bruce-r Posted January 10, 2007 #426 Share Posted January 10, 2007 We want to snorkel in cozumel-thought maybe we'd do Chankanaab in the a.m., then on to Paradise Beach or Playa Mia-but it would be nice to make camp in one place. Do either of these offer decent snorkeling? Any place that has a sandy beach where the sand goes out into the water will have disappointing snorkeling, including PB or Playa Mia. You need to go to a place with a rocky shoreline for the better snorkeling from shore. For the best snorkeling, you'll want to do a boat snorkel trip. You can do this from PB or Playa Palancar. If you still want to snorkel from shore, stop at Dzul Ha for an hour or two, then go to PB for the rest of the day.Besides, I undertand Chankanaab is rough in the a.m.Rough as in the water will be rough? I don't think this is quite accurate. Usually the water is calmer in the morning. Someday I hope to hear more about why you like BC diving so well, the drysuit in your pic tells me part of the story... Oh, I like the warm water too, but BC has some much to see underwater, big stuff like seals, Giant Pacific Octopus, and wolf eels. BC photo galleries: Quadra 2006, Quadra 2005, and Wolf eels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted January 10, 2007 #427 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Call me dumb...what does BC stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clofty Posted January 10, 2007 #428 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I agree with Bruce, the best shore snorkeling is from Dzul Ha via rock shelf/boat ramp and not the beach. My daughter (8) and myself went snorkeling there last September and loved it (despite snorkeling in the middle of a severe thunderstorm). You can pay a local to guide you to the best spots too if you're in a hurry like we were. We wanted to see something before the very close lightening strikes scared us to death. Be careful though, as the Taxi driver didn't know where to take us so we got her to stop and we just walked along the street looking for the place, (We had a map). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted January 11, 2007 #429 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Call me dumb...what does BC stand for? You're not dumb, but you are also not Canadian. BC = British Columbia and it is absolutely beautiful there both above and below the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanine&Jim Posted January 15, 2007 #430 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Has anyone done the helmet Dive through Island Marketing or the one at Jeannie's Beach Club or the one at the Pearl Farm? I was all set to do one at Channakaab Park and just found out it is no longer offerred there. Help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted January 19, 2007 #431 Share Posted January 19, 2007 OK - DH and I will be arriving via the Carnival Glory to Cozumel at 10am. I'm a little worried that that will be too late to book a snorkel independently? If you had the choice - who would you go with and why? Thanks...we'll be leaving on 10 Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smileeface Posted January 27, 2007 #432 Share Posted January 27, 2007 We snorkeled in Chankanaab Park in 2003 & loved it. We'll be back this June 2007 with older kids & young teens (ages 11-16). We thought Chankanaab would be the right setting, especially since we're still all "amateur" snorkelers. Has anyone been there recently since the hurricane? Is the beach, botanical gardens & path to the replica ruins all open now? I remember being impressed with their miniature ruins. Any information would be appreciated! It was truly a beautiful park. I hope they are able to have it fully open when we are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TulsaFlyer Posted January 31, 2007 #433 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayemtom Posted February 1, 2007 #434 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think I read that the lagoon is closed to swimming and snorkeling? This was the primary reason we were considering spending the day here, but if the lagoon is closed, what options are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
232271 Posted February 2, 2007 #435 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I think I read that the lagoon is closed to swimming and snorkeling? This was the primary reason we were considering spending the day here, but if the lagoon is closed, what options are there?:eek: I just sent an email off to them and will post the reply when I recieve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStarbrite Posted February 4, 2007 #436 Share Posted February 4, 2007 How is the Sea Trek Helmet Diving in Cozumel? We are going in May and have one person from our group who may not be able to tolerate wearing the helmet but she's thinking of trying it. She feels she may get too nervous and not be able to breath. Any feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenKing Posted February 5, 2007 #437 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I haven't seen a comment yet from anyone who has actually tried it---??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyDoc Posted February 6, 2007 #438 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hi! I did Snuba, although it wasn't in Coz. I have been trying for about 20 years to get my husband to get certified in Scuba. (He has a little issue with closed spaces and wasn't sure he would enjoy being enclosed by the water.) He and my kids ages 12 and 14 at the time did the snuba as an entry to scuba. It worked wonders! I enjoyed it but not as much as scuba. Certified divers usually don't do it though. I just wanted to be on the same excursion with my DH and kids. It was very, very easy and low key. My son was tugging on the tubing trying to get deeper. :) The tubing only extends to about 20 feet or so but you probably wouldn't want to go much deeper unless certified anyway. My family enjoyed it so much they all (finally) got certified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushisushi Posted February 6, 2007 #439 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I'm looking into a snorkeling trip at Palancar and Colombia Reefs. How are the corals there? Have they recovered from the hurricane? Are there any other locations you can recommend that are good for looking at corals? I've heard Chankanaab doesn't really have any, what about Dzul Ha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjprugby Posted February 6, 2007 #440 Share Posted February 6, 2007 There will be for of us visiting Cozumel on our NCL Sun cruise leaving feb. 25th. We want to do some snorkeling from shore, on our own. Since there are so many beaches along the coast we were hoping some of you would have suggestions on which beach would render the best snorkeling experience for us. Two years ago we took a cab and snorkeled at Playa Corona and it was pretty good, not great though. Do any of you know of a better place to snorkel from shore? We plan on just taking a cab, and 2 of the 4 of us already have our fins, goggles, and snorkel. Our goal is to have some better than average snorkeling for a couple of hours, then spend a couple of hours on the beach laying out. Any help? Thanks a bundle!! -Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted February 7, 2007 #441 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I hate to say it, but I think you will be a little disappointed with even the best shore snorkeling that Cozumel has to offer. Most of the near shore, shallow snorkel sites were scoured clean by wilma, and while quite a bit of the fish life has returned, a lot of the stationary life, like corals and sponges, are much slower to return. If you are still set on snorkeling from shore, Dzul Ha has probably the "best" snorkeling. The better snorkeling will found from a boat trip. Both Paradise Beach and Playa Palancar offer snorkel trips that depart right from the beach. That is what I'd pick IF I was looking to go snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess pea Posted February 7, 2007 #442 Share Posted February 7, 2007 i agree with the pp, we rented a car last time we were there (june 06) and drove around the island stopping at various beaches to swim and try to find some good snorkeling with no luck at all, next time we will take a snorkeling boat :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjprugby Posted February 7, 2007 #443 Share Posted February 7, 2007 The better snorkeling will found from a boat trip. Both Paradise Beach and Playa Palancar offer snorkel trips that depart right from the beach. That is what I'd pick IF I was looking to go snorkeling. Thank you for your expertise. Would these boat trips be something that I would need to schedule prior to arriving on the internet or would it be something that we would sign up for when we arrived on shore? -Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygal Posted February 7, 2007 #444 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Justin, there will be four of us in Coz. on March 1. We plan on renting a jeep, going to Playa Palancar and taking an excursion from there - no reservation. I understand the snorkle boats leave every hour starting at 9:00 for $30 ea. I guess that means it is only a one hour tour. Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetexas Posted February 8, 2007 #445 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We were there jan 31st and snorkled at dzul ha. I thought it was wonderful. We rented a jeep and my friend dropped me off a little North of the entrance to dzul ha and I snorkled back! Got out had a drink and relaxed and then did it all over again. I saw lots of fishes ,a few big ones too! I highly recommend this. good luck!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf333 Posted February 8, 2007 #446 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I hate to say it, but I think you will be a little disappointed with even the best shore snorkeling that Cozumel has to offer. Most of the near shore, shallow snorkel sites were scoured clean by wilma, and while quite a bit of the fish life has returned, a lot of the stationary life, like corals and sponges, are much slower to return. If you are still set on snorkeling from shore, Dzul Ha has probably the "best" snorkeling. The better snorkeling will found from a boat trip. Both Paradise Beach and Playa Palancar offer snorkel trips that depart right from the beach. That is what I'd pick IF I was looking to go snorkeling. Paradise Beach no longer has the snorkel tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjprugby Posted February 8, 2007 #447 Share Posted February 8, 2007 We were there jan 31st and snorkled at dzul ha. I thought it was wonderful. We rented a jeep and my friend dropped me off a little North of the entrance to dzul ha and I snorkled back! Got out had a drink and relaxed and then did it all over again. I saw lots of fishes ,a few big ones too! I highly recommend this. good luck!:D When you went did you just snorkel from shore? If so is there a place to rent gear? My wife and I have our own snorkeling gear, but the couple that is joining us does not, so we would need to rent them some. I've read good things about Dzul Ha, so it may be where we end up. Is there an entrance fee into Dzul Ha? How far out from shore did you snorkel to find all these wonderful fish? Thanks for the advice!! -Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwolf Posted February 8, 2007 #448 Share Posted February 8, 2007 You can rent snorkel gear at Dzul-Ha, think its around $10 Here are a couple links you may find useful: http://www.cozumelmycozumel.com/Pages/SnorkelingfromShore.htm http://www.cozumelmycozumel.com/Pages/BeachClubs.htm http://www.cozumelinsider.com/Beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
life's a snorkel Posted February 8, 2007 #449 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Anyone know if there's any hotels offering day passes that also offer snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbcruiser Posted February 8, 2007 #450 Share Posted February 8, 2007 How is Chankanaab? I recall MOSTLY fish (and a cool acting barracuda!) when I've snorkeled there in the past (a few years ago). My dd will be there soon and just seeing a LOT of fish would probably be fun for her and her friend. (It's so easy to get to.) I'm also wondering if they still have the learn to dive lesson, how much the entry cost is and the price of renting snorkeling equipment. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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