The best Cozumel Shore Excursions

A day in Cozumel is very popular for cruise ships, because of its many famous attractions. Conveniently located near Miami, Belize, Jamaica and Cuba, Cozumel is an integral part of Caribbean and Central American cruise routes.  The island is now the largest cruise ship destination in the region, with over 3 million visitors annually.

For many cruise ship guests, Cozumel is the first contact with Mexico.  Various Cozumel shore excursions give a great impression of the culturally rich country of Mexico. Cruise excursions on Cozumel offer something for everyone, whether you are interested in Mexican culture and history, or the coral reefs and beaches. Listed below are some of the best Cozumel shore excursions in English. On this page you will also find helpful information about the Cozumel cruise port and the island of Cozumel in Mexico.

Information on the cruise port of Costa Maya and Costa Maya shore excursions we give on our page Costa Maya Excursions.

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Cozumel Shore Excursions

On request, we can offer each of the shore excursions on Cozumel as a private tour. Discover the Cozumel history of the Maya, the culture of the island and its people, secluded Cozumel beaches, fascinating lagoons, and much more during your unforgettable time on Cozumel.

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We have worked with the customers of the major cruise companies on Cozumel such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean and have personally guided many of these tours. We use this expertise to offer high-quality Cozumel excursions, in small groups with reasonable prices, to give an unforgettable holiday experience.

Cozumel Ports for Cruise Ships

Most of the cruise line companies have their permanent cruise port on Cozumel, but this can change at short notice. You should inform yourself of the final port before leaving your cruise ship.

Basically, the English-speaking ships of Carnival arrive into the Cozumel harbor, Puerta Maya. The ships of Royal Caribbean arrive into the Cozumel harbor called International Pier and the European ships of MSC come to the Cozumel harbor of Punta Langosta. Here is an overview of the each port. However, the respective port on Cozumel can vary, especially on busy days, if more than seven cruise ships arrive at Cozumel.

Cruise ship port Cozumel Punta Langosta

Cozumel cruise port Puerta Maya

Cozumel cruise port International Pier

Summary

Further Information Cozumel Shore Excursions

Cozumel has summer temperatures all year round. The best travel time is between November and April, because in summer it can get very hot and humid. Tourist high season is at Christmas and Easter vacation. Flight and hotel prices are noticeably higher in these periods. In the months of December to February, the average temperature is 22-28 degrees Celsius (71-83 Farenheit). This is wintertime. When the wind turns and blows from the north, it can get fresh at night. Therefore, you should bring a jacket.

During the months of March and April is our  dry season. The humidity is not too high and it is pleasantly warm. From May, the temperatures rise to 30 – 35 degrees Celsius (86-95 Farenheit), and it can be very humid. It rains every now and then, but usually not more than an hour. These rains are very pleasant. The summer months are perfect for beach vacations.

Visa

For Mexico you do not need a visa, but the passport should be valid for 6 months after arrival to the country. On the plane, the Tourist Card FMM is issued with a validity of 180 days. Together with the tourist card, you will receive a form indicating whether you plan to import food or plant or animal products into Mexico. Also, more than $ 10,000 USD in cash must be declared. These forms can be filled out on the plane. Therefore, it is advisable to pack a pen in your hand luggage.

Both forms must be handed in upon entry. The tourist card is required by the  immigration officer. The lower section is stamped. This remains as a copy in the passport. Do not lose it, otherwise you will have to pay a fine of 500 pesos (~30 USD).

After going through immigration, the luggage can be picked up. Before leaving the airport, suitcases are x-rayed. There you will have to hand in the paper indicating what is being imported. Occasional random checks verify that all information is correct.

Currency

The official currency is the Mexican pesos. In the tourist areas of Cancun, around Playa del Carmen and also on Cozumel, there are currency exchanges everywhere that exchange euros and dollars into pesos. The dollar is also widely used as a payment means. In the big supermarkets you get a very good exchange rate when you pay with dollars. In the tourist souvenir shops, bars and in taxis, the exchange rate is very bad. There you are better to pay with pesos. In many places Euros are also accepted. However, coins cannot be changed in the banks.

Also, pesos can be easily withdrawn with all major bank cards at the ATM. For security reasons, use ATMs in large supermarkets, or in banks.

If you are on a cruise, you might want to bring dollars. There is no need to get pesos.

Health

Mexico has no vaccination requirements. Nevertheless, it is advisable to take a look at the vaccination certificate before traveling. The tetanus and polio protection should be checked, and for stays in more remote areas, the timeliness of the typhoid and hepatitis vaccines. Malaria is not common on the east coast of Mexico, but cases of dengue or Zika can occur, albeit very rarely. Therefore, a mosquito repellent and long, light clothes for the evening are recommendable. Mosquito repellent can also be bought everywhere on Cozumel.

You should not drink tap water in Mexico as it is only suitable for showering and washing. Bottled water in bottles or from a canister (20-liter container) is suitable for drinking. Ice cubes are made from drinking water. Medicines can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription and are cheaper than in other countries.

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