Our only port-of-call on this Carnival Breeze cruise is Cozumel.
We chose the “Open Top Touristic Bus with Beach Club” using one of Carnival’s suggested excursions.
There are debates on whether passengers should set out on their own or take locally-operated tours.
The beauty of Carnival’s excursions is that the cruise company has vetted them, and you’ll never be a dock runner and miss your ship if the transportation gets you back late.
As we travel to the first stop, our two guides cover the island’s interesting history and community. We stop for a downtown walking tour to iconic sites such as Benito Juarez Square and San Miguel Church.
We discover El Cedral, a charming village on the southwest part of the island. A small but important Maya ruin here, a fertility temple, is the oldest on the island. It’s the size of a small house and has no ornamentation. The ceremonial site is located above a cave and next to a church.
After the brief tour, we have free time to shop or taste tequila. I found many items, including a wall hanging, wind chimes, and a decorative bowl.
The last part of the excursion is the beach. The tropical retreat includes a restaurant, several vendors, and a wide, pristine white sandy beach meeting the teal and sapphire water.
It was a perfect day.
So, go, relax and enjoy Carnival fun!
If you go:
Ideally, arrive in Galveston two or three days before you sail. There are historic homes to tour, Moody Gardens with its Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, and Discovery Museum, museums including Galveston Railroad Museum and Galveston Children’s Museum, Galveston Naval Museum, and The Bryan Museum. Plus, Pleasure Pier with its amusement rides and beautiful beaches.
For more information about visiting Galveston, click here, and Carnival Cruise Line: click here.
