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We did this tour through Native Choice pre-pandemic and had a good time. The bus was comfortable and the AC worked well. The tour guide pointed out interesting things along the way and it stopped once so you could buy fresh pineapple from vendors along the highway. 

We parked at Mobile port one time and it was a nightmare. But in all fairness, Mobile has streamlined their check in process and I've heard it's gotten better. But the next 3 times we cruised from Mobile, we stayed at the Microtel in Saraland the night before and used their free stay and park. The shuttle will take and pick you up and we've never had any problems with that. 

I'm platinum and all I want to do is be able to drop off my carry on and it sounds like that's covered.

We  used Hiring a Driver for the Day a few years ago and were very satisfied.

We used Hiring a Driver for the Day a few years ago. We told him to show us local landmarks, etc and we did that for the first couple of hours then over to the east side of the island. We've been to Coz many times and glad we did this to see places we normally might not see.

The Microtel in Saraland offers a package and we've stayed there 3 times. They shuttle you to and from and we've never had a problem. You have to call them and ask about their stay, park and cruise package.

We always print our luggage tags in black and white so I don't think the color makes much of a difference

On 4/27/2019 at 4:45 PM, nascarcruiser said:

This was not  the question 

Thank you for pointing this out. I had no idea......GASP!!!

On 4/24/2019 at 3:23 PM, Shoppie124 said:

I was reading on the Dolphin Discovery website about their refund policies.

 

Has anyone ever been rained out or their ship skipped the port that require a refund or credit?  My concern is I don't know when I'll be back if they issue me credit.

 

Has anyone just shown up and done it?

The dolphins at these types of places are captive dolphins and some are not in the best shape. I think it's so sad to see these intelligent animals used in this way. 

We were in Belize last year and our shark/ray excursion with Coral Breeze was cancelled minutes before departing due to not enough people. So we ended up taking a bus tour of the city. Not the day we had in mind but we did get to tour the rum Factory and see some of the history. Not one of my favorite stops.

Cove!

I had hoped the lanyard gift was just a bad rumor. I have more lanyards than I can ever use......

We were in Mahogany Bay last year with the Breeze and the Dream in port. We had pre-rented a clamshell but we did see plenty of empty chairs that were further back. To be on the safe side, go ahead and reserve one.

On 4/15/2019 at 11:33 PM, ginal said:

This is one of my favorites and size doesn't matter.  Cozumel.  Chankanaab Park.  google: Cozumel Parks

1.Get off ship and go to taxi stand right at end of port.  They will take you right to the Park.  It is like $15-$20 a van full, not per person.

2. Inside is a GREAT snorkeling area.  Sturdy steps to get into the water (the water is not shallow).  Beautiful, plentiful fish.  Free loungers.  If you give your drivers license they will give you a free life vest.  You need to bring own gear unless you want to rent some. ( I just went on Amazon and bought our own OR go and get at sporting goods store.). 

3.  They have nice restrooms and shower areas.  I bring clothes and change before heading back, so I can shop at port on way to ship and not be all sandy. 

4.  If you like massages they are much cheaper than the ship.

5..  They have fake Mayan ruins and all of kinds of walk thru things.  Dolphins, Ziplines, etc.  Just go on their website. 

6.  Lockers for rent cheap.

 

Shouldn't this be on the Cozumel page and not Cayman?

Beaches nicer overall in Cozumel but I also like Costa Maya.

11 hours ago, HBomb1013 said:

Just jumping in to ask before I send an email. Has anyone seen Acyclovir 800mg down there? I will be in Coz in May and am in need of a refill. Little steep here, even for the generic, when you include the required doc visit to get a new rx.

Not sure if I've seen that specific drug there. Send Bobbie a request at Cozumel Drugstore and she will gladly answer any questions. She is very nice and will go out of her way to help you. Been dealing with her for over 10 years.

13 hours ago, beachbum53 said:

 

 

I'm betting this is a fake post. I searched back through an entire week of posts on JH's FB page (all the way back to April 16th) and found no such post. Looks like the fake "John Heald" is at it again.

I hope so.  

Singer/pianist/guitarist

We've been in the cenote at Dzib ruins outside Progreso several times. The first few times the water was super cold and refreshing but the  last time, a couple of years ago, the water was very warm. Not sure what was going on but we didn't swim in it long.

I'm wanting to pick up a few Jamaica themed Christmas ornaments when I'm in MoBay the end of May. We've been there several times before and are hoping to find something in the vicinity of Doctor's Cave Beach. I've seen the Sunshine Gift Store and the Shoppers Mini Mart on maps but can't tell what they have for sale. Has anyone had any luck with this?

We're cruising on Glory on May 19 and hope our experience is more positive.

On 3/6/2019 at 8:43 AM, WisRiver said:

We winter in Chicxulub Puerto near Progreso.  While it is an interesting place, there is almost no surface evidence of the impact crater.   Evidence of the crater was found in oil explorations of the 1950's and  can be seen in satellite pictures.   Chicxulub Puerto has a small central square, and in past years I have met cruisers looking for directions to the impact crater.  The Yucatan is wonderful place, and the meteor helped to shape the geography.  

Great info.

There is a large, free beach right in Progreso. The vendors will ask you to buy things while you/re there. You might also chekc with www.autoprogreso.com and check out the tours they have going to Technotel or the Reef Club.

We've done the Chacchoban ruins with Native choice and had a good time.

We have done the Chacchoban ruins with Native choice during one trip and on a different cruise we just hung out in Mahauhual and the beach. I like this stop and hope to go again sometime.