Basic but good snorkling excursion from Playa, Help Please!!

K and P · 02-23-2004

Not looking for anything fancy, dont want to spend a fortune, but need equiptment supplied. Anyone gone on an excursion like that, and saw some nice stuff, but didnt pay a fortune to do it?? Please help. We are staying at the RIU Tequila Mar 2-9 so let me know this week if you could. Thanks so much

Dianne · 02-24-2004

Hi, were in Playa in February. We took a bus to Puerto Morelos and hired a boat to take us to the reefs for snorkelling. There were 14 people in total, along with the guide that snorkelled with you and a fellow that stayed in the boat. They took you to 3 different spots to snorkel, life jackets, snorkels, fins were supplied. The tirp was approximately 2 hours and the cost was $22.00 US per person. Great deal.

We also did a whole day snorkelling excursion (75.00 US per person) which included lunch, equipment and snorkelling in a cenote, cave and ocean. I can't remember the name of the tour company right now, however we took it from an all-inclusive resort (Copacabana). Really nice as well, but preferred the one from Peurto Morelos. Not as many people.

Have a great time.

K and P · 02-24-2004

Dianne, thank you that sound just like what we are looking for. The first one you said. We will be meeting up with people down there and see if a group wants to do something like that. Perfect. One week to go cant wait. Weather is perfect down there right now hope it stays that way.

rossmtbiker · 02-25-2004

Hi Pam,

I remember reading a post on another forum that someone did a snorkel trip through a dive shop and it was twice as long and half the price as the snorkelling excursions offered at the resort. I booked a dive trip online through Sealife and I noticed they offer snorkelling excursions too at reasonable prices:
http://www.sealifedivers.com/snorkel.html

Cheers,
Ross

annrawa · 02-25-2004

Fat Cat, You can contact them through this site at the top. This is the best trip

SandyDee · 02-28-2004

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Originally posted by "Dianne"

Hi, were in Playa in February. We took a bus to Puerto Morelos and hired a boat to take us to the reefs for snorkelling.

Dianne,

How did you find out about the $22 excursion? What I mean is, where did you go to sign up and pay for it? Was transportation to/from included in the price? If so, from where does the transportation leave?

Tx.

Dianne · 02-29-2004

Hi SandyDee. We took the Riviera bus from Playa to Puerto Morelos (16 pesos each). It dropped us on the highway, then we took a cab to the beach. There are a number of places that offer the snorkelling tour. We happened to be on the dock when some people were going out snorkelling and asked the boat driver if we could go on their next trip. He directed us to go to a small hut where we paid, then met him back there about 3 hours later. Hope this is what you're after...

rick muldoon · 02-29-2004

Hey Di
We aare staying at the Tequila Mar 13-20 and are interested in the same trip. How about posting your experience with the Tequila and the snorkeling on your return.
Thanks
Muldoon

rick muldoon · 02-29-2004

Hey Di
We aare staying at the Tequila Mar 13-20 and are interested in the same trip. How about posting your experience with the Tequila and the snorkeling on your return.
Thanks
Muldoon

EileenS · 03-01-2004

If you don't need a guided tour, Chankannab would be a good choice. We took the boat over to Cozumel, then took a taxi to the park and only paid $10 to get in. They rent the snorkel equipment right there. The water is deep and clear and so many varieties of fish to look at. They also had "snuba" which was on the other side. That looked like alot of fun. We also got to shop and eat at "Carlos and Charlie's" while we were in Cozumel.

divepuertomorelos · 03-05-2004

You can book snorkelling trips here in Puerto Morelos with the co-op on the pier which is pot luck who you get or through any of our dive shops. All charge the same rate US20 for the tour and $2 for the National park fee. We supply gear and water and you get a guide for each boat of maximum 8 people. let us know if we can help you all to see our beautiful National Park in the best conditions. Lots of other tours to do here as well
...see you soon...cat

02-23-2004	#1 (permalink)
K and P beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 343	Basic but good snorkling excursion from Playa, Help Please!! Not looking for anything fancy, dont want to spend a fortune, but need equiptment supplied. Anyone gone on an excursion like that, and saw some nice stuff, but didnt pay a fortune to do it?? Please help. We are staying at the RIU Tequila Mar 2-9 so let me know this week if you could. Thanks so much

03-01-2004	#10 (permalink)
EileenS toe in water Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 53	Chankanaab If you don't need a guided tour, Chankannab would be a good choice. We took the boat over to Cozumel, then took a taxi to the park and only paid $10 to get in. They rent the snorkel equipment right there. The water is deep and clear and so many varieties of fish to look at. They also had "snuba" which was on the other side. That looked like alot of fun. We also got to shop and eat at "Carlos and Charlie's" while we were in Cozumel.

03-05-2004	#11 (permalink)
divepuertomorelos into ruins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: puerto morelos, mexico Posts: 71	how to book tours in Puerto Morelos You can book snorkelling trips here in Puerto Morelos with the co-op on the pier which is pot luck who you get or through any of our dive shops. All charge the same rate US20 for the tour and $2 for the National park fee. We supply gear and water and you get a guide for each boat of maximum 8 people. let us know if we can help you all to see our beautiful National Park in the best conditions. Lots of other tours to do here as well ...see you soon...cat

02-24-2004	#2 (permalink)
Dianne lost on fifth Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 11	Hi, were in Playa in February. We took a bus to Puerto Morelos and hired a boat to take us to the reefs for snorkelling. There were 14 people in total, along with the guide that snorkelled with you and a fellow that stayed in the boat. They took you to 3 different spots to snorkel, life jackets, snorkels, fins were supplied. The tirp was approximately 2 hours and the cost was $22.00 US per person. Great deal. We also did a whole day snorkelling excursion (75.00 US per person) which included lunch, equipment and snorkelling in a cenote, cave and ocean. I can't remember the name of the tour company right now, however we took it from an all-inclusive resort (Copacabana). Really nice as well, but preferred the one from Peurto Morelos. Not as many people. Have a great time.

02-24-2004	#3 (permalink)
K and P beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 343	Dianne, thank you that sound just like what we are looking for. The first one you said. We will be meeting up with people down there and see if a group wants to do something like that. Perfect. One week to go cant wait. Weather is perfect down there right now hope it stays that way.

02-25-2004	#4 (permalink)
rossmtbiker lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 12	Hi Pam, I remember reading a post on another forum that someone did a snorkel trip through a dive shop and it was twice as long and half the price as the snorkelling excursions offered at the resort. I booked a dive trip online through Sealife and I noticed they offer snorkelling excursions too at reasonable prices: http://www.sealifedivers.com/snorkel.html Cheers, Ross

02-25-2004	#5 (permalink)
annrawa beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 285	Fat Cat, You can contact them through this site at the top. This is the best trip

02-29-2004	#7 (permalink)
Dianne lost on fifth Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 11	Hi SandyDee. We took the Riviera bus from Playa to Puerto Morelos (16 pesos each). It dropped us on the highway, then we took a cab to the beach. There are a number of places that offer the snorkelling tour. We happened to be on the dock when some people were going out snorkelling and asked the boat driver if we could go on their next trip. He directed us to go to a small hut where we paid, then met him back there about 3 hours later. Hope this is what you're after...

02-29-2004	#8 (permalink)
rick muldoon into ruins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: windsor ont Posts: 70	Hey Di We aare staying at the Tequila Mar 13-20 and are interested in the same trip. How about posting your experience with the Tequila and the snorkeling on your return. Thanks Muldoon

02-29-2004	#9 (permalink)
rick muldoon into ruins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: windsor ont Posts: 70	Hey Di We aare staying at the Tequila Mar 13-20 and are interested in the same trip. How about posting your experience with the Tequila and the snorkeling on your return. Thanks Muldoon

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