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We did Xcaret park in Cozumel (booked through RCI), and it was enjoyable (beaches, snorkeling, floating down underground rivers, ruins, etc.) though after a while we were ready to head back. Problem was, we had to wait for the rest of the RCI group so we could all go back at once. Hence the downside to excursions that take you far from the ship.Also, be warned that anything on the mainland of Mexico (Cozumel is an island) requires an additional ferry ride, which takes nearly an hour. So it's like this: Disembark from ship, board the ferry, spend 40 to 50 minutes on the ferry, schelp to the bus, take the bus to the park.... you get the idea. It's a whole lot of transportation. In fact, we had some folks who showed up late for the return bus trip (wristwatches, anyone?) and so we missed the ferry that would return us to the ship on time. The good news was that we were on an RCI-booked excursion, so the ship actually waited for us. We served as the entire ship's entertainment as everyone was out on the deck and all the balconies wondering what was keeping the ship from pulling out at 6 p.m.So I guess what I'm saying is this: I'd strongly urge you to choose something on Cozumel island itself. It's too much hassle getting to and from the mainland.
We did Xcaret park in Cozumel (booked through RCI), and it was enjoyable (beaches, snorkeling, floating down underground rivers, ruins, etc.) though after a while we were ready to head back. Problem was, we had to wait for the rest of the RCI group so we could all go back at once. Hence the downside to excursions that take you far from the ship.
Also, be warned that anything on the mainland of Mexico (Cozumel is an island) requires an additional ferry ride, which takes nearly an hour. So it's like this: Disembark from ship, board the ferry, spend 40 to 50 minutes on the ferry, schelp to the bus, take the bus to the park.... you get the idea. It's a whole lot of transportation. In fact, we had some folks who showed up late for the return bus trip (wristwatches, anyone?) and so we missed the ferry that would return us to the ship on time. The good news was that we were on an RCI-booked excursion, so the ship actually waited for us. We served as the entire ship's entertainment as everyone was out on the deck and all the balconies wondering what was keeping the ship from pulling out at 6 p.m.
So I guess what I'm saying is this: I'd strongly urge you to choose something on Cozumel island itself. It's too much hassle getting to and from the mainland.
