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Topic: Beaches in cozumel

Willy Paul
First Class Passenger
Member # 473

posted 08-03-1999 05:21 PM

We are going to make a stop in Cozumel on our cruise in January. We are looking for a good size beach so we can sit on the beach and sun and do a litlle snorkeling. The last time we went to the national park and the water was beautiful, but the beach was the size of a postage stamp.
Anyone have any ideas.

Posts: 151 | From: Auburn, Ma. | Registered: Jul 99

vanman
First Class Passenger
Member # 819

posted 08-03-1999 06:48 PM

We were there in January '98 and had a late lunch in a great resturant about 1 mile between the pier and town.
Across the street from the resturant along the shoreline were miles of beach. Many beach vendors and people there were having a blast !
Van from Texas (20 cruises world-wide)

Posts: 18 | From: El Paso, Texas, USA | Registered: Jul 99

Barryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 33

posted 08-03-1999 07:20 PM

There is a beach in Cozumel pronounced (Chunk-a-nob) which was great for snorkeling, although the beach was nicely combed, parts of the beach are a bit rocky.
Barryboat (160 cruises world-wide)

Posts: 1851 | From: Bloomington, Minnesota (Home to the Mall of America) | Registered: Mar 99

Natalie
First Class Passenger
Member # 347

posted 08-29-1999 10:18 AM

Willy Paul

Which ship will you be in as I will also be stopping in Cozumel - around the 2/3 Jan 2000 on the MS Carousel

Posts: 61 | From: Yateley, Hampshire, England | Registered: Apr 99

DAMBROSI
First Class Passenger
Member # 100

posted 08-29-1999 10:48 PM

MR. BARRYBOAT, is right
CHAUKANAAB BEACH is the place.
My husband and I were there twice
in the late 80's and early 90's.
you did'nt have to swim to far
to see a cannon below the surface.
The water is clear and clean. They
take good care of the park. My husband even fed a fish bread there. It was just a beautiful
place to go. We hope you get a chance to experience it.

Posts: 2554 | From: Florida, USA, Where the Legend SS NORWAY sailed from. Moving back to FL next yr. | Registered: May 99

asoowal
First Class Passenger
Member # 485

posted 08-30-1999 12:18 AM

Having done Chakanaab a few times we went looking for another beach. The crew recommended San Francisco Beach. It was about 15 minutes longer cab ride to the beach club. All the ammenities were available, and on a natural beach rather than a government made one. Restaurant/Bar under cover on the beach. Lockers available. Huts for shelter, or just rent chairs, or sit on your towel. Small reef just off shore available for snorkel by boat ($10pp), if you have a group you can all arrange a boat to Palancar Reef for $50. We had a wonderful day, repeated it the following year, and will do it again...don't tell anyone else..it wasn't full of cruisers!!!!lol

Posts: 68 | From: Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA | Registered: Feb 99

10X
First Class Passenger
Member # 2

posted 08-30-1999 09:02 AM

I'll be in that area about the same time on the Enchantment of the Seas. I was planning on going to Xel Ha. I was there in 1989 and it was beautiful. It was a short stop on a tour to Tulum and I've always wanted to go back. Has anyone done both parks and can offer a comparison?

Posts: 51 | From: Lansing, MI USA | Registered: Mar 99

Cruiselvr
First Class Passenger
Member # 96

posted 08-30-1999 09:50 AM

We went to San Francisco Beach last time we were in Cozumel and it was awful! The beach chairs were old wooden ones that had flaking paint and splinters. The bathroom facilities were scary and the "shower" smelled like it pumped its water straight from the toilet!! The beach itself was gorgeous and the water was incredible, but unless they've improved it in the past 4 years, I'd think twice before choosing it over other beaches in Cozumel.

Posts: 34 | Registered: Apr 99

mifox79
First Class Passenger
Member # 703

posted 08-30-1999 11:04 AM

Don't bother even getting off the ship in Cozumel unless your are going on the snorkling excursion. Cozumel felt a little like jamaica, I had to always watch over my shoulder for fear I was going to be dragged down an alley. The people in Cozumel were very pushy and I, along with my family felt very uncomfortable while there. It is a very poor and run-down area that doesn't offer much besides jewelry stores.

Posts: 24 | From: Boston, MA, US | Registered: Aug 99

CTrail
First Class Passenger
Member # 64

posted 08-30-1999 01:03 PM

mifox79, when were you in Cozumel? We were there three years ago and didn't feel intimidated at all. Granted the people are poor but we found them to be very friendly and helpful and of course ready to haggle about any price of any goods for sale, but never pushy like we found the Jamaicans. We are planning to go back soon and we were looking forward to spending the day in Cozumel and would like to know if anybody has had the same experience as mifox79.

Haveagreatdayeveryone:-)

Posts: 332 | From: Kitchener, ON Canada | Registered: Apr 99

dls1277
Just Boarded
Member # 558

posted 08-31-1999 03:31 PM

It's funny how different people's opinions can be. Cozumel was our favorite port on our Western Caribbean cruise. In fact, we loved it so much we went back later to stay a week in a condo. So please do get off the ship, you may find you like it too. Maybe not, but at least you'll know.

Posts: 2 | From: tuscany hills, ca, usa | Registered: Aug 99

marigubob
Just Boarded
Member # 687

posted 09-04-1999 01:24 PM

We have been to Cozumel twice,the last time in Jan.99.Neither time did we feel uncomfortable nor did we find the people pushy.
We agree with the previous post about San Francisco Beach.We drove in expecting to stay awhile..BUT..had a drink (expensive),looked around and left because of how run-down and dirty it was.Lots of other pretty places to see in Cozumel!

Posts: 3 | From: Belleair Beach FL. USA | Registered: Jul 99

Crooza
First Class Passenger
Member # 92

posted 09-06-1999 01:25 AM

Willy: My wife and I enjoyed Cozumel very much (2/99 HAL/Veendam). We did take a snorkel excursion in the morning (sorry can't remember the name of the beach) followed by lunch and shopping in town. Yes, some local shop owners and vendors hover along the sidewalks, in front of their shops, but they are all friendly. We spoke "some" Spanish with them and politely said no if we were not interested in their wares. They never pushed back. If I may pass a tip along, we had a great lunch at Pancho's Backyard - - nice atmosphere too. For a cocktail or cold drink (and cool T-Shirts) try Carlos & Charlies - - both on the main street in town. Enjoy!

Posts: 32 | From: MA | Registered: Sep 99

Marshaatn
Just Boarded
Member # 312

posted 10-08-1999 03:54 PM

A wonderful restaurant in Cozumel is "Lobster's Cove", which is located in between the pier and the shopping area. There are many tourists there, service and food were great, and you can walk right out to the water and feed the fish or snorkel. Beautiful!

Posts: 2 | From: Nashville, TN, USA | Registered: Sep 99 | IP: Logged

Marshaatn
Just Boarded
Member # 312

posted 10-08-1999 03:57 PM

Sorry, I meant to say in my last post that there are "not" many tourists at Lobster's Cove. I did not see anyone from my cruise ship and it was nice to have an extremely good, quiet lunch with a beautiful view.

Posts: 2 | From: Nashville, TN, USA | Registered: Sep 99 | IP: Logged

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