OPEN-AIR BUGGY & SNORKEL
Adventure your way through sea and land on this excursion of approximately five hours, which combines a self-drive open-air buggy ride with snorkelling and even some historical insights. You’ll also be able to relax on the beach – with lunch included – and visit an ancient Maya village.
This varied excursion, lasting approximately five hours, is a chance to explore Cozumel in memorable fashion – drive an open-air buggy to the coast, followed by a snorkelling session and a beach break. There’s also a chance to learn more about the area and its culture, during a visit to a Maya village.
Begin the excursion by getting straight into the action. Hop into your open-air buggy and start driving, departing the port on a 20-minute journey to Playa Uvas, a beach club on the west of the island. Once arrived at your destination, you’ll receive a safety briefing and instructions from guides, before embarking on a snorkelling adventure of around 55 minutes. As you explore the waters of the Caribbean Sea, look out for all kinds of marine life and plant life.
Afterwards, return to your open-air buggy for a 45-minute drive to Punta Morena Beach, where you’ll have approximately 90 minutes of time to relax and enjoy the sun, sea and scenery. A traditional-style Mexican lunch will also be served during this time.
Next, climb back into your open-air buggy and drive for around 15 minutes to a nearby Maya village. Here, spend approximately one hour learning about Maya culture. A short tequila tasting will also take place during this hour.
Finally, return to the port on an approximately 15-minute drive.
Important Information: Minimum age to snorkel is 8 years old. Guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid driving license. The buggy will either have shift gears, or automatic transmission. Each car can take up to four (4) guests. However, if your party is smaller than 4, you may be required to share the vehicle with other guests. If you wish to have your own buggy, you will be required to pay for its full capacity of 4 guests. Please inquire with the shore excursions desk onboard should this be the case so that the remaining spaces can be charged to your onboard stateroom account. This is an Alcohol Free Tour: a designated driver from each jeep will need to be selected and will not be able to participate in the tequila tasting. Guests who do not want to snorkel can remain on the beach and enjoy free time.
Please ensure your sunscreen is fully biodegradable as normal sunscreen is prohibited from use due to the damage it causes to the reef. Due to the active nature and rough terrain of the tour, it is not available for guests who have had recent surgeries, pregnant women, guests with cardiac and respiratory problems, such as asthma, or with back/neck injuries, high blood pressure, diabetes or epilepsy or those under medications such as anti-depressants, lithium, beta blockers and base vein constrictors, or guests with limited mobility or wheelchair bound. Guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English. Presence of seaweed in the Mexican Caribbean Coast is seasonal and could cause limited visibility and be present in the water or beach. Seaweed is not harmful but may cause light itching on sensitive skin. The tour price includes CDW (collision damage waiver) insurance with a $700.00 deductible. The deductible is fully or partially charged to the driver’s credit card in the event the buggy is returned damaged.
