luvinit Posted April 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2004 I can't decide. It will be our last port, we are snorkeling in Grand Cayman, Hiking in Jamaica, and not sure where we are going instead of Haiti... I know Cozumel has GREAT snorkeling too, but not sure if 8 y/o daughter will be able to handle it. (water seems deeper). I just want some opinions from the people in the "know". TIA Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbabe246 Posted April 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2004 We did the dolphin swim in cozumel and it was one the best experiences I have ever had on a vacation! I would do it over again 20 times if I could. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natesfirewife Posted April 19, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2004 [url="http://www.eagleraydivers.com"]www.eagleraydivers.com[/url] has a dune buggy tour through the jungle that takes you to a deserted beach for lunch and swimming. It looked pretty cool. I am trying to figure out if we will have time to do that and a snorkel/dive tour. My daughter is 8 also and she has done the snorkeling thing since she was 5. They'll never get used to it if they never do it. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] My husband and my 10 year old son will be doing the diving where us girls will be snorkeling. I guess they can't dive until they are 10 or something like that. Oh well, it gives us an excuse to go back. Misty Grandeur of the Seas / W. Caribbean / 12-18-04 Vision of the Seas / Mexico / 04-04-04 Radiance of the Seas /Alaska /07-05-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted April 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Be sure to check out the [url="http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=cfrm&s=927093444&f=253093035"]Ports of Call[/url] message boards -- lots of good information/advice. [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;6;26;17;1;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Navigator of the Seas 6/26/04 <center> <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/logos/time98.gif[/img]</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kclegends03 Posted April 20, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2004 when i was in cozumel it rained...it rained alot...the flood system is really bad in cozumel so it just floods like crazy...but we still snorkeled...it was alot of fun even though it rained Voyager 4/21/2001 Explorer 3/16/2002 3/13/05 AOS...HOPEFULLY [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff0000&cdt=2005;3;13;18;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcarrie Posted April 20, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We were in Cozemel last month and we found Paradise Beach through the Ports of Call message board. We were truly lucky to have found it. So much fun and a beautiful clean beach. Lots of fun things for kids and parents. Your daughter will probably love the water trampoline and the iceberg rockwall thing. You should check out the Cozemel sectoin under ports of call for lots of pictures and ideas. Whatever you do have FUN! Carrie Enchantment 2002 (honeymoon) Navigator 2003 Splendour 2004 Upcoming: Voyager Oct 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersonwith3 Posted April 20, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Two Words....Paradise Beach, it was the highlight of our 7 day cruise. Carnival Jubilee 5/94 Disney Magic 5/01 Star Princess 5/03 Carnival Conquest 12/03 RCCL Brilliance 5/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneill32 Posted April 20, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I heard Paradise Beach was great..we'll have to try it next time. We went to Chankanaab Park (sp?). It was great!! Great snorkeling!! They have a beach with chairs with shade right next to a little restaurant that has beach service and even had a band playing. They have ruins on the property and have a dolphin encounter (didn't do that because we did it in Jamaica). Hope you find something you really enjoy. We had a great time there!! Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinpsycharnp Posted April 20, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We went to Chankanaab park and had a great time. We also played mini golf at Sally's. That was great fun. It's a very nice mini golf. [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00ffff&cdt=2004;6;13;16;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] till Mariner Queen Elizabeth 1963 Florida 1966 Mardi Gras 1980 Holiday 1982 Tropicale 1999 Pride 2002 Grand Princess 2003 Mariner 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baker bunch Posted April 20, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 20, 2004 we did a jungle jeep tour through travelnotes [url="http://www.travelnotes.cc/cozumel/tours/jeep.html"]http://www.travelnotes.cc/cozumel/tours/jeep.html[/url] it was a blast!!!!! its similar to the dune buggy tour that is on the post earlier... but this is with a smaller group (not through the ship) we had 5 of us... 3 teenage boys and we all had a blast!!!! You got to see a different part of Cozumel and they still made sure you had time to shop if you wanted to. The snorkeling wasn't good at the beach we went to... but the beach and water were beautiful!! food was great and Heather and Ginger (the tour guides) were wonderful !! we would definitely do this one again!!! Let me know if you have any questions!! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbillington Posted April 20, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We did some shopping and then the Playa Del Sol Beach Break. It was a really nice beach with a great pool and water activities. The drinks are also included in the ticket. Navigator of the Seas 05/15/04 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00ffff&cdt=2004;05;15;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEICE Posted April 20, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We also did the dolphin touch program at Chankanaak Park (?). It was alot of fun and they offer several dolphin packages which include a touch, encounter and the royal swim. I tried to book the royal swim 9 months in advance and it was already sold out so I settled for the touch (I think) and it was alot of fun. We got the dorsel fin swim, kiss, etc..... However, the royal swim has alot more activities involved and they seemed to have a great time. Hope this information helps and have a great cruise. Grand Princess - Sept 2002 Voyager - Sept 2003 Explorer [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;09;19;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] until EOS with friends from the VOS - Sept 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgie Posted April 20, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We signed up for the Hideaway Beach Boat Tour through the cruise line. Haven't been yet but heard good things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptChris Posted April 20, 2004 #14 Share Posted April 20, 2004 The Dune Buggy tour we did was great! We booked it through the ship and it offers snorkeling, beach stop, lunch, and a drive around cozumel island. Any questions, let me know. Nordic Empress 3/2004 Mariner of the Seas 9/11/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggles1972 Posted April 20, 2004 #15 Share Posted April 20, 2004 i too am having a hard time figureing out what to do in cozemul...we really would love to see the underwater life...should we: snuba snorkle discover scuba Stacey 1985 M/V Atlantic 1992 R.C. Nordic Empress 1996 Carnival Fantasy Days remaining till Enchantment of the Sea!!! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=0000ff&cdt=2004;9;13;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm25112 Posted April 20, 2004 #16 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We will be in Cozumel the wee of May 9th. My DH wants us to "get out of the box" and go parasailing. I admit it does sound like fun but I do have a fear of heights. Anyone ever parasailed in Cozumel. Please, calm my fears, will I live [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] to regret or enjoy parasailing [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsawyer Posted April 20, 2004 #17 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We did Chanakaab Park and it was wonderful. I agree with other posters, Cozumel was the highlight of our cruise. Also, we were in port from 7:00 a.m. until midnight which was great. Lots of time to relax at the beach, back to ship and then into town for shopping, etc. Cozumel seems to offer something for everyone. Am sure the port of call board can help too. Sally's mini-golf is fun too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsterjohn Posted April 20, 2004 #18 Share Posted April 20, 2004 You really cannot go wrong in cozumel! When I went last year, my wife and I did the discover scuba which was a total blast. ( we got back home and got certified). This year we did the dunebuggy tour which is also a blast. You do get some swimming / snorkleing time on the dunebuggy tour as well. NCL Sea 3/03 RCCL Sovereign 10/03 NCL Dream 3/7/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabucocruiser Posted April 20, 2004 #19 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We were at Paradise Beach last Friday and it was great. A quick taxi ride and you are at a beach with food and drink available with changing rooms and bathroom right there. Its worth the $12.00 fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetoday Posted April 20, 2004 #20 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We started the day off going deep sea fishing with Albratros Charters. We caught a Sailfish and Wahoo and then had the boat drop us off downtown and had the best margritas and appatizers at Pancho's Backyard and then toured downtown. Check out the fishing pictures. [url="http://homepage.mac.com/shawn.carter"]http://homepage.mac.com/shawn.carter[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefighter's wife Posted April 20, 2004 #21 Share Posted April 20, 2004 [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]We did the Fiesta Party Boat.Plan to do it again September Dee& Vee IS IT CRUISE TIME YET??????? INSPIRATION 7'2 PRIDE 5'03 CONQUEST 9'03 MARINER 9/12/04 GRANDEUR 12/18/04 Till I Stop Pulling Out My Hair Waiting!!!!!!!! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=000080&cdt=2004;9;10;15;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=008000&cdt=2004;12;16;15;00;00&timezone=GMT-0600[/img] We'll be waiting for you GRANDEUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderSparks Posted April 20, 2004 #22 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Everyone keeps mentioning Chankanob (sp) park. But if you want to go out of the box, rent a car ($35-$60) and drive to the East side of Island. We ate at Chen Rio's and we will never forget that expereince. Rhapsody June 2003 Sovereign May 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awatt Posted April 20, 2004 #23 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Paradise Beach was fantastic. Will go there again next time we are in Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWog Posted April 20, 2004 #24 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I too have heard of the dune buggy tours, but different company, they provide you with a cooked lunch that they prepare on the beach, all the beer and soda your buggy can carry and snorkeling at a deserted beach. You also get to go to some of the ruins. We are going to try it when we go in January 2006. The site is cozumelhomes.com Have fun with whatever you decide. Disney Magic 01/10/04 Enchantment of the Seas 01/22/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynail Posted April 20, 2004 #25 Share Posted April 20, 2004 We walked the town shopping and then headed for Mr. Sancho's beach where we rented chairs, swam in the ocean and drank Cronona's on the beach. We had a fabulous time. Rusty [img]http://www.animatedgif.net/animals/dogs/stikdog_e0.gif[/img] CARRIBEAN PRINCESS JAN 2005 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff0000&cdt=2005;01;22;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] CARNIVAL'S LEGEND JAN 2003 CELEBRITY'S CENTURY DEC 2003 [img]http://www.animatedgif.net/animals/dogs/cflbird2dog_e0.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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