Interact with the world’s most fascinating creatures in a tropical atmosphere for a 40-minute dolphin experience, enjoy unlimited food and drinks, snorkel with tropical fish in the natural aquarium and venture onto the ocean for kayaking and paddle boarding. You’ll meet your guide outside your cruise ship for an approximate 5-minute taxi ride along the coast to the facility. Upon arrival, you’ll attend a 10-minute interactive orientation session so you can learn more about the dolphins’ history, physiology and anatomy. Next, step onto a waist-deep platform in a sparkling lagoon to experience a world of dolphin excitement! Greet your new dolphin friend with a “fin shake”, a hug and a kiss. Time in the water with the dolphins is 40 minutes. Relax after your dolphin interaction and take full advantage of everything the facility has to offer. Stop by the palapa restaurant for lunch with the family and cool off with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids and adults alike will love Serenity Cove, a safe inlet with snorkel equipment where you can swim through an underwater aquarium filled with tropical fish! Head out to the ocean for fun-filled activities like kayaking and paddle boarding. The Dolphin Encounter program includes all food, beverages, snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding. Photos, souvenirs, towels, and lockers are at an additional charge. After your tour you can easily walk into downtown Cozumel for some great shopping before heading back to the dolphin entrance where your transportation will take you back to the ship.

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Interact with southern stingrays at aptly named Stingray Beach and then come ashore for a relaxing and fun-filled experience on the beach. As you will discover, these relatively flat, diamond-shaped marine animals typically measure 3 to 4 feet across with the females being larger than the males. During your time with these remarkably docile and graceful creatures, feel free to pet, hold and even feed them. Be sure to rub their skin, which feels rough in one direction and silky smooth in the other. Stingrays are used to human contact, so you can expect an immensely fulfilling experience. Afterwards, you can snorkel with stingrays and other marine life in a larger protected enclosure with a coral reef. More good times await on the beach, where you will enjoy a buffet of Mexican dishes and an open bar during the meal. You could also take a refreshing swim and watch an entertaining hermit crab race.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Encounter southern stingrays face to face and see how docile they can be.
• Touch the stingrays and feed them if you wish.
• Snorkel with stingrays and an array of colorful tropical fish in another enclosure.
• Relax on the beach, go for a swim and enjoy the Mexican buffet and open bar.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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.

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Embark on a premium dolphin adventure during your day on exciting Cozumel! Dolphinaris Cozumel is a haven with calm ocean coves where you can swim with the world’s most fascinating creatures in a vibrant tropical atmosphere. Don’t miss the heart-melting “Smile” behavior, where a playful tickle prompts a wide, cheerful grin. Dig in to unlimited food and drinks, snorkel with tropical fish in our natural aquarium, and venture kayaking and paddle boarding on the ocean, all at no additional cost. Conclude your day at our convenient downtown Cozumel location, where you can leisurely explore nearby shopping opportunities at your own pace. Your adventure begins with a short 10-minute transfer from your cruise ship to our oceanfront location. Upon arrival, you’ll join a brief and engaging orientation where expert trainers introduce you to the fascinating world of bottlenose dolphins—covering their behavior, biology, and the positive reinforcement methods used in their care. Then, step onto our shallow-water platform and prepare for an extraordinary connection with your dolphin companion. This is your moment to truly bond—feel the rhythm of nature as you listen to the dolphin’s heartbeat, and don’t miss the heart-melting “Smile” behavior, where a playful tickle prompts a wide, cheerful grin. These magical moments are designed to delight and deliver some of the most memorable photos of your vacation.

The adventure continues as you slip on your snorkel mask and head into the deeper, crystal clear waters of our calm, protected coves a secure environment perfect for all swimming levels. Here, your dolphin will greet you with a friendly kiss and hand shake, then dazzle you with playful spins, bubble rings from the ocean floor, and graceful underwater dives that showcase their power and beauty. It’s an up close encounter that combines wonder, interaction, and pure ocean magic. After your dolphin swim, take full advantage of our unlimited food and beverage service at the palapa-style restaurant. Whether you’re sipping a cocktail or enjoying a family-friendly lunch, everything is included to keep you refreshed and satisfied. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Explore Serenity Cove, a tranquil inlet perfect for snorkeling among colorful tropical fish. Feeling adventurous? Grab a kayak or paddleboard and enjoy a peaceful ride across the Caribbean Sea—available on a first-come, weather-permitting basis.

Your all-inclusive package covers dolphin interactions, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, food, beverages, and round-trip transportation, while photos, souvenirs, snacks ,towels and lockers are available at an extra cost. Before heading back to your ship, take a relaxing stroll into downtown Cozumel—just steps away—for shopping, sightseeing, and a final taste of the island’s charm.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Splash alongside of these friendly marine mammals with the supervision of professional trainers.
• Don’t miss the heart-melting “Smile” behavior, where a playful tickle prompts a wide cheerful grin.
• Learn about the dolphins' history, physiology, and anatomy in a fun environment.
• Unlimited Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic drinks.
• Dolphinaris is certified by the European Association of Marine Mammals, and also American Human and Travelife.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Race through the streets of downtown Cozumel with a group of fellow adventurers while solving riddles and following clues that will lead your team to the finish line. This fun, highly interactive experience is like a scavenger hunt reality show come to life, in which you will be pitted against other competitive teams that are just as intent on being first. Along the way, you will have to use your wits to figure out the intentionally misleading clues at each destination while racing against the clock. Besides having a great time, you will visit places off the beaten path that few visitors to Cozumel ever see. There is no better way to really get a feel for the town and the local culture. The finish line is a wonderful family-owned restaurant serving traditional Mexican fare; two cold beverages are included. A discounted menu is available for Amazing Race participants. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Create your team and participate in a fun-filled scavenger hunt.
• Race through downtown Cozumel solving clues that will lead you from destination to destination.
• Enjoy the camaraderie of the team and try to be the first to cross the finish line.
• Have fun at the post-race party and awards ceremony.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Learn how several characteristic Mexican products are made and enjoy tastings that showcase their unique flavors. At the Mayan Cacao Company, you will learn how the ancient Mayas produced chocolate from cacao beans and drank it for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. Following a tasting of chocolate, you will join a tequila seminar at Barriecito and discover how this iconic premium spirit is produced from the blue agave plant. A sampling will solidify why tequila is so revered in Mexico. Yet another tasting awaits you at the Mayan Bee Sanctuary, whose honey bears a more floral fragrance and citrusy taste than other honeys. You will also learn how the ancient Mayas cultivated stingless Melipona bees, the same species used to produce the honey at the sanctuary. For the ultimate coastal view of the area, you will pause at El Mirador lookout to watch the crashing surf, which has slowly carved arches in the limestone.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Become familiar with how the ancient Mayas produced chocolate from cacao beans.
• Learn about tequila production at a seminar at Barriecito and enjoy a sampling of the spirit.
• Taste honey produced by a species of stingless bees that the ancient Mayas held sacred.
• See iconic El Mirador, where the surf has carved dramatic arches in the limestone.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Watch an authentic Lucha Libre wrestling show and toast the spectacularly flamboyant performances with margaritas and a traditional Mexican lunch. As an introduction to this wildly popular style of professional wrestling, you will watch a short video that describes its origins in Mexico and how it has developed over the past century. Lucha Libre means “free fight,” although there are some rules to keep the fast-moving nonstop action from getting out of hand. Most luchadores wear colorful masks – even in public when not wrestling – that conjure up images of ancient Aztec warriors and spiritual figures. A wrestler that removes an opponent’s mask in the ring is instantly disqualified. You can expect to see the luchadores execute high-flying aerial maneuvers, moves similar to those in mixed martial arts and all sorts of acrobatic variations. You will have plenty to discuss over lunch, after which you will be free to browse the wrestling venue.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See a wild, gravity-defying performance by masked Lucha Libre wrestlers.
• Watch a video that explains the basics of this popular wrestling style that begin in Mexico.
• Enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch and margaritas at the wrestling venue.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Watch your children interact with bottlenose dolphins in a sheltered cove while a trainer stands by to ensure a memorable experience for everyone. It will just take a few minutes to reach Dolphinaris Cozumel, an aquatic park dedicated to the conservation and protection of marine mammals. After a kid-friendly introduction to dolphin behavior and characteristics, your kids will ease onto a shallow submerged platform in the water that the dolphins inhabit. These marine mammals are exceptionally friendly, curious and highly intelligent. Chances are, the dolphins will soon approach as they enjoy human contact. Your children will be encouraged to touch, hug and even kiss the dolphins, if they are comfortable with that level of contact. All the while, you can observe the playful interaction between your kids and the dolphins.

Parents can take full advantage of everything Dolphinaris Cozumel has to offer. Stop by the restaurant for a la carta Lunch and unlimited drinks. Have the option to snorkel at Serenity Cove, a safe inlet where you can swim through an underwater aquarium filled with tropical fish and starfish! Kayak or paddle board, these activities are available on a first-come-first-served basis and if weather permits. Guests must be at least 5 years of age or older to participate in snorkeling.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Observe the playful interaction between your kids and the dolphins at Dolphinaris Cozumel.
• Parents can enjoy the facility while observing their kids
• Watch as the dolphins encourage your kids to touch and even hug them.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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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.

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Join a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes for your lunch, all of which contain the not-so-secret ingredient Tabasco hot sauce. The venue for this fun-filled culinary experience will be the special work-station kitchen at the Blu by Dolphinaris, a facility that offers sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. Everything you need to make a tasty three-course meal will be waiting at your work station, as well as the Mexican master chef who will offer entertaining guidance and cooking tips. Although the menu may change, it typically includes a delicious and flavored fresh shrimp cocktail, our traditional “Yucatecan Style Cochinita Pibil (pork meat)” and refreshing Caramel sweet potato for dessert. You will also learn to make an inventive style of a Rumchata (tiger rice milk) with a little bit of Rum. The drinks are unlimited, even after class if you wish to relax out on the deck that surrounds the infinity pool.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn to prepare a variety of authentic Mexican dishes in a hands-on cooking class.
• Discover the versatility of Tabasco hot sauce, which is an ingredient in each dish.
• Follow cooking tips from the entertaining chef to create your three-course lunch.
• Enjoy endless margaritas, domestic national drinks and draft beer during class, lunch and afterwards.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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See the island’s most alluring attractions from the comfort of a state-of-the-art Open Top bus and then spend hours relaxing at a local beach club. As an introduction to Cozumel, you will stop at the city’s downtown after passing by and having a view of the Esplanade de Bandera, a seaside square where the Mexican flag proudly waves. The views are spectacular. A walking tour will take you through the downtown and will present more highlights, including the traditional San Miguel Church, which perches on the edge of a park named for Benito Juarez, a national hero who fought against foreign occupation and later became president. Also you can stroll through colorful local shops, capture a memorable photo at the iconic Cozumel sign, and explore lively plazas, local restaurants or look for souvenirs. The next step in the journey is visit a recreation of Mayan civilization, learn the history, and taste the renowns Mexican tequila and chocolate and connect with Mayan ancestral heritage. It is on to a nearby beach club, where you can bask in the sun, relax under a beach umbrella, and enjoy a refreshing swim.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic drive around Cozumel on a state-of-the-art Open Top bus.
• Explore the highlights of the downtown Cozumel.
• Enjoy a tequila and chocolate tastings at a recreation of a Mayan Village and live a cultural and heritage experience.
• Spend free time relaxing as you please at a local beach club.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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See the highlights of Cozumel by riding an open-top state-of-the-art bus around the city in a Caribbean guided 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 and authentic Mexican chocolate, while learning about the early Mayan culture and immerse yourself with a visit to Mayan replica ruins and look into their rich history. A scenic drive allows you to enjoy a view of 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. Finally, You’ll stop at one of Cozumel’s premier beaches, where you can relish the white sand and refreshing waters or relax by the sea with chairs and umbrellas included in the experience. Stay for 1.5 hours approximately, and enjoy the Caribbean guided 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 get the most out of them.

HELPFUL HINTS

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