Nachi Cocom Snorkel from shore?

[jc4me]

Hi, We will be in Cozumel in October with a group of 7 varying in ages from 50's to 80's and I was looking at Nachi Cocom or Chankanaab. We want to be able to snorkel from shore and I know we can do that at Chankanaab, but I'm not sure about Nachi Cocom. Thanks in advance!

[JohninDC]

Not much but a sandy bottom to see at Nachi; there are a few fish around the pier, but you need to watch for small boat traffic. They do offer a snorkel tour to the reef - 2-3 stops/90 or so minutes, for about $30+ each.

 

You might also check out snorkeling from the shore at the Money Bar - no admission fee, good snorkeling, no beach, good facilities, and good food/drinks/service.

[jc4me]

Not much but a sandy bottom to see at Nachi; there are a few fish around the pier, but you need to watch for small boat traffic. They do offer a snorkel tour to the reef - 2-3 stops/90 or so minutes, for about $30+ each.

 

You might also check out snorkeling from the shore at the Money Bar - no admission fee, good snorkeling, no beach, good facilities, and good food/drinks/service.

Thank you!

[JohninDC]

Mitsugirly has a photo intensive review of Money Bar (and an older one of Nachi) linked in her signature - she is a frequent poster, so you should be able to find her.

[jc4me]

Mitsugirly has a photo intensive review of Money Bar (and an older one of Nachi) linked in her signature - she is a frequent poster, so you should be able to find her.

Thank you! I love her reviews. I'll have to check it out.

[drvmywifecrzy]

Chankanaab will be enjoyable for snorkeling but it is not a true beach entrance. You go down metal stairs. Nachi is great for a relaxing beach day

[idahospud]

You might also check out snorkeling from the shore at the Money Bar - no admission fee, good snorkeling, no beach, good facilities, and good food/drinks/service.

Money Bar is great for snorkeling. Here's their menu if you're interested.

http://www.debsdays.com/2017/12/money-bar-cozumel.html

[JohninDC]

Thanks! ;)

[hawk1972]

We were at Nachi Cocom in January and did some snorkeling. As was mentioned, it is mostly sandy so there's not a lot to see. There are a few large rocks that hold some fish and we found one starfish. One guy had signed up for the snorkeling tour but there weren't enough people to go.

 

Chankanaab has a lot better snorkeling, but as was also mentioned, you have to step down the rocks to get into the water.