manhar Posted June 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Just found out that the port load at Cozumel on 26th June =11,875 people (3 ships) and at Cayman on 25th June = 8500 people (2 ships)! Which beaches in these 2 ports are the least likely to be insanely over-crowded on these days. ie. Whch is the best bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted June 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2009 That's not very many people, you have to consider this is spread over the whole island on different beaches, excursions, shopping etc and not everyone gets off. You don't usually see a lot of crowding until you get lots of ships in port not just 2 or 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted June 14, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Sea Grape Beach, Grand Cayman Full service beach, food, drinks, showers, chairs, jetski, parasail, childrens playground, etc. Playa Palancar Cozumel, is an excellent beach choice if you want that great Caribbean island flavor! This is the kind of place Jimmy Buffet would hang out if he were in Cozumel! It's far enough away from all the other island activities that it has a charm all its own and isn't TRYING to be so commercial. You get the feeling that operating this beach is a way of life for the staff...not just a job. Everything is easy and laid back as it should be ~ including the service, so if you're in a hurry ~ don't go there! Playa Palancar sits very near a marshy mangrove area which is a magnet for natural wildlife. At the entrance of the beach area there is a large fenced lagoon area where resident crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun as well as flamingos and other birds from time to time. This is a huge sand dune beach with plenty of lounge chairs, coconut tree shade, umbrellas and multiple "hammock palapas" where one can just "hang" and relax in addition to volleyball! The world famous Palancar reef sits right in front of this beach but of course is a bit far out to swim, snorkel or scuba from shore. The beach's shallow sandy bottom area extends outward a good 70 meters before beginning to get deeper so you can swim and snorkel this area easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted June 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2009 You can go over to the Cozumel port of call board and find info on Nachi Cocum. This is an all inclusive beach club in Cozumel. For $49 pp you will get everything you need for a great beach day (including all alcohol, soft drinks and TONS of food). They have a daily limit of 100 guests so you will definately not be crowded. I have been there four times and have never seen more than 20 or 30 people there. It is FABULOUS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartypants72 Posted June 14, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2009 How do you find out how many ships are in port each day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius324 Posted June 14, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Just found out that the port load at Cozumel on 26th June =11,875 people (3 ships) and at Cayman on 25th June = 8500 people (2 ships)! Which beaches in these 2 ports are the least likely to be insanely over-crowded on these days. ie. Whch is the best bet? How did you get the Cozumel port load for that date? I'm in Cozumel on the 30th of June and wanted to know who else was going to be there. The only thing I could find was the current week but not ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted June 14, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2009 How do you find out how many ships are in port each day? http://www.cruisett.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhar Posted June 14, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted June 14, 2009 How did you get the Cozumel port load for that date? I'm in Cozumel on the 30th of June and wanted to know who else was going to be there. The only thing I could find was the current week but not ahead. Caribsun has just posted the link I used ie. http://www.cruisett.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trini_ras Posted June 14, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks for the link, saw for my cruise there will be three ships in for most of ports of call, does this make for a crowded port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted June 14, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks for the link, saw for my cruise there will be three ships in for most of ports of call, does this make for a crowded port That is pretty typical, in my limited experience. Some ports can have 6 or more in a day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted June 14, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 14, 2009 You want a nice private beach? You might want to look up Nachi Cocom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trini_ras Posted June 14, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 14, 2009 thanx for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted June 14, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2009 You can always take an excursion to passion island too, it's amazing and very private. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhar Posted June 14, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted June 14, 2009 You want a nice private beach? You might want to look up Nachi Cocom. Emailed them. Good reviews at trip advisor as well. Thanks for the tp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDuncan10408 Posted June 14, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Sorry Guys, Newbie here!!! I've been hearing a lot about Nachi Cocum.... but, I don't see that as an excusion... Can someone please give me the 411 on this? Thanks! Cruising July 19th, 2009 - Carnival Conquest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxax Posted June 15, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Have to agree...2-3 ships...isn't too bad! 5 or 6 ships...that's a little busy...and they do get that way! I have to second the Nachi Cocum thing...we did that last year...and loved it! We may do that again this year. I think we had to book it on our own though...through some private company. Like any of the beaches there...you just hope in a cab and tell them which one you want to go to! Its easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandytoes03 Posted June 15, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 15, 2009 We went to the Wyndham resort for the day last year in Coz. It was nice. Pretty long cab ride though--maybe 20 minutes. The pool and beach were very beautiful. Food was the downside, but, I doubt that it would be crowded at all. DH and I went snorkeling, and later we went scuba diving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 15, 2009 #18 Share Posted June 15, 2009 We went to the Wyndham resort for the day last year in Coz. It was nice. Pretty long cab ride though--maybe 20 minutes. The pool and beach were very beautiful. Food was the downside, but, I doubt that it would be crowded at all. DH and I went snorkeling, and later we went scuba diving. Sandy . . . other than the cab ride was the Wyndham OK. Son and I are going for a beach break. Food doesn't really matter. I understand it is open bar. Is that correct? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted June 15, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Beach Advice please Bring lots of SunBlock lotion. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnsunshine Posted June 15, 2009 #20 Share Posted June 15, 2009 We went to Sea Grape at Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman twice. Both times there were SO many people that they would not rent umbrellas so they could cram more people in like sardines! Have been to Nachi once. Loved it so much that we have booked in for our upcoming Freedom cruise in August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofishforme Posted June 16, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 16, 2009 in cozumel i suggest Paradise beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lidolounger Posted June 16, 2009 #22 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Another vote for Palancar Beach. We've been to many beaches over the years when visiting Cozumel and we were thrilled with Palancar - it had tons on Conch shells, peacocks roaming around, a nice beach bar, & lots of palapas..can't ask for more. Definitely has a real laid back feel to it. In the future, when in Cozumel we'll definitely return to Palancar beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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