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Cozumel Excursions

There's no shortage of shore excursions offered by the cruise lines in Cozumel. The most popular are the trips to Tulum and other mainland Mayan sites, reef snorkeling and scuba diving.

Your ship will dock at one of the three cruise ship pier facilities on the island. The Punta Langosta Pier is located in the center of San Miguel's downtown area, and is a short walk to the town's restaurants, bars and shops. The TMM International Pier is about 5 miles south of San Miguel's downtown area. The Puerta Maya Pier is just south of the International Pier.

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The ferries at San Miguel

Beach, Snorkel & Sailing

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Playa Mia Beach Break/ Day Pass to Playa Mia Beach Park	varies	Spend some quality time at the Playa Mia Grand Beach Club, an all-inclusive day resort that offers a wide variety of activities, including watersports, swimming in their fresh water pool, restaurants and an all-day open bar, all set on a white sand beach. Can you say hedonistic?
Playa Mia Beach Break Deluxe/ Deluxe Beach Break/ Deluxe Playa Mia Beach Break With Lunch/ Escape to Playa Mia	5 hours	The Playa Mia Grand Beach Club offers everything you'd want in a day resort: white sand beach, fun beach activities, an all-day open bar--and in this excursion, a delicious lunch and transportation to and from your ship is included.
Xel-Ha Park All Inclusive/ Xel-Ha Lagoon Paradise	8 hours	Enjoy a day at Xel-Ha Park, the world's largest natural aquarium, where you can swim with countless tropical fish among the rock formations and underwater caves in crystal clear lagoons. The tour also includes all food and beverages.
Xcaret/ X-Caret Eco-Archaeological Park	6 to 8 hours	Xcaret Park has got it all--from swimming on an underground river or in one of the lagoons, pools, channels or cenotes, to exploring the Park's Mayan archaeological site to enjoying a guided nature tour on the jungle trail. Hell, they even have a bat cave!
Passion Island Escape/ Passion Island Beach Adventure With Lunch/ Isla Pasion Beach Adventure	5 to 6 hours	Get away from it all on Passion Island, a secluded private tropical island with beautiful white sandy beaches. Relax on the beach in a lounge chair, swim in the warm waters, take a nap or read a book in a hammock, enjoy some fun beach games or explore the island at your leisure.
4wd Adventure To Passion Island With Lunch/ Isla Pasion Jeep Adventure	5 hours	Begin your journey to Passion Island with a fun trip on a Jeep Wrangler. Then you'll spend the day doing as much or as little as you desire, away from the cares of the world.
Isla Pasion by Twister!/ Twister Speed Boat To Passion Island With Lunch/ Twister Beach Adventure	5 hours	Getting there is half the fun on this exhilarating excursion. You'll arrive on Passion Island via the Twister speedboat, which will get your adrenaline up as you experience sudden acceleration and high speed maneuvers, including 360° turns at high speed. And then get into some serious relaxation on the island.
Isla Pasion Jungle Kayak	5 hours	This kayak expedition on beautiful Passion Island will take you into the calm shallow clear waters of the island's hospitable bays, rivers and channels. You'll experience nature at a slower pace, as you'll see exotic birds, iguanas and much more as you glide through the water.
Atlantis Submarine/ Atlantis Submarine Expedition/ Submarine Expedition	1½ to 2½ hours	Descend into the beautiful undersea world of Cozumel's reefs aboard the Atlantis Submarine. You'll explore the Chankanaab Reef at a depth of 100 feet.
Sub-Ocean View/ Reef Explorer Semi-Sub	1½ to 2 hours	Enjoy a 1¼ hour cruise on a unique glass-bottom boat through the beautiful Paradise Reef, which teems with tropical fish that swim among the colorful coral formations.
Powerboat & Beach Escape/ Speedboat & Beach Adventure/ Speed Boat & Beach Escape/ Speed Boat Escape & Beach/ Speedboat and Beach Break	4 hours	This tour starts with you piloting your own 14-foot, 2-person speedboat on a high-impact, high-adrenaline tour of Cozumel's waters. Then it's time to relax on Hideaway Beach for some fun in the sun and enjoy a a Mexican-style grilled buffet lunch.
Wave Runner Blast & Beach	3¼ hours	Enter the water and pull the throttle on your Wave Runner, then scream over the blue waters of the Caribbean. You'll also enjoy some free time to relax in the sun, sip a cold drink and soak in the beautiful surroundings.
Parasailing in Paradise/ Parasailing Cozumel	1 hour	There is truly nothing like being suspended in a parasail above the waters of Cozumel. The view in every direction is spectacular, where you'll see the city of San Miguel, Playa del Carmen across the channel and your ship at anchor.
Mayan Sunset Catamaran Cruise/ Fury Catamaran Mayan Sunset Cruise	2 hours	Enjoy an open bar featuring Mexican beer and zesty margaritas as you sail along the coastline of Cozumel. The romantic atmosphere on the boat will be accentuated by Caribbean music, dancing and the spectacular sunsets for which Cozumel is rightly known.
Deluxe Sail, Snorkel & Beach Party/ Catamaran Sail, Snorkel & Beach Break/ Cozumel Sail, Snorkel & Beach/ Fury Catamaran Snorkel & Beach Party/ Fury Sail & Snorkel Beach Tour	3½ hours	Combine a sail on the richly appointed 65-foot Fury catamaran with some incredible reef snorkeling and some time at a beach, and you've got a great recipe for a fun time in Cozumel.
Luxury Yacht & Lobster Cruise/ Luxury Yacht Cruise & Snorkel With Lobster Lunch/ Luxury Yacht Cruise & Lobster Feast	4 hours	Be pampered on a luxury yacht as you do some reef snorkeling in the beautiful waters off of Cozumel, then enjoy a lobster lunch with all the trimmings. Then it's time for a leisurely sail back to port.
Five-Star Sail & Snorkel With Lunch	4½ hours	The Fury catamaran awaits you for a great time in Cozumel. You'll enjoy a reef snorkel, then spend some time on a white sand beach with lunch and drinks included.
Full Day Adventure/ The Ultimate Adventure	4½ to 5 hours	This aptly-named excursion begins as you take a speedboat along the coast of Cozumel, then delight in a guided reef snorkel. Afterwards, you'll peddle a bike along the coast to the southern tip of the island, where a lunch awaits. The adventure is capped off by a speedboat ride back to the pier.
Deluxe Reef Snorkeling & Beach Combo/ Deluxe Reef Snorkeling & Beach Break	5 hours	Snorkel in two of the most beautiful snorkel reefs in Cozumel's National Marine Park: Paradise and Cardona Reefs. Then enjoy the fun and hospitality of the Playa Mia Grand Beach Club, an all-inclusive day resort that offers a wide variety of activities, including watersports, swimming in their fresh water pool, restaurants and an all-day open bar, all set on a white sand beach.
Palancar Reef Snorkeling by Boat/ Snorkeling At Palancar Reef	3½ hours	Scratch your snorkeling itch on this excursion to the Palancar and Colombia reefs, two of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel. You'll drift snorkel in the incredible coral formation, located in 15 to 20 feet of water, enabling you to enjoy unique look at Cozumel's beautiful and unusual marine life.
Three Reef Snorkeling by Boat/ Triple Reef Snorkel	3½ hours	Explore three offshore reefs in Cozumel's famous coral reef formations, and observe the tropical fish and marine life in this picturesque underwater world.
Power Snorkel by Boat/ Cozumel Power Snorkel/ Radio Power Snorkel/ Power Snorkel Experience	2 hours	You'll be shaken and stirred, just like James Bond in one of his thrilling aquatic escapes, as you glide through the water in this power snorkel adventure. You'll find the maneuverability of the aqua scooter to be awesome, allowing you to surface and dive with surprising ease.
Cozumel Shore Snorkel/ Cozumel Beachside Snorkel Adventure	2½ hours	Snorkel in reef formations of star coral, sea fans and beautifully colored sponges at Sunset Beach on this beach snorkel adventure.
El Cid Snorkeling Day Pass	8 hours	A beach pass at the El Cid La Cieba Beach Resort may be just what the doctor ordered. One of the finest resorts in Mexico, the El Cid provides a myriad of activities for your day at the beach. With two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi and an oceanfront private beach, you're never far from a refreshing dip in the water. All this and snorkeling too!
Unlimited Beach Snorkel/ Beachside Snorkel/ Unlimited Snorkel Adventure	2 to 2¾ hours	Enjoy some fun beach snorkeling in the reef off of Sunset Beach. Here you'll find star coral, sea fans and beautifully colored sponges, and encounter a variety of tropical fish, including queen and French angelfish, queen triggers and numerous species of butterfly fish and parrot fish in the shallow waters.
Sea Turtle Snorkel	6 hours	Take a ferry trip to the Yucatan mainland for a fun encounter at Akumal Bay. You'll snorkel with the sea turtles in their natural environment, then enjoy time on the bay's white sand beach.
Stingray Encounter & Snorkeling/ Stingrays Personal Encounter & Snorkeling	3 hours	Get up close and personal with some stingrays. This fun encounter begins as you touch, observe and feed the stingrays, then you're free to snorkel with the stingrays and other fish in the facility's large stingray pool.
Clear Kayak & Snorkel Adventure/ Clear Kayak & Beach Snorkel Combo/ Cozumel Clear Kayak Adventure/ Clear Kayak & Beach Snorkel Adventure/ Clear Kayak & Snorkel Beach Break	3 to 4 hours	This fun aquatic adventure begins at the beautiful Uvas Beach Club, where you'll paddle in the clear waters of the Caribbean in a transparent kayak, then you'll enjoy a guided snorkel in the nearby reefs. The rest of the day is up to you--after all, there's nothing quite like hanging out on a white sand Caribbean beach.
Chankanaab Scavenger Hunt & Radio Snorkel	3 hours	Chankanaab Park plays host for this fun in and out of the water scavenger hunt. Your team will be given clues to the sites where you will find keys to the final answer. The first team to properly find and assemble all of the clues will win, and receive a surprise.
SeaTrek Helmet Diving/ Cozumel Helmet Dive & Pearl Farm/ Sea Trek Helmet Diving & Pearl Farm	2 to 2½ hours	Enjoy the Sea Trek experience! Descending to a depth of 20 feet, you'll see Cozumel's unique underwater world using the Sea Trek helmet that lets you breathe comfortably and naturally as you walk along the sea floor.
Snuba/ Cozumel Snuba Adventure/ Cozumel Snuba Diving	2 to 3 hours	Take in the bounty of the undersea world of Cozumel with Snuba--a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving. You'll enjoy a 30-minute underwater Snuba experience on this fun excursion.
Underwater Scooter Adventure	2 hours	See the undersea world of Cozumel in a fun and unique way--on your own underwater scooter. You'll explore the reefs and see the marine life of the area while sitting on the scooter. No prior experience is required.
Sea SPI Personal Water Craft	2 hours	Sea Spi watercraft enable you get great views of the undersea world without getting wet! All you do is lie on your stomach and view the undersea world through a viewing glass that is built into the boat.

Biking

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Cozumel Bike & Snorkel Adventure/ Bike & Snorkel Beach Break	4 hours	Burn off last night's cheesecake as you take a pleasant ride along a flat road to a snorkeling beach. Then explore the reefs off of Cozumel on a fun snorkel before the ride back to the pier.
Jungle Bike Adventure	3½ hours	Explore the jungle interior of Cozumel as you peddle along winding narrow paths that were once the province of the Maya. You'll encounter Mayan temples and burial grounds, and explore caves containing the remnants of explorers from years past.

Canopy

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Bike, Zipline & Hike Adventure With Lunch	8 hours	Take a ferry to the Yucatan mainland, where your adventure begins with a bike ride through the countryside of Chikin-Ha. Then you will hike through the area, visiting three cenotes replete with stalagmites and stalactites. After swimming in a fresh water underground river, you'll fly through the air on 3 transverses of a zip line.
Adventure Park, Zip Line & Snorkel Combo	3 hours	Enjoy a zip-line adventure flying between the 6 towers of the Adventure Park. Then you're invited to attempt any of the 70 climbing routes--ranging from 25 to 60 feet high--and rappel off the highest climbing tower in Mexico. Snorkeling is not an afterthought, as the reef you'll visit is one of the island's best shore snorkeling areas, with a variety of colorful fish and views of the undersea world of Cozumel.

Caverns Tours

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Caverns Exploration & Beach With Lunch	8 hours	Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and visit the Chaak-Tun caves. Follow your guide through the vast caverns and small niches of the caves, as your guide relates fascinating stories of the Maya. Then transfer back to Playa del Carmen for lunch and some time at the beach.
Underground Cavern Snorkel/ Caverns & Underground Cenote Snorkel	6½ to 8 hours	Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and visit the Chaak-Tun caves. Follow your guide through the vast caverns and small niches of the caves, as your guide relates fascinating stories of the Maya. Then take the unique opportunity to swim and snorkel in the crystal clear fresh waters of the cavern's cenote. Your last stop will be in Playa del Carmen for some shopping or to grab a bite. You'll really enjoy this trip!
Caverns by Jeep & Beach Combo/ 4X4 Caverns & Beach/ Jeep Tour to Chack-Tun Cave	6½ to 7 hours	Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and visit the Chaak-Tun caves. Follow your guide through the vast caverns and small niches of the caves, as your guide relates fascinating stories of the Maya. Take the unique opportunity to swim in the crystal clear fresh waters of the cavern's cenote. Then you'll re-board your Jeep and follow your guide to a restaurant on beautiful Explora Beach for a Mexican buffet lunch and some free time at the beach.

City Tours

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Historical Walking & Shopping Tour/ Walking Tour Of Downtown Cozumel	2 to 3 hours	Visit the most authentic yet unknown side of San Miguel's downtown area. Savor some hibiscus flower tea, visit the oldest church in town, sample some freshly baked bread at a local bakery and make a stop at the Cozumel Museum. All the while, you'll learn about the history of the city.
Segway Adventure & Snorkel/ Segway Adventure/ Cozumel Segway Adventure	3 to 3½ hours	Hop on a Segway two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle and follow your guide on an ocean-side scenic bike track to the Aerolito cenote, Cozumel's biggest cenote. You'll also have time to spend at a beach for some snorkeling.

Cultural Tours

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Discover Mexico/ Discover Mexico at Leisure	Varies	Discover Mexico is a cultural theme park, where you travel through Mexican history as you stroll the park. Miniature scale models of the country's most important archaeological, colonial and contemporary monuments and buildings provide a fun introduction to the cultural diversity that is to be found in Mexico. And in the video experience room, you will be dazzled by a video presentation of some of the scenic, natural and cultural wonders of this proud country. Plus they've got the best souvenirs to be found in Cozumel.
Discover Mexico VIP and El Presidente Beach	5 hours	Begin your day's adventure as you take a private tour of Discover Mexico, a cultural theme park that provides a tour de force introduction to the cultural diversity of this proud country. The VIP tour includes complimentary margaritas and guacamole at the park's Mercadito Corona. Then you'll transfer to an oceanfront suite at the El Presidente Hotel, Cozumel's most exclusive and stylish five-star hotel, where the hotel's state-of-the-art facilities are at your disposal for the day.
Discover Mexico VIP & Shopping	2 hours	Begin your day's adventure as you take a private tour of Discover Mexico, a cultural theme park that provides a tour de force introduction to the cultural diversity of this proud country. After your time at Discover Mexico, you'll take a taxi ride to the Forum Shops, one of Cozumel's top shopping destinations, for some power shopping.
Chankanaab Marine Park & Mexico's Magic/ Discover Mexico & Chankanaab Park/ Mexican Magic	4½ to 5 hours	Begin your day's adventure as you take a tour of Discover Mexico, a cultural theme park that provides a tour de force introduction to the cultural diversity of this proud country. Moving on to Chankanaab Park, you'll enjoy several hours to relax on the beach or do some snorkeling in the offshore reefs.
Mexican Folkloric Show/ Mexican Folkloric Show & Shopping/ Mexican Fiesta Folkloric Show	2½ to 3 hours	Take your seat, sit back and enjoy a Mexican Folkloric show. The internationally renowned folkloric group Mexico de Fiesta is the center of attention, dancing to an upbeat collection of music from around the country.
San Gervasio Mayan Ruins	2½ hours	Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the ruins at San Gervasio, the largest Mayan site on Cozumel island. Then you're given another 45 minutes to explore the site at your leisure.
San Gervasio Ruins and Folkloric Show	3½ hours	Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the ruins at San Gervasio, the largest Mayan site on Cozumel island. Then you're given another 45 minutes to explore the site at your leisure. Then experience a Mexican Folkloric show. The internationally renowned folkloric group Mexico de Fiesta will take you on an magical cultural voyage through Mexico's regions, featuring colorful costumes, traditional music and romantic dances.
Mayan Ruins of Tulum/ Tulum Mayan Ruins Express/ Tulum, Lost Civilization Of The Mayans	6½ to 8 hours	Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum, one of the best preserved Mayan sites on the Yucatan. You'll enjoy a guided tour of the site, after which you can explore the site on your own or take a swim in the nearby cove.
Tulum Mayan Ruins & Beach Break	8 hours	Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum, one of the best preserved Mayan sites on the Yucatan. You'll enjoy a guided tour of the site, after which you can explore the site on your own or take a swim in the nearby cove. Then move to a private beach club for lunch and some free time at the beach.
Tulum Mayan Ruins & Xel-Ha Park/ Tulum & the "All Inclusive" Xelha Experience	8 hours	Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen and visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum, one of the best preserved Mayan sites on the Yucatan. You'll enjoy a guided tour of the site, after which you can explore the site on your own or take a swim in the nearby cove. Then take a short trip to Xel-Ha Park for 2 hours of swimming, snorkeling, exploring or relaxing by the lagoon.
Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins by Motorcoach	12 hours	Enjoy a visit to Chichen Itza, one of the most remarkable Mayan sites in the Yucatan. Here you'll see the most important structures within the 6 acre site, including the Pyramid of Kukulkan--the largest building in the complex and known as the Castillo, or castle; the ball court, the largest and best-preserved Mayan ball court; the mystical "Sacred Cenote," where human sacrifices were performed; the Temple of the Warriors; and the Caracol, or Observatory, where Mayan priests accurately calculated celestial events from over a million year span.
Coba Mayan Ruins	8 hours	The ancient city of Coba was one of the most important Mayan cities of its day. Here, you'll see the ball court where the deadly game of "Poc ta Poc" was played; marvel at Nohoch Mul, the highest pyramid in the Yucatan; and view the remains of ancient writings and paintings.
Punta Sur Eco Park Mayan Ruin & Snorkel/ Punta Sur Eco Park & Snorkel Safari/ Punta Sur Eco-Park & Beach/ All Terrain Truck & Snorkel Eco-Adventure	4 to 5 hours	Journey to the southern part of Cozumel, where you'll visit the small Maya site of El Caracol, then visit the Celarain Lighthouse and climb the 133 steps to the top, where a stunning view of the area awaits. Afterwards, find yourself at Chankanaab Park for some snorkeling in the pristine waters surrounding Chankanaab Reef.
Temazcal Mayan Steamlodge Experience	3 hours	Whoever came up with this excursion deserves a raise. When you enter into the Temazcal steam house, you'll experience the four phases of cleansing and the five points of visualization on your journey. Then you'll spend an hour in the steam house, and emerge relaxed, reborn and rejuvenated. As part of the cooling off process, you can bathe in the fresh water cenote located steps from the Temazcal.

Diving

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Beginner's Scuba Diving/ Discover Scuba Diving/ Cozumel Discover Scuba Diving/ Cozumel's Introduction To Scuba Diving/ Scuba Adventure	2 to 3 hours	If you've ever had an interest in scuba diving, this excursion gives you the introduction to the sport that you've been looking for. The kicker is that your first dive will be in one of the world's best dive spots.
PADI Scuba Diver Certification Course	4½ hours	Board a dive boat for two dives in Cozumel's wonderful undersea world. You will dive in a reef accompanied by your certified PADI SeaTrek instructor in the open water, reaching a maximum depth of 30 to 40 feet.
Certified Two Tank Dive/ Cozumel Certified Scuba/ Captain's Choice Certified Scuba Dive/ Certified Scuba	4 to 4½ hours	Enjoy two dives, located within the Arrecifes de Cozumel in the National Marine Park, with depths ranging from approximately 50 to 80 feet. Your first dive will take place in the Palancar reef system, made famous by Jacques Cousteau, with its spectacular towering coral formations, sponges and fish population.
Cozumel Three-Tank Certified Dive	5½ hours	Enjoy three dives within the Arrecifes de Cozumel in the National Marine Park, with depths ranging from approximately 50 to 80 feet. The first dive will be on one of Cozumel's world-famous walls to a depth of approximately 80 feet. The second and third dives will be on the colorful shallower reefs.
Exclusive Scuba Experience	5 hours	This scuba excursion is truly exclusive, as only 4 guests will take this trip into Cozumel's reef. The first dive--either a wall or reef--will take place in the Arrecifes de Cozumel in the National Marine Park. You get to select your second dive site.
Certified Cavern Dive At Chikin-Ha	8 hours	Board a ferry for the ride to Playa del Carmen, where you'll transfer to Chikin-Ha. The first dive is an acclimation dive, allowing you to become used to diving in this fascinating underwater world. You'll dive to depths that range from 30 to 40 feet. The second dive will take place in a different chamber of this magnificent underground river system.

Dolphins

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Dolphin Encounter at Chankanaab Park/ Dolphin Encounter/ Dolphin Discovery Tour/ Dolphin Touch Encounter at Chankanaab	3 hours	This fun adventure at Chankanaab National Park gives you and the other members of your group a 30- to 40-minute in-water experience interacting with a dolphin, in which you can pet the dolphin, shake its flipper and maybe even get a big sloppy kiss.
Dolphin Push, Pull and Swim/ Dolphin Swim & Snorkel Adventure/ Dolphin Swim Adventure/ Swimming with the Dolphins at Chankanaab	3 hours	This exciting adventure at Chankanaab National Park gives you and the other members of your group a 40-minute in-water experience interacting with two dolphins, in which you can pet the dolphin, shake its flipper and maybe even get a big sloppy kiss. Next, you may be pulled by the dolphins as you hold on to their pectoral fins, or dance belly-to-belly with your new friend. You may also be pushed by the dolphin as you ride a boogie board across the water. Then you'll get to swim with the dolphins in a natural reef area.
Dolphin Swim & Ride/ Dolphin Swim/ Dolphin Ride Experience	3 hours	This exciting adventure at Dolphinaris gives you and the other members of your group a 40-minute in-water experience interacting with two dolphins, in which you can pet the dolphin, shake its flipper and maybe even get a big sloppy kiss. Next, you will interact one-on-one with the dolphins. You will swim with the dolphins in their natural environment, and enjoy a dolphin ride as you hold on to their pectoral fins. Then you'll don a swim mask and watch as the dolphins swim next to you underwater and perform aerobatic tricks with the trainer.
Dolphin Trainer/ Dolphin Trainer For A Day	5½ hours	This fantastic, one-of-a-kind day-long adventure at Dolphinaris gives you several hours of in- and out-of-water experience interacting with dolphins. You will enjoy some time in the laboratory, and interact with the dolphins as they complete a variety of behaviors, including kisses, vocalization and jumps, and receive a kiss and pectoral fin shake. Next, you'll proceed into the deeper water of a natural ocean cove to swim and touch the dolphins in their own environment.
Dolphinaris Kids' Adventure/ Dolphin Family Adventure	3 hours	This fun adventure at Dolphinaris gives your kids and the other members of their group a 40-minute in-water experience interacting with a dolphin, in which they will pet the dolphin, shake its flipper and maybe even get a big sloppy kiss.
Family, Friends & Dolphins: A Private Swim/ Exclusive Dolphin Swim	3½ hours	This exciting adventure at Dolphinaris gives you and the other members of your group a 40-minute in-water experience interacting with two dolphins, in which you can pet the dolphin, shake its flipper and maybe even get a big sloppy kiss. Next, you will interact one-on-one with the dolphins. You will swim with the dolphins in their natural environment, and enjoy a dolphin ride as you hold on to their pectoral fins. Then you'll don a swim mask and watch as the dolphins swim next to you underwater and perform aerobatic tricks with the trainer.
Xcaret with Dolphins	8 hours	This fun adventure at Xcaret on the Yucatan mainland gives you and the 5 other members of your group a 1 hour in-water experience interacting with two dolphin mothers and their offspring.

Fishing

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Cozumel Bottom Fishing/ Cozumel Bottom-Fishing Bonanza	3½ hours	Designed for both novice and avid fishermen alike, this fun excursion takes you into the channels leading out to the barrier reef in search of snappers, grunts, porgies and groupers.
Deep Sea Fishing/ Cozumel Sport Fishing	4 to 4½ hours	Since you'll be fishing in Belize's Barrier Reef, it's not unusual to hook into fish weighing well over 100 pounds in these waters. For the devoted fisherman, nothing can beat it!

Food & Drinks

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Mexican Cuisine Cooking & Tasting/ Mexican Cuisine Workshop & Tasting/ A Taste of Cozumel: Mexican Cuisine Workshop & Tasting	5 hours	Take a cooking class at the Playa Mia Grand Beach Club and learn how to whip up some wonderful Mexican food. Can you say "Sabroso?"
Tequila Tasting Seminar/ The Original Tequila Tasting/ Tequila Tasting	3 to 3¼ hours	Learn how to appreciate an authentic Tequila, how to mix drinks containing Tequila and how to drink this distinctive Mexican firewater without losing the distinctive taste.

Glassblowing

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Glassblowing & Beach Resort Experience	3 hours	Since one rarely, if ever, gets the opportunity to try your hand at glassblowing, this is your chance. Spend 1½ hours creating an object; it can be an ornament that you can hang in your window or on a Christmas tree, or a float that you can place in your garden pond, or you name it. Then it's time for lunch and some time on the beach congratulating yourself for learning something new.

Golf

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Cozumel Golf & Country Club/ Cozumel Country Club/ Cozumel Country Club Golf	5 to 6 hours	Designed by the Nicklaus design team, this championship course incorporates the island's natural features in its design and construction. A very pleasant way to spend the day away from it all. Course particulars: 18 holes, Par 72, 6,734 yards.

Hiking

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description	Offered By¹
Cozumel's Jungle Hike	3 hours	Put on your hiking boots and take to the jungle! Explore the interior of Cozumel as you hike along winding narrow paths that were once the province of the Maya. You'll encounter Mayan temples and burial grounds, and explore caves containing the remnants of explorers from years past.

Horseback Riding

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Beach & Trail Horseback Ride/ Horseback & Beach Hideaway	3½ hours	Enjoy an 1½ hour long ride on a secluded sandy path leading through the countryside and mangrove jungle. You'll exit onto a beautiful stretch of seemingly endless white-sand beach before returning to your starting point, where a delicious Mexican meal awaits you.
The Mayan Frontier by Horseback/ Horseback Riding Adventure	3½ to 4 hours	Take an 1½ hour long ride on paths leading through the jungle. You'll pass by caverns and ancient ruins that date back more than 1,500 years before returning to your starting point.
Sunset Horseback: The Mayan Experience	4 hours	Take an 1½ hour long sunset ride on paths leading through the jungle. You'll pass by caverns and ancient ruins that date back more than 1,500 years, and enter the Cave of the Jaguar Warrior to witness the Hunting Ceremony before returning to your starting point, where a delicious Mexican dinner awaits you.

Motorsports

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
ATV & Beach Adventure/ ATV Adventure & Beach	4 to 4½ hours	Begin your day's adventure with a ride on a Honda Recon 250cc ATV. You will visit an 8,000-year old coral cave once inhabited by the first Mayans who first inhabited Cozumel, then visit several cenotes before heading off to Chankanaab Park for some time at the beach and a meal.
ATV Jungle Adventure/ Jungle ATV Adventure	3 to 3½ hours	Explore the jungle interior of Cozumel as you ride a Honda Recon 250cc ATV along winding narrow paths that were once the province of the Maya. You'll encounter Mayan temples and burial grounds, and explore caves containing the remnants of explorers from years past.
All Terrain Xrails To Jade Caverns	3½ hours	Hop on an All Terrain Xrail ATV and begin your 1½-hour ride through the jungle. You'll take a scenic ride on the off road trails to the Jade Caverns. Here, you'll have the chance to dive into its fresh emerald waters and relax at this magical exotic place.
Beach Buggy & Snorkel at Punta Sur/ Jungle Truck and Beach	4 hours	Journey in a dune buggy to the southern part of Cozumel, where you'll visit the small Maya site of El Caracol, then visit the Celarain Lighthouse and climb the 133 steps to the top, where a stunning view of the area awaits. Afterwards, find yourself on a snorkel expedition in the offshore reefs. This adventure also includes a lunch on the beach.
Dune Buggy & Beach Snorkel Combo/ Dune Buggy, Shore Snorkel & Beach/ Dune Buggy Beach & Snorkel	4 to 5 hours	Hop in a dune buggy and drive across the island to the eastern shore. You'll stop at a secluded beach, where you will have 2 hours to relax in the shade of an umbrella, do some beachcombing or take a swim. As you continue around the island, you'll take a fun snorkel expedition before returning to the pier.
Cozumel Jeep and Snorkel at Punta Sur/ Eco Jeep & Snorkel Adventure/ Eco Jeep & Snorkel	4½ to 5½ hours	Journey in a Jeep Wrangler to the southern part of Cozumel, where you'll visit the small Maya site of El Caracol, then visit the Celarain Lighthouse and climb the 133 steps to the top, where a stunning view of the area awaits. Afterwards, find yourself on a snorkel expedition in the offshore reefs. This adventure also includes a lunch on the beach.
Cozumel's Motorcycle Tour/ Cozumel's Harley Davidson Tour/ Cozumel's Harley-Davidson Safari/ Cozumel by Motorcycle/ 'Hog' Motorcycle Safari	5 hours	Climb aboard your Hog and take a drive to El Cedral for a visit to the village of El Cedral and a guided tour of an old church and a small Mayan ruin. Afterwards, take some time to explore the Punta Celarain Lighthouse and climb the 133 steps to the top, where a stunning view of the area awaits. Stop at the Rasta Bar before wending your way to Coconuts Restaurant and Bar for ice cold drinks and an authentic Mexican lunch. Your day's adventure ends in San Miguel with drinks at either Margaritaville or Carlos and Charlie's.
Exploring Cozumel By 4wd - Sightsee & Snorkel/ Exploring Cozumel By Jeep & Snorkel	4½ hours	Begin your drive heading south along the coast, and make a 30-minute stop in the village of El Cedral, where you'll take a guided tour of an old church and a small Mayan ruin. Afterwards, head up the eastern side of the island and make a stop at a private beach, where you'll enjoy some fun in the sun and a Mexican-style buffet lunch. Your last stop will be at a beach for a guided snorkeling excursion.
All Terrain Jungle Buggy Trek	3½ hours	Mount a two passenger Polaris Ranger RZR side-by-side jungle buggy and begin your ride through the jungle. Dirt eaters will surely taste the thrill! Following your ride, you will be greeted back at the Hacienda and enjoy a culinary voyage to central Mexico. First, you'll learn about the process of making one of the best liquors of the world, Tequila. Then you'll enjoy a delicious lunch and more tequila before returning to your ship.
Mini Jeep Outlander & Snorkel/ Punta Sur by 4WD Rhino & Snorkel	5 hours	Enjoy a trek to the southern part of Cozumel, where you'll visit the Columbia Lagoon and a small Mayan ruin dating back 1,200 years. Then you'll visit the Punta Celarain Lighthouse, where you can climb the 133 steps to the top, where a stunning view of the area awaits. Next, you'll hop aboard a Yamaha mini-Jeep Rhino for an off-road trip to El Cielo Bay for a snorkel adventure before returning to the Lighthouse and the trip back to the pier.

Scenic Tours

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Amazing Cozumel Race	5 hours	Your "scavenger hunt on steroids" begins as you receive your first devious clue on this fun adventure. If you love puzzles and games, and if you're looking for a physical as well as a mental challenge, and want a fun experience in Cozumel, playing the Amazing Cozumel Race is just your ticket.
Amazing Snorkeling, Ruins, Lighthouse View by Jeep	5 hours	Journey to the southern part of Cozumel driving a Jeep, where you'll visit the small Maya site of El Caracol, then visit the Celarain Lighthouse and climb the 133 steps to the top, where a stunning view of the area awaits. Afterwards, find yourself at Chankanaab Park for some snorkeling in the pristine waters surrounding Chankanaab Reef.
Cozumel By Land & Sea	4 hours	Begin your day's adventure on a motorized sightseeing boat to the southern coast of Cozumel, then board a bus for a drive to the small community of El Cedral and a guided tour of an old church and a small Mayan ruin. Afterwards, tour the eastern side of the island before making a stop at a Tequila factory to admire the agave plants and taste a sample of the locally made firewater. Your last stop takes you to the Cozumel Museum.
Cozumel Highlights & Shopping	4 to 4½ hours	Take a tour of Cozumel Island, beginning with a visit to the small community of El Cedral and a guided tour of an old church and a small Mayan ruin. Afterwards, tour the eastern side of the island before making a stop at a Tequila factory to admire the agave plants and taste a sample of the locally made firewater. Your last stop takes you to the shopping district of San Miguel.
Cozumel Island Tour	4 hours	Enjoy a scenic tour of Cozumel Island as you see the windward side of this Caribbean jewel. Then make your way to El Cedral, where you'll take a guided tour of an old church and a small Mayan ruin. Your last stop is at the Playa Mia Grand Beach Club for some fun in the sun.
Island Drive, Folkloric Show & Shopping	4 hours	Enjoy a scenic tour of Cozumel Island as you see the windward side of this Caribbean jewel. Then make your way to El Cedral, where you'll take a guided tour of an old church and a small Mayan ruin. Your last stop is a Mexican Folkloric show in San Miguel. The internationally renowned folkloric group Mexico de Fiesta will take you on an magical cultural voyage through Mexico's regions, featuring colorful costumes, traditional music and romantic dances.
Wonders of Mexico & Cozumel Highlights/ Discover Mexico & Island Highlights	4 hours	Begin your day's adventure as you take a tour of Discover Mexico, a cultural theme park that provides a tour de force introduction to the cultural diversity of this proud country. Moving on to an exploration of the island, you'll see the town's city hall and make a brief stop at a local Catholic Church. Then you'll visit a working tequila hacienda, where you'll learn how this quintessential Mexican firewater is made. The final stop on your day's tour is downtown San Miguel, where you can visit the Cozumel Museum, do some shopping or relax on the sea front malecon.

Shopping Tours

Tour Name	Time	Brief Description
Cozumel Museum, Shopping & Chankanaab Park	4½ hours	A stop at the Cozumel Museum is the cultural component of your day's adventure, followed by some power shopping in downtown San Miguel. Your last stop is at Chankanaab Park, where you'll relax and enjoy the beach.
Cancun Highlights & Shopping	8 hours	Start off your Cancun shopping spree at the air-conditioned Plaza La Fiesta shopping center, which offers everything from gems to precious metals and T-shirts to Mexican blankets. Then take in some bargain hunting at the local Flea Market, followed by a relaxing time on Cancun's famous beach.
Shotover Jet Boat & Cancun Shopping	8 hours	Your Cancun experience begins with a ride on the exciting Shotover jet boat, where you'll explore the mangrove lagoons, flying past reeds and under canopies. The highly-trained jet boat pilot will thrill you by racing at speeds of over 45 miles per hour through the lush tropical vegetation of the Nichupte and Bojorquez Lagoons, and by pulling a couple of their famous 360° spins. Expect to get wet! Then shop till you drop in Cancun.

Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

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