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I'm considering doing a visit to Chankanaab while we're in Cozumel. I think we would do it on our own since we're not really interested in swimming with the dolphins or doing Discover Mexico. Anyone done this? Can you tell me more about it? Here are my questions/concerns:
-Would it be appropriate for a beginner snorkeler (9 years old) -- I've read that the beach doesn't go directly into the water, but that there's a small cliff. Does this present problems at all?
-What ages is the kids' area for?
-Are there other places to swim other than the snorkeling area?
Thanks!
P.S. The other excursion that I would consider instead is the Discover Snorkel excursion at Playa Corona. Any arguments either way?
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Not sure how much help I can be with your specific questions but we did Chankanaab on our own - took a taxi - and grabbed some lounge chairs and did a bit of swimming in the lagoon there. Can't answer any questions about snorkeling. Then we walked through the Park, saw iguanas, ate a home-made tortilla freshly made for us, and hung out in the thatched hut bar for Margaritas while enjoying the gorgeous view of the ocean. Ahhh.... I wanna go back.
My husband and I went here on our own on a Carnival Cruise about 5 years ago. It was the highlight of the ENTIRE trip, as we hated the Carnival cruise!! It has been 5 years and we have just decided to try cruising one more time, with Disney, since we love all things Disney...but anyway... The park is great, lots of wild iguanas, birds, etc. There is a lagoon type spot where young ones can swim, although later in the day the sand gets stirred up and it can get cloudy. There were big fish rubbing the sides of legs as they swam by.
The best part though was the snorkel tour we took with a little guy that works there at the park. We rented our snorkel equip. from the park, and the nicest little man named Manuel offered to take my husband and I out on a snorkel tour along with one other person from the trip, so 3 people and the guide. There were not 1000 people in the water all trying to see the same 3 fish, if you know what I mean. I am not a great swimmer and he basically towed me the entire time It was great we saw lots of the beautiful reef, fish, and even a small shark. He even dove underneath us and took our photos with my underwater camera. Like I said it was the best part of the entire trip! The biggest surprise was there was not a set price for it. He told us before we left we could pay him what we thought it was worth after we were finished. If we were not happy, we did not have to pay. Needless to say, he was paid well!!!
As far as the cliff. I don't really remember that. I do know there is a small lagoon area and then down a short ways is a set of wood steps that took you down into deeper water. I think a 9 year old would do just fine there. I am looking forward to taking my 7 year old snorkeling for the first time on our Disney cruise in September. Hope this helps some!
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It was great we saw lots of the beautiful reef, fish, and even a small shark. He even dove underneath us and took our photos with my underwater camera. Like I said it was the best part of the entire trip! The biggest surprise was there was not a set price for it. He told us before we left we could pay him what we thought it was worth after we were finished. If we were not happy, we did not have to pay. Needless to say, he was paid well!!!
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