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No Excursion in Cozumel? What Puerta Maya Cruise Port Is Actually Like

Melanin Pride Travels
Melanin Pride Travels
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👁️ 261 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 13:45
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Look how beautiful this is, y'all. Look how gorgeous this is. So, you can come and look out at the cruise ships.

I have been to this port many, many times before because we have sold on Carnival since I was a kid.

Now, if you are here on Princess, some of these stores do accept your medallion.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Find someone in your cruise Facebook group, family, or whoever to get a taxi.
Check if stores accept your Princess Medallion for easier shopping.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating transportationUse the taxi lines at the end of the pier and coordinate with your travel group to share costs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to walk through the Puerta Maya port in Cozumel?
QWhat shops and restaurants are available at the pier?
QHow much do taxis cost for local destinations like Paradise Beach or Mr. Sanchos?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Paradise Beach ($40 round trip)
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YouTube Video Description

Skipping an excursion in Cozumel? Here is what Puerta Maya Cruise Port is actually like once you get off the ship. Puerta Maya is one of the main cruise terminals in Cozumel and a common stop for Carnival cruisers. In this video, I walk you through the port area so you can see what is available right near the ship before deciding whether to stay nearby, grab a taxi, book a beach club, or head back onboard. This is a real walkthrough of the port itself—not a generic Cozumel highlight reel—so you can get a better idea of what to expect before your cruise. In this video: • What Puerta Maya looks like when you get off the ship • Shops, food, bars, and photo spots around the terminal • Whether the port is worth exploring on its own • What to know before making your plan for Cozumel • My honest take for cruisers without an excursion booked Planning a cruise to Cozumel? I help travelers choose the right cruise line, ship, cabin, ports, and excursions for the kind of vacation they actually want. Use my booking inquiry link below or email me at book@melanintravels.net. Book you next cruise with me: https://form.jotform.com/252646321074150 #Cozumel #PuertaMaya #CarnivalCruise #CozumelCruisePort #CruiseTips