Day 13: Cozumel - Snorkeling at Money Bar (part 3)

They drop off what feels like a swarm of people into the water.  I lose track of Hubby in the sea of orange vests and swim away from all the chaos.




The swarm follows their guide and get back on their boat 20 minutes later.  This is why we are more than thrilled at doing our own thing.  I’m sure that excursion was at least $99 or more per person.  Our private adventure is the price of the taxi ride to and fro.  Sweet deal!

Here’s a cool picture.  Looks like I took it with my GoPro, but actually it was my Nikon:


I see these two playing tag…round and round they go:


I finally catch up with Hubby and swim over to see what he’s looking at:


A school of French Grunt:




Two varieties of juvenile Damselfish:


A beautiful Sergeant Major:


Here’s a fish called Rock Beauty.  He’s more interested in the sponge:


We stay in the water and snorkel for another hour until I’m feeling a bit chilly.  We head out of the water and checkout the outdoor shower.   I go to pull the cord and OMG that is some cold water!  Brrrrrr.

We walk around the facility and check out the restaurant and their menu.  They have two:  one in Spanish and one in English.  Their menu item looks good and prices are reasonable after you do the conversion.  We decide to skip the restaurant as Panchos Backyard is waiting for us at the cruise pier later.

The outside dining area of Money Bar:





The pier at Money Bar:



Right side view from the pier:


The Money Bar restaurant and another main entry way into the water:


Have to be careful getting into the water as the stone steps are quite slippery:


I was watching this snorkel boat come in.  Apparently they do not have a platform nor ladder.  I watch the snorkelers literally jump into the water.  It does not take much to amuse me:


Now I’m wondering, how will they get back on their boat?


We had a wonderful time here snorkeling and enjoying the view:


It’s getting crowded here and so we decide to pack up and head back to the Puerta Maya cruise terminal:


Here’s a sign that identifies where we were snorkeling:


The sign at the entrance to Tiger’s area and the Money Bar.  I guess I should have posted this picture at the beginning:


Money Bar is a beautiful place and far exceeded my expectations and descriptions I have read.  We definitely recommend this place for first time snorkelers and expert snorkelers as well.  You can do a whole lot here or very little.  Next time, we will definitely try out the restaurant.