No waiting in taxi lines, no cramped ship sponsored excursions! See the best of Cozumel Island highlights from your private transportation and your private guide! You will be picked up right outside your cruise pier! Best Price and Worry Free Back to Ship Guarantee! See a little bit of the entire island, its best highlights, enjoy a tequila tasting stop, Mayan ruins and take in some great shopping
too. Your English speaking driver and guide will make sure you have a fun filled, interesting and educational excursion. You will first pass through downtown on your way across the island to the eastside. You will make a stop at the Hacienda Tequila for a private Tequila Tour. You will see how tequila is processed and distilled before being given free samples to try! You will continue to the gorgeous wild side of the island, the eastside where there is just open stretches of sandy beach, turquoise blue Caribbean water and a few small beach restaurants/bars. You will stop at the highest point on the island. At a whooping 41ft above sea level, Coconuts Restaurant is one of the most famous landmarks on the island. Known for its incredible views and great wait staff, you can relax at one of the tables and watch the waves crashing against the rocks, sip a cold beverage or purchase a snack. Your guide will then take you to El Cedral, the first settlement on the island. You will get a brief history about the Mayan culture as you hear the importance this small outpost played with the Mayans. There are some nice shops you can browse too. You will receive a 20% discount on black coral from the designated shop. Then you will return to downtown Cozumel for some serious shopping. Your guide will help you to find the special items on your list and of course the best deals. On the main street and plaza in Cozumel, you will find numerous choices from tequila to vanilla, fine class jewelry and diamonds, silver, t-shirts, etc. Once you have completed your shopping, your private driver will take you back to the cruise pier or if you want, you can remain in downtown Cozumel to do more exploring and return to your ship later at your leisure and expense.