First cruise first time in coz - with kids

[Natburns]

Hi,

 

We are taking carnival cruise with kids ( 11 and 7 ) . Can I get suggestions for the best things to do with kids this age?

 

Thanks,

[Stevesan]

Hi,

 

We are taking carnival cruise with kids ( 11 and 7 ) . Can I get suggestions for the best things to do with kids this age?

 

Thanks,

 

Take the kids to Chankanaab National Park.

 

http://www.cancuntravel.com/chankanaab.asp

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g150809-d185578-Reviews-Chankanaab_National_Park-Cozumel_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

[topspin1267]

Our 11 yr old loves Paradise Beach. Inexpensive cab ride to get there, good food, good service, good drinks. He always gets the wristband and uses the water toys. These are from last October, we'll be there agian in about 10 days and he cant wait:

 

 

 

 

[Suntanz]

Go to Paradise Beach. I took twin 10 year olds (boy & girl) & an 8 year old boy. They all oved it. We were a little concerned about them swimming out to water trampoline & iceberg, but they gave us life jackets to ease moms concerns.

Also, right next to Paradise Beach, someone came up from an animal rescue place & showed my kids all sorts of creatures (spider monkey, lizards, snakes, etc.) & let my kids hold & take photos with them. They loved it.

We had a great time there.

[allesonwonderland]

Our first time in Cozumel when the kids were 10 and 7 we went to Discover Mexico. The kids really enjoyed it. This time we're heading to Nachi Cocom.

 

Have a great cruise!

[Natburns]

What is the diff between Paradise and Chankanaab Park? Are the snorkling and swimming with dolphins expensive?

 

Also what is the third place? Nachi Cocom?

 

Thanks again

[NorthCarolinaBelle]

Chankanaab doesn't have the water toys, loud music, etc. It is very low-key and quiet. Also, the beach drops off into the water. There are stone steps to walk down, but the water is very deep. My niece and nephew (9 and 7) really enjoyed learning to snorkel. I think there is a lagoon where you can swim, but I'm not sure.

[Natburns]

So if my kids just want to swim and not snorkel, you wouldnt know if they can do that in Chankaanab?

[Fourseventeen]

id take them to Paradise Beach for sure.

[2112]

So if my kids just want to swim and not snorkel, you wouldnt know if they can do that in Chankaanab?

 

I'm pretty sure Chankanaab has a swimming pool too.

[Natburns]

Thanks for the info! I guess its time ti sit with kids and see what they want...which usually means...one child wants one place while the other wants another...

[Warm Breezes]

We have done Paradise Beach and Mr. Sanchos. I would rate them the same with the exception that Paradise Beach was much more crowded. In fact, we had Mr. Sanchos beach basically to ourselves for the first hour we were there which was great. This year we are doing the Twister boat excursion throught Carnival to Isla Pasion. My kids love doing the jet boat excursions. This will give us a little excitement plus the beach day we always enjoy in Cozumel.

[Natburns]

Will look into the carnival site. What are you doing in Costa Rica and Panama?

[Natburns]

Who is Mr.Sancho? Is that the other park we were talking about? Chankanaab?

[CRUISALOT]

Anyone know about how much is the cab ride to Paradise Beach? How far is it from the port? Is there a beach fee?

[Suntanz]

The cab ride to Paradise Beach depends on the number of riders. We had 7 of us & if i remember a cab was about $20 each way.

the ride i sno longer then 10 minutes.

 

No charge for Beach, but lounge chairs are $2 each. The wristbands for water toys are $12.

[Warm Breezes]

Who is Mr.Sancho? Is that the other park we were talking about? Chankanaab?

It is a beach a little further down from Paradise Beach. It is not Chankanaab. We just took a taxi from the pier just like we did when we went to Paradise Beach. They have a website if you want to look them up.

[NorthCarolinaBelle]

So if my kids just want to swim and not snorkel, you wouldnt know if they can do that in Chankaanab?

 

They do have a pool, but we haven't used it.