Chancanaab vs Money Bar Snorkeling

[Jerseygirlinohio]

I read the Money Bar has pretty good for snorkeling from the shore and I read people are snorkeling at Chancanaab. Has anyone done both that could tell me which is really better for snorkeling from shore? TIA

[JohninDC]

Chank is a marine park - beach, snorkeling, dolphin experieince, etc. with an admisison fee. :( Good snorkeling from shore - you may need water shoes in some areas. Taxi there was not expensive, but I forget the total. Food and drinks were okay.

 

At the Money Bar you enter the water via steps, great snorkeling, but the water is usually slightly deeper than what you'll find at Chank and you may need to deal with currents, depending upon the tide. No beach, but they do have a sandy area for sunning and relaxing. Taxi there was only $9. Food and drinks were good.

 

A bunch of teens and adults - I would head to the Money Bar. Smaller kids in the group, I would head to Chank.

 

Good luck! :)

 

Good luck!

[Keri's Cruisin']

I have snorkeled at both places. If you are a good swimmer I recommend Money Bar. It sits on Dzul Ha reef and I have seen fish, eels, baby sharks, huge crabs, etc at the Money Bar and it's free to snorkel there as long as you buy a drink/food. Chankannab has an entrance fee and is a bit more "commercial" The snorkeling is good and they have several sunken statues that are beautiful to see. They also have the optional dolphin swim. There is a restaurant onsite as well. I recommend Money Bar having done both for more diverse, beautiful fish. There is a current here so it helps to be a good swimmer. You can rent snorkel gear/vests at both places if you don't have your own equipment.

[IrishLassie]

Does anyone know if you have to book the Money Bar snorkling before you go, or can you just show up & then book it? :confused:

[JohninDC]

Does anyone know if you have to book the Money Bar snorkling before you go, or can you just show up & then book it? :confused:

 

Just show up. :)

[cce33e]

Chankanaab charges an entrance fee but offers a real beach and one of the best shore snorkeling...it is a park rather than just a restaurant. Money bar is free, however snorkeling is not as good as at the park and there is no beach, great food however (a little bit pricey).

[IrishLassie]

Does anyone know if you have to book the Money Bar snorkling before you go, or can you just show up & then book it? :confused:

 

Thanks everyone for the info, will pass it on to our kids. :)

[IrishLassie]

I forgot to ask if there are lockers or someplace to store valubables at the Money Bar while your snorkling? :confused: