No Beach? No Problem! - MSC World America COZUMEL
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Overall a pretty good day in Cosml.
I would recommend it. If you need to go somewhere, head down that way.
Overall, not a bad day.
The meal's been good.
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MSC World America brings us back to Cozumel, Mexico, docking at the Punta Langosta pier on a cloudy, rainy morning. With beach plans washed out again, we explored downtown Cozumel on foot, discovering quiet streets, colourful squares, great local food, and a completely different vibe from the busy port area. Day 5 of our seven day cruise on MSC World America brought us into Cozumel, Mexico, where another cloudy day greeted us as we docked at the downtown pier, far from the beaches but close to the heart of the city. With the weather looking gloomy again, we decided to skip the beaches and walk into town to see what we could find. The port area was exactly as we remembered, crowded, noisy, and full of shops and bars, including Señor Frog’s right at the entrance. But once we crossed the street and walked just five minutes toward the centre of town, everything changed. We entered the main square, which was quiet, peaceful, colourful, and full of charm, with banners, decorations, and even an umbrella street. The vibe was completely different from the hectic port. We wandered down a side street and found Woody’s, where an amazing guitar player was performing. We stopped for a few beverages and some local cuisine, delicious, affordable, and a great break from the crowds. Afterward, we walked back toward the pier using two quiet backstreets off the main square. They were beautifully decorated, felt very safe, and offered a calm, relaxing walk back. Crossing the bridge toward the ships, we were greeted by a striking contrast, our massive MSC World America (225,000 tons, built 2025) beside the much smaller Grandeur of the Seas (70,000 tons, built 1996). What a difference. Back onboard, we returned to the room to change and then headed to the Panorama Lounge, which was completely deserted, not even the bar was open. But the views were incredible, and we enjoyed a couple of cocktails in total peace. Dinner tonight was at Paxos Mediterranean, a specialty restaurant on the World Promenade featuring Greek and Mediterranean dishes, chicken, lamb, seafood, and more. The service, atmosphere, and food were all excellent. One of the things we love most about this ship is how well designed the specialty restaurants are. They offer a truly upscale experience. After dinner, we went to The Loft for the comedy show, followed by the Duelling Pianos, which was a fantastic way to end the night. That wraps up Day 5, a surprisingly charming day in Cozumel, great food, great entertainment, and another reminder that even cloudy days can turn into memorable ones. This video shares our honest impressions and opinions. If you enjoyed this video and want to support me in making more of them … please feel free to Buy Me (or Jayne) A Coffee! Click on this link to support us …thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilCatsea EDITOR NOTES: taxi's fares are per Taxi (up to a certain amount of people) not per person Chapters 00:00 intro 00:46 Coffee and our location 01:46 off the ship 02:46 finding our way out of the port to the street. 05:14 Peace and quiet in the square. 07:00 Woody’s - drinks, food and music. 08:24 Finding our way back 10:35 Back on board 12:36 Paxos Mediterranean for dinner 18:12 It’s showtime! 19:32 0utro #cruise #MSCWorldAmerica #Cozumel #CozumelMexico #PuntaLangosta #MSCCruises #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseVacation #CruiseShip #CruiseTravel #CaribbeanCruise #TravelVlog #TravelCouple #ExploreCozumel #CozumelVlog #DowntownCozumel #CruiseDay #CruiseTips #CruiseCommunity #CruiseAddict #CruiseFun #CruiseFood #CruiseEntertainment #CruisePorts #CruiseReview #cruiselife #MSCCruiseVlog #MSCCruiseLife #MSCCruiseExperience #MSCCruiseReview #travel #cruisenews #cruisetour #cruiseline Suggested Playlist's MSC playlist so far: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaOnXnevBSNv_41T9YbUlmP6Uzx-F5cPz Majestic Princess https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaOnXnevBSNtUNw1o6HPeND0qMCl0fpDV 9 Day Norway Cruise - Carnival Pride https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaOnXnevBSNtLHIkV7svMeGN7UgkDzaMg Suggested videos Infinite veranda room on Celebrity Apex https://youtu.be/m6WFVDwDjIY CRUISE DAY CHAOS! Boarding Majestic Princess https://youtu.be/ashmPjBdrpk HOW LONG to BOARD THE SHIP? It's CRUISE Day! CELEBRITY REFLECTION https://youtu.be/3H-GOC9QWZs Carnival Magic - PACKED PORT Chaos on Cruise Day! #cruise #carnivalcruise https://youtu.be/Z4nylh21pNY @msccruisesofficial @Carnival @RoyalCaribbean @celebritycruises @msccruises @princesscruises @norwegiancruiseline @VirginVoyages @HollandAmericaLine @margaritavilleatsea MSC World America Cozumel docking, Best downtown Cozumel restaurants MSC World America, MSC World America cruise, MSC World America ship tour, MSC Cruises, New cruise ships, Cruise tips, Caribbean cruise, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cruise vacation, Cruise travel, Cruise review, Cruise ship highlights, Cruise life,Cruise deals, Cruise news,