First guide in progress: Cozumel

Your first independent port day,
planned before you sail

Smarty Ports is creating practical Kindle guides for cruisers who want clear itineraries, pier-specific directions, realistic costs, and a safe return-to-ship plan.

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Cozumel, Mexico
PhaseWriting
FormatKindle eBook
Availability Coming Soon
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Discover great local alternatives that cost much less, all proven by real cruisers who've been there.

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Practical navigation tips, transportation options, safety advice, and the best local spots so you feel like a local.

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Everything Planned. Nothing Left to Chance.

  • Step-by-step self-guided itineraries timed to your ship's schedule
  • Best transportation options from pier to destination, with real prices
  • Hidden beach clubs, local restaurants, and off-the-beaten-path spots worth your time
  • Safety tips, ship return times, and what to watch out for
  • Works completely offline, no Wi-Fi needed once downloaded
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Currently in development

The First Smarty Ports Guide: Cozumel

Cozumel cruise port guide
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Cozumel, Mexico

The ultimate self-guided day in Cozumel. Beach clubs, snorkeling, ruins, and the best local spots, all timed to your ship.

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See What We’re Building for Cozumel

Preview the terminal guidance, transportation help, sample itinerary structure, and return-to-ship planning being developed for the first guide.

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One Useful Guide, Built Carefully

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Writing in Progress

The Cozumel guide is the first Smarty Ports release and is currently being written.

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Made for First-Time Cruisers

The guide is organized around the questions that cause the most port-day stress: where to go, how to get there, what it may cost, and when to head back.

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Amazon Kindle Release

After writing and editing are complete, the guide is planned for publication on Amazon Kindle. No guide is currently for sale.