I❤MICKEY
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2011
We did a private jeep tour in Cozumel. LOVED IT! It is completely custom. You get to see and do what you want to do. Our guide was Jose and he was very knowledgable. I would request him again. I did some research in advance about the places we wanted to see and do. He gave us advise for haggling and fair prices. The jeeps were older and a bit beat up but fit our needs. You can either drive your own jeep or have the guide drive. We elected to have Jose drive so we could just enjoy the sights. There was a cooler w/ water, beer and soda. Jose called himself our photographer and made sure we were all able to be in pics together. The price was way better than DCL (my youngest was even free) and you weren't stuck in a caravan of jeeps and follow their schedule.
We started at a resort for beach and snorkeling. Beach chairs were included. My boys are young (3 and 6). This beach was a little rocky but the kids enjoyed finding hermit crabs. Jose was the snorkeling guide and took my husband out (I stayed on the beach with the boys). They saw a lot of sea life.
Then we toured ruins and the first catholic church. We didn't stay long. Enough to take some pics. Jose was great about making recommendations for the local shops in this area.
Then we went to lunch which was EXCELLENT and included. The alcohol was extra but worth the cost. The restaurant was called Andale. It was amazing. There are hammocks and swings that face the beach. The guacamole was the best I've ever had.
The beach across the street was beautiful but rough with lots of waves. As my boys are young he took us to a little lagoon that he said most local children learn to swim. We were the only tourists at the beach. There were some locals but it was very private. There were no waves and the water was warm. We found lots of star fish.
I think this is one of the best options on Cozumel. It is non-DCL but I never worried about not making it back to the ship. The price was great and depending on ages your kids could be free.
http://www.cozumelcruiseexcursions.net/cozumel-jeep-tour.html
We started at a resort for beach and snorkeling. Beach chairs were included. My boys are young (3 and 6). This beach was a little rocky but the kids enjoyed finding hermit crabs. Jose was the snorkeling guide and took my husband out (I stayed on the beach with the boys). They saw a lot of sea life.
Then we toured ruins and the first catholic church. We didn't stay long. Enough to take some pics. Jose was great about making recommendations for the local shops in this area.
Then we went to lunch which was EXCELLENT and included. The alcohol was extra but worth the cost. The restaurant was called Andale. It was amazing. There are hammocks and swings that face the beach. The guacamole was the best I've ever had.
The beach across the street was beautiful but rough with lots of waves. As my boys are young he took us to a little lagoon that he said most local children learn to swim. We were the only tourists at the beach. There were some locals but it was very private. There were no waves and the water was warm. We found lots of star fish.
I think this is one of the best options on Cozumel. It is non-DCL but I never worried about not making it back to the ship. The price was great and depending on ages your kids could be free.
http://www.cozumelcruiseexcursions.net/cozumel-jeep-tour.html