Do not take RCL's tour to Chichen Itza

Do not take Royals tour to Chichen Itza under any promises or conditions.

We took the cruise tour as part of our Navigator of the Seas cruise last week. We were promised two and one half hours at Chichen Itza.

We were given one hour and twenty minutes. This includes walking from the bus, getting tickets, and letting everyone go to the rest room.

After the guide gave an overview we had less than 20 minutes on our own.

During the long bus ride the guides did not give a background of Chichen Itza.

Instead they offered to sell us a $20 map of the site or for $49 and up to have our names in silver trinkets.

Our group was divided between the 2 guides. Twelve went on the Spanish speaking tour and the remainder, over 30 persons went with the other guid.

The disappointment was not having the promised 2 1/2 hours to explore Chichen Itza.

The Royal excursions brochure clearly states that the time will be provided.

Royal did provide a 20 percent discount and told us the guides are not permitted to sell items on the bus.

Royal should not offer excursions that they cannot deliver.

There was another post a couple weeks ago in which a couple was going on HA and the tour - from Cozumel - was for 8 hrs and promised 3 hrs at Chichen Itza. We've been waiting to hear from them, as it's virtually impossible to do this unless you fly. I would never recommend a tour of CI from Cozumel on a cruise. Just plain not enough time to see and enjoy.

This confirms what I have read for many years.

The excursion takes too long due to the distance and all the travel time to get there.

Thanks for taking the time to post

Now I will share this thread with the family, who thinks I was a "meany" for not doing this excursion and denying them history:eek:

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