XCARET ECO PARK
Enjoy a day of swimming, animal encounters and learning about local culture during this approximately eight-hour excursion to Xcaret. You’ll have plenty of time to make full use of the venue, which is a combination of theme park, water park, zoo, archaeological site and cultural centre.
This approximately eight-hour excursion provides a day pass to soak up the multilayered fun available at Xcaret, a vast and all-encompassing adventure park complex that really does offer something for everything.
The day begins with a ferry ride from the port to Playa del Carmen, lasting around 45 minutes. After a walk of about 15 minutes, board a bus for the approximately 30-minute journey to Xcaret.
Once arrived, a guide will help you get situated, let you know what there is to do at Xcaret and answer any questions. Guests then have at least four hours, approximately, to explore the entire park, surrounded by jungle on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. There are more than 50 attractions to visit around Xcaret, including a coral reef aquarium, a butterfly pavilion and restored Maya ruins. Spend your time swimming in underground rivers, making feathered friends at a bird sanctuary and learning about local culture.
A bus transfer of around 30 minutes, followed by an approximately 15-minute walk, transports you to the pier at Playa del Carmen. From here, there’s a return ferry ride of around 45 minutes back to the port.
Important Information: Please note: Xcaret Park is located on mainland while the ship is in Cozumel. Transfer by ferry to Playa del Carmen lasts approximately 45 minutes and could possibly be rough depending on the sea conditions.
Once in mainland it is an approximately 45 mins bus drive each way to/from Xcaret, for a total travel time from the ship to and from Xcaret Park of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each way. Xcaret is an iconic however very large over 200 acres property with many activities and exhibits for guests to enjoy during their self-exploration. Please note, in consideration of transfer time from / to Cozumel and ship time in port, the time spent at Xcaret Park will be limited and may not allow to enjoy all of the available activities.
Estimated stay at the park: 4 hrs. Tour price stays unchanged as Xcaret currently only offers one set of rates. There is no differentiation between half and full day rates. The price of the tour includes use of a life vest for swimming in the river; if required, snorkel equipment can be hired at additional expense. Optional activities, as well as any food or beverages, are available at additional costs. Swimwear, a hat and change of clothes are recommended. Guests will meet the guide on arrival in Playa del Carmen.
Please ensure your sunscreen is fully biodegradable as normal sunscreen is prohibited from use due to the damage it causes to the reef. For calls when the ship is in port 10 or more hours, this tour will last an hour longer and guests will have free time in Playa del Carmen
