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Cruise NewsCarnival Corporation Opens Third Cruise Berth in Cozumel

Carnival Corporation Opens Third Cruise Berth in Cozumel

Carnival Corporation opened a third berth at their Puerta Maya pier in Cozumel today.  The additional berth is part of a $20 million investment that company has made to the Caribbean’s most visited destination.
Carnival Corporation plc Three-Berth PierA new “arm” was added to the existing pier to allow for three ships to be moored at the pier at the same time.  Carnival Breeze, Carnival Freedom, and Carnival Triumph were the first trio of cruise ships to dock at the same time at the pier.

Gloria Israel, senior vice president of global port and destination for Carnival Corporation, gave the following statement:

“Cozumel is the Caribbean’s most visited cruise ship destination and consistently receives high ratings from our guests. So the destination is in demand by our guests, and we are excited about officially opening the third berth to our pier, since it gives our brands greater flexibility for visiting Cozumel and more of our guests the opportunity to enjoy the island.”

The new berth has been 10 years in the making, ever since planning stages were first started in 2005.  The existing pier was re-opened in the fall of 2008 and is able to withstand a category 5 hurricane.  The original pier was severely damaged by Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

The Puerta Maya pier and welcome cruise center is located on the southwestern part of Cozumel, approximately five miles south of San Miguel, the island’s largest city. The cruise center houses over 50 different outlets offering apparel, fine jewelry, artwork and other merchandise from recognizable retailers such as Milano Jewelers, Del Sol, Piranha Joe’s, Dufry and Diamonds International. The facility also features 15 stand-alone carts where local merchants market colorful handmade crafts, costume jewelry and souvenirs.

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In April 2015, the expansive cruise center opened the world’s first underwater oxygen bar. Called Clear Lounge, the 13,000-gallon freestanding aquarium provides guests with a unique 20-minute experience underwater. Guests enter the bar wearing a high-tech Sea Trek helmet, a specially designed clear diving helmet, which provides a mixture of oxygen and aromatherapy. Bartenders serve up oxygen-enriched smoothies. The lounge also features the world’s first underwater photo booth, complete with a variety of props, from sunglasses to martini glasses. Guests can play games such as Jenga, write on message boards and target practice with high-powered bubble guns.

On-site dining options within the Puerta Maya complex include the Tres Amigos Bar, a theme restaurant inspired by the 1986 hit movie “Three Amigos” starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. The waterfront eatery — the first of its kind in the Caribbean — offers traditional Mexican fare, along with an extensive beverage menu.

Also featured is Pancho’s Backyard, an outpost of the popular downtown Cozumel eatery featuring magnificent ocean views, as well as Fat Tuesday, a waterfront bar offering frozen drinks and light snacks, along with a DJ and dance floor.

The shore excursion pier, separate from the main pier, allows for quick and convenient access to water-bound excursions serving both the mainland of the state of Quintana Roo and island of Cozumel.

Puerta Maya, one of three cruise terminals in Cozumel, is owned by Carnival Corporation. Carnival Corporation operates five additional global ports, including the newly opened Amber Cove in Dominican Republic; Palacruceros in Barcelona, Spain; Grand Turk Cruise Center in Turks and Caicos Islands; Mahogany Bay in Roatan, Honduras; and Long Beach in California. The company also operates two private island destinations in the Caribbean, Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay. In total, Carnival Corporation cruise ships visit over 725 ports of call around the world.

Source/Photo Credit: Carnival Corportion

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2 COMMENTS

  1. In my last post I forgot to mention that if you want to take great excursions you should find the Tripping Cool Excursions Group. The staff for this company are very knowledgeable and friendly and will make sure you have a great time. If you are on a Carnival Cruise ship you can book on board the ship, if not you can find them ashore.

  2. We have visited the island many times and truly enjoy the facilities and people, we always spend time at Three Amigo’s for both the food and drinks and the friendly staff. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a good time visit Three Amigo’s.

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