WannaCruise Posted November 9, 2024 Report Posted November 9, 2024 Anyone done this through Royal? It sounds interesting with a mix of seeing things like sea lion, dolphins, manatees and, a pool, ocean and an archeological site. If you've done it, did you enjoy it? Also, do you know why it lists the excursion as "strenuous" and not recommended for certain health issues (respiratory, joint)? Any feedback is appreciated. Quote
GregD Posted November 15, 2024 Report Posted November 15, 2024 I've been here before. I've booked directly with Royal, and separately through their own site. To see the dolphins and manatees up close, you would have to book one of their specific encounters, because they are in a separate area. IIRC the sea lion show is included in the regular pass. I never saw the archeological site so I cant comment on that, but their website says is a replica soooo. I think it is listed as "strenuous" because you have the option of swimming, nature walks etc, so does require some stamina. Overall thoughts, it's an okay place to go if you keep your expectations low. The food and drinks are mediocre at best. If you walk around, there is a straw market with pushy vendors, the lockers need some maintenance. The two times that we went were because my kids wanted to swim with the dolphins. That portion was fun, but if you want pictures they charge you an arm and a leg for those packages. We probably won't go there again in the future. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
WannaCruise Posted November 16, 2024 Author Report Posted November 16, 2024 Thank you for your feedback and honest review. We're not looking at the Dolphin part so doesn't sound very worthwhile. GregD 1 Quote
GregD Posted November 16, 2024 Report Posted November 16, 2024 On my last visit to Cozumel, I went to Paradise Beach. I can fully recommend going here. The food and drinks are good, prices are reasonable. There are plenty of activities for older kids etc. Easy taxi ride to get to as well Quote
WannaCruise Posted November 16, 2024 Author Report Posted November 16, 2024 30 minutes ago, GregD said: On my last visit to Cozumel, I went to Paradise Beach. I can fully recommend going here. The food and drinks are good, prices are reasonable. There are plenty of activities for older kids etc. Easy taxi ride to get to as well Thanks! Funny enough this is what we are currently leaning towards. P.S. - Full disclaimer, this is for next year...but with Black Friday sales we were considering Chankanaab. GregD 1 Quote
GregD Posted November 16, 2024 Report Posted November 16, 2024 1 minute ago, WannaCruise said: Funny enough this is what we are currently leaning towards. You will have a good time, Some points to consider, springing for the "top shelf" liquor package probably isn't needed, especially if you do mostly mixed drinks because with some of them, they will not use the top shelf liquors. If you are considering a cabana, I would lean to a pool side one, especially if you want to spend lots of time in the water. We had a beach one when we went, but didn't really spend any time in the ocean, because the sea floor is very rocky there, and not very nice, so we were in the pool for quite a bit of time. We had to go find our cabana attendant each time we wanted order something, whereas the pool side attendants were always there. Quote
WannaCruise Posted November 16, 2024 Author Report Posted November 16, 2024 5 minutes ago, GregD said: You will have a good time, Some points to consider, springing for the "top shelf" liquor package probably isn't needed, especially if you do mostly mixed drinks because with some of them, they will not use the top shelf liquors. If you are considering a cabana, I would lean to a pool side one, especially if you want to spend lots of time in the water. We had a beach one when we went, but didn't really spend any time in the ocean, because the sea floor is very rocky there, and not very nice, so we were in the pool for quite a bit of time. We had to go find our cabana attendant each time we wanted order something, whereas the pool side attendants were always there. Great advice. Thanks. Too bad the beach isn't very nice. I like the beach but our kids prefer the pool so probably more pool time for us anyways. GregD 1 Quote
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