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Come experience the world famous, magnificent ruins of the walled city of Tulum, the only Mayan city built right on the blue Caribbean Sea! After a 45-minute ferry to Playa del Carmen, your guide will lead you to an air-conditioned motor coach for a scenic and informative one-hour drive to Tulum.

Once there, your guide will escort you through the ruins giving a complete narration along the way. See the restored temples and some of the mysterious hieroglyphic writings still visible today. Visit the temple of the frescos, famous for the detailed carved figures and original paints. And perched on the edge of the Caribbean and rising high above all of the other ruins is “El Castillo” with its breathtaking view of the aqua-colored water below.

Hop on our classic-like trolley bus for an enjoyable and fun way to visit the highlights of downtown Cozumel and have some spare time for strolling and shopping by the main square.

After meeting your guide at the pier, you will board your trolley and enjoy the sightseeing as well as the entertaining narrative about Cozumel's fascinating history. Visit key points of the city such as the Church of the Cross. It was built in 2018 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first mass celebrated on the island – and in Mexico.

Stretch the legs and explore the shops by the main square. Find goods from all over; from cheerful crafts to sophisticated brand clothing, jewelry, and perfumes.

Don't miss the opportunity to take some selfies by the colorful Cozumel add or the gigantic Mexican flag before it is time to go back to the ship after a memorable outing.

This tour was awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years - 2017, 2018 and 2019! Swim with the world’s most fascinating creatures in a tropical atmosphere for a 40-minute dolphin swim, complete with an exciting belly ride, enjoy unlimited food and drinks, snorkel with tropical fish in the natural aquarium and venture out to the ocean for kayaking and paddle boarding.

You’ll meet your guide outside your cruise ship for an approximate 5-minute taxi ride along the coast to the facility. Upon arrival, you’ll attend a 10-minute interactive orientation session so you can learn more about the dolphins’ history, physiology and anatomy. Then make your way to a waist-deep platform in the waters of the lagoon to immerse yourself in the magical underwater world of the bottlenose dolphins. As you head into deeper water, you’ll be given a snorkel mask to see how the dolphins turn, glide and hurl themselves high into the air. Hold on tight during the famous belly ride! You can grab onto a dolphin’s fins while racing across the water at top speeds for a thrilling experience.

Relax after your dolphin swim and take full advantage of everything the facility has to offer. Stop by the palapa restaurant for lunch with the family and cool off with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids and adults alike will love Serenity Cove, a safe inlet with snorkel equipment where you can swim through an underwater aquarium filled with tropical fish! Head out to the ocean for fun-filled activities like kayaking and paddle boarding. Tour includes all food, beverages, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Photos, souvenirs, towels, and lockers are at an additional charge. After your tour, you can walk into downtown Cozumel for some shopping before heading back to the dolphin entrance where your transportation will take you back to the ship.

Discover the magic of a dolphin connection. Learn how to communicate one-on-one with these awe-inspiring marine animals in a way that’s sure to open your mind and warm your heart. Starting with a 40-minute swim, an exciting belly ride! Snorkel with tropical fish in a natural aquarium, and venture into the ocean for water activities. Enjoy the Premier lounge area overlooking the dolphins and the turquoise water of the Caribbean Ocean, while being pampered by your personal host. Enjoy a delectable 4-course lunch with all-inclusive beverages.

Your exclusive program places you in direct contact with the dolphins, giving you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear them communicate via sonar and feel their heartbeat at your fingertips.

Your experience begins with a refreshing natural drink as your Seaguard guide welcomes you. Each of our Seaguards is a highly trained expert on issues relating to dolphins and the oceans. After a brief orientation where you will receive your towel & locker key for its use during your stay at the facility, follow your Seaguard to embark on an ocean voyage and explore the depths of the sea alongside a dolphin friend.

Your Seaguards will then guide you to the dolphin habitat as your 40-minute swim begins in the deeper waters of our lagoons. The trainer will give you insight into how dolphins communicate and behave.

Next you will communicate with the dolphins in their own personalized way. Put on your dark-lens goggles and float face-up in the water. With your ears submerged, you’ll be able to hear first-hand how the dolphins talk underwater via sonar… an experience you won’t find above the surface! Afterwards, you can deepen your bond by placing your hand over the dolphin’s heart to feel its heartbeat, giving you an even more profound understanding of how humans and animals are so closely connected.

Then hold on tight for the famous belly ride! You and the dolphin will get to complete your connection near the end of the experience, when you’ll get face-to-face for an unforgettable dolphin kiss, as the dolphin says goodbye. Finally, the dolphin will dive down to a treasure chest at the bottom of the lagoon and bring you a special gift: a dolphin fin charm made out of recycled materials.

After lunch, where you’ll have the chance to see all of your candid photos on a tablet, spend the rest of your free time indulging in the rest of the amenities. Access to the Exclusive Lounge with a private infinity pool plus included four course lunch and drinks, a swim in the snorkeling aquarium with tropical fish and other surprising sea creatures, and activities like paddle boarding and kayaking on the Caribbean Sea.

Your adventure takes you to a hidden underground world the Mayans called Chaak Tun–named for the Mayan god of rain–literally meaning “Chaak’s Rain of Stone.” Explore the mysteries of the cenotes and sacred underground river as you cleanse your heart, mind and spirit while learning of the mythology behind these natural wonders.

Visit two mystical caverns and underground rivers, discovering its amazing formations; stalactites and stalagmites reaching from floor to ceiling while snorkeling and swimming through the crystal-clear, sacred waters that purify and rejuvenate. Before the next experience, you will be greeted and welcomed by a local shaman to the Temazcal. Learn about the importance of this ancient cleansing process and experience it yourself. Savor the time for yourself while you purify your body through a relaxing steam bath with the use of medicinal plants, an ancestral ritual practiced in Mesoamerica employed for cleansing, medicinal, and spiritual purposes.

Afterwards enjoy a Mexican lunch, featuring local favorites and learn about the tequila making process, a trademark of Mexican culture. At the conclusion of this memorable adventure, return to Playa del Carmen to board the ferry that will take you back to the ship's pier.

This tour was awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years - 2017, 2018, and 2019! Interact with the world’s most fascinating creatures in a tropical atmosphere for a 40-minute dolphin experience, enjoy unlimited food and drinks, snorkel with tropical fish in the natural aquarium and venture onto the ocean for kayaking and paddle boarding.

You’ll meet your guide outside your cruise ship for an approximate 5-minute taxi ride along the coast to the facility. Upon arrival, you’ll attend a 10-minute interactive orientation session so you can learn more about the dolphins’ history, physiology and anatomy. Next, step onto a waist-deep platform in a sparkling lagoon to experience a world of dolphin excitement! Greet your new dolphin friend with a “fin shake”, a hug and a kiss. Time in the water with the dolphins is 40 minutes. Relax after your dolphin interaction and take full advantage of everything the facility has to offer. Stop by the palapa restaurant for lunch with the family and cool off with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids and adults alike will love Serenity Cove, a safe inlet with snorkel equipment where you can swim through an underwater aquarium filled with tropical fish!

Head out to the ocean for fun-filled activities like kayaking and paddle boarding. The Dolphin Encounter program includes all food, beverages, snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding. Photos, souvenirs, towels, and lockers are at an additional charge. After your tour you can easily walk into downtown Cozumel for some great shopping before heading back to the dolphin entrance where your transportation will take you back to the ship.

OVERVIEW
Interact in the water with sea lions and manatees, two of the friendliest marine creatures that inhabit the enclosed pools within Chankanaab National Park. Following an introduction on how to maximize the experience, you will watch the sea lions perform entertaining antics on stage. You will then ease into a nearby swimming pool, where the sea lions will show off with acrobatic leaps and zip through the water at remarkable speeds. If one of these sociable animals approaches, the trainer will show you the best way to interact with it while describing typical sea lion behavior. Similarly, you will have the opportunity to get close to a manatee and learn about its characteristics while in the water with one of these docile mammals. You may even get the chance to feed one of these large, slow-moving herbivores. Following your encounters, you will be served lunch and have free time to enjoy the park’s other amenities.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Interact one-on-one with sea lions and manatees in a national park.
• Learn fascinating facts about the animals’ behavior, diets and anatomy.
• Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and amenities that include a relaxing beach.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Spend the day at Chankanaab National Park, a tropical setting with boundless amenities to keep you entertained. The park’s name refers to a Mayan word for “little sea,” which is appropriate since many of the activities revolve around the enclosed lagoon. You might swim in the crystal-clear waters, bask in the sun on the powdery beaches and relax in the shade of a towering palm, doing nothing more energetic than watching the world go by. Be sure to save time to watch the sea lion performance, as these marine animals love to show off with acrobatic leaps and by zipping through the water at remarkable speeds. Other entertaining options include exploring the archaeological site and discovering how tequila is made. You will also enjoy a hearty buffet lunch of traditional Mexican dishes.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy the abundant amenities at Chankanaab National Park at your leisure.
• Watch sea lions perform entertaining antics in an enclosed pool.
• Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and amenities that include a relaxing beach.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Spend the day luxuriating at a waterfront resort where everything you could possibly need will be included. It won’t take long to reach the resort, leaving you more time to enjoy its abundant amenities. Being directly on the Caribbean Sea, its big draw is the wide, powdery beach and the crystal-clear waters that rim it. You could spend the whole time right there, doing nothing more ambitious than basking in the sun, lying on the beach, and taking the occasional dip in the sea. There are non-motorized watersports available if you are feeling adventurous. But don’t overlook the other options. The resort also features swimming pool and plenty of coconut palms and thatched-roofed palapas if you want to stretch out in the shade. Unlimited meals, snacks, and an open bar are also included, so your day couldn’t be more carefree and enjoyable.

OVERVIEW

Join a hands-on cooking class and learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes for your lunch, after which you can relax on San Juan Beach. The venue for your culinary adventure will be Buccanos, a waterfront restaurant known for its innovative menu and casual ambiance. The chef will welcome you with a freshly mixed margarita – which you can help prepare if you wish – and an enlightening overview of the local cuisine. Everything you need to make a delicious three-course meal will be waiting at your work station. The chef will be standing by to offer guidance, cooking tips and answers to any questions you may have about the preparation. After dining on your concoctions, you will be treated to a sampling of tequila, the quintessential Mexican spirit. Beach time follows, during which you will be free to do whatever you please, even if it is nothing more ambitious than basking in the sun.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes in a hands-on cooking class.
• Dine on the three-course meal that you have prepared at Buccanos restaurant.
• Enjoy a tequila tasting that will reveal the complexities of this Mexican spirit.
• Relax on San Juan Beach, the beautiful stretch of sand that Buccanos fronts.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Savor a pairing of tacos and tequilas that highlights Mexico’s traditional food and spirit. UNESCO added Mexican cuisine to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity because it involves so many ritual practices, techniques and ancestral customs. The taste is even more impressive as you will discover by sampling three distinctly different types of tacos. Tacos Dorados are unique in that the corn tortillas are stuffed with spiced meat and then fried until crispy. Conchinita Pibil tacos originated on the Yucatan peninsula and feature juicy smoked pork topped with onions and achiote sauce. You will also likely sample Tacos de Guisado – the so-called King of Tacos – which are made with savory stewed ingredients ranging from steak to vegetables. The tacos will be thoughtfully paired with tequilas that complement their flavors. Silver tequila is usually among the choices as this clear, unaged or slightly aged spirit is known for its smooth, warm finish.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Sample three types of tacos that are representative of traditional Mexican cuisine.
• Taste three different tequilas that demonstrate the spirit’s versatility.
• Appreciate how the thoughtful pairing of tacos and tequila brings out their flavors.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise off Cozumel on a luxury yacht and snorkel the crystal-clear turquoise waters, where you will likely see an abundance of colorful fish and perhaps even a hawksbill turtle or two. It won’t take long to reach Colombia Reef, an area teeming with marine life. You may spot neon-colored parrotfish, black groupers, pinkish-purple Creole wrasses and graceful eagle rays swimming by remarkably close. El Cielo is another prime place to snorkel that can only be reached by boat as it lies about a half-mile off Cozumel. The water along the sandbar there is only about 3 to 4 feet deep, making it ideal even for novice snorkelers. The calm shallow waters also attract huge numbers of red-cushion starfish, the largest species of starfish in the Caribbean Sea. Despite their name, these starfish can be yellow, brown and green. Back onboard the yacht, you can snack on fish ceviche, shrimp salad and guacamole.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy cruising the waters off Cozumel’s sheltered west coast in a luxury yacht.
• Observe the colorful fish and marine life while snorkeling Colombia Reef.
• Look for starfish, which are abundant on the shallow sandbar known as El Cielo.
• Snack on fresh fruits, shrimp salad and other seafood while onboard the yacht.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.