Too many ships! What to do?

[ShellyinGreenvilleSC]

We cruise in a week and I just looked and found that there will be 7 cruise ships at port in Cozumel while we are there. We were planning to go to Paradise Beach. Our ship doesn't arrive until after most of the other ships (by about 2 hours). What are our chances at getting into Paradise Beach and is it even worth it to go? I don't mind crowded, but I definitely want to have a seat and use some of the beach toys/equipment. Will it all be picked over and we'll be left standing around?

 

What are some other suggestions for making the most of what appears will be a very crowded place?

[ShellyinGreenvilleSC]

Hello? Did this post right?

[panoramaofthepast]

Hello? Did this post right?

Yes, it posted. Does Nachi have any openings? That will be very quiet and since they limit the numbers to 100, it won't matter if the other ships get in first.

[ShellyinGreenvilleSC]

Thank you.

 

I checked Nachi and they are booked. :(

[runner15km]

Most cruisers will head to the south beaches, go north.:D

 

http://www.buccanos.com/Buccanos-Bar-Grill.htm

[CaribbeanBound]

Just back from Cozumel, Mexico...

The last time we were here we took a horseback tour "through the jungle and visited Mayan ruins". Translation: we rode two emaciated horses through the woods and visited a small pile of rocks.

 

This time we were hoping for better and settled on an all-inclusive resort to chillax. But which resort? A very helpful Cruise Critic member summed up the choices this way: Relaxing beach day = Nachi-Cocom. Party atmosphere = Mr. Sanchos. Kid friendly = Playa Mia or Paradise Beach. If you want snorkeling, Chankanaab or Money Bar is your spot.

 

Since 5 cruise ships were in port (about 10,000 passengers and crew), we booked this one early; and we chose Nachi-Cocom because we wanted to relax and they limit their resort to only 100 visitors per day. The US$55 per person charge includes lounge chairs under a Palapa (natural umbrella), hammocks, all you can drink (open bar including: beer, liquors, cocktails, water, wine, sodas, juices and bottled water), and a 4 course lunch served a la carte at your leisure. Bring towels from ship. Taxi is $16 each way for up to 4 passengers. A 5th passenger is $5 more. (Then it gets ridiculous if you have 6 passengers. 6 - 8 passengers is $32). Nachi Cocom is a nice facility with a beautiful beach. Service was good. Drinks and food were excellent. I also enjoyed a 45 minute massage for $50 plus tip. They have a pool with a swim-up bar, hot tub, and a pier. My wife said she'd like to come back here the next time we're in Cozumel.

 

Picture: http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/nachi-cocom.jpg

 

 

More "Secrets of the Caribbean": http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/caribbean-secrets.html

 

First-hand information on excursions we've taken in 24 Caribbean ports. With photos!

[Secondtime cruiser]

How can u tell how many ships well be in the same port as u?

[ShellyinGreenvilleSC]

http://ports.cruisett.com/ This site tells you all of the ships in each port each day.

[ShellyinGreenvilleSC]

runner15km, thanks for the link. I can't seem to find anywhere on that site about the price. Is there an entrance fee?

[runner15km]

runner15km, thanks for the link. I can't seem to find anywhere on that site about the price. Is there an entrance fee?

 

Read this review - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41523190&postcount=2

[OCruisers]

It's normal for Cozumel to have LOTS of ships in port. Don't worry about it. :)

LuLu

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[Secondtime cruiser]

Thank you for the information on ships in port!

[CaribbeanBound]

ShellyinGreenvilleSC

 

An Entrance Fee for what?

None for http://ports.cruisett.com/

$55 for Nachi-Cocom

[c-leg5]

runner15km, thanks for the link. I can't seem to find anywhere on that site about the price. Is there an entrance fee?

 

ShellyinGreenvilleSC

 

An Entrance Fee for what?

None for http://ports.cruisett.com/

$55 for Nachi-Cocom

 

Runners link was for Bucannos. They then posted a link to my review

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41523190&postcount=2

which includes a report of the entrance fee policy. I will try and answer any further questions.

Edited April 8, 2014 by c-leg5