Cozumel Trolley Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from a convenient point close to your Cozumel cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured Trolley bus!
• Bilingual English and Spanish-speaking shore excursion guide!
• Enjoy the best sights of the Cozumel downtown area from a classic-style Trolley!
• Free time for shopping in the Downtown main square!
• Optional tequila tasting!
• Complimentary cold bottled water!
• A small group of a maximum of 25 guests per trolley, 2 departures per day!
• There is a minimum of 4 people per booking required to run this excursion!

Enjoy the sights of Cozumel from an old-fashioned trolley bus. See some city highlights, make some photo stops, and browse around downtown.

You'll meet your Cozumel shore excursion guide at a convenient location just a very short distance from your Cozumel cruise ship terminal. There you'll board your classic trolley-style bus for a sightseeing and highlight photo stop ride around the city, officially named San Miguel but just known as Cozumel. You will see a mix of highlights, sights, and neighborhoods, as well as free time in the downtown square! There is only a maximum of 25 passengers per departure and 2 departures per day so space is very limited on this fun way to see the city and sights! Seating is first-come, first-sit.

Your bi-lingual excursion guide will be onboard, giving you information on the island's history, culture, and people in the area while you pass through the city streets on a looped course. The trolley is air-conditioned for your comfort. Once all guests are on board, the real sightseeing will begin with hop-off photo stops along the way.

The first stop is located in a neighborhood a few blocks off the main road to see the Catholic Church San Jose del Mar (now the Ex-Templo de San Jose) with its lighthouse and weather vane on top of the spire. It was built by Jesuits in the 18th century as an institute of higher education and now is an exhibition space.

The trolley will then weave past the Corpus Christi Cathedral located in the neighborhood of the same name before heading back towards the water.

Heading out on the scenic main street along the water passing the Caribbean on your left and the town and shops to your right., you'll see the Santa Cruz de Cuzamil Chapel (Church of the Cross) built in 2018 to commemorate the first Catholic mass held in Mexico. The chapel was constructed near where the first mass was believed to have been held by Spanish explorers over 500 years ago. 

The trolley will continue to the entrance of the Military Air Base and its Aviation Monument dedicated to the WW2 Mexican soldiers who served and fought in the war. They were a part of the 201st Fighter Squadron known as the Aztec Eagles. There are full-sized actual models of the planes they flew in combat. The original dirt airfield was updated with funds given by the US during WW2 and this was one of the building blocks of the island's modern-day tourism. 

You'll see the Ixchel structure built to honor the Mayan goddess of the moon, fertility, medicine, and happiness. Cozumel served as a sanctuary for her with every female Mayan required to make the crossing to the island in wooden canoes at least once in their lifetime. Your guide will give you some interesting facts about the Mayans.

Your last stop is by the downtown square where you will hop off the trolley and wander around the 4-block pedestrian area. There are numerous shops along the square with sidewalk artists and vendors, restaurants and cafes, a fountain, benches,  and shady areas to rest and people watch. There are several statues in the square as well as a historical clocktower dating back to 1910 which has an interesting story on how it was built by "forced" labor of the island's 322 citizens. Buy a snack or cold drink, sit, or stroll. You can find a variety of shops selling items such as Mexican handicrafts, Talavera pottery, hand-loomed wool blankets, leather goods, silver, gold, coral, onyx, and amber jewelry, quality tequila, cigars, and more. You can also find pharmacies for medications and other vacation sundries. There is also an optional tequila tasting if you wish to try it. Your guide will give suggestions on where to go if you are looking for something special. Maybe snap a selfie with the giant Mexican flag in the background. Your stop downtown will be approximately 45 minutes.

At the appointed time and spot, you will then board the trolley again and be dropped off at your original meeting point.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from a convenient point close to your Cozumel cruise ship terminal.
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured Trolley bus.
• Bilingual English and Spanish-speaking shore excursion guide.
• Enjoy the best sights of the Cozumel downtown area from a classic-style Trolley.
• Free time for shopping in the Downtown main square.
• Optional tequila tasting.
• Complimentary cold bottled water.
• A small group of a maximum of 25 guests per trolley.

Excursion Notes

• Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sun protection and a camera.
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• There is a minimum of 4 people per booking required to run this Cozumel excursion.
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For the Cozumel Trolley Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet at a convenient meeting point close to your Cozumel cruise terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to climb in/out of the vehicle.
• This tour is not allowed for guests with mobility issues or who use wheelchairs, walkers, or scooters.
• Participants 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
• The maximum weight per participant is 250 lbs (113 kg) due to door opening, aisle, and seat width.
• The drinking age in Cozumel is 18 years old.
• The operator reserves the right to service guests that appear intoxicated, unruly, or who refuse to comply with the directions and regulations.
• Guests should be prepared for approximately 1 hour of combined walking time. Therefore, guests with medical conditions such as heart conditions, and back/neck/joint/muscular injuries are discouraged.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.