Columbia Reef Tours and Tickets
What are people saying about Columbia Reef
Shelly_G, Feb 2026
Great excursion
Great guide. Very knowledgeable and always kep safety first.
We saw many beautiful fish, starfish and stingrays.
Highly recommend this with Alphonso
Angela_G, Dec 2025
The most beautiful day!
This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a wonderful day of snorkeling with guides who are knowledgeable and safety oriented. 10/10⭐️
Lela_A, Mar 2026
Best excursion ever
It’s wonderful, we saw tons of fish , stingrays and starfish. The crew was fantastic, they took great photos! I absolutely loved it
Sheila_B, Dec 2025
Great Guides and wildlife
Daniel and captain philly were great guides. Good safety of participants and the environment. Great spots to see fish coral turtles and starfish, and manta rays. The captain made us fresh civiche it was the best I've had. Went out of their way to make a great tour! Thank you!
Jasmine_D, Apr 2026
The most beautiful water I’ve ever seen!
This was a 10/10! Amazing excursion for the price. We got to snorkel at three locations, then hang out at Cielito Beach for a while after, where we had drinks (water and beer) and a snack (ceviche).
We did get really sunburnt because sunscreen is not allowed due to the protection of the reefs. So I would highly recommend wearing one of those long sleeve swimming shirts. Overall, this was an amazing excursion, and I would for sure recommend it without a doubt!
Michelle_L, Jan 2026
Amazing
Amazing tour! They really take care of you. Swam with rays, turtles, star fish, & eel. Very customer focused.
Nanda_S, Dec 2025
Best of Cozumel
This tour is an absolute must-do in Cozumel. We visited El cielo, Palancar and Columbia reefs, which were stunningly beautiful with incredible visibility. I was blown away by the amount of marine life we saw—everything from schools of vibrant fish, starfish to stingrays and even nurse sharks!
We finished the day relaxing at the sandbar, which was the perfect way to wind down. If you want to see the best of Cozumel’s underwater world, book this tour!
Kudos to Ricki, Christina and Gustavo.
Andrea_B, Apr 2026
Snorkeling in Paradise
There was a crew of 3 guys, one a photographer that took some amazing underwater photos for people to buy at a reasonable price. The boat was perfect and we had 3 stops, all very fun! We saw nurse sharks, stingrays, of course fish, and starfish! The waters were warm and everything was just lovely.
Jennifer_U, Mar 2026
Excellent snorkel tour!
We had a great time snorkeling at three different reefs. Saw sea turtles, sting rays, baby sharks and a ton of fish. The water clarity was excellent. The crew was very proffesional, fun and made sure we were all having a good time and we were safe. They served us fresh ceviche, cold drinks and chips. I would highly recommend this tour.
Tammie_V, Mar 2026
Have snorkel experience
Good tour, should have snorkel experience, the currents are strong. Easy to get to the Marina by taxi, long boat ride to reefs.
Raymond_A, Mar 2026
Great day in Cozumel!
Amazing true. You will be taken too sharks, sea turtles, stingray, sea stars, and amazing fish. He will not regret this trip, it is amazing.
Elaine_J, Feb 2026
It was an awesome trip!...
It was an awesome trip! Chris was our guide and was so knowledgeable and personal! We stopped at 3 points to snorkel.and then a beach for lunch. We were not able to snorkel the reefs that were booked but Viator gave us the choice of refunds or this trip we chose and we were not disappointed!
Chris was excellent and the captain made us a very tasty lunch on board. Would highly recommend this trip and group❣️❤️🥰😁
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Columbia Reef is a must-see attraction for nature and wildlife lovers.
Remember to bring reef-safe sun protection and water—wearing a wetsuit or rash guard can help protect your skin from rough coral and jellyfish too.
Evidence of scuba diving certification is required for certified dives.
Be careful not to touch or disturb the wildlife.
To maximize your chances of seeing wildlife, move as little as possible and let the fish come to you.
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