Article  Enjoy the Wonders of Nature with Cruisers Activities in Cozumel Going for a vacation on a cruise ship has always been one of the most highly sought after ways to enjoy new locations and meet new people. Cruisers activities in Cozumel have never been more appealing and there are so many ways to enjoy yourself in Cozumel. Chankanaab National Park is a beautiful conservation area located in the heart of the island and was created to protect the incredible fauna and flora species of Cozumel. Also in the park are amazing, natural coral reefs.   Chankanaab, one of nature’s greatest works of art, is located on the 9th km of Cozumel Island highway. The park was named the island’s national park in 1980, and provides protection and services for all the native wildlife and fauna of the island.   Cruisers activities in Cozumel include adventure, education and nature. Best of all, these things are found in one place on the island Chankanaab. As you explore the island, you won’t be able to stop feeling closer to Mother Nature, taking in all the sites and sounds that she has to offer. And when you get hungry from all the exploring you have done, there are also a wide variety of restaurants available on the island to allow you to sample the islands local cuisine. Part of the joys of traveling to distant lands is trying the local food.   Cruisers activities in Cozumel are highlighted by the experience of swimming with dolphins in the park. Dolphin Discovery is without a doubt, one of the most popular activities for visitors and is not to be missed as it is a once in a lifetime chance to get up close to dolphins. If you have never had the opportunity to swim with dolphins, you are in for a treat as there is a state of the art Dolphin Discovery Center in Cozumel. Dolphin Discovery Cozumel facilities are inside Chankanaab National Park. The swim with dolphins program participants and their companions are welcomed to stay at the Dolphin Discovery facilities to relax, enjoy amazing hospitality and cool beverages, snorkel the reefs and participate in other activities in Chankanaab, or go out and explore the island by themselves.   Chankanaab is a Mayan word meaning small sea, which refers to the natural lagoon in the center of the island. The lagoon, which is actually used as part of the Natural Park, hosts the mystical vestiges of ancestral Mayan settlements. It was also a refuge for pirates that were looking for supplying areas or for hidden places they could keep their cherished treasures.   Snorkelling and scuba diving are a favourite activity of visitors and there are a wide variety of snorkel shops available for cruisers activities in Cozumel. There are areas for relaxation, a children’s playground, and a beach area to enjoy the soft sand and pristine ocean.   One of the new cruisers activities in Cozumel is the Manatee Encounter. Manatees are beautiful and enormous. Once thought by sailors to be mermaids, these gentle giants can grow as long as 13ft/4m and weigh up to 1300 pounds! Your entire family can have the experience of swimming with manatees in the paradise of Chankanaab National Park, surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna with vistas of turquoise sea. It is incredible being in the underwater world of the manatee, being able to share a kiss and a hug and even feed these magnificent creatures while swimming with them. You and your family will create memories that will last for a lifetime and share a magical time with the manatees. It wouldn’t even be surprising if this was only your first trip to the island with many more to come. Category Travel Author Andy Cummings Add To Favorites Print This Article Email Article To A Friend Post Comments   Rate This Article (0) 1 - Poor2345 - Good678910 - Excellent Added On Tue Jan 19th,2010