Sculpture at the Dolphin Discovery center. Here you can swim with dolphins - one of the more memorable experiences if you choose to purchase the package. Behind it is a swimming pool and large fenced in expanse housing dolphins and manatees. This complex, situated right near the entrance of the park, is a large modern building containing a restaurant, gift shop, lockers, coffee shop and showers. The second-largest draw is the Dolphin Discovery center. Hanging out at the beach is just a small part of enjoying Chankanaab. The inlet with sandy beach is rather small. However, if you can snag a spot it’s the ideal place for swimming - especially for kids. If you want to swim, there is a small inlet at one edge of the beach with a sandy shoreline. The beach is wide with plenty of shady spots. It’s not ideal for swimming because there simply isn’t a nice sandy bottom to wade into. That means the beach here is separated from the water with several sets of stairs down into the water. On this side of Cozumel, the shore is rocky. If you’re expecting a nice sandy shoreline with the waves gently lapping the land, then put that idea out of your mind. There are all the expected beach activities, including snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, volleyball, and more. The park sits right on the water, with a wide expanse of beach to sit and hang out underneath a palapa in a lounge chair. First and foremost, however, Chankanaab (which translates to “little sea” in Mayan is a beach park. It’s actually difficult to give an overview of Chankanaab simply because it has so many offerings. If you are in port on a day when several other ships are visiting, we’d suggest getting to the park early to get your pick of beach spots. As a result, the park was fairly quiet and empty. During our stay we were the only ship in port that day (a very rare occurrence). Crowds will vary dramatically based on the number of ships in port. Map data: Google, INEGIĬhankanaab is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. The ride to Chankanaab takes about five minutes. Frankly, while it is nice to have a set rate so that you know what you are paying, the taxi rate actually seems high for such a short distance. Rates back to the cruise pier are the same price. A ride from the pier should run $12 for up to four passengers. Taxi rates are predetermined to and from the cruise port to make things easy. In fact, you can see the cruise ships in the distance once you are sitting on the beach! The trip down to Chankanaab is an easy 5-minute taxi ride. The park is less than four miles south of the cruise port. One of the best aspects of Chankanaab? Its location. We recently visited the park on a cruise to Cozumel to provide you with a first-hand idea of what you can expect on your visit. From swimming with dolphins to ziplining to snorkeling and kayaking, or just hanging out on the beach, there are dozens of things to do and see. We’re not kidding about something for everyone. It’s a mouthful, but Chankanaab (pronounced shon-ka-nob) offers a park with something for everyone at an affordable price, all located within a short taxi ride of the cruise piers. One of the most popular places to visit? Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park. From resorts with day passes to scuba lessons to food to shopping, Cozumel’s options are seemingly unlimited. In fact, the biggest concern most cruisers have with Cozumel is figuring out what they are going to do. The Mexican island everything a cruise passenger could want. And why not? Cozumel sits in one of the most beautiful spots in the world, with great weather, white sand beaches, and electric blue water. Each year millions of cruise passengers call on the port. Second only to Nassau, Cozumel is the most popular cruise stop in the Caribbean.
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