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Day 3 · Port day

Cozumel

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 · 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Day 3: CozumelTue, Jan 5
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⚠️Estimated Conservative All-Aboard Fallback
In port 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (~9.5 hrs). Estimated fallback all-aboard: 3:45 PM (unverified by cruise line). Choose excursions that conclude at least 1–2 hours before all-aboard time. Always confirm return arrangements with your operator and verify the official ship all-aboard time on board.
* Unverified: All-aboard is estimated at 45 minutes prior to departure. Passengers must verify official ship time upon docking.
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Reef & water ↗Maya history ↗Low-key island day ↗
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Reef & water in Cozumel

Snorkeling, clear-water beach time, and easy half-day combinations.

⏱ Duration: 2.5 – 3.5 hrs · Recommended 90-min return buffer (planning aid)
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Maya history in Cozumel

Ruins and island history for groups that want more than a beach stop.

⏱ Duration: 2.5 – 3.5 hrs · Recommended 90-min return buffer (planning aid)
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Low-key island dayCheck prices
Low-key island day in Cozumel

Food, a beach club, or a flexible driver-led loop.

⏱ Duration: 2.5 – 3.5 hrs · Recommended 90-min return buffer (planning aid)
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Destination orientation & Wikivoyage guideLocal places, history, and background
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Ship timing for 2027-01-05: arrive 07:00 · depart 16:30. Confirm final all-aboard instructions with the cruise line. GetYourGuide links are affiliate links.

🍽️ Iconic Food & Drink · Destination Legends

Taste the History of Cozumel

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Places knowledgeable travelers consider essential to the destination. Famous signature dishes, historic context, and walk-in guidance.

Taquería Los Otates⭐ Tacos al Pastor with Charred Pineapple
$
📍 10 min taxi from International Pier / Punta Langosta

Beloved island institution in downtown San Miguel serving legendary spit-roasted pork with handmade corn tortillas since 1982.

💡 Tip: Casual open-air walk-in. Look for the rotating vertical trompo right at the entrance.
La Choza⭐ Cochinita Pibil & Sopa de Lima
$$
📍 10 min taxi from cruise piers

Homestyle regional Yucatecan cooking featuring pork slow-roasted in banana leaves with achiote and bitter Seville orange.

💡 Tip: Walk-ins welcomed; ask for a patio table under the traditional palapa roof.

🌴 Vibing Around Town · Free & Local

Explore Cozumel without a tour

Authentic street eats, scenic waterfront strolls, public beaches, and walkarounds you can do at your own pace.

Ship timing for 2027-01-05: arrive 07:00 · depart 16:30. Confirm final all-aboard instructions with the cruise line.

Schedule source: cruisetimetables.com. Cruise schedules can change. Confirm final port times and all-aboard instructions with the cruise line before relying on this plan.