Snorkel In Cozumel! Boat Tour & Snorkel at 3 different Reefs

Cancun, Mexico

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The water near Cozumel—a mostly undeveloped island famed for reef diving—has some of the best snorkeling spots in the Riviera Maya, but you need a boat and local know-how to reach them. On this full-day tour, boat to the island and three of the best snorkeling areas Cozumel has to offer: El Cielo, Palancar Reef, and Colombia Reef. Spend free time exploring Cozumel town before returning to Cancun.

Enjoy hotel pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen
Lunch included for a hassle-free day
Drinks such as water, beer, and sodas on board the boat
Snorkeling gear provided for convenience

What's Included

Round transportation from Cancun & Playa Del Carmen
Box lunch during transportation (Sandwich & Juice)
Lunch (Dish to choose)
One beverage in the restaurant
Boat tour (not a catamaran) (regular motor boat)
One drink per person during boat tour (soda, beer or water)
Equipment to do snorkel
Visit at the Palancar Reef (45 minutes)
Visit at El Cielo Reef (45 minutes)
Visit at Colombia Reef (45 minutes)
Free time in Cozumel (2 hours)
Ferry ticket to get to the Island

Preservation tax of 4 USD per person

$4.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Cozumel

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Does not include the preservation tax of 4 USD per person
Biodegradable sunscreen is the only type allowed (small amounts)

Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
We can only accommodate vegan or vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
A ferry will be used to get to and back from the island, a regular motor boat will be used for the snorkel once on the island
The tour lasts around 12 hours, from that the transportation time lasts around 5 hours and the rest of the time is spent at activities or locations
Snorkel is not available for non-swimmers, people over 59 years old or children under 10 years old
Pregnant travelers can't participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.0

based on 1 review

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Beautiful El Cielito, But the Rest Fell Flat

Kiana_Y, Oct 2025

Organization was confusing — we had to switch buses midway with no explanation and detoured an extra hour to pick up others. The guide only met us at the ferry, handed tickets, and left us to board ourselves. Snorkeling with a third-party company (Andreas Tour) was underwhelming — old boat, no fins, worn life jackets, and few fish. The best part was relaxing at El Cielito with manta rays and freshly made guac and ceviche and drinks. Lunch at the “beach club” was mediocre, and the short 2-hour stop in Cozumel didn’t add much. Ended the day cramped in a small van back. Overall, a very mid experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

The bus transfer and ferry are part of the itinerary and help us cover a lot of ground in one day. It might feel a bit hectic if you're expecting a straight shot, but that’s how we make the full experience possible As for the snorkeling, the name of the guide was Andrea and the reefs are home to multiple types or marine life, there wasn't "a few fish" The snorkel equipment was standard and included the fins, the guide even offered them We appreciate the comments and the notes, we'll keep working to improve the experience The Cozumel stop and beach club are meant to be quick experiences to give a feel for the island, not full excursions. Some people love the pace, others prefer more time in one spot, and that’s fair