Matt Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'm considering a shore excursion to mainland from Cozumel but I have read plenty of horror stories about the ferry being rough and sea sickness is not far off. Anyone have any recent experience with the ferry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 It's been a few years ago but we took the ferry from Cozumel over to Playa del Carmen and I don't remember it being particularly rough. I will say though, that neither my husband nor I have any problem with seasickness so it might have been rough and we just don't remember it. I absolutely love Playa del Carmen. I think it's adorable. I have never spent any real time there but I just like the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Done it twice. I was fine both times but the first time in particular they were handing out sea sickness bags like candy. The second time a couple of people looked green but most people were fine. If you are prone to seasickness I would say don't do it, if you are generally ok you are probably fine. FYI - I think both trips were March/April timeframe but I might be wrong on the first one it could have been Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I think we are going to stay away. Seems likes it's just too risky. AGSLC5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Matt, there is an excursion called Isle de Twister.. You take a speedboat ride that really is a lot of fun and it takes you to this beach called Passion Island. I have done it twice. It comes with full lunch, beach chairs, beach beds, restrooms and it really is a nice place. Matt and jlynn222 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 I loved Tulum via Playa del Carmen from Cozunel when we did it, but I remember the ferry being hot. Plus, add in the time to get there and back and it really puts a damper on your time unless you're in Cozumel to the wee hours. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Seemingly we've been on that boat a half dozen times over the years. We never experienced terribly rough seas; or any worse than any snorkeling excursion I've ever been on and I've been on nearly all of them offered by RCL. <Hey! there's a blogcast idea, What Is Supposed To Happen On A Snorkeling Excursion!> I've read those rough water horror stories too, I'm skeptical. To me the worst part is the 40 minutes it takes to go each way. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think we are going to stay away. Seems likes it's just too risky. We have only done it once, with no problem. It isn't your basic tug boat, but a large moden well equipped passenger ferry. As i recall the ride is only about twice as long as the Belize tender and much smoother ride than any tender we have been on, especially the ship life boats. If you don't have problems on tenders I would think you are ok! As i recall, larger than the ferries at Bermuda! Hope you experience Playa del Carmen & I'd recommend Tulum excursion! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 As a kid, we took a hydrafoil to Nova Scotia from Maine and everyone was very sea sick. I'd like to visit some parts of the main land but not sure I'm ready to risk it quite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I would add to my earlier comments Mattt that we very much enjoyed both excursions, but would definitely recommend booking through RCI if you are headed to the mainland. On both excursions we were cutting it close getting back, in particular on the second one we were boarding the ferry on the mainland at the same time as the all aboard was being sounded on the ship ... luckily we had about 300 passengers on our "dedicated" ferry so we weren't worried. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I would add to my earlier comments Mattt that we very much enjoyed both excursions, but would definitely recommend booking through RCI if you are headed to the mainland. Good to know, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I did just notice there is an excursion to Chichen Itza available and that would be a dream of mine to see, but what Ive read online makes it seem like you spend way more time getting to/from it than actually exploring it. My wife suggested we save it for a land vacation to Playa del Carmen. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is how I felt about Tulum when we did it as well as the ruins that are accessible from Costa Maya. However, in both cases it was worth it and I'd do CI in a minute if I had the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 This is how I felt about Tulum when we did it as well as the ruins that are accessible from Costa Maya. However, in both cases it was worth it and I'd do CI in a minute if I had the opportunity. CI is 6 hours but you only have about 1 to 1.5 hours of actual time at CI. And its $115 per person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynn222 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Matt, there is an excursion called Isle de Twister.. You take a speedboat ride that really is a lot of fun and it takes you to this beach called Passion Island. I have done it twice. It comes with full lunch, beach chairs, beach beds, restrooms and it really is a nice place.Do you know how to book this without booking through the cruise line? I found one website on it but when I asked them how to do it they said you have to book through the cruise line. It even said on the website you could book online as long as you are not on carnival. Also how much did this cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I booked through Royal and I think it was $89.00 per person and I think the excursion was 4-5 hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 At $115 per person, you could both do one of the AI beach resorts you discussed a couple of weeks ago on the podcast and have an extra $120 in your pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 At $115 per person, you could both do one of the AI beach resorts you discussed a couple of weeks ago on the podcast and have an extra $120 in your pocket. That's kind of the logic we had in mind DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynn222 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I booked through Royal and I think it was $89.00 per person and I think the excursion was 4-5 hours...Thanks ...did you book onboard or on the ship? I like to book ahead of time so we don't have to worry about it later ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I booked ahead of time through the cruise planner.. I am an Uber planner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynn222 Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I booked ahead of time through the cruise planner.. I am an Uber plannerI like to book ahead of time ..less stress AGSLC5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I like to book ahead of time ..less stress Agreed, but also planning is one way to get a "cruise fix" DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlynn222 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Agreed, but also planning is one way to get a "cruise fix"True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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