Gay Nagle Myers
Cruise visitors to the port of Cozumel now can purchase a CozumelForADay Resort Pass, an all-day, all-inclusive shore excursion option.
Guests spend the day at the Cozumel Palace while their ship is in port. They have full access to all resort facilities, including two pools, a hospitality room for changing, a kiddie pool and Kids Club, snorkeling and free WiFi, as well as unlimited dining and drinks (beer, wine, tropical drinks, sodas).
Transfers from the ship to the resort are not included. The Cozumel Palace is a five-minute cab ride from both the Puerta Maya and TMM International piers and an easy walk from the Punta Langosta pier.
The day pass must be booked online at www.cozumelforaday.com; an adult pass (16 years and up) is $88 and a child pass (ages 4 to 15) is $44. Groups of 16 or more receive a 5% discount.
Agent commissions range from 10% to 14%; register at ResortForaDay.com. ResortForaDay offers similar day passes for cruise passengers arriving in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grand Cayman and St. Maarten.