tonyfsu21 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 What’s your favorite & why? I’ve tried Nochi Cocom & Paradise Beach but have yet to try Mr Sanchos. We were thinking about Sanchos at the end of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toodle68 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 I guess it depends on what you want.. for relaxation, Nochi Cocom is the best. Been there twice and would return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 With or without kids? Are you looking at just relaxing or do you want kids pools, slides or inflatables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Are you looking for all-inclusive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighTrout Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I am interested in this topic as well. Thinking about Playa Mia because I have a teenager and a 10 year old, but open to the idea of a different resort or possibly renting a Jeep and exploring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 36 minutes ago, RaleighTrout said: Thinking about Playa Mia because I have a teenager and a 10 year old Full disclosure: I haven't actually been to Playa Mia, but, I think you might consider Mr Sanchos as a better alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighTrout Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I will look into Mr Sanchos. Thanks for the suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Matt said: Full disclosure: I haven't actually been to Playa Mia, but, I think you might consider Mr Sanchos as a better alternative. I've been to Playa Mia and I'll agree that you should look into Mr. Sanchos. The biggest advantage of Playa Mia is if you have young kids and want a zero depth kids splash area or have child who is a bit to small to ride the waterslides on the ship. Neither which applies to you. The food at Playa Mia is just ok but the inflatables are lots of fun. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighTrout Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, melski94 said: I've been to Playa Mia and I'll agree that you should look into Mr. Sanchos. The biggest advantage of Playa Mia is if you have young kids and want a zero depth kids splash area or have child who is a bit to small to ride the waterslides on the ship. Neither which applies to you. The food at Playa Mia is just ok but the inflatables are lots of fun. Playa Mia has the giant waterslide and the inflatables out in the water. That appealed to the teen and the 10 yr old. We are on Majesty and she has no waterslides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 17 hours ago, RaleighTrout said: Playa Mia has the giant waterslide and the inflatables out in the water. That appealed to the teen and the 10 yr old. We are on Majesty and she has no waterslides I was trying to point out the difference between Mr Sanchos and Playa Mia since both have inflatables. Since you are on a ship without slides then the waterslides could be an advantage too. My older kids love Playa Mia with the inflatables, waterslide and the ability to do a little snorkeling right off the beach. It is not good snorkeling but Playa Mia has underwater statues that a few fish are around. However, the biggest disadvantage is the food at Playa Mia. The food there is just ok (thats being generous, I'm not a foodie and think the MDR is pretty good). If food is a concern then there are other places to look at that have inflatables but you give up the waterslide. Good to have choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighTrout Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for that info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Sorry adding one more thing about Playa Mia that I didn't like as I just remembered it. If you reserve online at Playa Mia, you have to pay in full and the refund policy is not very generous. There is no wording about refunds for rain or if the ship doesn't make it into port. As we have been there during peak times like Spring Break, we had to book online as they turn away people who don't make reservations. Not sure how many ships will be in port on your day but you may want to check. Also, you may want to see if a 3rd party booking site like Viator or shore excursioneer has a better refund policy. Mr Sanchos only has a $5 reservation and you pay the balance when you arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaleighTrout Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, melski94 said: Sorry adding one more thing about Playa Mia that I didn't like as I just remembered it. If you reserve online at Playa Mia, you have to pay in full and the refund policy is not very generous. There is no wording about refunds for rain or if the ship doesn't make it into port. As we have been there during peak times like Spring Break, we had to book online as they turn away people who don't make reservations. Not sure how many ships will be in port on your day but you may want to check. Also, you may want to see if a 3rd party booking site like Viator or shore excursioneer has a better refund policy. Mr Sanchos only has a $5 reservation and you pay the balance when you arrive. Very helpful, thank you. I looked and their will be 4 ships in Cozumel that day, with Majesty being first in at 7am. Carnival Fantasy at 8am, Carnival Freedom at 10am and Carnival Vista also at 10am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 We were in Cozumel in February and we were the 5th and last ship in port. We were booked at Mr Sanchos. That prompted a no brainer decision by both of us that we were not going to Mr Sanchos. It is first come first served . Best wasted $ 10.00 ever. Worse than trying to find a deck chair on a sea day. Seeing as to how you are the first ship in beat feet of the boat and get to which ever establishment you choose and enjoy the day and your cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 9:38 AM, RaleighTrout said: I will look into Mr Sanchos. Thanks for the suggestion We looked at Mr. Sanchos via YouTube over the weekend ..... looks like a lot of fun, albeit, a bit crowded...... the one upside about Nachi Cocum is they limited the number of people. When we go next April, there will only be 4 ships in Cozumel and we're the last one to arrive...... hmmmm, decisions, decisions, decisions. I think we'll probably end up at Mr. Sanchos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyman55 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 We are on Harmony Saturday and had decided on Mr Sanchos for the day for us and the kids. From all the videos and reviews I have read it seems like a good choice for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 11 hours ago, Hockeyman55 said: We are on Harmony Saturday and had decided on Mr Sanchos for the day for us and the kids. From all the videos and reviews I have read it seems like a good choice for us. Please let us know what you think .... that may help us in our decision for next spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/13/2018 at 8:34 AM, fonemanbob said: We were in Cozumel in February and we were the 5th and last ship in port. We were booked at Mr Sanchos. That prompted a no brainer decision by both of us that we were not going to Mr Sanchos. It is first come first served . Best wasted $ 10.00 ever. Worse than trying to find a deck chair on a sea day. Seeing as to how you are the first ship in beat feet of the boat and get to which ever establishment you choose and enjoy the day and your cruise. As coney said - this is precisely why you want to do Nachi - they limit how many guests they get per day. So, no matter if you're the first or the last ship in port, it won't get so crazycrowded. The food and drink were great, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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