Royal Caribbean - Adventurer of the Seas - Cozumel, Mexico

Excursion to Nachi Cocom with snorkeling, just a taxi ride from the port.

For this vacation we did not book our excursion through the cruise company. Instead Jill researched in advance to find the best location for our family. Knowing and planning in advance helped us move quickly through the port vendors and performers to the taxi line out the left gate, allowing us to get a taxi quickly in order to maximize our shore excursion time!

A short ride from the ship and we checked into Nachi Cocom for the day. The day pass included lunch and drinks with access to towel service, beach chairs and a fabulous white sandy beach.  We secured snorkeling services from a local vendor, trusted by the resort owner. They provided snorkel gear and life jackets and the view was spectacular. We swam on top of the water for over an hour in three different locations. The water was incredibly clear and we saw hundreds of fish and beautiful coral. 

​When arriving back at the port we visited the shops at the cruise ship port. Took a photo in front of the Cozumel sign and scurried back on board.

You might notice Jill was not in any of these pictures as even with the scopolamine patch, on this trip she was feeling a bit sea sick. Here are a few of the things I do for motion sickness:

1. Get off at each port to ground myself.
2. Change my position, location in my room and on the ship.
3. Put on a scopolamine patch 
4. Take an antihistamine 
5. East Ginger or Ginger Candy (Green apples have also helped me in the past)
6. Put on an acupressure bracelet
7. Stay hydrated 

Sometimes you can't plan for everything... but I swear that staying hydrated kept my motion sickness at bay on this trip. If you're interested in a cruise and get motion sick easily I suggest looking to book on one of the largest vessels possible, select a room in the mid-ship and of course, consult your doctor before booking!  Ships are constantly evolving their technology to withstand wave motion and for cruising, bigger IS better!