEW

See the highlights of Cozumel by riding an open-top state-of-the-art bus around the city in a Caribbean style. Hop on and off at the attractions along the way while listening to a fascinating narrative that brings the island alive. Your adventure starts at the Port, followed by a stop at Benito Juarez Square – named for the national hero and former president of Mexico. Take a stroll through the captivating streets and then hop off at the different destinations throughout the route. Enjoy a tequila tasting, while learning about the early Mayan culture. History buffs may enjoy the Monument of Two Cultures. It commemorates a shipwrecked Spanish sailor in the early 16th century that chose to live among the Mayas rather than return to his homeland. You can also stop at one of Cozumel’s premier beaches, where you can relish the white sand and refreshing waters. Stay as long as you like, and enjoy the Caribbean style Hop on Hop off, where you don’t wait for the bus, the bus waits for you.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a state-of-the-art open-top bus around Cozumel, taking in the sights along the way.
• Hop off the bus at attractions at the designated stops.
• Hear engaging commentary that describes each attraction, so you can easily pick your favorites.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a beach towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
After a 45-minute ferry to Playa del Carmen, your guide will lead you to an air-conditioned motor coach for a scenic and informative one-hour drive to Tulum.

Discover the only mayan city located on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean sea and visit a natural park located in the jungle to explore the beautiful and mystic cenotesTulum sits atop a small seaside cliff and is considered the most beautiful archaeological site on the Yucatan peninsula. The Maya built the walled city-state of Tulum in the 11th century to control maritime commerce, and its excavated temples and buildings are spectacular, especially the tower El Castillo. As you meander about, you will also see the Temple of Frescoes and the Temple of the Descending God. The Yucatan is just as captivating beneath the surface, as you will discover at the Mayan Cenote. To enhance the experience, you can swim in the crystal-clear, cenote-fed by the filtration of rain and by the currents of underground rivers.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk through the clifftop ruins of Tulum, the only Mayan city-state on the sea.
• Behold the ruins of buildings and temples that the Mayas constructed in the 11th century.
• Enjoy a guided visit to a natural park located in the jungle.
• Swim in the cenote fed by the filtration of rain and by the currents of underground rivers.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Find everything you need for a fun-filled, carefree day with family and friends at Playa Mia Grand Beach Park. Enjoy the best of the Caribbean; relax and let loose with top-notch services, facilities and exciting activities for all ages. Tour includes round-trip transportation, waterslides, pools, non-motorized water toys and much more!

This famous beach park is the ideal place to swim in the crystal- clear waters of the Caribbean, sunbathe on the white-sand beach or have a blast in the largest floating park of the island. Explore the Buccaneer’s Bay kid’s area; a lagoon-pool chock-full of fun activities including a pirate ship, water cannons, water sprays and animal slides; relax with your favorite drink at the Oasis Island Pool & Hydro Massage Tub and make a splash on the 200-foot long Twin Twister Waterslides.

Your tour also includes access to lounge chairs, "La Cantina" pool, large shopping area, underwater Mayan city, kids club, playground, kayaks, pedal boats, beach volleyball, and more. Other optional services and activities such as massage, snorkel gear rental and scuba diving are available for an additional fee.

At Playa Mia Grand Beach Park, the fun never ends!

Take a short ride to Playa Mia Grand Beach Park to participate in a unique hands-on cooking class, soak in the sun at Cozumel’s finest beach park and of course, enjoy a freshly prepared meal- made by you! At Playa Mia, you’ll meet a prestigious chef who will guide you through the process of preparing an exquisite three-course Mexican meal. Have fun at a fully equipped dynamic workstation and get your hands dirty as you learn the secrets for cooking and presenting this internationally acclaimed cuisine. Once you're finished cooking, relax in an oceanfront dining room and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared accompanied by a renowned Mexican cocktail, good company, and a terrific view.

After your meal, you’ll have free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, sunbathe on the white-sand beach or explore the beach park including the Buccaneer’s Bay kid’s area, the Oasis Island Pool and the 200-foot long Twin Twister Waterslides. Your tour includes round-trip transportation, a fully-equipped cooking station, national open bar, entrance to the park, and access to other top-notch services, facilities, and exciting activities including lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, a large shopping area, underwater Mayan city, organized games, kayaks, pedal boats, and much more! Other optional services such as massage, snorkel gear rental are available for an additional fee.

At Playa Mia Grand Beach Park, the fun never ends!

OVERVIEW
Enjoy an insider’s view of local chocolate and tequila production as a prelude to exploring the wonders underwater in a semi-submersible. At the Mayan Cacao Company, you will see how chocolate is made from cacao, a process that dates back to the ancient Mayas, who drank chocolate for ceremonial and medicinal purposes as far back as 500 BC. After sampling some creamy chocolate, you will proceed to a tequila tasting seminar for a tasting that will present the historical and cultural importance of tequila on the Yucatan peninsula. An entirely different perspective of Cozumel awaits you just offshore on Paradise Reef, where you will explore the underwater world in a semi-submersible. Although the vessel’s viewing windows are only a few feet below the water’s surface, the sights will be extraordinary. You can expect to see a riot of brilliantly colored fish and perhaps hawksbill turtles and green moray eels.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Watch a demonstration of how chocolate is made from cacao and sample several pieces.
• Tour a distillery that produces tequila and taste this characteristic Yucatan spirit.
• Behold the brightly colored marine life just offshore in a semi-submersible vessel.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Interact in the water with sea lions and manatees, two of the friendliest marine creatures that inhabit the enclosed pools within Chankanaab National Park. Following an introduction on how to maximize the experience, you will watch the sea lions perform entertaining antics on stage. You will then ease into a nearby swimming pool, where the sea lions will show off with acrobatic leaps and zip through the water at remarkable speeds. If one of these sociable animals approaches, the trainer will show you the best way to interact with it while describing typical sea lion behavior. Similarly, you will have the opportunity to get close to a manatee and learn about its characteristics while in the water with one of these docile mammals. You may even get the chance to feed one of these large, slow-moving herbivores. Following your encounters, you will be served lunch and have free time to enjoy the park’s other amenities.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Interact one-on-one with sea lions and manatees in a national park.
• Learn fascinating facts about the animals’ behavior, diets and anatomy.
• Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and amenities that include a relaxing beach.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.