just an f.y.i. for all our fellow 10-6 passengers. i have done EXTENSIVE research on shore excursions and have decided to book both shore days with an independant excursion company called ISLAND MARKETING. They came highly recommended by several people that I was able to speak personally with. We booked a beach break at Nachi Cocom ( look at ratings on tripadvisor) for Cozumel with a 2 hour snorkle trip and we booked a PRIVATE Tulum ruins tour with a stop for a swim at a secluded beach. The private tour costs $240. for 1-4 people. It is WAYYY better than a tour with the throngs of other cruisers. As there are only two of us going we are looking for another couple to share the tour.... it would then cost only $60 a person and is a six hour private tour that allows you to choose how long you stay at tulum and other added time at a beach. If anyone is interested in sharing this tour with us please email me at
frogsun@aol.com/. We are a nice couple with grown children (44 and 58) from Alabama. GETTING VERY EXCITED about our trip!!! 13 days!!! Sandra