Kk0208 Posted October 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2017 hi all, I will b traveling with kids 1 yr n 6 yrs, please suggest best option for snorkeling with kids in Cozumel ? my elder knows swimming but I am a non swimmer in my family , can a non-swimmer can do snorkeling??which excursion will suit us? We are looking for beautiful blue water and white sand beach where we can do some snorkeling and relax a bit. Thanks in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXCruiser10 Posted October 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yes, as a non-swimmer you can book a snorkeling excursion. You will pay full price but you don't have to snorkel. My husband loves to snorkel but I cannot stand to have the mask on my face so I do not snorkel. Yet, we still both go on the snorkeling excursions. You can stay on the boat or on the beach. I do get in the water but I just float around the boat for fun. Determine what kind of snorkeling trip you might do. If the snorkel starts and stops in different places, you might have to find a way to get to the finishing point. About 2 years ago we booked a beach/snorkel excursion in Cozumel. We went to a beach club called Playa Uvas which was not far at all from the cruise port. My husband went snorkeling and i just spent time on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kk0208 Posted October 4, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Yes, as a non-swimmer you can book a snorkeling excursion. You will pay full price but you don't have to snorkel. My husband loves to snorkel but I cannot stand to have the mask on my face so I do not snorkel. Yet, we still both go on the snorkeling excursions. You can stay on the boat or on the beach. I do get in the water but I just float around the boat for fun. Determine what kind of snorkeling trip you might do. If the snorkel starts and stops in different places, you might have to find a way to get to the finishing point. About 2 years ago we booked a beach/snorkel excursion in Cozumel. We went to a beach club called Playa Uvas which was not far at all from the cruise port. My husband went snorkeling and i just spent time on the beach. Sounds great... for snorkeling do they take somewhere in middle of sea with boat or it can be done at the shore or beach itself?? I am asking because last time I went for underwater diving with my husband and got really really scared and couldn't do anything... I can just float myself so thinking if it's on shore or beach than it will be easier for me else I will have to opt out😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted October 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I know non- or newbie snorkelers attempt to snorkel all the time from shore or from boats. Perhaps non-swimmers too. They give you a snorkel vest which can serve as a floatation device. But if you are a non-snorkeler and wan to learn, you really should go on a snorkel excursions that is geared to newbies. If you're a non-swimmer, I would strongly suggest you DO NOT attempt to snorkel even with a snorkel vest. Please take a couple of swimming lessons and at least learn preventative drowning techniques before going on your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kk0208 Posted October 6, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I know non- or newbie snorkelers attempt to snorkel all the time from shore or from boats. Perhaps non-swimmers too. They give you a snorkel vest which can serve as a floatation device. But if you are a non-snorkeler and wan to learn, you really should go on a snorkel excursions that is geared to newbies. If you're a non-swimmer, I would strongly suggest you DO NOT attempt to snorkel even with a snorkel vest. Please take a couple of swimming lessons and at least learn preventative drowning techniques before going on your cruise. I would say myself as newbie swimmer with basic floating skill, that's y I am looking some snorkeling option on the shore of beach where we can do a little snorkeling ourselves and can see fishes etc... I'm not looking for big time or mid ocean snorkeling here... any suggestions on which beach we should try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke gs Daddy Posted October 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2017 The money bar has a nice spot right there on their property. As stated if you are not a good swimmer stay close to shore. The currents are pretty strong and the guides need you to stay together. Two years ago a lady passed on our trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted October 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Be advised - there is a current that one must deal with when swimming on the western shores of Cozumel. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted October 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I would not recommend snorkeling to a non swimmer. While it is rare that someone gets into trouble it happens, and I would not want to rely on anyone on a snorkel tour to rescue me. If you are going to insist on snorkeling I suggest that you do it from shore, with a life jacket, not a snorkel vest, and that you never go into water that is over your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBelle Posted October 8, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I have snorkeled in Cozumel twice and I'm not a great swimmer. We went to the Chankanaab park and loved it. The first time was with my teenage daughter who wanted to swim with the dolphins. After we did that, we walked along the beach and found out we could also snorkel on the beach. They have a smallish area and have sunk statues for you to find. It was fun. There were many colorful fish. It's done entirely on your own and you are right on the shore so you can get out whenever you want. The park also has an alligator pond, in case your kids want to just see some animals. There is also a tequila tasting area and more to the park, but I don't recall what else is there. I've also snorkeled where they take you out on a boat and you snorkel in a group. I REALLY liked this type of snorkeling. Lifejackets are used, so I felt relatively safe. But the amount of wildlife is so much more than on the shore. The guide kept an eye on me (I was traveling solo) and the rest of the group, so I could wander a bit, but still be close to the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted October 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I would say myself as newbie swimmer with basic floating skill, that's y I am looking some snorkeling option on the shore of beach where we can do a little snorkeling ourselves and can see fishes etc... I'm not looking for big time or mid ocean snorkeling here... any suggestions on which beach we should try? I'd say Money Bar - that's where we are going to visit in November. Shallow water (but no beach per se) for snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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