My wife booked us(2 kids 2 adults) a cruise in early December for 5 nights leaving Mobile, AL. What should i know ahead of time? Any tips/suggestions? The cruise was pretty cheap, 1200 for all 4 of us and it's a balcony room. I have heard mixed answers about needing a passport of if a valid DL will do.
has anyone been to Cozumel and Progresso on a cruise?
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Things will be easier with a passport, just get one for everybody.
There's not much in Cozumel, but GREAT scuba diving. You can take a very large ferry over to cancuun for some touristy type stuff and awesome beaches. Do NOT rent scooters, death trap. Theres a nice wildlife park south of cozumel where you can swim with dolphins.
There's not much in Cozumel, but GREAT scuba diving. You can take a very large ferry over to cancuun for some touristy type stuff and awesome beaches. Do NOT rent scooters, death trap. Theres a nice wildlife park south of cozumel where you can swim with dolphins.
The ferry ride is like 25/30 minutes if I remember. There will be plenty of local boats/shops to take you snorkling if you like, they'll be all over you as soon as you get off the boat.
I have not been on a cruise to cozumel but I did do a 10 day dive trip, be very careful of the current. It's strong. Good news is it only goes in one direction.
I have not been on a cruise to cozumel but I did do a 10 day dive trip, be very careful of the current. It's strong. Good news is it only goes in one direction.
AstroManLuca
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Hell yeah, that's exactly what I thought when I clicked this thread too.
Do they have hot tubs full of chicken noodle? Sinks that spit out clam chowder?
ultimatebob
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Yeah... I'd recommend avoiding rental scooters in general. They aren't maintained right, and are dangerous as hell. I just got my cast off from the last time I attempted to rent one of those 
I skipped Cozumel on my cruise and took a day trip to the Tulum ruins instead. Very cool looking and educational!
Oh, and try some Mexican Coke while you're there. It makes US Coke seem lame in comparison.
I skipped Cozumel on my cruise and took a day trip to the Tulum ruins instead. Very cool looking and educational!
Oh, and try some Mexican Coke while you're there. It makes US Coke seem lame in comparison.
Cozumel is cool, but Progresso is a dump. I wouldn't waste my time getting off at that port. If you do I highly suggest leaving your children on the boat.
I went to Cacun - didn't go to cozumel, but if you can find a tour guide that will take you to the cenotes they are amazing. Go early to have the whole thing to yourself. (Here are some pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/al...o#5103256587223021058). Chichen Itza was also right close by there, so we made it a day trip. Was fun.
I've been there before, its fun. Plenty of things to see and do. The snorkeling is just as good. We're going in November to go scuba diving though on a four day cruise that leaves from Tampa.
Have fun man.
Have fun man.
If you like snorkeling and adventure kind of stuff, visit this place:
http://www.hiddenworlds.com/
Also, don't bother with Cancun. I live here and I'll tell you that there's no need to even come this way. You'll find plenty to do around Cozumel and the mainland around Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.
One more thing, here's the current info on travel and passport requirements:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
http://www.hiddenworlds.com/
Also, don't bother with Cancun. I live here and I'll tell you that there's no need to even come this way. You'll find plenty to do around Cozumel and the mainland around Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.
One more thing, here's the current info on travel and passport requirements:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
MaxDepth
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Used to go diving around Cozumel for so long that some of the natives thought I lived there.
Hurricane three years ago silted a lot of coral, but still pretty for the most part. A fire two years ago because of a drought burned a lot of the forest. What once looked like a green bed from a thrid story hotel floor now looks grey.
Also, and this is just me, but I hate crusies ships around Cozumel. The whole seabed around Cozumel is supposed to be a wildlife sanctuary but the big screws (propellers) create souch a violent wash that it blast the ocen floor clean and all the ships leave oily residue in the water. But hey don't mind me, I'm just a bitter scuba diver. Have fun!
Really, the best places to eat are the tanquerias further in from the coastal shops. these places are where the locals eat. It is a difference from $18 a plate to $3.
Your port of call on the island is a huge duty-free tourist trap. Pretty expensive. But if decide to walk a little further in, you can barter on silver. Also, the place that weighs the gold and silver and doesn't price on the way it looks are the best shops.
Carlos and Charlies used to be a "pirate" bar (and in a different location) but now it has gone softcore Playboy. Senior Frogs is a dance club. Also, some of the shops sell pharmacologicals that you would need a prescription in the States. Two separate bedrooms?
Hurricane three years ago silted a lot of coral, but still pretty for the most part. A fire two years ago because of a drought burned a lot of the forest. What once looked like a green bed from a thrid story hotel floor now looks grey.
Also, and this is just me, but I hate crusies ships around Cozumel. The whole seabed around Cozumel is supposed to be a wildlife sanctuary but the big screws (propellers) create souch a violent wash that it blast the ocen floor clean and all the ships leave oily residue in the water. But hey don't mind me, I'm just a bitter scuba diver. Have fun!
Really, the best places to eat are the tanquerias further in from the coastal shops. these places are where the locals eat. It is a difference from $18 a plate to $3.
Your port of call on the island is a huge duty-free tourist trap. Pretty expensive. But if decide to walk a little further in, you can barter on silver. Also, the place that weighs the gold and silver and doesn't price on the way it looks are the best shops.
Carlos and Charlies used to be a "pirate" bar (and in a different location) but now it has gone softcore Playboy. Senior Frogs is a dance club. Also, some of the shops sell pharmacologicals that you would need a prescription in the States. Two separate bedrooms?
You'll need to take the ferry across from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen. That takes about 45 minutes I think (it's been a while since I last took it). Then you'll need to either get a taxi, rent a car, or take the public bus in Playa del Carmen to get to Hidden Worlds, which is about 45 minutes south from Playa right on the main highway. Easy to find; it's about 1 mile south of Xel-Ha (another eco-park that has barely decent snorkeling and is very touristy). You can see the distances on Google maps (although it's called Xelha in Google).
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