Just found out that there will be 2 cruise ships docked at Mahogany Bay when we go

[Carleeb12]

This was the port where we were just planning to go to the beach by the cruise ship...but now I think it will be way too crowded. Most days only have one ship docked there. So what would you suggest instead?

[cruzinlisa]

I believe when we were there, there was originally supposed to be several ships, although they switched our itinerary around. We still had a couple of ships in port that day, including one of the malls of the seas (Oasis or Allure), but it was not too bad as far as in the port area feeling congested. We did not do the beach though, private tour with Victor Bodden. I have ported in Cozumel before with 5 or 6 ships. That was not fun because they switched us to a pier which was less used and it was hard having a taxi driver understand that no, we did not want to go to the ship that was close, we wanted to go to the other one, because you know that was our ship and all.

 

Anyway, have fun.

[Tapi]

we had two ships docked as well. we didnt have any probems finding a good, shaded spot near a prime section of the beach.

[IslandBound79]

Our ship was first in but I never found it overly crowded. We had an early start and reserved our chairs through Carnivals Beach and Kayak package. The kayaking was great! We paddled down the lagoon to an other beach where there was a turtle sanctuary. It was really cool! We were able to hangout with 7 beautiful sea turtles. Definitely a highlight not to be missed! Oh and it was free!!!

[Carleeb12]

Wait, so how do we find the turtles? Could we just walk along the beach by the boat and find them, or do we have to take kayaks?

[okgirl]

I don't think we've ever been there without 2 ships in port.

 

I didn't find it overly crowded, and don't think it will be a problem.

[vwrestler171]

I had 2 ships there when I went, and it was still easy to find a spot on the beach.

[Micahs Grandad]

Area is built to handle two ships at a time.

[Micahs Grandad]

I believe when we were there, there was originally supposed to be several ships, although they switched our itinerary around. We still had a couple of ships in port that day, including one of the malls of the seas (Oasis or Allure), but it was not too bad as far as in the port area feeling congested. We did not do the beach though, private tour with Victor Bodden. I have ported in Cozumel before with 5 or 6 ships. That was not fun because they switched us to a pier which was less used and it was hard having a taxi driver understand that no, we did not want to go to the ship that was close, we wanted to go to the other one, because you know that was our ship and all.

 

Anyway, have fun.

 

The place that Carnival has used for past few years is a private one and is only for Carnival Corp so there would be no super sized cruise ship there.

 

Wonder if Vista will fit?

[loubetti]

We still had a couple of ships in port that day, including one of the malls of the seas (Oasis or Allure),

 

"Malls of the Seas"; Love that! :D

[crusinpsychRN]

I believe when we were there, there was originally supposed to be several ships, although they switched our itinerary around. We still had a couple of ships in port that day, including one of the malls of the seas (Oasis or Allure), but it was not too bad as far as in the port area feeling congested. We did not do the beach though, private tour with Victor Bodden. I have ported in Cozumel before with 5 or 6 ships. That was not fun because they switched us to a pier which was less used and it was hard having a taxi driver understand that no, we did not want to go to the ship that was close, we wanted to go to the other one, because you know that was our ship and all.

 

Anyway, have fun.

 

That was Coxen Hole. RCL ships don't go to Mahogany Bay.

 

Been there with 2 ships and it's not bad at all.

[crusinpsychRN]

Best part was how the ship backed into the port. Amazing to watch that.

[Micahs Grandad]

That was Coxen Hole. RCL ships don't go to Mahogany Bay.

 

Been there with 2 ships and it's not bad at all.

 

Just wish that it was easier for ships to pull into. Have missed it a couple of times due to weather.

[CruiseHealing]

This was the port where we were just planning to go to the beach by the cruise ship...but now I think it will be way too crowded. Most days only have one ship docked there. So what would you suggest instead?

 

We were there on the Dream, after the splendor was there for over an hour. No real problem with an over crowded beach. Found five loungers to hog for the two of us.

[Micahs Grandad]

Best part was how the ship backed into the port. Amazing to watch that.

 

Would not want to be responsible for the ship if they have an "oops"

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Last time we were there only 1 ship in port but all kinds of room at the nearby beach. Lounge chairs in the shade etc.

[BeachLoverstoo]

Our ship was first in but I never found it overly crowded. We had an early start and reserved our chairs through Carnivals Beach and Kayak package. The kayaking was great! We paddled down the lagoon to an other beach where there was a turtle sanctuary. It was really cool! We were able to hangout with 7 beautiful sea turtles. Definitely a highlight not to be missed! Oh and it was free!!!

That sounds like fun, but I didn't see any excursion with kayaking. Do you know if that was the name of the excursion?

[IslandBound79]

That sounds like fun, but I didn't see any excursion with kayaking. Do you know if that was the name of the excursion?

 

 

It was the Relax on the Beach plus Kayak for $59 a pair. It was a great deal!