Going back in December......snorkeling off the beach?

first preference is nice beach

Second preference is snorkeling from the beach without going in a giant ship group

Have snorkel many islands but trying to take it easy and not join a tour on a boat. Is this even possible? We would like to not have to be on a time schedule except when time to get ahead of those running back to the ship drunk :eek:

Thanks!

Good snorkeling from the shore at the Money Bar, plus good facilities, food, drinks & service. No real beach there (you enter the water via steps) which keeps the water clear. Taxi from the piers will be about $11 each way.

If you want a sandy beach I would snorkel at MB for 1-2 hours and then taxi to Paradise Beach -- $3 admission/chair rental, great facilities and HUGE pool.

I've read, but not been there, that Playa Palancar offers a nice beach plus good snorkeling - about a $25 cab ride each way.

We love to snorkel and always try to hit up Chen Rio & Palancar when we go to Cozumel.