Chankanaab Shore Snorkel and Sea Lion Show

[marianoam]

Going in March, and I decided to try snorkeling and beach time at Chankanaab.

 

I was doing the math, and if I go on my own (party of 2) we'll be spending: $12 (taxi plus tip) + $38 (2 admissions with discount) + $30 (snorkeling gear for 2) + $12 (taxi plus tip) = $92 ($46 pp).

 

The excursion "Chankanaab Shore Snorkel and Sea Lion Show - CZT4" from RCCL is $54 pp (just $8 more pp).

 

Should I go on my own? Or stick to RCCL ("official" excursion, no risk of missing the ship, etc.)

 

Maybe on my own I can stay longer, I guess...

 

What do you think? Thanks.

[Loucat]

We were in Cozumel two weeks ago and went to Chankanaab on our own. We were at the downtown pier. Took a taxi (there were 7 of us) and got to the park early and had our choice of where to sit. Initially chose tables/chairs outside of the buffet.

Consider going on Cozumelinsider.com. They have a coupon for park entry. The buffet was $15.00 and I thought was a total waste of money. Junky food like odd looking hamburgers, fries, hot dogs etc. I was hoping for real Mexican food. They have another open air restaurant I would try.

We had dolphin excursion reservations that began at 9AM. Groups at that hour were 4-5.

When the ship tous arrived, it was a deluge of so many I wondered where they would all fit. They also had swimming with sea creature appointments, but now the groups were 15+.

So, I would go to this park on my own. You can get there early, have lots of places to visit and leave when you want.

Just my opinion.

[marianoam]

We were in Cozumel two weeks ago and went to Chankanaab on our own. We were at the downtown pier. Took a taxi (there were 7 of us) and got to the park early and had our choice of where to sit. Initially chose tables/chairs outside of the buffet.

Consider going on Cozumelinsider.com. They have a coupon for park entry. The buffet was $15.00 and I thought was a total waste of money. Junky food like odd looking hamburgers, fries, hot dogs etc. I was hoping for real Mexican food. They have another open air restaurant I would try.

We had dolphin excursion reservations that began at 9AM. Groups at that hour were 4-5.

When the ship tous arrived, it was a deluge of so many I wondered where they would all fit. They also had swimming with sea creature appointments, but now the groups were 15+.

So, I would go to this park on my own. You can get there early, have lots of places to visit and leave when you want.

Just my opinion.

 

Thank you!

[JohninDC]

I would go on your own, set your own schedule, and we bring our own masks/snorkels (mine is prescription) and just rent the fins & vests. :)