Cozumel, Mexico's largest island is nestled just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel itself was a sleepy little fishing community until 1961, when Jacques Cousteau declared it one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas of the world. Today it’s a mix of cosmopolitan restaurants, bars, hotels and shops set amidst astounding natural beauty. It’s my favorite port of call. On our last visit we did the excursion to the Mayan ruins at Tulum. I have actually been there several times because it’s such a fascinating site. If you want to visit Tulum take one of the several cruise line excursions that are offered as opposed to doing it on your own. It’s quite a distance and you can include lunch and a beach break to mix up the itinerary a bit.
Since we went to the Mayan ruins at Costa Maya we chose a relaxing day at Passion Island. This too was a Royal Caribbean excursion and you can opt for getting there via catamaran or the Twister speed boat. We went via catamaran and Alejandro was our “host” for the day, making sure our day on the beach was paradise. It certainly was. Someone told me that the Coors beer commercial with the couple sitting between the palms was filmed here. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I do know it was the most beautiful beach I was ever at! The trip includes full complimentary Mexican Buffet; complete with Mayan barbeque chicken, rice, deliciously grilled fish, salad, fresh vegetables, the guacamole, fresh fruits, sweet breads, chips, salsa, soft drinks, beer, tequila sunrise, rum punch, margaritas and so much more! Absolutely perfect! Returning to the ship with a couple hours to spare we decided to take a cab to the shops at San Miguel. The cab stand is a three minute walk from the ship and cab fare is $7 for a carload. Finding a cab for the return trip is no problem, as they line the street.
Back on the ship we weren’t up to a second formal night so decided to eat at the Seafood Shack on the Boardwalk. Good decision. It has an $8.95 per person charge but my goodness; there’s so much food! I was under the impression the entire menu was fried fish but there is so much more and that includes plenty of choices for those that do not eat seafood. I had a bread bowl of clam chowder, the grilled catch of the day as an entrée, and fruit for dessert… a giant, yummy banana split! I tasted my family’s food too. The fried calamari was tender and golden brown, the ribs had a nice tangy barbecue sauce, and the seafood basket for two was huge! If you have a chance to try the Seafood Shack I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a lot of food for lunch but it's a great casual dining option. Maybe they should consider an a la carte option for those that just want a small lunch."
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