Food is so subjective...so keep that in mind as you get responses. On that note, what are some of your favorites? You'll have numerous choices on N. Pearl, including French, Italian, steak house, and even an Asian shabu-shabu.
As for excursions, what are you looking to do...general sightseeing, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins or stingrays, history tours, shopping? The choices are never-ending.
As you get off the Pearl, I will be getting on for the 9 dayer...Hope you have a great time...this will be my 19th cruise and it does get addicting.....and the only treatment is to go on another one:-)...Happy Cruising... I usually eat in the main dining room because I've always had good to great food there...As far as Cozumel...SHOP SHOP SHOP:-)....
Wave at me as you get off the ship I will be waiting to get on...
I think you've become addicted already and you have even been on your first cruise...WAY TO GO...Soon you will experience the reason most of us have done multiple cruising....Life is good, enjoy the ride...