Not doing an excursion

[sassafrass]

Last time we went to Cozumel we did not have enough time to go through the shopping section as we did an excursion. This time we decided to not do an excursion. I am just wondering is there a beach near the pier where you can find massages, parasailing etc?

[JohninDC]

There are three cruise ship piers on Coz -- which one will you be at? :confused:

 

Most of the popular beach clubs are a 10-15 minute cab ride from the piers; Paradise Beach is strictly pay-as-you-go, admission/chair rental is $3 each, and offers great facilities as well as optional massage, parasail, water toys, etc. Taxi for up to 4 passengers in the cab (pair up with others from your roll call to save $$ ;)) will be about $17 each way.

[sassafrass]

Oops carnival sorry LOL

[Fourseventeen]

Nothing really worthwhile that's super close to the pier. If shopping is important to you....shop and then hop back on the ship and relax by a somewhat empty pool while all others are out on excursions. Otherwise a short cab ride will get you to some nice resorts.

[ABQrobin]

Beaches..... with all the fancy stuff, parasailing and massages... you will need to take a taxi down to the southern side of the island. Cozumel is a large rock island, actually a coral reef that has raised out of the water. The rocky shore line is dead coral. The sandy beaches are rare. There are some beautiful beaches, but not near town or the cruise docks.

 

you will find lots of recommendations on beach clubs, some are free (you should buy food or drinks for using their beach and restrooms and chairs). Some are $$$.

 

We love Money Bar.... nice restaurant, nice sandy area to sit, no beach. Good snorkeling. It is just south of the cruise docks Puerto Maya.