LOL I didn't last long

[Treebeard]

Xel-Ha is nice, but free is better! Half Moon Bay at Akumal has some great snorkeling. Coincidently I just booked a week at La Joya condos for next January.

[Werbo]

Xel-ha: We all have our opinions and expectations when some recommends a place. I was in Cozumel and planned a day trip to Tulum and Xel-ha. IMO Xel-ha was over priced ($90US)and the snorkelling was terrible. Sure there is some fish but the water is murky and you are snorkeling with 1000+ other people. I left after a 1/2 hour and asked for my money back and only got 1/2 my admission back. The murky water is caused by underground fresh water and the vast number a snorkelers.

If you want good snorkeling take the ferry over to Cozumel and find a tour operator such a Dive Palancar that will take you to the south end of Cozumel at Columbia Shallows. It was only $29 for a 2 hr excursion and included all equipment and free beer/pop. PM me if you want more details.

[hillegom]

+ 1 on the half moon bay, Acumal. I was there just last month, and are there ever a lot of turtles there. They are used to snorkelers as well, so they do not swim away.
I swam out to the breakwater (watch out for boats) and saw a basking shark on the bottom.
And its all free, public beach!

[BlueWorldAquatic]

Can we say Laurie is addicted to Canreef?

heh

Ken

[hillegom]

In case anyone cares, here is the link for the webcam of the beach at Akumal.
Its just beside a dive shop, can't remember the name.
The public swimming (roped off) is to the left of the scene and continues for quite a bit.
Although people swim all over the place.

[Zoaelite]

Its time for a name change Laurie, I don't think "Canreefaddict" or " canreefoholic" are taken yet.

[Treebeard]

The webcam is on the Lo Ha beach bar, and hosted by LocoGringo

Originally Posted by hillegom

In case anyone cares, here is the link for the webcam of the beach at Akumal.
Its just beside a dive shop, can't remember the name.
The public swimming (roped off) is to the left of the scene and continues for quite a bit.
Although people swim all over the place.

[fishoholic]

I heard about Acumal, maybe I'll save us all some $$$ and just go there instead. I tried to snorkel today and I couldn't quite do it I hate breathing out of my mouth and anytime I saw a fish I'd smile and my mask would fill up with water. Almost had it figured out a few time but then a big wave would come by and screw me all up. I'll post lots of pic.'s when I get back home.

[Treebeard]

Just keep your face in the water when you are snorkeling. As soon as you look up and try to breathe you are sucking water.

Originally Posted by fishoholic

I heard about Acumal, maybe I'll save us all some $$$ and just go there instead. I tried to snorkel today and I couldn't quite do it I hate breathing out of my mouth and anytime I saw a fish I'd smile and my mask would fill up with water. Almost had it figured out a few time but then a big wave would come by and screw me all up. I'll post lots of pic.'s when I get back home.