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surfer_ed · 10-16-2009, 10:35 AM

Any advice on excustions for Cozumel. We are beach people and on a budget so I was thinking the Beach Break but than we have 2 stops at Cast Away Cay and also a full day at the beach might be too much for DD 5 and DS3 if I hope to keep them up for Pirate Party.

I hear Cozumel is not great to do it anything on our own so I have not idea what to book.

Any advice for excusions with small kids?

kcashner · 10-16-2009, 11:13 AM

Paradise Beach is free (pay for taxi ride). $10 pass for the day gives use of all "non-motorized water toys," but even these may be too much for your little ones.

WHy not get off at the port and walk around the shopping area a bit and then enjoy the pools and the empty ship...perhaps a short nap will keep everyone happier for the evening. I think if you did a full beach day that the little ones would sleep thru the pirate party.

lbgraves · 10-16-2009, 11:41 AM

There are EXCURSION REVIEWS linked in the DIS DCL FAQ thread linked in my signature. Each itinerary is listed with a link for each port. The reviews are for DCL excursions and also things that DISers have done on their own with links to the company sites that they used to book.

rob_jen · 10-16-2009, 11:54 AM

Paradise Beach or Mr Sanchos. We have been to both and its only a cab ride from the pier. The beach break excursions IMO are very expensive and very limited time at the beach.

Paradise Beach is friendly and both places have a restaurant, beach chairs and beach activities as well.

We are planning on going to Paradise beach on our Double Dip cruise in November.

Are you on the Nov 14 sailing on the Magic?

surfer_ed · 10-16-2009, 12:01 PM

Yes we are on the Nov 14th cruise as well.

Is Cozumel safe to do something on your own with kids? Always here the stories about bad cabs etc.

WDWLODGE · 10-16-2009, 12:30 PM

We are on the Nov. 14th Double Dip as well. We are also booked for the Beach Break but we are now considering going to Paradise Beach as well. We are afraid that we won't have enough time to shop after getting back from the Beach Break. If we do Paradise Beach on our own we can head back to shop whenever we want to.

rob_jen · 10-16-2009, 01:40 PM

We have had no problems going to Paradise beach or anywhere in Cozumel.

Agreed on the shopping afterwards. We plan to get right off the ship and go to Paradise beach for a few hours/lunch and then head down town for a little shopping before going back to the ship. We have done this a few times in Cozumel with no issues. The only issue we had was coming back to the ship from Carlos & Charlies (before kids)

loveysbydesign · 10-16-2009, 02:19 PM

We loved Chankanaab and if you don't do the dolphin swim it's really cheap and only a 15 minute ride from the port!
Here's a link to the park's info and a coupon for a discount to get in!
http://www.cozumelparks.com/eng/parks-chankanaab.asp
We had such a great time there and we had kids ages 10, 6 and almost 2 with us! My kids talk about it all the time and we can't wait to go back.
If you have any questions about it please lmk!

bbn1122 · 10-16-2009, 02:46 PM

The Chankanaab excursion sounds great. It mentions that you go to the beach first for snorkeling and sunny, then onto what sounds like a musuem.

Did you do the DSL excursion there and if so,do you mind telling me the itinierary?

We are going in April and I am trying to find something for family with 3 sons 12,10 and 15. They are interested in the Adventure park with ziplining, but I do not think I am up to that.

Thanks a brunch!

loveysbydesign · 10-16-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bbn1122

The Chankanaab excursion sounds great. It mentions that you go to the beach first for snorkeling and sunny, then onto what sounds like a musuem.

Did you do the DSL excursion there and if so,do you mind telling me the itinierary?

We are going in April and I am trying to find something for family with 3 sons 12,10 and 15. They are interested in the Adventure park with ziplining, but I do not think I am up to that.

Thanks a brunch!

We went to Chankanaab on our own. We actually did the cheapest dolphin thing...the Encounter, as my younger 2 children were free, so we only had to pay for me, dh and ds-10y.o. I booked it on my own through their website. That being said we would have loved going there even without interacting with the dolphins. We can't wait to go back again and explore the rest of the park that we didn't have time for this last time. We were there from 10-3 and wished we'd gotten there earlier as it's a beautiful, natural type park. We love the outdoors and nature and are not into really commercial looking/feeling types of places.
We ended up mtg. up with a couple and their son from our disboards group and riding over with them in the van/taxi together.
Also a the port there are many neat kiosks and shops with affordable souveirs, many for only $1-2!!! I joked with my dh that after we got back on the ship I really should have gone back to the shops at the port and I could have spent only $50 and gotten all my Christmas shopping done for my entire family!
You actually pass the one zipline park on your way driving to Chankanaab.

bbn1122 · 10-16-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks for your response. Did you snorkel there? I like the idea of a nature park plus a little culture, then enjoying the beautiful water.

Pinky3 · 10-17-2009, 08:48 AM

Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel and Beach

We loved this. Took a good sail, snorkeled for 45 mins (first time for me - loved it) then to the beach. The beach has water toys for kids and Dad's that think they are kids (slide, ice berg).

The staff was great.

We would do this excursion again - also open bar after snorkeling (beer, soda, and I think margerettas).

ruadisneyfan2 · 10-17-2009, 09:43 AM

We did Playa Mia (Beach Break) on last Thanksgiving's double dip. We didn't feel like too much beach and my dh is not even a beach person. (Though we did jet ski in CC and dh parasailed too so maybe it that's why he didn't get bored.)

We did Playa Mia on our own and paid at the gate. It was around $13 pp + taxi fare. This didn't include any food/drinks which we later bought there. I forget what that price was as my dh and dad paid while I was in the water. They had traditional Mexican food and some American choices so even my picky ds found enough that he liked. (chicken nuggets, etc.)

The admission does include non motorized water sports so we floated around in some tubes for a while and kayaked. I saw others trying a small sailboat too. They have a freshwater pool and LOTS of hammocks and lounge chairs.

I will post some pictures.

Ds was stung by a jellyfish or something and they had a First Aid area and took care of it, spraying something on it and he felt better. I can't blame them at all; happens all over the world and just the chance you take going in any ocean.

btw, I skeeve dirty bathrooms but here I was thoroughly impressed. It was very modern and clean, much nicer than the facilities at CC.

10-16-2009, 10:35 AM	#1
surfer_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Like to be Cast Away Cay but Winnipeg...Originally Halifax Posts: 1,091	Need Help with Cozumel Any advice on excustions for Cozumel. We are beach people and on a budget so I was thinking the Beach Break but than we have 2 stops at Cast Away Cay and also a full day at the beach might be too much for DD 5 and DS3 if I hope to keep them up for Pirate Party. I hear Cozumel is not great to do it anything on our own so I have not idea what to book. Any advice for excusions with small kids? __________________ Surfer_Ed 1972-Off-site , 1976-Poly, 1977-Off-site, 1978-FW,1980-Christmas at FW,1993-CBR, 1994-Off-site, 1996-Off-site Disneyland,2003-Christmas & Honeymoon CSR, 2004-AKL, 2005-POP MNSSHP and DD first trip, 2006-March DCL/First Trip Home SSR, March 2007 Vero/Beach Club DS First Trip, Oct 2007 ASMo/DCL/Wilderness Lodge, Jan 09 ASSp/ASMu, Nov 09 Vero/DCL/BCV, Jan 2010 Family Reunion AKV 2006,2007,2008,2009 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader,Magical Memories for Special Kids http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

10-16-2009, 12:01 PM	#5
surfer_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Like to be Cast Away Cay but Winnipeg...Originally Halifax Posts: 1,091	Yes we are on the Nov 14th cruise as well. Is Cozumel safe to do something on your own with kids? Always here the stories about bad cabs etc. __________________ Surfer_Ed 1972-Off-site , 1976-Poly, 1977-Off-site, 1978-FW,1980-Christmas at FW,1993-CBR, 1994-Off-site, 1996-Off-site Disneyland,2003-Christmas & Honeymoon CSR, 2004-AKL, 2005-POP MNSSHP and DD first trip, 2006-March DCL/First Trip Home SSR, March 2007 Vero/Beach Club DS First Trip, Oct 2007 ASMo/DCL/Wilderness Lodge, Jan 09 ASSp/ASMu, Nov 09 Vero/DCL/BCV, Jan 2010 Family Reunion AKV 2006,2007,2008,2009 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader,Magical Memories for Special Kids http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

10-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#6
WDWLODGE Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springdale, PA Posts: 125	We are on the Nov. 14th Double Dip as well. We are also booked for the Beach Break but we are now considering going to Paradise Beach as well. We are afraid that we won't have enough time to shop after getting back from the Beach Break. If we do Paradise Beach on our own we can head back to shop whenever we want to. __________________ Bill 1980 Offsite + 1999 Contemporary (Honeymoon) + 2000 Carribbean Beach & Wilderness Lodge + 2000 Disneyland + 2001 Wilderness Lodge + 2002 Coronado Springs + 2003 Animal Kingdom Lodge + 2004 PO Riverside & Wilderness Lodge + 05 PO French Quarter + 2006 Pop Century & Disney Magic (May 6th Western) + 2006 Polynesian + Nov/Dec '07 - Pop Century & Disney Magic(Dec 1st Western) + 2008 Disneyland + Nov '09 PO French Quarter/ Nov. 14th DCL Magic Double Dip

10-16-2009, 02:19 PM	#8
loveysbydesign DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alburtis, PA Posts: 2,359	We loved Chankanaab and if you don't do the dolphin swim it's really cheap and only a 15 minute ride from the port! Here's a link to the park's info and a coupon for a discount to get in! http://www.cozumelparks.com/eng/parks-chankanaab.asp We had such a great time there and we had kids ages 10, 6 and almost 2 with us! My kids talk about it all the time and we can't wait to go back. If you have any questions about it please lmk! __________________ May 2006-1st family trip to WDW! Loved Windsor Hills! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$1800 Nov. 13-22 2007-2nd trip to WDW with Baby Hartley #3-it's a boy!!! Total cost including airfare, condo. rental at WH, park tix and rental car =$2200 May 2009- 3 nights in a 2 bedroom at SSR and then our 1st Disney cruise on the Magic! Total cost for 2 Cat. 12's -upgraded to Cat. 10's=$2900 1st trip with the in-laws(their 1st trip ever) Nov. 2010! WAHM to Richie, Becca & Ryan

10-16-2009, 02:46 PM	#9
bbn1122 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 95	The Chankanaab excursion sounds great. It mentions that you go to the beach first for snorkeling and sunny, then onto what sounds like a musuem. Did you do the DSL excursion there and if so,do you mind telling me the itinierary? We are going in April and I am trying to find something for family with 3 sons 12,10 and 15. They are interested in the Adventure park with ziplining, but I do not think I am up to that. Thanks a brunch! __________________ BBN's Mom Jersey Shore ASM 1996, POLY 2003,WL 2006, All Star sports 2008 Magic - West Carb April 2010:

10-16-2009, 11:13 AM	#2
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,741	Paradise Beach is free (pay for taxi ride). $10 pass for the day gives use of all "non-motorized water toys," but even these may be too much for your little ones. WHy not get off at the port and walk around the shopping area a bit and then enjoy the pools and the empty ship...perhaps a short nap will keep everyone happier for the evening. I think if you did a full beach day that the little ones would sleep thru the pirate party.

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10-16-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
lbgraves Little Cinderella's Mommy The bad news is...they are driving me nuts!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 37,990	There are EXCURSION REVIEWS linked in the DIS DCL FAQ thread linked in my signature. Each itinerary is listed with a link for each port. The reviews are for DCL excursions and also things that DISers have done on their own with links to the company sites that they used to book.

10-16-2009, 11:54 AM	#4
rob_jen Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 52	Paradise Beach or Mr Sanchos. We have been to both and its only a cab ride from the pier. The beach break excursions IMO are very expensive and very limited time at the beach. Paradise Beach is friendly and both places have a restaurant, beach chairs and beach activities as well. We are planning on going to Paradise beach on our Double Dip cruise in November. Are you on the Nov 14 sailing on the Magic?

10-16-2009, 01:40 PM	#7
rob_jen Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 52	We have had no problems going to Paradise beach or anywhere in Cozumel. Agreed on the shopping afterwards. We plan to get right off the ship and go to Paradise beach for a few hours/lunch and then head down town for a little shopping before going back to the ship. We have done this a few times in Cozumel with no issues. The only issue we had was coming back to the ship from Carlos & Charlies (before kids)

10-16-2009, 07:51 PM	#11
bbn1122 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 95	Thanks for your response. Did you snorkel there? I like the idea of a nature park plus a little culture, then enjoying the beautiful water. __________________ BBN's Mom Jersey Shore ASM 1996, POLY 2003,WL 2006, All Star sports 2008 Magic - West Carb April 2010:

10-17-2009, 08:48 AM	#12
Pinky3 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 111	Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel and Beach We loved this. Took a good sail, snorkeled for 45 mins (first time for me - loved it) then to the beach. The beach has water toys for kids and Dad's that think they are kids (slide, ice berg). The staff was great. We would do this excursion again - also open bar after snorkeling (beer, soda, and I think margerettas).

10-17-2009, 09:43 AM	#13
ruadisneyfan2 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,765	We did Playa Mia (Beach Break) on last Thanksgiving's double dip. We didn't feel like too much beach and my dh is not even a beach person. (Though we did jet ski in CC and dh parasailed too so maybe it that's why he didn't get bored.) We did Playa Mia on our own and paid at the gate. It was around $13 pp + taxi fare. This didn't include any food/drinks which we later bought there. I forget what that price was as my dh and dad paid while I was in the water. They had traditional Mexican food and some American choices so even my picky ds found enough that he liked. (chicken nuggets, etc.) The admission does include non motorized water sports so we floated around in some tubes for a while and kayaked. I saw others trying a small sailboat too. They have a freshwater pool and LOTS of hammocks and lounge chairs. I will post some pictures. Ds was stung by a jellyfish or something and they had a First Aid area and took care of it, spraying something on it and he felt better. I can't blame them at all; happens all over the world and just the chance you take going in any ocean. btw, I skeeve dirty bathrooms but here I was thoroughly impressed. It was very modern and clean, much nicer than the facilities at CC. __________________

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