Cozumel Snorkeling - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

radiodj · 08-26-2005, 10:08 AM

What about Eagle Ray Divers of Cozumel?

Considering them for a snorkeling trip. Perhaps someone knows of another snorkeling group to use.

Big4Chaps · 08-26-2005, 11:00 AM

I have no fond memories of snorkeling in Cozumel. We picked a shore excursion according to the literature in the Carnival Celebration. I don't remember the name of it, but it seems it was something about a National Park Reserve or Reef. Anyway, we waited for what seemed forever for us to load in the boats to take us on this 30 minutes boat ride to the island. The waves were just big enough that swimming against them would cause the sea water to come up & over into the snorkel. You couldn't see a thing because the sand was being so stirred up. One of the girls in our group (55+ years old) had never snorkeled before. So the Mexican guide was going to teach her & he literally dragged her way out there to the reef. She was so worn out by the time she got back, I'm sure she'll never snorkel again! When it was time to return, we waited for what seemed forever again to return to the boat. This island wasn't anything pretty to look at, the shoreline was rocky. The only thing left to do was sit in the shade & drink Coronos! The Mexican guides told us that it was a good day to snorkel; the winds were calm! I've snorkeled in other countries & believe me the winds were not calm!

Now, on the flip side.....I have been told by family members that there are some wonderful places to snorkel & they think the best snorkel & scuba is there in Cozumel. Someone else told me it all depended upon "where" you snorkeled & if its the windy side of the island. So, I'm interested to see where others say are great places in Cozumel.

Ziggy7 · 09-02-2005, 01:53 AM

We went to Chankanaab National Park and snorkeled, it was wonderful! It was a place we would go back to for sure!!!

Electricflyer · 11-09-2005, 01:27 PM

Cozumel is due to open the port for cruise ships starting November 14th, now if they will be ready on shore the fun can begin. Look out Carlos & Charlies!

canarymoon · 11-10-2005, 12:20 PM

We did some real good snorkeling in Cozumel... Did a private tour company, not through the cruise line. Only about 8 of us on the boat, an they were very accomodating.

noemia28 · 11-10-2005, 12:25 PM

We also went to Chakanaub - it was beautiful. The entire park was. We spent several hours there. Unfortunately I've heard that Wilma destroyed the park

canarymoon · 11-10-2005, 12:29 PM

I've read the same thing several places on the web... including what was posted as an eyewitmess account from a Cozumel resident.

noemia28 · 11-11-2005, 12:18 PM

I got an email today from a family member that says she saw on the web that Chakanaub is supposed to be open by the end of December!

We go in January - so maybe it will be halfway back to normal by then. I'm happy that they were able to open Cozumel back up to the ships. I know their economy depends on it.

Sheffie · 12-30-2005, 07:49 PM

We went through http://www.cozumelinsider.com/Snorkeling for our snorkeling excursion while in Cozumel. That was before the hurricanes, but I would bet they are up and running to some good spots. Our friends' son did the SNUBA and said it was the best day of his life!

Have a good time, even if all you do is go to a beach. (I recommend Paradise Beach.)

AngieBaby · 12-31-2005, 01:21 PM

Hi...just bumping this up for the New Year and all the new members! Hope this helps. Welcome aboard!