We had been to Costa Maya before the big hurricane. There was not much there then, and since it got wiped out in the hurricane, we knew there would not be much there now. For that reason, we chose this port to be where we would do our big family excursion. We chose the BioMaya zip line. Based on what we had read, it was supposed to be 11 different zip lines, and you would be able to see diverse animals and trees. I would not recommend this at all. 
The ship is in the port from Noon to 7 (ship time). We met our tour at the pier, and left around 1pm. The drive to the zip lines was 1 1/2 hours each way, and then there is another 20 minute drive in an old truck to get you suited up. That takes 1/2 hour, and after a short intro, you walk to a tower to begin your zipping. Here you wait and wait, as they take two at a time and winch you up to the zip platform. Once up, they get you set and off you go. Really not much to see, but watch out for the giant grasshoppers, they hurt when you fly into them. 
At the end of the first zip, you get pulled up to another platform. And off you go again. We found out that there were only three zip lines that you do. There are 11 in the park, you only do three. So overall, you actually zip for about 15 minutes. 
As you waited for the rest of your group to finish, you are given your snack, an orange that was almost un-edible. Then you are taken back to the start, so you can return the gear, and buy a photo of yourself on the line. 
After the long bus ride back, we got to the town at about 6:20, and you were supposed to be on board by 6:30, so we raced back to the ship, and walked down to our dinner (early seating), since we were so starved. 


Costa Maya

This port has become just too commercial. Unless you are planning to just either go swimming at the national park, or getting drunk at Senior Frogs, this is just one big ripoff now. There are really no deals in any of the stores, and what used to be part of the fun, converting pesos to USD, is gone. Everything is in USD, and we could not get anyone to bargain on anything that we were looking for. 


Cozumel

Rooms are very small, even with this category.  Our 2 sons had the room next to us, I don't know how 4 would fit in this room.
Lots of closet space.  Shower is like a phone booth, almost like camping.

We knew that the itinerary was not really what we wanted, but we wanted to be on that ship, and we had only one week between one son getting off of work, and getting my other son back to college.When our number was called, we walked off the ship, down the escalator to the terminal, went to the area with our number, got our bags, over to customs and out.

Oasis of the Seas Review

Bigger but not better

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