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Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park

  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Last updated: 07 February, 2025

Visitors flock to this little park for one thing: swimming with dolphins. It’s highly touristy and often overwhelmed with cruise passengers (cruise boats docking at Cozumel sell the dolphin encounter onboard), but there’s no denying the pleasure of swimming with these endearing mammals – especially for children.

You can also swim with manatees and sea lions here, and the Chankanaab Reef, just offshore within the park, offers safe and accessible, if fairly mediocre snorkelling.

Logistics

Price from: £21
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 4+
When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

You can fly into Cozumel International airport from Cancun, or take the ferry from Playa del Carmen (from 6am-10pm, about 30 minutes). Taxis are available at the airport to take you to the park (and to take you home again), or rent a car at the airport for the day.

You must book ahead https://www.dolphindiscovery.com/cozumel/ for the dolphin or manatee encounters, and can rent snorkel equipment there (but it’s cheaper to take your own). The admission price includes dolphin and sea lion shows as well as beach access, but the encounters cost extra.

When to do it

The park is open all year round, seven days a week.

Who to go with: organised tours

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  • Cozumel

Experience Chankanaab marine park's underwater world with this discover Scuba diving introductory dive, including one air tank. You will be able to see the marine life at first hand, explore an ancient cave, chankanaab's famous underwater sculptures and vibrant coral formations. This diving package is the perfect choice for Certified and Not certified divers, So relax and let our experienced Dive instructors guide your way. Admission is included so after your scuba adventure you can stay at the park at your leisure and enjoy it's facilities.

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Rating 4.73 / 5 [79 ratings]

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  • Cozumel

Enjoy your day at Chankanaab park with this Cozumel day pass and snorkeling package. Chankanaab is the second-largest reef barrier so strap on your snorkel gear let your tour guide help you discover the underwater world with incredible coral formations and abundant tropical fish making your snorkel activity the best you've ever had. You can arrive and leave the park at your leisure. If coming with children this is definitely your place as there is a playground area right by the water's edge specially made for them...they'll absolutely love it!

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Rating 4.26 / 5 [38 ratings]

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  • Cozumel

This Cozumel All-inclusive Premium Day pass features complete Snorkeling gear, Park Admission, A la Carte Lunch, Open Bar with a variety of cocktails and Beach access with Hammocks and loungers, Sea lion shows and access to an Archaeological area with authentic Mayan ruins replicas. Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park has fun for all ages and is also the perfect place for families with children. If you're looking for an exciting fun day in Chankanaab, this Cozumel All-inclusive package has everything you need to spend your day at your leisure. Chankanaab Park is located only 10 minutes taxi from main Cruise ports which guarantees you will be back to port in time.

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Rating 4.09 / 5 [32 ratings]

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  • Cozumel

Get instructions from a certified instructor on how to use the scuba equipment. Dive through ancient caves and learn about the underwater marine life of the second largest reef barrier in the world. No Diving experience Needed! After your dive relax at the white-sand beach and make full use of the Chankanaab park amenities.

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Rating 4.89 / 5 [29 ratings]

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  • Cozumel

Enter into the magnificent world of Chankanaab Adventure Park, Cozumel's main natural attraction. This access pass and guided snorkeling package is a must while visiting Cozumel and the best way to spend your day in port. Chankanaab features a natural lagoon, a natural cove and an extensive sandy beach area surrounded by Palm trees and is part of the second largest reef barrier in the world so Strap your Snorkel mask on and dive into the marine world of Chankanaab and discover the abundant marine life and its famous underwater sculptures.

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Rating 4.11 / 5 [27 ratings]

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