Cozumel Ultimate Island Jeep, Punta Sur Marine Park, and Snorkel Excursion

Description

• Convenient meeting location close to your Cozumel cruise ship terminal!
  
• English-speaking certified guide!
• The entrance fee to Punta Sur Eco Park is included!
• Fully insured Jeep vehicle!
  
• Drive your shared Jeep!
  
• Guided snorkeling included!
• The snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, a sanitized snorkel, a silicone mask, and a flotation vest!
• Visit the Celarain lighthouse, El Caracol, and the Crocodile Observatory while at Punta Sur Park!
• Tequila tasting stop!
• Complimentary lunch and bottled water!

Circle the island of Cozumel as you drive a Jeep Wrangler on a guided excursion to see some of the best highlights and sights of the island. Enjoy some of the natural wonders, experience an incredible shore snorkel at Punta Sur, relax at a beach resort, and be treated to a tasty lunch.

The meeting point is just a short walk or taxi ride from the cruise piers. Your friendly guide will get you checked in and settled into your 4 people-shared Jeep. If space allows, you may have a fifth person join you if you wish (great for families with a smaller child). If you want the Jeep to yourself, there is also a VIP option. Note that these are island-style vehicles. Please check our other Jeep excursions if you want a more American standard option.

Your English-speaking Jeep cruise excursion guide will review all the driving instructions and safety rules before leading the group out caravan style on the paved roads. They will lead you towards the east side of the island also known as the wild side because of its wide-open stretches of white sandy beaches and lack of urban development. The color of the Caribbean water on the east side seems to be a crayon box of blues and greens! Do not forget your camera on this excursion as there will be plenty of photo ops.

The Cozumel Jeep shore excursion group will stop at the southernmost tip of the island, Punta Sur National Park. This is a beautiful preserve that holds a key to the coral reef's survival. Colombia Lagoon inside the park supplies vital nutrients to the reefs with the mangroves and the tidal flow.

Punta Sur has many other points of interest including the famous colony of American crocodiles - you can view them safely from the viewing platform over the lagoon. The guide will also give you a short history lesson about the Mayans and show you El Caracol, an ancient early hurricane warning device they built.

You will have the opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a stunning view. Take a deep breath, there are 142 steps to the top! There is a small marine museum adjacent as well.

The guide will then lead your group further into the park to the beach area. Here, they will pass out your snorkel gear (it is all provided) and show you how to use it all before taking you on a guided snorkel of the reef. The reef is located just off the beach and is very shallow. You will get to view some outstanding marine life, tropical fish, and numerous fan corals. You may also choose not to snorkel and just stay on the beach to relax.

After the snorkel, you will leave Punta Sur and continue around the island to a beach restaurant. A Mexican-style lunch will be served that includes your choice of 1 beef, chicken, or fish fajitas, quesadillas, or regular nachos. If you wish, you can purchase additional food or drinks at your own expense. There is even a stop for a tequila tasting! The excursion continues through town and ends back at the meeting point. You will have the option to spend time at the beach resort at no extra charge.

Note: If your ship arrives on a Sunday, Punta Sur may not be open. Snorkeling will be substituted at Sky Reef. You may also have an additional stop at El Cedral.

What is included?

• English-speaking certified Jeep Excursion guide and staff
• Your Jeep cruise excursion vehicle with insurance and fuel charges
• Entrance fee to Punta Sur Eco Park
• Tour of El Caracol, the crocodile observatory, the lighthouse, and the marine navigation museum at Punta Sur Park
• Guided snorkeling at Punta Sur Cozumel
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest
• Lunch and bottled water at the resort
• Full use of Beach Resort facilities for beach break after the Jeep part of this Cozumel cruise excursion

Excursion Notes

• All drivers must present their valid driver's licenses.
• Jeeps are standard transmission (stick shift).
• We suggest that you bring along a towel and a change of clothes.
• Snorkeling at Punta Sur may be substituted for Dzul-Ha Reef (depending on ocean conditions and safety measures).
  
• This is a shared, 4-person vehicle. See pricing for a private option at additional cost.
• Note that these are island-style vehicles. Please check our other Jeep excursions if you want a more American standard option.
  
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For the Cozumel Ultimate Island Jeep, Punta Sur, and Snorkel Excursion you will meet after a 2-minute walk from the Puerta Maya or SSA International pier and a 5-minute taxi ride from Punta Langosta downtown pier. All necessary information will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to snorkel is 7 years old. Children need to know how to swim.
• The minimum age to drive is 18 years old. Drivers must present their valid driver's licenses.
• Some restrictions for water sports may apply to pregnant guests, people with high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, and/or similar.
• This excursion is not allowed for guests with limited mobility.
• People under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or similar substances that may prevent safe enjoyment, are not allowed to participate in water sports activities or drive for their safety.
• This Cozumel Ultimate Island Jeep, Punta Sur Marine Park, and Snorkel Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.