Cruise to cozumel

[brushtrooper]

In May, wife and I are taking 4 day break and going on a cruise to Cozumel. We do not want to do any excursions that they charge for this time. Looking to relax and chill out. Any ideas on shopping areas or things to do that's not related to the tourist trap? Something relaxing, no sports oriented/fishing stuff.
Any nice local markets?

[stickman]

When we went to Cozumel we just walked around town, ended up at a Señor Frogs and got hammered. Not saying it's not safe to wander around, but I'd stay around other folks from the ship if you don't speak Spanish.

[akstigo01]

We go to a place called Mr. Sanchos Beach. They sell tickets on the boat but we usually wait to purchase there. It's all inclusive food and drinks plus relaxation on the beach. Been our favorite spot so far.

[WItoTX]

Hire a taxi driver for the day. Tell him that's what you want, they will take you to some awesome places. That's what we usually do, or rent motorcycles.

[Texas007]

We stay in a timeshare there and walk all over downtown. Most ports have a central shopping area close so you can walk through all of those. Plus I believe you can do day pass at most resorts to enjoy the beach or what not. We will be there at the end of May for my sons high school grad trip

[fishingsetx]

Rent a car or scooter depending on your sense of adventure. Drive to the back side of the island and eat at coconuts. Awesome place on a cliff overlooking the beach with good food and a relaxed atmosphere. There are beach areas down the road a bit also. Can't really get lost as the main road just makes a big loop. The best beaches are on the back side of the island (real beaches, not the coral studded fake stuff between Cozumel and the mainland). Haven't been in several years so it may or may not have grown touristy.

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[ken]

If you want to shop and find decent priced local food go as far away from the waterfront side of town as you can get.

[Jaybo31]

We go to a place called Mr. Sanchos Beach. They sell tickets on the boat but we usually wait to purchase there. It's all inclusive food and drinks plus relaxation on the beach. Been our favorite spot so far.

This! Private beach and nice. All food and drinks included and I think it was like $60 a person. Book through Mr. Sancho's online its much cheaper. But book ahead of time to make sure you get in. When we went it was booked up so you wouldn't have been able to buy it there.

Beach chairs and huts


Blue water and all the Sol you can drink


Pool with swim up bar if you want


Shrimp cocktail and Tiki huts


If you do go ask for this guy, Hector. Top notch service and our plates stayed fulled and our drinks.

[gig one]

****o did you move down there

[TX CHICKEN]

In May, wife and I are taking 4 day break and going on a cruise to Cozumel. We do not want to do any excursions that they charge for this time. Looking to relax and chill out. Any ideas on shopping areas or things to do that's not related to the tourist trap? Something relaxing, no sports oriented/fishing stuff.
Any nice local markets?

Rent a car or taxi and go to Punta Sur...beautiful beach and great snorkeling and rarely if ever crowded. I got to Cozumel a few times a year to dive and the shopping is pretty much all tourist crap...

[Bweger]

This! Private beach and nice. All food and drinks included and I think it was like $60 a person. Book through Mr. Sancho's online its much cheaper. But book ahead of time to make sure you get in. When we went it was booked up so you wouldn't have been able to buy it there.

Beach chairs and huts
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Blue water and all the Sol you can drink
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Pool with swim up bar if you want
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Shrimp cocktail and Tiki huts
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If you do go ask for this guy, Hector. Top notch service and our plates stayed fulled and our drinks.
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Yup and Hector was our waiter the last 2 times we been there

[Thumper]

Beach dive just down current from their "national park" beach when the cruise ships are in port. A lot of money floats out of pockets.

[Old Ranger]

Lol, we love Hector, I would exit restroom and he would be waiting outside with a fresh beer!

[Txbownut]

Some friends of mine always rent a jeep and take a lap around the island stopping at different beaches.

[deerplanter]

Depending what you want to do but we always hit Coconuts at least once a trip, Punta Sur is a very nice beach, there is a small reef in front of The Money Bar that is good to snorkel for free. We always stay there at resorts so I have never went to Sancho's but it's looks okay, plenty of shopping right there at the dock and some good eats around there also.