Cozumel SNUBA Dive and Chankanaab Snorkeling Excursion

Description

• Some of the best underwater marine life in Cozumel!
• English speaking PADI certified SNUBA diving shore excursion instructors!
• All necessary gear and safety instructions are provided!
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest for afterward!
• No SNUBA or dive experience is needed!
• Entrance fee not included ($19.00 USD per participant)!
  

A fun Cozumel SNUBA Diving shore excursion that is held at Chankanaab Marine Park - enjoy both the SNUBA dive and snorkeling afterward. Snuba is similar to real SCUBA diving but you do not have the heavy air tanks or any equipment strapped to your back. It is easy and safe enough for everyone to do!

As you arrive at Chankanaab Park your friendly English-speaking SNUBA Dive cruise excursion guide will show you where the Snuba activity is set up. Please note that the entrance fee to Chankanaab is not included and has to be purchased on-site, the cost per person is $19 USD. This includes use of the facilities such as chairs, hammocks, loungers, shade, showers, and more. There are restaurants where you can purchase food and drinks at your own expense. There are lockers available for rent, should you wish to store your belongings.

The highly trained and certified SNUBA excursion guides will go over all of the SNUBA Diving equipment you will use for your excursion, show you how to use it, and then get you suited up. Your SNUBA excursion equipment includes a snorkel mask, a regulator that provides your air supply, a weight belt, fins, and a harness for the hose leading from the regulator to your SCUBA air tank floating on the surface.

Your guide will lead your small group to the water. The calm aqua blue and crystal clear ocean water at Chankanaab Marine Park makes it an ideal location for this beginner's SNUBA Diving adventure. As you go a little deeper, you will start to feel a little pressure on your ears like flying in a plane, your guide will show you how to equalize pressure in the easiest way so you can fully enjoy this SNUBA excursion. You will continue at your comfort and at your own pace. Your guide will be beside you the entire way. The maximum depth you will go is just 20 feet and your underwater time is approximately 25 minutes.

When you finish your SNUBA Dive, you may choose to stay in the park to experience a variety of other activities at an extra cost. You might decide to get close to Mayan history on the archeological replicas walk or stroll through the lush botanical gardens where you can view more than 350 species of local island plants. Watch the process of handmade tortillas. Check out the tequila displays or maybe even the cacao chocolate site. Off-the-beach snorkeling will take you to Chankanaab Reef, where you can see the underwater Christ and Madonna statues as well as a rich variety of ocean fish - the snorkel gear is included for SNUBA participants' unlimited use. There is also ziplining for those who are looking for an adrenaline rush. There are also other activities on site available at an extra cost, such as diving, sea trekking, manatee swimming, and dolphin encounters. 

Chankanaab Park hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Note: Please download and print the following SNUBA Diving Participant Record (PDF document) and complete prior to participation in this Cozumel SNUBA Dive and Chankanaab Snorkeling Excursion.

What is included?

• English-speaking SNUBA Diving excursion guides and staff.
• Complete safety instructions and certified supervision.
• Complete Chankanaab SNUBA Diving excursion gear.
• Snorkel gear for afterward - 1.5 hours.
• Paying the entrance fee to Chankanaab Park gives you access to parking, bathrooms, dressing rooms, showers, hammocks, beach chairs, life vest, underwater statues, inlet swimming area, prehispanic replicas, tropical garden, a tequila experience, agave landscape, Mayan hut and playground for kids.
  
• Entrance fee not included ($19.00 USD per participant).
  

Excursion Notes

• The maximum number of guests per departure is 4. If your group is larger, you may be able to get 2 consecutive departures to be together.
  
• Please download and print the following SNUBA Diving Participant Record (PDF document) and complete it prior to participation. It is required that you bring this completed form and any other required notes or paperwork.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• We suggest you wear a swimsuit and bring sun protection, cash for transportation, photos, entrance fee, tips, food/drink, towel, etc.
• The entrance fee is not included and has to be purchased on-site (Admission fee costs up to $19.00 USD per person). This gives you access to parking, bathrooms, dressing rooms, showers, hammocks, beach chairs, life vest, underwater statues, inlet swimming area, prehispanic replicas, tropical garden, a tequila experience, agave landscape, Mayan hut and playground for kids.
• There are also other activities on site available to purchase such as diving, manatee swimming, dolphin encounter, temazcal and natural spa. There are also beach cabañas and lockers for rent. 
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For this Cozumel SNUBA Diving and Chankanaab Snorkeling Cruise Excursion, you will meet a short taxi ride from your cruise ship pier in Cozumel. All details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum participation age is 8 years old.
• There is no observer price - must pay the regular entrance fee.
• The reduced entrance fee for excursion participants is payable only in cash.
• Guests who are pregnant and have other medical issues including recent surgery, heart problems, history of blackouts or stroke, etc may not participate.
• All guests must complete and pass a strict medical waiver. In case a guest is not allowed to participate, a full refund is granted.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.