Cozumel? Any "beach" snorkeling within walking distance to MSC dock by Punta Lagosta pier?

[LinRon3]

Has anyone done any snorkeling off the rocks near the MSC dock in Cozumel [I think MSC docks at the Punta Lagosta pier]?  We found a restaurant in Grand Cayman that allowed snorkeling [mentioned in another thread] and wondered if anyone knew of a place like that in Cozumel, within walking distance of that MSC dock?  I see several possibilities such as a hotel, several restaurants, and even a scuba store of some sort [on google maps etc], but know nothing about businesses in that area.  If you've done any snorkeling there, do you have to reserve something or just show up somewhere [I think there's a public park nearby for instance]?  Maybe a day pass at a hotel there?  Thanks for any help [we're not there until Feb].     

[ABQrobin]

Not really.  Taxis are plentiful and cheap, take a taxi south to Money Bar or pay for a day pass at a beach club down that way.  The northern area near town is all ironshore which is dead coral reef, rocks and not beach, plus a lot of boat traffic.  

[LinRon3]

8 hours ago, ABQrobin said:

Not really.  Taxis are plentiful and cheap, take a taxi south to Money Bar or pay for a day pass at a beach club down that way.  The northern area near town is all ironshore which is dead coral reef, rocks and not beach, plus a lot of boat traffic.  

Ok, thanks.  Yea, Money Bar was on our radar; might just do that...or maybe just go to Chankanaab or something?.  We like to shop in San Miguel after a snorkel or excursion, and thought if something right by pier would be convenient.  Yea, looks pretty built up right in that area; but never know if someone might know something.  At the Carnival pier, there are several hotels that allow day passes and have small beaches and some snorkeling [Grand Park Royal comes to mind].  Wondered if something like that around the Punta Lagosta area.  Thanks for your input; we'll probably just get a cab and go south.