Enjoy a full-day exploration of the ancient Mayan city of Tulum on an excursion that also includes a scenic ferry ride and shopping along Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Avenue. Your adventure begins on a ferry, as you admire the Riviera Maya’s coastal scenery en route to the mainland. Then, hop in a motor coach bound for Tulum. Perched high atop cliffs above the Caribbean Sea, this Pre-Columbian walled city stands as one of the last settlements built and inhabited by the Mayan Civilization. Spend your time combing ancient temples adorned with stucco paintings, shrines, and an astrological observatory. The most prominent building, El Castillo offers panoramic views of the sea below. You’ll then return to Playa del Carmen to enjoy some free time in Paseo del Carmen. Shop for hand-painted ceramics, leather goods, and other authentic souvenirs, on your own before the ferry shuttles you back to your ship.