If you are planning to buy a luxury property in Cozumel. Or maybe you want to invest in a luxury home in Playa del Carmen, this article is for you. Cozumel is Mayan for Isla de las Golondrinas (Island of the swallows). It is one of the favorite destinations in the Caribbean for the most important cruise lines. For instance, Wonder of the Seas arrived a few days ago. Considered the largest luxury cruise ship in the world, it belongs to the Royal Caribbean company. It has a capacity of more than nine thousand people.
In this sense, Bernardo Cueto Riestra, Secretary of Tourism in the State, predicted a promising year for Quintana Roo in cruise tourism. In the first quarter of 2022, arrived more cruise ships than in the same quarter of 2021.
The projection for this year is twice the number of these vessels as last year. The official recalled that they received 1,278,000 cruise passengers the previous year through the arrival of 537 boats. For the first quarter of the current year, they have a projected arrival of 576 cruise ships. This represents a significant leap in the reactivation of this sector, with Cozumel being the number one cruise ship destination in the country.
Cozumel an Island that Offers Great Attractions
The Isla de las Golondrinas has a wide variety of restaurants with international or regional food. In addition, they offer a wide variety of tours to passengers who decide to go ashore. On the island, they can visit unique places. Take Punta Sur, a beautiful nature reserve on the island, Chankanab Park, Palancar Beach. And also, the most stunning diving tours, being Palancar Reef, the second-largest coral reef in the world, after Australia.
The visitors can also buy souvenirs or jewelry since numerous jewelry stores of international stature have been established on the island. This also becomes an attraction for luxury cruise ship passengers because of their affordable prices.
Isla De las Golondrinas, a Cruise Ship Destination Since The ’60s
In the late sixties, the main points of attraction for foreign visitors were Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, and Cozumel. This gorgeous island had only a few cruise ships arriving. However, it was only the beginning of this important tourist activity boom in the Mexican Caribbean.
By the 80s, Cozumel had consolidated as a tourist destination as it provided service to the thousands of tourists who disembarked from important international cruise lines that arrived. Hence, the famous Hard Rock restaurant opened its doors to delight the diners with its quick dishes. Other examples of businesses that appeared in the late 90s focused on this market are Carlos and Charlie’s with its famous parties for cruise ship passengers and the famous Planet Hollywood.
Cozumel Port of the Best Cruises
Thanks to the attractions of the island and the nearby cities such as Playa del Carmen and Cancun, it has settled as a destination that guarantees fun, culture, and gastronomy to visitors. As a result, the best cruise lines send their most refined and luxurious ships to dock in the port of Cozumel.
Examples of this are the cruises of Royal Caribbean, the Disney Cruises, and Virgin Voyages’ cruises. The last one with its Scarlet lady, an exclusive cruise for adults also called “rebel luxury,” since its employees do not wear uniforms, there are few rules, and with no buffets, but restaurants of diverse specialties of the client’s choice.
Cruise Ships Diversify
Intending to offer new attractions and compete with other Cruise Lines, companies have decided to hire stars such as Jenifer Lopez and Kate Perry to design their entertainment shows. Also, in the case of Virgin Voyages with Jenifer Lopez, to create a healthy and sporty lifestyle on their ships.
For this reason, la Isla de las Golondrinas continues in the taste of the thousands of cruise passengers and different cruise lines because it can offer visitors cultural, natural, and culinary attractions.
So it doesn´t matter if you buy a luxury condo in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Akumal. The opportunity to invest is now. Contact your Top Mexico Real Estate buyers representative and give yourself the opportunity to own an exquisite luxury property in Mexico.