The day begins when you hop on board a ferry in Playa del Carmen. You'll enjoy spectacular views for about 40 minutes as you glide across the Caribbean. Sit up top and feel the ocean breezes, or below in the air-conditioned cabin. For your comfort, the ferry has facilities and serves snacks and drinks. Consumables are not included in the price.
The meeting point is just a short walk from the ferry dock when you arrive. Your friendly guide will get you checked in and settled in 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.
Your English-speaking Jeep cruise excursion guide will go over all of 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 beach 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 at 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 Jeep excursion guide will then lead the 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 of 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 is complete, 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 beef, chicken, or fish fajitas, quesadillas, or regular nachos. If you wish, you can purchase additional food or drinks at your expense. There is even a stop for a tequila tasting! The excursion will then continue through town and end back at the meeting point. You will take a taxi back to the ferry pier at your leisure and expense.
Go all around the island in a guided Jeep excursion, shore snorkel at Punta Sur, sightsee, enjoy a resort beach break, lunch, and more.
5/5 (Visited on January 2017)
