Manatee Swim and Chankanaab Park Excursion

There's swimming, and then there's swimming with manatees! The Manatee Swim and Chankanaab Park excursion will be the absolute highlight of your Cozumel visit.

Manatees, once thought by sailors to be mermaids, are beautiful and enormous creatures that can grow as long as 13 feet and weigh up to 1300 pounds. Submerse yourself in the underwater world of the manatee.

During this unusual Manatee Swim and Chankanaab Park Cozumel excursion, you will be able to meet and interact with these magnificent creatures. Start with a 15-minute briefing about the manatee and an explanation of the activities you will experience.

You will then enter the water on a submerged platform from which you'll be able to interact with the manatee, including the very popular kiss and hug. You will also have a chance to feed them in their home in the sea.

Each session is 30 minutes, with 15 minutes in the water. The group size is limited to 10 people to ensure that you have a very personal experience as you swim with manatees in Cozumel. There will be a professional photographer on hand taking pictures and videos.

Please Note: The tour duration is only for the encounter portion. Your tour ticket includes admission to Chankanaab National Marine Park. Guests can arrive at any time and make use of the facilities at the park. Your animal encounter begins at the time on your ticket.

The taxi ride is not included in the tour price so you can come and go at your will. The park is open from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM local time. The park offers a beach, swimming pool and snorkel area. Restrooms and showers are available. Beach chairs and snorkel gear can be rented. There is a restaurant offering food and drinks for sale. There is a Sea Lion Show and Dolphin Presentation most days; check the schedule when you arrive for shows that day. There is also a Manatee Exhibition and self-guided Archaeological Tour available. The park admission is included in your manatee tour.

Starting At

$94.00 USD

Shore Excursions Group

Tour Type

Group

Group Size

Small

Activity Type(s)

Eco, Nature

Tour Duration

2 Hours

Activity Level

Moderate

Tour Leaves From

An approximately 5 to 10 minute taxi ride (not included, approximately $15 US to $20 US each way) is required to reach your departure location.

Food/Beverage Provided

A buffet style lunch, and soft drinks will be provided.

Special Instructions

We recommend wearing a swimsuit under comfortable clothing and shoes. A towel, sunglasses, and biodegradable sunscreen (for after the manatee portion) is recommended. Sunblock, jewelry, watches, rings, bracelets, or any object which might scratch the manatees is not permitted in the water with the manatees.

Restrictions

The MINIMUM HEIGHT to participate is 3 feet 3 inches (39 in / 100 cm). Children under 12 years old OR under 4 feet 7 inches (55 in / 140 cm) must be accompanied by one participating, paying adult per child. If children are 13 years old and over, they may swim on their own, but an adult must be present at the manatee facility. Children ages 6 and up, who are at least 4 feet (48 in / 122 cm) tall, can participate with a paying adult, with one adult required per child. Children 13 and older can participate on their own. Infants ages 1 to 5, or any child who does not meet the height requirement, cannot participate. Pregnant women may not participate in this tour. All participants should be competent swimmers and comfortable using a mask, fins, and snorkel. Each person is required to wear a life jacket. Sunblock, jewelry, watches, rings, bracelets, or any object that might scratch the manatees are not allowed in the water. The instructors have the final say on what can and cannot be worn in the water. For security reasons, personal cameras are not allowed in the water or the program area. A professional photographer will be available to take pictures for purchase.

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