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Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park | WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU GO! | Cozumel, Mexico | MSC Seaside | Ep. 15

CRUISE WITH JOSH
CRUISE WITH JOSH
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👁️ 56K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 23:04

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day trip to Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park in Cozumel, Mexico, while docked on the MSC Seaside. The video begins with the creator observing other cruise ships and enjoying breakfast on board before heading to the excursion. Upon arrival, the creator encounters a dispute with a taxi driver regarding the fare, noting that the driver attempted to charge more than the pre-booked price. While the park itself is described as visually stunning with beautiful lagoons, plants, and wildlife like iguanas and crocodiles, the experience is marred by service issues. The creator expresses significant frustration with the all-inclusive system at the beach club, reporting that staff members provided conflicting information and refused to provide water or juice outside of the designated lunch period. Ultimately, the creator concludes that while the park is beautiful, the lack of consistent communication and the restrictive nature of the all-inclusive amenities make it a less desirable option compared to other local beach clubs.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Seaside
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for MSC Seaside
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
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Creator's Key Takeaways

unfortunately this is a foreign country and at times they can try and play you and that's what what happened today

Chaka knob is leaving much to be desired so far today I mean it's a beautiful park but service-wise very very low

we are on vacation we are here in beautiful Cozumel Mexico and you know just try and make the most out of it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Double triple check everything that you do in a foreign port
Always fact check your work because you never know
Clarify what 'all-inclusive' means before booking an excursion

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being scammed in foreign portsDouble-check prices and confirm with multiple sources

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park like?
QIs it worth booking through Shore Excursioneer?
QWhat should you know about taxi prices in Cozumel?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cozumel2 Happy Bacon
Top: Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park ($10 per person for taxi)
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