After reading countless online reviews both on this site and tripadvisor, we chose to book the dolphin swim adventure through "Dolphin Discovery" at Chakanaab Park. We did this easily via phone before we left for the cruise, which I would highly recommend since I was able to procure a deal that gave us 25% off the original price. Also, in the case that you can not make it due to weather, etc. I think they offer you a credit to be utilized at any of their locations for up to a year, but make sure you clarify this prior to finalizing your booking. 
After arriving in Cozumel we simply hailed a cab ($10/one way) to Chakanaab Park. Checking in was very organized and efficient, they had our reservation and knew what interaction we had booked. 
We specifically booked the "swim adventure" which included a kiss, hug, belly push and boogie board pull. It was a life changing experience to be able to interact with these exquisite animals. After that, because our group was smaller they took us to the manatee interaction and we were able to pet and feed these amazingly docile creatures. 
Down the beach from the interaction site is a beach with umbrellas and chairs to relax. They also have a restaurant for food/drinks. The snorkeling was also quite good even though the weather was a little windy. 
The only thing that was mildly annoying was their push to sell you pictures/video of your interaction. My husband and I weren't interested so we simply said we'd think about it and then never went back, but if you did want them I would recommend haggling b/c they start with outrageous prices and was told that they will lower them considerably. 
All in all the entire excursion cost us roughly $175 (including entry into the park, dolphin/manatee interaction, drinks at the beach and cab fare) and it was worth every penny! 


Cozumel

Again, based on reading countless reviews both here and on tripadvisor we selected the "Mayan Experience Tour" with The Native Choice tour company. 
Booking was professional and efficient and set the tone for the entire experience. 
Our experienced tour guide, Joel, gave us an exceptional tour of the Chaccoban Mayan ruins and then accompanied us to the home of an authentic contemporary Mayan family for a hands on lesson in how to make tortillas followed by a mouth watering Mayan lunch. 
It was one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever had interacting/learning about a local/indigenous culture! 


Costa Maya

Again, we booked this independently from the cruise upon the advice of countless reviews. We chose Victor Bodden and were not disappointed. Our tour guide, Cardy, was a native born and raised on Roatan so was very knowledgeable and accommodating with respect to all our inquiries/requests. 
We wanted to get an overview of the island, visit the monkey habitat and do some snorkeling. 
Although we did all of it, the weather was not wholly cooperative so unfortunately our snorkeling adventure was cut short. I would have liked to spend time visiting/snorkeling at Tabyana beach which looked absolutely fantastic. 
All in all, our experience was only a 4 b/c of weather. Cardy was a fantastic tour guide and Roatan is an unexpected paradise. 


Roatan

With a desperate need for R & R, my husband and I booked this cruise last minute.This was our second cruise with Celebrity and it was every bit as spectacular as the last if not better.

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