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Recommended shuttles are discussed regularly on this forum, both private and shared shuttles. Or the cruise line shuttle. I don’t recall those two but there are several FB only companies which seem to have appeared recently. Their limited method of contact and lack of transparency regarding liability insurance and business licenses concerns me. Car seats that are age appropriate for your children are something best discussed directly with the company concerned. If your children are old enough you can use travel seats.

We generally find resort for a Day more expensive. We usually check several brokers and hotels direct. Sometimes prices. Times or inclusions differ.

I am not sure any of the hotel or beach club pools are very deep. My feeling is Allegro facilities are better for younger kids but I haven’t been recently or since Barcelo took over. With teens I would probably choose Paradise Beach unless it is a really busy period. Summer is quieter season in general although of course children’s facilities will be busier because of off school.

+1! I probably should have quoted @katmigordon.

IF you have Noro you will want to be confined to your cabin voluntarily. B2B passengers will be delayed reboarding if numbers are high enough for thorough cleansing.

You cannot routinely chop and change between traditional and MTD but there have been reports where someone has taken a late shore excursion and has made arrangement to dine later on a one off basis by notifying in advance. We would probably just go to WJ under those circumstances as we would probably be tired. we have always pre-notified the MTD desk when we have booked specialty dining but our recent experience on Adventure was that they weren’t interested.

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Who are you using that will pre-book a private shuttle from the Tremont?

As I said above they have used Old Snr frogs in the past (especially if it mentions a pool) which is right next door to Blue Key and even bought/leased some of their land. There have been other locations which change from time to time so it would be interesting to know which location they are using recently. I think it is “only” open bar not AI so definitely not good value to me although it probably includes transport. Better options independently.

Not good practice on a regular basis to book flights or legs you will knowingly not take, especially with one airline. Be mindful of the consequences and as with anything be comfortable with the risks.

I know you have been to Blue Key in the past. I didn’t think it was so rocky in that area of the bay? The cruiseline “beach break” has had bad reviews on a regular basis. Usually it is the one in the old Snr Frogs but sometimes it is at one with shipping containers on the way out of town. A long time ago they used to use Uvero (?) beach north of port but I haven’t seen that mentioned in a long time and don’t know if that still used.

Are you doing MTD?

My daughter got coral burn many years ago when she was suddenly caught in a strong current. As posted above sometimes there is someone guiding you and I think there are ropes or something now so it may be easier to stay on course. we have enjoyed the pool. It is away from the beach.

I see you edited your post.

@Melandria was at Cruz tequila according to receipt. I find it confusing that the shops seem to have the names of tequila brands and multiple locations. Mi Mexico Lindo is another one but I have to wonder if they are all affiliated? I am not familiar enough with tequila to know the system just that there have always been reports like this for as long as I have been visiting Cozumel.

Nobody said it happens often but when it does it is a reality. MOST people do get back on board in plenty of time fortunately. MOST of the time you do have great control over whether you get back on board by exercising due diligence but do not dismiss so lightly those that do not make it back in time due to circumstances beyond their control be it a criminal act, a medical emergency or mechanical breakdown. Hence the reason for the word emergency that you quoted in my post. I haven’t experienced such an emergency while cruising but I almost missed a coach during a land vacation many years ago due to such an emergency and it isn’t fun I can tell you. I have also witnessed someone trying to fly out of Cozumel having lost their passport for whatever reason. Not only did it delay the passenger concerned but many people in the line trying to check in behind them (including us). I agree with the PP that said they weigh up each port on the day. Everyone has to be comfortable with their own risk assessment. I would never try to impose MY way of thinking on any one else - we take passports sometimes and sometimes we don’t. BUT the fact remains IF, for whatever reason, you are stranded abroad without your passport it is going to be inconvenient. Unsurmountable? Probably not.

I have been to both although not recently. i would return to both but they very different experiences and it would probably depend on who I was traveling with. Not sure if you have any specific questions or needs?

This appears to be coconut flavoured tequila can’t you argue that with your credit card since you were supplied totally wrong item? Did he want coconut? Since you said the charges are still pending it is highly likely one will fall off. Unfortunately in the almost 20 years I have been visiting Cozumel I have read many accounts of people not arriving home with what they intended to buy, to the point I would probably unwrap in the shop before I left if I ever purchased any but I think this is the first time I have read of overcharging by so much. We have bought other liquor in the official duty free shop without problem and also at Mega during land visits. Unless it is something special (only for export) we rarely bother purchasing to come home now because our local liquor store and total wine are usually comparable price wise. In the last 5-10 years there seem to be multiple locations that have opened for the same company and Mi Mexico Lindo ( I don’t know if they are related). I really have very little interest in tequila so only take a casual interest but it is a topic that seems to come up time and time again.

Unless you have an emergency and miss the ship.

Thanks that is what I thought.

Isn’t that for US citizens born abroad? Does it work for foreign citizens that become US citizens?

The PP has a passport that shows citizenship but I agree I think the BC would need to be US to used as stand alone. They are a dual citizen so birth country would be important. You suggested bringing BC for “peace of mind” but I was pointing out that may not work.

There is a walking track down the middle of the road much of the way. I recall seeing a You tube video once. You can cut through the new town towards the shore but the original coast path was blocked off years ago.

I realize she is a dual citizen but was she born in US or Canada? I am not sure a Canadian BC would work but I will defer to those with actual experience. It isn’t something I would rely on. She will need to enter and leave on US passport but carrying Canadian passport with her should work for expiration purposes.

OP is looking for a change.