What to do in Cozumel?

[_beachgirl_]

Hi there,

 

My husband and I are going to be in Cozumel in mid January. We're hoping to save some money and not do any shore excursions. What would you recommend we do for our day?

 

Is there anything great to do near the port? Is it safe to walk around?

[minaco]

Perfectly safe to walk around the main shopping strip area near the cruise port. If you are looking for a great restaurant, try Pancho's Backyard. Excellent food, drinks and live Mariachi band daily.

[_beachgirl_]

Thank you so much for the tip. I checked out the restaurant and wow, that food looks delicious. Will definitely make a stop there and spend the rest of the day wandering around since it seems to be safe enough. Thanks!

[OCruisers]

It's absolutely safe enough to walk around!

Look forward to having a great day! :)

[JohninDC]

Taxi (about $10 each way for up to 4 passengers in the same cab) to the Money Bar for great snorkeling from the shore. Good facilities, rental gear and guides if you need them, good food/drink/service, no admission fee.

 

http://moneybarbeachclub.com/

[c-leg5]

Hi there,

 

My husband and I are going to be in Cozumel in mid January. We're hoping to save some money and not do any shore excursions. What would you recommend we do for our day?

 

Is there anything great to do near the port? Is it safe to walk around?

 

It is safe to walk around but there are three piers in Cozumel. It would depend on which cruise line you are with where you will dock and what will be available for you to do locally.

[chong67]

I will be there this Tuesday my first time on cruise.

 

Open up Google map and do the street view and drag the road. If feels like you are there to get a feel. It look like a nice place being on a island.

 

I like to walk. There are 3 piers. Mine will dock at the International Pier. Have anyone walk to downtown?

 

Any suggestion on free things to do?

 

Thanks.

[c-leg5]

I will be there this Tuesday my first time on cruise.

 

Open up Google map and do the street view and drag the road. If feels like you are there to get a feel. It look like a nice place being on a island.

 

I like to walk. There are 3 piers. Mine will dock at the International Pier. Have anyone walk to downtown?

 

Any suggestion on free things to do?

 

Thanks.

 

Here is a link to a recent thread which may help

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2278619

[CT Sean]

snorkel

dive

eat

drink

shop

rent a car and drive to the mostly uninhabited east side and do #'s 3 and 4

 

Town is plenty safe to walk around, though I will mention that the locals are much more vocal about tying to convince you to enter their shops, which might be no big deal to you, or a huge turn-off (like it is to my wife).

[skittl1321]

I'd take a cab to Money Bar and swim (or snorkel if you have equipment- you can rent it from them too). Buy a drink each, share a plate of nachos. Perfect inexpensive day.