Excursions on the 5-night Disney Dream Cruise from Miami

We disembarked at Punta Langosta (Lobster Point) and our guide walked us quickly through the tourist mall and through a kiosk center. We boarded our open-air vehicle and headed across the southern part of the island. We saw the other tourist destinations and resorts for half the drive, followed by an unscenic stretch of highway.
We were a little apprehensive when we arrived at the park; the overcast skies and seaweed-filled water didn’t give us the impression that the snorkeling would deliver as promised. After the rain subsided we were given a quick introduction on how to use the equipment, and made our way into the water. Of our party of six adults and four children, our family was the only one able to actually navigate the waves to swim out to the reef, so I wouldn’t recommend the excursion to anyone with children who aren’t experienced swimmers. The natural reefs were worth the effort; we saw a variety of sea life, including blue tang, angelfish, and a Caribbean lobster.

After swimming, we changed in the somewhat rustic restrooms and dined with the rest of our party at the restaurant. The highlight/lowlight was that one of the island’s residents, a Cozumel raccoon (a critically endangered species only found in this part of Mexico), tried to share our meal with us. We were both startled and amused as small paws appeared through the wooden slats underneath the decking. Before departing the beach, our guides entertained the kids with a piñata filled with Mexican candies.
Two stops remained on the excursion; the first was the Celarain Lighthouse and the second a small area of Mayan ruins with a nearby boardwalk to the crocodile viewing area. We learned that there are over 100 crocodiles in the eco-park, and were thrilled/terrified to see one swimming slowly about 50 yards away. In the clear waters of the lagoon we also saw barracudas and other sea life.