Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park Cozumel Mexico
Are you looking for the best Cozumel cruise excursion? Have you heard of Chankanabb National Park or Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park?
This is one of the best-kept secrets EVER! Honestly, when we were booking our cruise excursions Chankanaab National Park wasn’t even an option through the cruise line. (We went on Allure of the Seas.)
Luckily, my parents are cruise addicts and have done almost every excursion in the Caribbean! They highly recommended Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park!
We decided to try it out and loved it! I am excited to share my review on Chankanaab National Park and let you know all about the fun things to do at Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park Cozumel excursion.
In this post, we will dive into why this is the best Cozumel shore excursion. We will highlight some of the best things to do in Chankanaab National Park such as Cozumel snorkeling from shore options, Chankanaab sea lion show, Chankanaab beach time, and so much more!
If you are looking for a Cozumel Mexico swimming with dolphins experience Chankanaab offers one of the best dolphin excursions in Cozumel!
I’m excited to share with you our experience at Chankanaab Cozumel National Park.
Let’s explore all of the fun things to do at Chankanaab!
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Where is Chankanaab National Park?
Chankanaab National Park is located inside of Cozumels National Marine Park which is also a part of the Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park.
How Far is Chankanaab from Port?
It is a little less than 4 miles from the Cozumel cruise port. Google says that it is about a 15-minute drive. It seemed a lot faster when we went.
How to Get to Chankanaab National Park
The best way to get to Chankannaab is by taxi. Right when you exit the cruise port there are tons of taxis. We had a group of 22. We were able to split our parties up into a few taxi vans.
There are so many amazing Cozumel shore excursions! Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park is the one I would book!
Like, I said earlier visiting Chankanaab wasn’t even offered by the cruise line but there are tons of Chankanaab Cozumel tours you can book.
There are a few ways to book. You could go directly to Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park and buy tickets. They are about $26 at the gate plus admission to Chankanaab Marine Park.
That is what we did, and might seem like the way to go, however, after researching it a bit more, I think that by booking a tour you will get more bang for your buck.
There are so many fun things to do at Chankanaab National Park a lot of them are included in a Chankanaab day pass but not all. If you want to swim with dolphins or manatees, parasail, or scuba dive, have a sea lion experience, or have an all-inclusive experience with drinks and buffet these are not included in the gate price.
Admission to Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park
Book a Cozumel Shore Excursion to Chankanaab
- General Admission Ticket
- Day Pass and Snorkel Rental (If you don’t have snorkel gear)
- Cozumel Swimming with Dolphins Cruise Excursion at Chankanaab
- All-Inclusive Chankanaab Manatee Experience
- All-Inclusive General Admission with Buffet
- Scuba Diving and Full Access to Chankanaab
- Sea Lion Experience with Full All Inclusion Access for Chankanaab
You can purchase these extra experiences onsite however they were a lot more! Booking a Chankanaab tour ahead of time will save you money! It also gives you access to extra perks!
I would Book a Cozumel cruise excursion through GetYourGuide. This is a reputable company that offers lots of tours around the world.
Things to Do at Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park
If you decide to just get the basic Chankanaab day pass, you will still have a lot of fun. You can look at the Chankanaab Park map above and see how many fun things are at Chankanaab Cozumel!
Fun Things to Do at Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park
- Beach/Chairs
- Pool
- Snorkeling if you have your own equipment
- Playground
- Sea Lion Show
- Mayan Ruins
- Shops
These activities are all included in a general admission day pass. Let’s learn a little bit more about each of these Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park activities.
1. Chankanaab Beach Time
The first thing we did was hit the beach. We arrived pretty early so we had our choice of beach chairs and location.
This beach is not a typical beach. There are stairs that step down into the ocean. This did not bother us. There is one area at Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park that does have a tradition entrance to the ocean so if you do prefer that you can set up camp near that area.
Cabana Rentals at Chankanaab
There are cabana rentals you can purchase if that is something you enjoy. These cabanas are big enough for about 6 people. They include a fruit platter and drinks. They are reasonably priced as well.
Beach Chairs and Drink Service
If you booked a Cozumel cruise excursion that included a drink service you are going to love this. The waiters come right to your beach chairs get your orders and bring them to you. How cool is that!
Playing in the Sand
The Chankanaab beach was the highlight of our 8-year-old. He loved playing in the Sand. We purchased some sand toys before our cruise and brought them with us. They were perfect for this Cozumel excursion.
There are also really cute signs on Chankanaab beach that you can get the perfect Instagramable pic.
2. Chankanaab Cozumel Swimming
We had so much fun just swimming in Chankanaab. The water is very clear. What is nice about the Chankanaab beach is that you can swim out to white boxes.
Swimming Boxes
These are just boxes in the middle of the ocean. You can jump on top of them and jump off them. They are nice if you need a break from swimming.
Life jackets are provided because the water is pretty deep.
If you have little kids I would suggest the traditional beach area that is closer to the playground. This is a very shallow area that is great for non-swimmers and little kids.
Snorkeling in Chankanaab is not exactly one of the free things to do in Cozumel because you have to pay for admission into Chankanaab Park but if you bring your own snorkel gear you can hop right in and start exploring free of charge.
This is one of the best Cozumel snorkeling spots because it is within the Chankanaab Marine Reef Park. My husband spent hours snorkeling in this area. He did not want to get out of the water!
Don’t worry if you do not have snorkel equipment. You can rent some onsite or book a combination ticket with equipment. Another option is to purchase snorkel gear before your cruise and bring it with you.
Snorkeling in Cozumel
There are lots of things to see while snorkeling at Chanakaab Reef. There is a statue and a little abstract art under the water. You can also find lots and lots of fish!
4. Cozumel Chanakaab Pool
If you get tired of the ocean there is a really nice pool you can jump into. This pool also has a swim-up bar for drinks.
We actually hung out at the pool for a long time. The kids played pool games and the adults relaxed. There are areas where you can sit and enjoy the water. Most of the pool is shallow.
This was a nice area to take a break from the ocean. This is included in your Chankanaab day pass, however, at one point there was a big tour group and they took priority and we had to leave.
The Chankanaab Sea Lion Show was my favorite thing we did at Chankanaab Nationa Park.
This is the most talented sea lion I have ever seen. He does everything his trainer asks and the best part is that he sings! Yes Sings. I have never seen anything like it!
The Sea Lion lip sings perfectly! It made my day. I actually had to watch the show twice! There are set times to see the show so be sure to catch the show. This is included in your Chankanaab day pass.
Sea Lion Experience
You can also get up close and personal if you book the sea lion experience. Get ready for a kiss and to hang out with the coolest sea lion around.
One of the most popular Chanakanaab Beach Adventure Park activities is swimming with the dolphins or manatees. These experiences do cost extra.
I would prefer to purchase this Cozumel cruise excursion ahead of time because of the currency rate exchange. It was difficult to know how expensive these tours were when you have to calculate exchange rates on-site.
I loved watching from the sidelines. You can see the dolphins hanging out and swimming around. If you want to ride, you have the opportunity. There are trainers right there to tell you exactly what to do.
This is an amazing place to book a Cozumel swimming with dolphin excursion!
7. Mayan Culture
You can go on a Mayan adventure. There are lots of areas where you can walk around and immerse yourself in the culture. There are ruins and museums to look at.
There is a healing and cleansing Mayan ceremony that you can book. It is called Temazcal.
8. Shops at Chankanaab National Park
If you are looking for a good Cozumel souvenir there are lots of vendors within Chankanaab Cozumel products.
A lot of the merchandise you will see at this park, you will see at the port or other areas in the Yucatan. These souvenirs are Mayan. It is great place to pick something up, especially if you are on a Cozumel cruise excursion and are limited on time.
Hopefully, all of this information has made you excited to book a Chankanaab Cozumel shore excursion!
We had such a fun time and I know you will too. We had planned a cruise as a family reunion with 22 of us. Chankanaab was the Cozumel cruise excursion for large groups!
Cruise Time
We booked our first cruise on Oasis of the Seas and loved it. We stopped at Royal Carribeans Perfect Day at Cococay and did some Cococay excursions and Thrill Water Park.
On our next cruise on Allure of the Seas, we enjoyed Costa Maya, Routan, and Cozumel. We might be a little addicted now!
If you know any cruise lovers an excursion is the perfect cruise gift!
If you did not come to Cozumel on a cruise you might be interested in my 7-day Cancun itinerary. Or visiting Xcaret or Chichen Itza. There are so many fun Cancun day trips in the Yucatan.
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I love a great beach excursion. Chananaab Beach sounds like a great way to spend the day soaking up sunshine. I love the tiny palm fronds — too cute
It is a fantastic way to soak up the sun!
Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park looks amazing! I wonder why the cruise line doesn’t offer it! I love finding hidden gems, so I love that the cruise line hasn’t found it though! Learning more about Mayan Culture would be cool too!
Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park looks amazing! We love visiting Cozumel and relaxing on the beach. This looks like a great place to visit and take the family.
I had not heard of Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park. Sounds like a wonderful excursion!
I’ve been to Cozumel and Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park. It’s a great day trip excursion to go exploring and other water-related activities.
What a gorgeous place! It certainly looks more appealing than the -4-degree weather we’re currently experiencing!
I know right! Bring me some sunshine!
Such a cute and amazing destination in a destination. Cozumel is so nice to explore and the hidden gem of Chanakanaab Beach Adventure Park makes the adventure even better.
It is a perfect shore excursion in Cozumel!