carnival cozumel cruise

bill

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Apr 6, 2013, 4:33:19 PM4/6/13

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Does any one have any info about what are the best things to see in cozumel for
the short time I am there and how can I get the most on board the ship and while
on the island?

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Orval Fairbairn

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Apr 6, 2013, 11:02:59 PM4/6/13

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In article <jE%7t.406362$LX2....@newsfe31.iad>,

bill <bi...@microsoft.com> wrote:

> Does any one have any info about what are the best things to see in cozumel
> for
> the short time I am there and how can I get the most on board the ship and
> while
> on the island?

Not much -- it seems that Carnival, or a consortium of cruise line owns
all the shops in most of the Southern Caribbean ports.

Nooffa Subject

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Apr 7, 2013, 1:22:47 PM4/7/13

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Ignoring Mr. Fairbairn's off-subject comment; there are many fun things to
do in Cozumel. I've been there several times. Since any discussion
regarding Carnival will only result in you being attacked, I suggest you go
to Carnival.Com and click on their "COMMUNITY" then "FORUMS" links. There
you will find dozens of topics including one that specializes in Carribean
destinations. Their FAQ section will also help you be best prepared for
your cruise.

Orval Fairbairn

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Apr 7, 2013, 8:31:43 PM4/7/13

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In article <XnsA19B881B...@69.16.185.250>,

... so sayeth the apologist for Carnival.

BTW -- you never did answer my questions about your relationship with
Carnival Corp.

Charles

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Apr 8, 2013, 1:44:00 PM4/8/13

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The best place by far to find out things to do in Cozumel is the port of
call board for Cozumel on Cruise Critic.

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Charles

Charles

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Apr 8, 2013, 1:44:01 PM4/8/13

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The shops are not owned by the cruise lines but many do pay to be on the
cruise lines recommended lists.

As far as things to do in Cozumel there is a variety depending on ones
interests. You are wrong to say not much. There are a bunch of nice
beaches. Some ala carte and some all inclusive. There are good snorkeling
and dive spots. There is the Chankanaab Park. And there are excursions to
Mayan ruins. Tulum is well worth visiting.

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Charles

bil...@microsoft.com

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Apr 8, 2013, 2:50:21 PM4/8/13

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>>> Does any one have any info about what are the best things to see in cozumel
>>> for
>>> the short time I am there and how can I get the most on board the ship and
>>> while
>>> on the island?
>>
>> Not much -- it seems that Carnival, or a consortium of cruise line owns
>> all the shops in most of the Southern Caribbean ports.

>

>As far as things to do in Cozumel there is a variety depending on ones
>interests. You are wrong to say not much. There are a bunch of nice
>beaches. Some ala carte and some all inclusive. There are good snorkeling
>and dive spots. There is the Chankanaab Park. And there are excursions to
>Mayan ruins. Tulum is well worth visiting.

Thanks for the tulum info that is exactly what I wanted to know. I
also would like to know if there are any cruise secrets for on board
the ship. As far as activites any free items and things such as that
or any other that I dont know about.

Nooffa Subject

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Apr 8, 2013, 3:43:22 PM4/8/13

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Just be aware that if you choose to investigate Cruise Critic, the people
there are about 85-90% anti-Carnival, and will eggagerate any and all
negative points to the point of innacuracy. Take any advice offered there
with a grain of salt, and you'll be ok.

As for on-board, I stand by my first suggestion.

bil...@microsoft.com

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Apr 8, 2013, 9:18:26 PM4/8/13

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>negative points to the point of innacuracy. Take any advice offered there
>with a grain of salt, and you'll be ok.
>
>As for on-board, I stand by my first suggestion.

Alot of you are saying this and that without actually saying anything
relevant. I asked a couple simple questions I just wanted answers from
your personal experiences and I dont care about cruise critic or any
other profesionally ran web site I just want personal experiences.

Bill

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Apr 8, 2013, 9:25:59 PM4/8/13

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On 4/8/2013 2:50 PM, bil...@microsoft.com wrote:

> Thanks for the tulum info that is exactly what I wanted to know. I
> also would like to know if there are any cruise secrets for on board
> the ship. As far as activites any free items and things such as that
> or any other that I dont know about.

I don't understand what you want to know about the ship, are you asking
what to do on the ship while it's in port? The spa likely will have
specials going on since most people will be off the ship. You haven't
even said that ship you'll be on so you can't be expecting any detail.
There won't be anything free on the ship while you are in port that
wouldn't always be free, other than it being easier to find a chair at
the pool.

As for Tulum, as has been said already, look on Cruise Critic for tour
advice, and/or Trip Advisor, which has very good reviews. Also, should
you choose to go to Chichen Itza, I strongly recommend taking the ship's
excursion since it's a very long day and you don't want to get back late
and miss the ship. If you take the ship's excursion and it is late,
they'll wait for you. And note that I almost never recommend taking the
ship's excursions.

Bill

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Apr 8, 2013, 9:36:11 PM4/8/13

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Look at the message board on Cruise Critic, not the articles. You'll get
personal experiences, and many more than the handful of people who are
still here.

bil...@microsoft.com

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Apr 9, 2013, 12:47:47 AM4/9/13

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>I don't understand what you want to know about the ship, are you asking
>what to do on the ship while it's in port? The spa likely will have
>specials going on since most people will be off the ship. You haven't
>even said that ship you'll be on so you can't be expecting any detail.
>There won't be anything free on the ship while you are in port that
>wouldn't always be free, other than it being easier to find a chair at
>the pool.

I will be on the carnival elation. it seems to be an older ship about
15 years old I am hoping there will not be any problems with it. I
dont necessarily mean while the ship is in port. There are almost
three days travel time from the port of new orleans and back I dont do
spas or pools I can do that where I live. What will be some fun
activites while we are cruising? Are the casinos any good? are the
trivia games any fun? Are there any good live shows? I there a movie
theater? I just want to know what all there is to do that is good
rather than wasting my time doing stuff that isnt all that exciting

Christine Cruiser

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Apr 9, 2013, 7:21:08 PM4/9/13

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On Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:33:19 GMT, bill wrote:

> Does any one have any info about what are the best things to see in cozumel for
> the short time I am there and how can I get the most on board the ship and while
> on the island?

Rent a car. You can't get lost and you can go where you want.

CruiseCrazies

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May 18, 2013, 5:17:23 PM5/18/13

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Check out the Cruiser's Guide to Cozumel - http://www.cruisecrazies.com/cruise-port-guides/all-cruise-ports/_/caribbean-cruise-ports/cozumel-mexico-r9

bil...@microsoft.com

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May 18, 2013, 5:54:23 PM5/18/13

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On Sat, 18 May 2013 14:17:23 -0700 (PDT), CruiseCrazies
<cruise...@gmail.com> wrote:

>Check out the Cruiser's Guide to Cozumel - http://www.cruisecrazies.com/cruise-port-guides/all-cruise-ports/_/caribbean-cruise-ports/cozumel-mexico-r9

yeah the same lame ass site I saw the first time I looked at it.

Christine Cruiser

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May 28, 2013, 10:47:21 AM5/28/13

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On Sat, 18 May 2013 14:17:23 -0700 (PDT), CruiseCrazies wrote:

> Check out the Cruiser's Guide to Cozumel -

> <http://bit.ly/rMrETc>

heh