We Came to Cozumel for THIS... Was It Worth It? #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseLife
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The place is nice, but I don't think I would do it again. I'm looking forward to the manatee part of it, but the food, the drink, and the sea lion part, not the greatest.
I'm not sure the exact size comparison, but I think the Star is a little bit bigger than the XL.
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Join us for our first-ever visit to Chankanaab Park in Cozumel, Mexico during our Star of the Seas cruise! Our goal for the day? A once-in-a-lifetime manatee encounter. Along the way, we explore the park, check out the sea lion show, sample the food and drinks, and share our honest thoughts about whether this popular Cozumel excursion is actually worth your time and money. After our visit, we head back to the cruise port for a stop at Margaritaville Cozumel, take in incredible views of multiple cruise ships in port, including Celebrity Xcel, MSC World America, Norwegian Encore, and Carnival Valor, and then enjoy a beautiful evening back aboard Star of the Seas. If you're planning a cruise to Cozumel and considering Chankanaab Park, this video will help you decide if it's the right excursion for you. 🚢 Ship: Star of the Seas 📍 Port: Cozumel, Mexico 🦭 Excursion: Chankanaab Park Manatee Encounter 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to follow the rest of our Star of the Seas series, including Roatan, Costa Maya, sea days, dining, entertainment, and more! 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @LidoHoppers ☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers ✈️ We’re also travel advisors — reach out if you’d like help booking your next cruise adventure! https://lidohoppers.com/ As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Arriving in Cozumel 01:28 Heading to Chankanaab Park 02:34 Cruise Ship Spotting in Port 06:29 Exploring Chankanaab Before the Encounter 10:10 Honest Thoughts on the Sea Lion Show 11:16 Chankanaab Food & Drink Review 12:18 Looking Forward to the Manatee Encounter 14:41 Is Chankanaab Worth Visiting? 15:14 Back at the Cruise Port 15:47 First Visit to Margaritaville Cozumel 17:30 Crystal-Clear Cozumel Water 18:16 More Cruise Ship Spotting 19:10 Back on Star of the Seas 23:56 Relaxing at the Swim & Tonic Bar 25:46 Tour of Celebrity Xcel from the Pier 27:07 Final Thoughts on Chankanaab Park 28:57 Celebrity Xcel Cabin & Retreat Views 32:37 Leaving Cozumel 33:05 Drinks at Basecamp Bar 34:26 Evening at The Hideaway 35:27 Dinner & Jazz in Central Park 38:30 Relaxing in Central Park 43:02 Millennium Mania Party 46:57 Thanks for Watching #StarOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #Cozumel #ChankanaabPark #ManateeEncounter #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #IconClass #CaribbeanCruise #TravelVlog #LidoHoppers #MexicoCruise #CruiseExcursion #CozumelMexico