I am taking my 74 year old mom on a cruise in October. She obviously is not into the beach scene since there are many activity that she can't do there. She is not a sun worshiper nor a snorkeler. She also has some difficulty walking.

Is there any activity while we are in port that would be fun for her to do but not be too strenuous? We will be there from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Besides the beach and walking around the Mayan ruins, there isn't too much to do in Cozumel. The downtown area (sponsored by Diamonds International!) is a dump, and should be avoided, IMO. Perhaps a guided car ride to enjoy the scenery around the island? IIRC, the south-side of the island is very pretty.

Thanks! I had come to the same conclusion and appreciate your input. Wish that it was different but c'est la vie!

It might be a good day to use all the ship's facilities when it's quiet because everyone else is ashore. A tactic I frequently adopt on my umpteenth visit to some Caribbean port that has nothing left to offer me.

I'm in support of the car excursion idea as well if you decide in favor of getting off the ship.

The parts of town you'd be likely to visit (and the western side of the island in general) are pretty dreadful IMO -- ideal for those whose idea "fun in Mexico" is going to places with names like "Mr. Sancho's" and eating from buffets laden with poor interpretations of suburban Mexican food, but horrible for those with any interest in culture or good eating.

That said, the eastern side of the island is an incredible contrast to the other parts of the island and only ~20 to 30 minutes away -- there are no sights to see (and no electricity other than generators and windmills) --just a beautiful, uninhabited (protected) beach area with no one in sight. I understand that mom's not into the "beach scene," but if she appreciates scenery, it might be worth it do a loop drive.