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Cozumel, Mexico — Puerta Maya, Crazy Frog and Moderno Churrascaria
The only day with real sunshine. Our only day ashore. And a lunch at Crazy Frog we will never forget.
Port: Puerta Maya, Cozumel
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
Weather: 30 °C · sunny
Currency: MXN & USD
From the captain’s log
“Good morning. We are now docked at Puerta Maya, Cozumel. Local time is one hour behind ship’s time — please adjust your watches. Weather today is sunny, 30 degrees Celsius, with light trade winds. All aboard is 17:30 sharp. Have a wonderful day in Mexico.”
— Captain Matko Candric
Arriving at Puerta Maya
We docked at around 8 o’clock — the only day with real sun and warmth. As Haven guests we were among the first ashore. Passports and key cards — nothing else. Instead of a ship excursion we chose to explore on our own: a walk along the quay, a local café, and time for the girls to hunt for souvenirs.
Downtown Cozumel on foot
The atmosphere at Puerta Maya is friendly and relaxed — the area around the pier is touristy, but walk 10 minutes further and you find the real Cozumel: taco stands, quiet streets, music. We went to a beach bar close to the port, then wandered around town, browsed the small shops and soaked up the atmosphere. Did we feel safe? Absolutely.
Lunch at Crazy Frog — and yes, it was crazy
For lunch we ended up at Crazy Frog. And yes, it was crazy. Techno vibes, a party crowd, loud music and an energy that doesn’t exactly scream “child-friendly”. But we had the children with us, and the staff looked after them wonderfully. They even made kids’ shots for the girls (alcohol-free, naturally).
It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t elegant. But it was fun. And sometimes it is precisely the slightly crazy places you remember best.
Duty free & Don Julio 1942
The duty-free shop on the pier is an experience in itself. I came away with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 for just under 1,000 Danish kroner — a price I can’t find in Denmark. Alcohol bought ashore is sealed and delivered to your cabin the evening before you disembark at the final port.
Evening: Moderno Churrascaria — Brazilian meat on skewers
One of our most unusual restaurant experiences was at Moderno Churrascaria. The waiters circulate with large skewers — picanha, filet mignon, parmesan-crusted chicken. A big salad bar, beans, rice and Pão de Queijo. Dessert: Coconut Flan.
“You can’t bring your own water or food on board — but a boxed Don Julio 1942 is given a very warm welcome by the butler.”— Jes
