El Cielo Snorkel by Private Boat
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Cozumel, Mexico
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic BeveragesBeer and Margaritas
- SnacksFish Ceviche and Seasonal Fruit
- Professional Certified Staff
- Gratuities
- Pick up service
- Towel
- Marine park fee$11.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tortugas Snorkel Center and Beach BarCarr. Costera Sur Km. 8.3-Sur, Zona Hotelera Nte., 77600 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
Kindly take a taxi to Tortugas Beach Club. Upon arrival, please check in at the entrance booth.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Chankanaab Reef
2
Paradise (Paraiso) Reef
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Ocassionally strong winds causing rough seas may affect the area of El Cielo, forcing the tour to be conducted at an alternative area
- Ages allowed to do the activity up to 5 years old
- This tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility problems, back/neck problems , recent surgeries (6 months), heart / lung diseases, asthma and/or epilepsy
- Not available for pregnant travelers
- No sunscreen allowed for reefs preservation. Please wear long sleeve clothing and hat.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lauren_M
This was hands down the best excursion we have ever done!! The boat was beautiful, the snorkeling was out of this world and the staff was amazing!!! Major kudos to Miguel, Carlos and Oscar!! I will do this excursion again the next time I’m in Cozumel!
Reviews
4.8
based on 356 reviews
Brian_H, Apr 2026
Trip was awesome, family had a blast, we saw starfish, stingrays and a lot of other fish. Jessica did an amazing job, her and the Captain made sure to accommodate us and the food was amazing. Trip consisted of wife and I, our 25 yr old son, my wife’s sister and husband and her 3 teens. Thank you very much, Brian
Anonymous, Apr 2026
This was a really nice boat, they had all the gear that we needed, they were very accommodating and we had a wonderful time! Being that it was a private boat, they went ahead and let us kind of choose what we wanted to spend more time on, and we spent a lot of time with the stingrays
Samantha_M, Apr 2026
Incredible trip! Perfect from beginning to end! Staff were exceptional and went out of their way to be helpful
Cathy_S, Apr 2026
We had the best day snorkeling. We had Carlos and Jess. Beautiful boat ride to snorkel cite. We had a 6 year old with us who did great and Jess was a tremendous help with her. Easy trip to book. Instructions perfect. Up to date notifications. Will definitely use Viator in the future
Lauren_M, Apr 2026
This was hands down the best excursion we have ever done!! The boat was beautiful, the snorkeling was out of this world and the staff was amazing!!! Major kudos to Miguel, Carlos and Oscar!! I will do this excursion again the next time I’m in Cozumel!
George_H, Apr 2026
Was a 10/10! 🐢🦈 Our group of 9 had the best time seeing reef sharks, sea turtles, and starfish. Huge shoutout to Jessica and the Captain for being such an incredible team. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and the vibes were perfect.
Paul_G, Apr 2026
Easy to get a cab to the location. Very friendly crew that helped with children that were a little uneasy in the water.
Anthony_C, Apr 2026
This was the best snorkeling experience I’ve ever been on. The water and the aquatic wildlife were unbelievable . Jessica and the crew were very accommodating and the best part of the trip. I would highly recommend to any family with kids.
Dp_G, Apr 2026
Fantastic experience. We had a family of four. Two kids with us that had never snorkeled before and even they had a blast. Had three on the boat crew taking care of our every need and even taking under water photos (purchase of pics was additional). They guided us through the whole day with snacks a drinks and fun. Highly recommend.
Symantha_G, Mar 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic private snorkel excursion in Cozumel and can’t recommend it enough! Carlos, our boat captain, was incredibly knowledgeable, and our skipper actually snorkeled alongside us, pointing out turtles, barracuda, lobster, and so many beautiful fish. The reef was stunning—truly on par with some of the best we’ve experienced in Hawaii, the Bahamas, and the USVI/BVI.
Another crew member joined us in the water to take photos, and they turned out great (note: photos are available for purchase but not included in the excursion price).
The experience didn’t stop with snorkeling—the crew treated us to an amazing lunch of fresh fruit, incredibly fresh ceviche, guacamole, and tortilla chips. Afterward, we relaxed on a fun sandbar with beers and margaritas before heading back.
Having the boat all to ourselves with such an attentive and friendly crew made this experience truly special. Highly recommend!
Kurt_S, Mar 2026
We were a little skeptical going into the excursion as the weather was looking a little rough, however, it ended up being an outstanding trip. Miguel and Carlos were fabulous, always friendly and knowledgeable.
We’ve been snorkeling at quite a few destinations, and this was by far the best! Fish everywhere including sea turtles, lobster and nurse sharks. Amazing experience!!
tracey_s, Mar 2026
Everything was great. Carlos was the driver and Jessica was the snorkel helper and she was in the water with us the whole time. They took us to 3 different areas and the lunch they made was terrific. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Craig_M, Mar 2026
The boat was clean and comfortable. The captain and crew were very skilled, kind, considerate and professional. They catered to our needs and requests in every way possible. I would recommend this service to my friends and family.
Melissa_H, Jan 2026
Excellent! We have booked with them several times and never disappoints! Our first timers we amazed with the experience and those of us that have gone before we just as excited.
Carrie_L, Jan 2026
Best tour and tour guides ever!! I would do this again in a heartbeat!! My husband, kids, their friends, all had a phenomenal day on the water!! Great snorkeling, some of the best we’ve done! Hands down better than Honduras the day prior.. saw so many fish, a sea turtle, etc. and then off to see starfish, stingray, listened to music, and of course the fresh ceviche, fruit and drinks were delicious!! The perfect day!
April_P, Jan 2026
Amazing trip, would highly recommend, the team was awesome! Getting there was easy, and a taxi was available for us to get back to the cruise ship
Arthur_S, Dec 2025
Outstanding experience!! Capt. Carlos & Snorkel guide Miguel made this snorkeling trip one you never forget! New and well maintained snorkeling equipment on a very clean boat. Carlos & Miguel always attentive to passengers needs. Miguel in the water with us made sure you saw the every possible fish. Him taking underwater pictures of us made the event even more outstanding! The BEST snorkeling tour ever taken!
Gayla_H, Dec 2025
Make sure too get physical address. Other than that it was a 10. We had a great time on El Gorto. Thanks for making it a Christmas we will never forget!!!
Michael_L, Dec 2025
Great crew, super friendly and made us feel at home. Very accommodating and fun to be around during the tour!
Jennifer_R, Dec 2025
What an amazing day! Best snorkeling ever. Miguel was so helpful and took great care of us along the way. Saw incredible fish, starfish. Sea turtles and sting rays. Delicious drinks and tapas. Plus just beautiful photos. Every last detail was incredible and wonderful. Will be back for sure!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are truly honored by your kind words and thrilled to hear that your private boat tour was such a memorable experience.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Cozumel and have you onboard again. Until then, thank you for choosing us and for being such an amazing ambassador for our tours! 🌊⚓🐢
Kendra_B, Dec 2025
Carlos and Miguel made our day snorkeling the best part of our vacation. Easy taxi service to boat and the rest of the trip was fantastic! We will definitely be using them again. Cozumel is absolutely breathtaking underwater.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are truly honored by your kind words and thrilled to hear that your private boat tour was such a memorable experience.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Cozumel and have you onboard again. Until then, thank you for choosing us and for being such an amazing ambassador for our tours! 🌊⚓🐢
Sara_S, Dec 2025
This tour was an absolute dream. Carlos, Miguel, and Bernice did a fantastic job leading 3 inexperienced snorkelers on our trip. Seeing the coral reef is a bucket list item that you will not forget! The ceviche was the best we have ever had and the photos taken by Bernice were worth the extra cost. Fantastic tour, we will be back!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your tour was a dream experience and that Carlos, Miguel, and Bernice took such great care of you—especially as first-time snorkelers. Making our guests feel safe, confident, and amazed by the reef is exactly what we strive for.
We’re so glad you got to check the coral reef off your bucket list and that it turned into a memory you’ll never forget. And hearing that the ceviche was the best you’ve ever had truly makes our day! Bernice will also be delighted to know you loved the photos—they’re the perfect way to relive such a special experience.
Thank you for choosing us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Cozumel for another unforgettable adventure! 🌊🐠📸
Toni_M, Oct 2025
This was the best snorkeling tour we’ve ever taken (and we’ve done a few). Our guide (Jorge) and the boat captain (Marco) were both friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel extremely welcome and cared for. We saw an abundance of marine life including a wide variety of fish, Star fish, stingrays and barracuda . The fresh fruit and ceviche that they served to us on a float in the ocean was the icing on the cake! This was the first time we booked through Viator and we are very impressed. Looking forward to planning our next adventure. 😀
Becky_K, Oct 2025
It was AWESOME! It was just my husband and I and we had a wonderful time. Our guide for snorkeling found some very cool marine life, very knowledgeable. The photographer was excellent, very sweet. My only issue was the food. We asked for anything but the cerviche. Which they happily did. But after we returned home i saw i was charged over $100 from the resort that the boat left from. I don't know what the charge was from. We didn't eat or drink anything at the resort. The only thing i can figure is they charged us for the food. If that's the case I'm not happy. It was only my husband and I. We could have had more people and drank a d ate a lot more. I had one drink, my husband had 3, for the entire trip. You would think they could have thrown in the food since it was only 2 of us. We tipped 20 percent too, which again we thought was fair for just 2 people that they catered to. I would do it again but ask about the food cost in advance.
Scarlett_B, Sep 2025
We did this tour on a cruise and it was highlight of trip! Price was great and the the fact that it was private was amazing. Saw a much of wildlife and loved the entire day. Lunch on a floating table was awesome!
Annabelle_F, Aug 2025
Carlos, Omar, and Berenice helped us have the most perfect day in Cozumel! We stopped at 3 stops to snorkel and saw turtles, starfish, stingrays, and many colored fish! We then got to hang out at a sandbar and had stingrays go right by us!
Great drinks, ceviche, and fruit were served!
The group also let us put on any music we requested and made it easy to get on and off the boat.
Berenice took great photos that we got to purchase afterwards. Would definitely book this excursion again and request Berenice!
Jesse_R, Aug 2025
Awesome tour, the crew were professional and great company! The 4 stops were amazing and the final stop to relax, drink and swim with the sea rays was a perfect end to the tour.
Clay_T, Aug 2025
Crew was great, snorkeling was excellent, ceviche and snacks on the water were amazing. Highly recommended
Dominique_S, Aug 2025
Fantastic trip! Carlos and Omar were great. They welcomed us and showed us the best places to snorkel in Cozumel. The water was beautiful and hospitality fantastic. We enjoyed lunch in the water with stingrays swimming past. Highly recommend!
Melissa_P, Jul 2025
Incredible service and friendliness, knowledgeable diving guide, excellent captain, great amenities at the beach break
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