ryansmith18 Posted July 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hey folks, Trying to make sure I'm not overlooking something here, because it looks too good to be true. If I book directly with Chankanaab (http://www.**********************cozumel/chankanaab-national-park.asp), the price of admission is $21pp. That includes all the usual stuff: chairs, palapas, restaraunts near by, showers, restrooms, etc. But if we book with Island Marketing (http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/CozumelShoreSnorkeling.htm), we're looking at $37 and that includes the admission fee to Chankanaab, snorkel equipment, AND an open bar? I mean I have to be missing something here, right? I'm basically paying a whopping $16 for alcohol and flippers? Like I said, it sounds too good to be true, so I wanted to check with y'all and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted July 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hey folks, Trying to make sure I'm not overlooking something here, because it looks too good to be true. If I book directly with Chankanaab (http://www.**********************cozumel/chankanaab-national-park.asp), the price of admission is $21pp. That includes all the usual stuff: chairs, palapas, restaraunts near by, showers, restrooms, etc. But if we book with Island Marketing (http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/CozumelShoreSnorkeling.htm), we're looking at $37 and that includes the admission fee to Chankanaab, snorkel equipment, AND an open bar? I mean I have to be missing something here, right? I'm basically paying a whopping $16 for alcohol and flippers? Like I said, it sounds too good to be true, so I wanted to check with y'all and see what you think. I believe Island Marketing may be using Playa Uvas for their excursion. I would do the live chat to verify or others may know for certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantbob Posted July 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) The pictures at that link are definitely Uvas. The reef in front of Uvas is considered part of the Chankanaab reef and $37 is the Uvas rate with open bar. I did this a couple of years ago and thought it was worth it. Edited July 21, 2014 by grantbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmith18 Posted July 22, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Ah, okay, thanks for the clarification y'all. When I read the Island Marketing description it mentioned Chankanaab reef, which I must've assumed was the same as Chankanaab Park. This makes a lot more sense now. New question: since both locations are near the Chanknaab reef, the snorkeling should be pretty similar, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantbob Posted July 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I've never snorkeled at Chankanaab park, but I would think so. According to google maps, they are about 1800 feet apart. On the Uvas guided tour, the guide sprinkles some kind of fish food as you travel along and we saw all kinds of different fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryansmith18 Posted July 22, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Glad to hear that. Trying to satisfy my wife's desire to snorkel and see lots of sea life and my desire to do absolutely nothing and drink while doing it. Opposites attract and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantbob Posted July 22, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I think it's the best deal value-wise. For the $37 you are limited to certain beers (but I was fine with the choices) and mostly fruity type drinks (daiquiris and margaritas etc) - no martinis, long-island teas, scotch/bourbon. Besides the guided snorkel tour, they let us keep the gear for our entire visit and I went back out by myself. Saw all kinds of stuff. It's a great place to relax and the food was pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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