diving at Chankanaab

[mermaid40]

We are planning on doing a shore dive while at Chankanaab, has anyone dived there lately? Do you know the names of the dive shops there? We dived there years ago and I can't find much info....thanks!

[Denise&Paul STL]

I had somebody lined up out there once but had to cancel the trip. aquadventures@prodigy.net.mx. Know nothing about them, but it is a starting point and they were cheap. Maybe too cheap???

 

I would also like to know if anybody recommends a place other than Chankanaab that would allow for a good shore dive without the current, but that doesn't charge an admission price to the park. Or is Chankanaab the best place to dive like that?

Thanks!

[jimw]

We have been diving at several places along that shore--the last 2 times at Scuba Club Cozumel, I think it was $6. for a tank. Very easy entry and exit. A short cab ride from any of the cruise docks. Not a huge amount to see at any of these sites, sandy mostly with a fair number of fish and life on the dock pilings. Our best experience was right after a hurricane--lots of life in the water.

[CountessP]

Chakanaab is the best place to shore dive. Having said that, years ago, we did a pretty nice shore dive across from Papa Hogs. It's corded off, has some coral heads, and a plane. Not sure how together the plane is at this point, but it might be worth checking out. Perhaps you should take a look at their website and e-mail them to get more details.

Have a great time!!

[w&k]

We're going to do the Dolphin swim, and then head down for a 1-tank dive. For $40, guide and equipment included, I figured why not?

 

I have been corresponding with Pedro Zapata at aquadventures@prodigy.net.mx.

 

Have a good time!

 

Wendy

[Denise&Paul STL]

Wendy, when do you go? That is who I was thinking about. Would love to hear your review

[w&k]

We will be in CZ exactly 1 month from today, and I'll post a report when we get back.

 

Wendy

[Denise&Paul STL]

Woo hoo for you! Almost there!

 

Look forward to reading your report!

[boastud]

It is a very easy dive, with guided use of one cave. This picture is coming out of the cage(notice the freshwater run off towards the surface). We spotted a very large school of tarpin hiding in the cage, and a few barracuda also. Near the Jesus statue we saw peacock flounder, seahorses, and a small school of squid. I would definetely do it again. Oh yeah, i talked them down to $30/person for a 1 tank dive with equipment!!

 

[boastud]

[BrooklinNorth]

This is great, thanks .. We're booked for an 11am Royal Dolphin Swim, 9 Coz time- I booked directly w Dolphin Disc0. My two girls wanted to dive as well. I'm hoping they'll have time to do both. ( I JUST emailed Aqua Adventures)

 

Do any of you know how long this 1 tank dive would add to our time at Chankanaab.. We sail away at 4pm, or 3pm Coz time. oR COULD IT BE DONE before the Dolphins ?

 

And the girls are adults and certified divers:p

[hpreece]

We were there October 17th, my daughter and I had prebooking the Dolphin Adventure, my husband just paid general admission and while we did the Adventure he walked the beach and paid $40 (I think it was) to a vendor along the beach to scuba dive. They gave him a brief training course and went out with him for almost a hour.

-Heather

[Denise&Paul STL]

boastud, GREAT PICS! Thanks for the review! I think that sounds perfect for us. Thanks!

[mermaid40]

thanks everyone!