PrettyPenny7 Posted February 23, 2018 #26 Share Posted February 23, 2018 My sister went to Mr. Sancho's while on her honeyhoneymoon with my brother-in-law. Said it had more of a 'Spring Break' party vibe; could partially be due to them going around graduation time. They had fun and met lots of people, but she said it was VERY crowded. We went to Nachi Cocom for my birthday last October. She notes everything was less crowded compared to early summer, but again this area allows less people and is more laid-back in general. We loved our cozy little spot, the food portions were GREAT! I eat my weight in food much like many men do... I was kind of embarrassed to still be full at dinner back on the ship! Snorkeling was amazing, and that swim-up bar was heavenly. I am past the days of what Mr. Sancho's has to offer... not to say I wouldn't have LOVED it when younger! All you can eat, and fun times on the beach? I would have been there every year if I had money back then. But Nachi Cocom is where I will be returning this October for my birthday, again. Great service, great food, great relaxing atmosphere. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScttSki04 Posted February 24, 2018 #27 Share Posted February 24, 2018 What is the best way to get from the pier to Nachi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdowney Posted February 24, 2018 #28 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Curious as to the snorkelling at Nachi? I am leaning towards there when I go with my 70y/o mother as it has the more quiet atmosphere, but I am hoping to see some stuff snorkelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3 Posted February 25, 2018 #29 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thank you for all the great info, everyone! I am glad I found this thread, as we were considering Mr. Sanchos. Definitely the atmosphere I am reading at Nacho is better for us (serenity deck instead of lido, good one mcgee!) How are the drinks at Nachi--do they have things like wine and/or champagne (mimosas), along with the mixed drinks and beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 25, 2018 #30 Share Posted February 25, 2018 What is the best way to get from the pier to Nachi?Taxi is pretty cheap about $20 with tip each way for up to 4 people Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 25, 2018 #31 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Curious as to the snorkelling at Nachi? I am leaning towards there when I go with my 70y/o mother as it has the more quiet atmosphere, but I am hoping to see some stuff snorkelling?Everytime we've ever been the snorklings not great Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdowney Posted February 25, 2018 #32 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Everytime we've ever been the snorklings not great Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Crud [emoji53]. Given Mr Sanchos is just down the beach on the same ‘strip’ so to speak, is the snorkelling any better? Or is there somewhere you’d recommend that has an all inclusive beach that isn’t too ‘rowdy’ that also has good snorkelling?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 25, 2018 #33 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Crud [emoji53]. Given Mr Sanchos is just down the beach on the same ‘strip’ so to speak, is the snorkelling any better? Or is there somewhere you’d recommend that has an all inclusive beach that isn’t too ‘rowdy’ that also has good snorkelling?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk People like to go to chankanaab to snorkel usually. Mr Sanchos will be the same as Nachi snorkel wise. It's not really rowdy at all just more lively and much much better food than Nachi. We went to Nachi maybe 5 times until we discovered the better food at Mr Sanchos :) We'll never do Nachi again for that reason. Don't get me wrong it's nice but for us it's too quiet Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzbea Posted February 25, 2018 #34 Share Posted February 25, 2018 A little advice. Before you make your reservations at Nachi, decide what "extras" you want. My husband decided that he would like to snorkel. There was no way to add it on as an afterthought through the website. After contacting the resort by email, I was told to sign up for it when we arrived. Hopefully there will be a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinaInTexas Posted February 25, 2018 Author #35 Share Posted February 25, 2018 We had wanted to jet ski and it wasnt listed as an extra. I got an e-mail reply that they were having issues with jet skis and to ask when I got there. Guess I will be walking down the beach until I find someplace that will rent them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted February 26, 2018 #36 Share Posted February 26, 2018 No sandy beach will offer good snorkeling -the sand and waives cloud the water and there are no rocks & reefs for the little fish to thrive in. Nachi (and many other beach clubs) offers a 90 or so minute snorkel tour for about $30+ per person -- the folks next to us a while back were happy with the tour, and I was happy to relax and sip on a few more drinks. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzbea Posted February 27, 2018 #37 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I know it was extra. I had just hoped to reserve it ahead of time so I wouldn't have to worry about it later. Christmas time seems to be at a premium for cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted February 27, 2018 #38 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I know it was extra. I had just hoped to reserve it ahead of time so I wouldn't have to worry about it later. Christmas time seems to be at a premium for cruising.You would think they would love to pre reserve spots for extras and allow people to pay ahead. That's money in the bank even if they're no shows Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzbea Posted February 27, 2018 #39 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I agree. However, obviously their tech people need to upgrade their website and/or add some links to the providers of the extra services. This way if you had to make arrangements through the actual provider, like it sounds, it could be done at the original time or after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisco Posted May 14, 2018 #40 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Has anyone taken the snorkel tour out to the reef? If so, large or small boat? Easy to get in and out of the water? Sometimes the small boats with small ladder (can't jump in) are so hard to get in and out. Contemplating booking the snorkel excursion while there but have not found a lot of details. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegoo75 Posted May 22, 2018 #41 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Hello! We will be there in 3 weeks, and we too are trying to decide between Nachi and Sanchos. We are 2 pretty laid back adults, with 2 kids (10 year old boy and 7 year old girl). I know that Sanchos has that water park area that you have to pay extra for, does Nachi offer any kind of flotation devices (intertubes, loungers, noodles, etc.)? It looked like there were some in the photos, but would love to hear from somebody that has been there recently. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted May 22, 2018 #42 Share Posted May 22, 2018 We are doing my sanchos this time. I thought Nachi was a tad rundown last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted May 22, 2018 #43 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Everytime we've ever been the snorklings not great Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Agree, barely see one fish when snorkeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted May 22, 2018 #44 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Agree, barely see one fish when snorkeling No sandy beach will offer great snorkeling - the sand/waves cloud the water and there are no rocks/reefs for the little fish to thrive in. For MUCH better snorkeling from the shore check out the Money Bar beach club - no beach, you enter the water via steps. ABQRobin and Mitsugirly have lots of photos posted of the Money bar - check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted May 22, 2018 #45 Share Posted May 22, 2018 No sandy beach will offer great snorkeling - the sand/waves cloud the water and there are no rocks/reefs for the little fish to thrive in. For MUCH better snorkeling from the shore check out the Money Bar beach club - no beach, you enter the water via steps. ABQRobin and Mitsugirly have lots of photos posted of the Money bar - check it out! Thanks! Kauai beach snorkeling had terrific marine life though. Some beaches do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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