Chankanaab Snorkeling -- Need Fins? Other Tips?

[DisneyFamily123]

First time snorkeling. Plan to be in the water about 1 hour. Is that enough time? Just want to try it out and see some fish. We have our own snorkeling gear but would like to skip fins so less to carry. Is there plenty of fish to see right off the shore without really swimming far? Or should we bring fins? Any other tips? Thanks!

Edited January 18, 2014 by DisneyFamily123

[thebaddruid]

I was there about 2 years ago and the reef is just down a few steps right at the shore line. It was an amazing amount of fish and they are mostly within about 20 to 100 feet of shore. My whole family enjoyed everything we did there plus we did the dolphin encounter and got a bonus of getting in with the manatees and sharks.

[DisneyFamily123]

I was there about 2 years ago and the reef is just down a few steps right at the shore line. It was an amazing amount of fish and they are mostly within about 20 to 100 feet of shore. My whole family enjoyed everything we did there plus we did the dolphin encounter and got a bonus of getting in with the manatees and sharks.

 

SHARKS!!!! you meant to say dolphins, right?

[S.A.M.J.R.]

How's this for seeing some fish?

 

 

Here's the access to the snorkling area...

 

 

There's also things to see underwater (these pictures were taken from the surface... the locations are marked with buoys):

 

 

Edited January 20, 2014 by S.A.M.J.R.

[DisneyFamily123]

That's hilarious. That fish looks Luke it's smiling at you.

[skittl1321]

Fins would definitely help, but we didn't bother with them and we had a fabulous time snorkeling.

[hdowney]

I always wondered how you go under the water with a snorkel? I have snorkeled before but only on the surface

 

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[S.A.M.J.R.]

I always wondered how you go under the water with a snorkel? I have snorkeled before but only on the surface

 

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I haven't tried it either, but I think you (obviously) hold your breath, then blow out the snorkel when it clears the water line again.

[dd2355]

I haven't tried it either, but I think you (obviously) hold your breath, then blow out the snorkel when it clears the water line again.

 

Yep.

 

Double points if you manage to nail your companion with the ejected water. :D