To be fair, we didn't have a great experience - but it had begun to rain and the water was pretty churned up. We loved EVERYTHING about this excursion, and we think if it was good weather, the snorkling would have been great too. They had all of the equipment we needed. You might verify that they allow kids as young as 6 to participate!
Great video. Thanks! When did you go? We are booked for a January cruise and I’m worried that it’s going to be a bit chilly. Also, did you interact with the manatees as a part of the tour? I didn’t see it so I booked a second tour with manatees at Chankanaab park at 1 PM. Our dolphin time is 1030. How long did your whole Dolphin excursion take with lunch? Thank you in advance for your help!
This was the summer - but we did a Christmas cruise a few years ago through Cozumel and we went to Chankanaab for that one and went swimming and it was fine. Slight chill but something you got used too. That said - your times might be too close together. These two parks are a decent distance from each other, so if your excursion started right on time and lasted an hour, youre at 1130, which gives you an hour to dry off, eat, and call a cab and get up there. I want to say that we were there for about 4 hours total, but we also snorkled there too.
@@chrisdoesthings So sorry to reply to a 6 month old comment but me and my fiancée are going on a cruise to Cozumel this march and cannot decide between chabkanaab and dolphanris for where we want to do our dolphin swim which do you think is the nicer facility / experience ? ty in advance
@@kathyadmirespurlock5308 oh goodness, it's been so long. I wanna say we were in the $150 per person range, but don't quote me on that. I'll check with my wife and see if she remembers!
@@zaccourter6226 we brought about $200 in cash that we used for gratuity and small shopping stores. For "big" excursions like this, we usually feel safe to use credit cards on the property, but nowhere else.
Also you may not have an answer for this, but I’m pregnant, my husband wants to go though. Can I buy an observer ticket when I get there since it’s not an option on the rc website? And any idea of the price of it?
How was the snorkeling? Would you recommend bringing water shoes? I have a six-year-old do they supply lifejackets for snorkeling?
To be fair, we didn't have a great experience - but it had begun to rain and the water was pretty churned up. We loved EVERYTHING about this excursion, and we think if it was good weather, the snorkling would have been great too. They had all of the equipment we needed. You might verify that they allow kids as young as 6 to participate!
Great video. Thanks! When did you go? We are booked for a January cruise and I’m worried that it’s going to be a bit chilly. Also, did you interact with the manatees as a part of the tour? I didn’t see it so I booked a second tour with manatees at Chankanaab park at 1 PM. Our dolphin time is 1030. How long did your whole Dolphin excursion take with lunch? Thank you in advance for your help!
This was the summer - but we did a Christmas cruise a few years ago through Cozumel and we went to Chankanaab for that one and went swimming and it was fine. Slight chill but something you got used too.
That said - your times might be too close together. These two parks are a decent distance from each other, so if your excursion started right on time and lasted an hour, youre at 1130, which gives you an hour to dry off, eat, and call a cab and get up there. I want to say that we were there for about 4 hours total, but we also snorkled there too.
Thank you so much for the information. This is super helpful!
@@chrisdoesthings So sorry to reply to a 6 month old comment but me and my fiancée are going on a cruise to Cozumel this march and cannot decide between chabkanaab and dolphanris for where we want to do our dolphin swim which do you think is the nicer facility / experience ? ty in advance
@rudy3909 I'm so glad you commented! We have actually done both, and Dolphinaris wins by a landslide.
@ thanks for the tip!
Is there actually a beach with sand that kids can play in after the dolphins?
@@lbbaby40 not that we saw, but we didn't look either. I highly doubt it though, as it's kind of in a rocky part of Cozumel.
How much was the ViP Dolphin Swim?
@@kathyadmirespurlock5308 oh goodness, it's been so long. I wanna say we were in the $150 per person range, but don't quote me on that. I'll check with my wife and see if she remembers!
@@chrisdoesthings thank you. We are going on a cruise in Mar. 2025. I'd love to do this! Thank you for the information.
@kathyadmirespurlock5308 it was an amazing time and we would do it again! I hope you have an amazing trip!
Did you use cash on the excursion? If so, how much do you recommend taking with you?
@@zaccourter6226 we brought about $200 in cash that we used for gratuity and small shopping stores. For "big" excursions like this, we usually feel safe to use credit cards on the property, but nowhere else.
Did you have any issues getting your photos?? We went on Norweigan Prima and paid for photos but still have not received them 😢
We picked up the photos the day we were there. We only bought a print and not digital. Sorry you're having issues!
Was the taxi ride included in the Royal Caribbean excursion price?
It was! We met at the sign right at the end of the pier and we were with a guide the rest of the time - roundtrip shuttle included.
@@chrisdoesthings awesome
Also you may not have an answer for this, but I’m pregnant, my husband wants to go though. Can I buy an observer ticket when I get there since it’s not an option on the rc website? And any idea of the price of it?
That's a great question and I'm not sure. I think he would need a wristband beforehand to ensure he was included in the shuttle. I would call Royal.
@@chrisdoesthings ok thanks!
Happy Birthday, wife.
I've still not been on a cruise.
My wife and I would stay in the casino too much of the time.
😂 i always thought I would hate cruising, but it's becoming one of my favorite things to do - and cruises out of Galveston are cheap right now!
That cruise looks sick!! Definitely want to see more stuff like this!
Is this the All inclusive dolphin true connection and dolphin swim for roughly 189?
On Royal Caribbean, this was the VIP Dolphin Swim & Encounter
Depressing being poor