Cozumel Island, Mexico (scroll down for cruise itineraries)

Introduction

Cozumel is Mexico's most famous tropical island resort and is located off the coast of the Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan Peninsula. Every year hundreds of cruise ships ferry travelers, honeymooners, and adventure seekers alike from all over the world to this beautiful Caribbean island. Ancient Mayan ruins and natural reefs compliment Cozumel's immaculate coastline. You don't even need to travel far from the port to walk along the island's near-perfect beaches or explore its lush tropical landscape.

Where the Ship Docks

Three piers serve cruise ships passing through Cozumel. The primary docking terminal lies at Punta Langosta, located on the shores of the island's only city, San Miguel de Cozumel. But the International Pier and Puerta Maya to the south of Punta Langosta also see plenty of cruise ship traffic throughout the year. No matter where you arrive and disembark for the day, Cozumel's prime attractions are very accessible on foot, or by taxi, which is the most useful way to get around the city.

What to See and Do

If you happen to be in the mood for an adventure, look no further than the San Gervasio Mayan ruins only a few miles east of San Miguel. In fact, Cozumel is home to many ancient Mayan landmarks that are over 2,000 years old. But the San Gervasio ruins take the prize as the largest ancient structures left standing on the island. The Plaza del Sol is another attraction you have to see while docked in Cozumel. This retail complex provides cruise ship travelers with plenty of opportunities to find the perfect souvenir. Locally known as 'zocalo', Plaza del Sol houses shops, which sell jewelry, clothing, handcrafted products as well as other memorabilia. One of the most popular activities on the island is the Palancar Reef. From San Miguel follow the shoreline south on the Rafael E. Melgar Boulevard in order to find Cozumel's world-renowned snorkeling and diving waters. Water sports like sailing and surfing have a strong following as well on the island's long, pristine beaches. You can take part in all kinds of outdoor activities while on Cozumel. For example, Chankanaab National Park services over a million visitors each year. Both snorkeling and diving, especially into the infamous underwater Chankanaab Caves, are very popular activities in Cozumel.

Eating/Drinking

While there are a number of restaurants within walking distance of the cruise ship terminal, a short taxi cab ride into the heart of San Miguel can give you a better feel for the wide range of dining options. Mexican and Caribbean cuisines are the most common ones. Cozumel's fresh seafood is very popular and is a major attraction in town and out on the beach.

Getting Around

Once you set foot on Cozumel, many of the island's best amenities are located within walking distance from the dock. But a large number of visitors opt to get around the island by taxi. If you happen to be the adventurous type, you can rent a vehicle for the day. But it is advised that first time visitors stay close to San Miguel since many of the island's inland rural roads are isolated and may be in poor condition.

Miscellaneous But Important

While the official currency is peso, most shops accept (even prefer) US dollars. Also, almost all shops have English speakers in case you don't know Spanish. There is also a calling station (located at Plaza Orbi - Local 1, Av. Rafael E. Melgar 27) that you can use for Internet or for making an international phone call.

Cruise travelers having a great time on beautiful beaches of Cozumel.

There are many places where you can buy souvenirs, do some shopping and/or enjoy a great meal.

Relaxing afternoon in Chankanaab National Park in Cozumel.

A couple is enjoying the beautiful day in Cozumel.

Cruises to Cozumel Island, Mexico

4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Miami, FL

Ship:	Carnival Victory
Departure:	Miami, FL
Arrival:	Miami, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Miami, Florida; Key West, Florida; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Miami, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 20, 2013	$469	$529	N/A	N/A
July 4, 2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,299
July 18, 2013	$519	$569	$679	$879
August 1, 2013	$479	$539	$619	$809
August 15, 2013	$429	$479	$569	$819
August 29, 2013	$259	$299	$369	$659
September 12, 2013	$299	$349	$439	$669
September 26, 2013	$309	$349	$429	$639
October 10, 2013	$299	$349	$459	$679
October 24, 2013	$299	$349	$429	$639

4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Tampa, FL

Ship:	Carnival Paradise
Departure:	Tampa, FL
Arrival:	Tampa, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Tampa, Florida; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Tampa, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 20, 2013	$499	$519	N/A	$929
July 4, 2013	$479	$529	N/A	N/A
July 18, 2013	$499	$519	N/A	$899
August 1, 2013	$479	$509	N/A	$829
August 15, 2013	$429	$449	N/A	$949
August 29, 2013	$279	$319	N/A	$529
September 12, 2013	$319	$349	N/A	$699
September 26, 2013	$309	$359	N/A	$599
October 10, 2013	$304	$344	N/A	$719
October 24, 2013	$339	$389	N/A	$629

4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From New Orleans, LA

Ship:	Carnival Elation
Departure:	New Orleans, LA
Arrival:	New Orleans, LA
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	New Orleans, Louisiana; Cozumel Island, Mexico; New Orleans, Louisiana

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 20, 2013	N/A	$679	N/A	N/A
July 4, 2013	$674	N/A	N/A	N/A
July 18, 2013	$599	$639	N/A	$899
August 1, 2013	$519	$579	N/A	$879
August 15, 2013	$429	$479	N/A	$779
August 29, 2013	$259	$299	N/A	$829
September 12, 2013	$349	$429	N/A	$649
September 26, 2013	$349	$429	N/A	$749
October 10, 2013	$349	$419	N/A	$699
October 24, 2013	$359	$399	N/A	$749

5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Galveston, TX

Ship:	Carnival Triumph
Departure:	Galveston, TX
Arrival:	Galveston, TX
Duration:	5 Nights
Ports:	Galveston, Texas; Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Galveston, Texas

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 22, 2013	$699	N/A	$989	N/A
July 1, 2013	$834	N/A	$999	N/A
July 6, 2013	$734	$789	$909	N/A
July 15, 2013	$799	$829	$969	N/A
July 20, 2013	$764	$819	$909	$1,209
July 29, 2013	$729	$819	$929	$1,159
August 3, 2013	$629	$719	$879	$1,159
August 12, 2013	$629	$709	$819	$1,059
August 17, 2013	$629	$659	$779	$1,059
August 26, 2013	$319	$339	$449	$699

7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Orlando, FL

Ship:	Carnival Dream
Departure:	Orlando, FL
Arrival:	Orlando, FL
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Roatan, Bay Islands; Costa Maya, Mexico; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 22, 2013	$949	N/A	N/A	N/A
July 6, 2013	$919	N/A	$1,249	$1,829
July 20, 2013	$949	$1,079	$1,189	$1,829
August 3, 2013	$849	$1,059	$1,209	$1,709
August 17, 2013	$739	$939	$1,129	$1,619
August 31, 2013	$689	$799	$909	$1,349
September 14, 2013	$599	$749	$859	$1,149
September 28, 2013	$579	$729	$799	$1,279
October 12, 2013	$599	$749	$859	$1,099
October 26, 2013	$579	$729	$859	$1,099

7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ship:	Oasis of the Seas
Departure:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Arrival:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Labadee Private Resort, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 22, 2013	$999	$1,299	$1,049	$2,649
July 6, 2013	$1,099	$1,449	$1,099	$2,249
July 20, 2013	$899	$1,099	$1,149	$1,899
August 3, 2013	$1,049	$1,349	$1,199	$1,999
August 17, 2013	$949	$1,099	$1,049	$1,749
August 31, 2013	$849	$1,049	$999	$1,699
September 14, 2013	$799	$999	$999	$1,449
September 28, 2013	$749	$999	$849	$1,649

7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Orlando, FL

Ship:	Freedom of the Seas
Departure:	Orlando, FL
Arrival:	Orlando, FL
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Cruising; Labadee Private Resort, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Cruising; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 23, 2013	$899	$1,279	N/A	$3,269
July 7, 2013	$749	$1,029	$1,529	$1,599
July 21, 2013	$899	$1,049	$1,229	N/A
August 4, 2013	$849	$1,049	$1,349	$1,749
August 18, 2013	$799	$949	$999	$1,449
September 1, 2013	$699	$899	$1,099	$1,379
September 15, 2013	$719	$1,159	$1,099	$1,299
September 29, 2013	$579	$899	$1,049	$1,449
October 13, 2013	$679	$1,029	$1,119	$1,599
October 27, 2013	$649	$849	$849	$1,499

7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From New Orleans, LA

Ship:	Carnival Conquest
Departure:	New Orleans, LA
Arrival:	New Orleans, LA
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	New Orleans, Louisiana; Roatan, Bay Islands; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel Island, Mexico; New Orleans, Louisiana

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 23, 2013	$879	N/A	N/A	$1,799
July 14, 2013	$849	$949	$1,149	$1,649
July 28, 2013	$759	$899	$1,129	$1,799
August 11, 2013	$779	$879	$1,049	$1,399
August 18, 2013	$729	$829	$999	$1,429
September 8, 2013	$539	$639	$829	$1,349
September 22, 2013	$579	$679	$849	$1,349
October 13, 2013	$579	$699	$969	$1,369
October 27, 2013	$579	$679	$879	$1,349

7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Galveston, TX

Ship:	Carnival Magic
Departure:	Galveston, TX
Arrival:	Galveston, TX
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Galveston, Texas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Galveston, Texas

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 23, 2013	$1,149	$1,429	$1,529	$2,149
July 7, 2013	$1,149	$1,399	$1,529	$2,239
July 28, 2013	$1,099	$1,339	$1,489	$2,029
August 18, 2013	$1,019	$1,079	$1,279	$2,219
September 1, 2013	$709	$839	$979	$1,499
September 22, 2013	$649	$809	$929	$1,419
October 6, 2013	$629	$819	$929	$1,419
October 27, 2013	$629	$779	$909	$1,369
November 17, 2013	$629	$779	$909	$1,399
December 1, 2013	$619	$749	$879	$1,419

4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise From Miami, FL

Ship:	Carnival Imagination
Departure:	Miami, FL
Arrival:	Miami, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Miami, Florida; Key West, Florida; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Miami, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 24, 2013	$499	$509	N/A	$899
July 1, 2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	$899
July 8, 2013	$479	$519	N/A	$849
July 15, 2013	$469	$519	N/A	$949
July 22, 2013	$469	$519	N/A	$849
July 29, 2013	$469	$519	N/A	$719
August 5, 2013	$469	$519	N/A	$759
August 12, 2013	$419	$479	N/A	$679
August 19, 2013	$359	$419	N/A	$849
August 26, 2013	$179	$234	N/A	$609

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