Cozumel ClearBoat Adventure with Snorkeling

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Cozumel, Mexico

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Booked 2 times today.

1 hour 35 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.3

· Rachel_T ·

Oct 2025

My boys loved snorkeling, we loved the boat and being able to see through to the bottom. The water was clear and we saw lots of sea life. Our guides and captain were great! Thanks to Jose and Cesar! and I think Isabel was the new guide.

· Carla_E ·

Apr 2026

Experience was great! People were knowledgeable and kind! I felt very safe on the boat! The water is beautiful! You see all kinds of fish and stingray, etc. Thank you! I would definitely do this again!

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Overview

Experience Cozumel’s marine life without the hassle of traditional boat tours or missing out on clear underwater views. This transparent vessel lets you comfortably observe the Caribbean’s reefs and fish while staying dry, while also offering time to snorkel for a closer look if you choose. With easy access near cruise ports, it’s a convenient, flexible way to enjoy the sea at your own pace.

Boost your views of Cozumel's marine life on an invisible boat tour
The short duration makes it ideal for time-pressed travelers
Start and end near main cruise ports for convenience
Snorkel gear and drinks included for a comfortable trip

What's Included

Reef Snorkeling stop and guided tour
Snorkel gear, vest , fins, mask, snorkel
Drinks - Water, sodas
Certified Captain and Crew
Insured 100% Crystal-Clear Boat

Marine Fee $10US pp (payable upon arrival)

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Av Lic Benito Juárez 2-local 14, Centro, 77668 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
Please meet 15 minutes before your Tour time at our CLEARBOAT Offices located at the PLAZA VILLAMAR, next to the Fat Tuesday restaurant across from the Cozumel ferry station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet up with your boating hosts 30 minutes before departure so you have plenty of time to get settled onboard your transparent sightseeing boat, then set off directly from the VillaBlanca Garden Beach Hotel for the nearby waters teeming with marine life.

Cruise for a few minutes to the best off-shore spots or reef area, then stop to spot colorful tropical fish, stingrays, and other marine life either directly through the clear hull from on board or with an optional snorkeling break (with all snorkeling gear provided).

Relax with cool drinks as you enjoy the views, then cruise back to the starting point in Cozumel.

Columbia Reef

Palancar Reef

Cozumel

San Miguel de Cozumel

Paradise (Paraiso) Reef

Villa Blanca Wall

Playa El Cielo Cozumel

Chankanaab Reef

Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel

Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
Baby stroller, mobility scooter and other rigid objects are NOT permitted On this tour.
Sunscreen is only permitted before tour starts Not after
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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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Marci_M

The instructors were really nice and very knowledgeable. It was pretty wavy out so we declined on snorkeling, but we had a great time. I would definitely recommend it Great family fun.

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4.3

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Has a lot of promise, but safety is not their top priority.

Timothy_R, Aug 2026

There was definitely good and bad about this experience. First, the good.: 1. The boat was nice. The captain and the guide were very nice, very helpful, and explained everything well in Spanish and in English. 2. It was a pretty pleasant trip. And the clear boat worked well. It was easy to see through the boat and get pictures of starfish, reefs, and fishes. Now the bad: 1. boarding and getting off the boat were some of the most dangerous things I've seen. I have been around boats and boating and the way they do this is extremely dangerous for people who are not young and fit. Rather than lash the boat tightly to the dock on the front and the back, they attempt to simply hold the boat by a rope as it sways back and forth and goes up and down. And people are expected to step off the dock, down at least a foot or two onto the edge of the slick railing, and then step down another 18 inches or so onto the seat, which is made of clear plastic and very slippery. We saw a couple of near disasters with older people who were a little on the heavy side and probably not in good shape. There are metal bars in the way that are easy to hit your head on getting off and on the boat. My wife injured her knee getting on the boat. To get off the boat, you had to reverse the process and attempt to climb up. You step from the boat seat up onto the railing and then from the railing up onto the dock, which is at least another foot or 18 inches higher, while the boat sways back and forth and goes up and down because it isn't lashed to the pier. One woman nearly fell between the boat and the dock into the water, which could have caused a serious injury. This is an easy fix and needs to be fixed right away. Young and fit people are probably going to be fine, but anyone that's older and especially heavier and not able to pull themselves up from the boat to the dock is going to be a problem. They maybe even should have a hoist to wrap around people to help them on and off the boat from the dock. It could easily be fixed by building a lower platform on the dock that the boat would level up to and you would not have to climb a foot or foot and a half from the boat up to the dock. Issue number two is the actual place for snorkeling. Snorkeling is very far from the dock. And so once you get there, you only have a short amount of time to snorkel. Furthermore, they do not provide snorkel fins. They provide snorkel mask and a snorkel, but no fins. I was a little late getting off the boat because I was having issues getting my snorkel equipment on. By the time I got off the boat, the boat had drifted very far from the main group. I jumped in the water and immediately tried to swim to the main group, which was about 20 yards away. I did not have snorkel fins and the current in that water was very strong and was pushing me away from the group and had pushed the boat quite far from the group by the time I got in the water. I literally became so exhausted attempting to swim against the current without fins and get back to the main group who were ignoring me while they did their sightseeing. I finally became so exhausted I could no longer move and I had to signal for help and for the boat to come beside me and pick me up. I was so exhausted I barely had the strength to climb back into the boat. This was very dangerous. Thank God I had a life jacket or I probably would be dead. Probably no legal recourse for this kind of crap in Mexico. Look, I realized I was running late and I was the oldest one of the group attempting to snorkel and having a hard time getting all my gear on. But it would have been proper for the boat captain to keep the boat near the main group so when I jumped off in the water, The guide could have swam over and grabbed me with his snorkel fins and brought me to the main group so I could have enjoyed the sights that they enjoyed. Unfortunately, my snorkeling experience was an absolute disaster and terrifying. Because no one bothered to even pay attention to me where I got in the water, how far I was from the main group, and how far I drifted from the boat after I got in the water. It was very scary. I do think this experience could have turned out much better with a little bit more training in safety for the boat guide and captain. I don't think it would take much thought, consideration, and action to make sure my terrible experience never happened. Until this group improves their safety practices, no one should go on this excursion if they are not young and fit. The safety issues of embarking and disembarking the boat and making sure the snorkel group stays together and has fins could be easily remedied.

We had an exceptional...

Andriette_S, Aug 2026

We had an exceptional time doing this activity! Our party consisted of 10 people, ranging in age from 4 to 82, and everyone was able to participate. Our tour guides were amazing. They helped my grandmother on and off the boat and made sure we all felt safe and comfortable while still allowing us to fully enjoy the history and culture. We chose this as one of our shore excursions while sailing on MSC World America, and my kids said it was the best part of the entire trip! That alone says a lot. 😊 This was truly a great experience for the whole family, and I would definitely recommend it to families traveling with multiple generations.

Good Quick Experience

Faith_N, Aug 2026

Very enjoyable clear boat ride along the shore of Cozumel. Got to see shipwrecks, starfish, etc. Guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English well. Water and soda provided. Short time snorkeling it felt like, and not close to the reef or fish, but the guide had fish food so some fish followed all time time. Good experience for new/beginners or those not wanting to go out farther. No large waves; very calm, clear water.

Fun!!!

SharitaDorito, Aug 2026

This was a fun excursion for my granddaughter and me. The process was smooth and the staff amazing. Our boat was crystal clear allowing us to see everything under the water. I recommend this 100%.

Educational and fun

Laura_W, Jul 2026

This was a nice experiencie in which the boat is small and our group was less than 10 on the boat. No loud music, very chill experience. Rodrigo and Diego did a great job of explaining what we were seeing and we were offered ice cold water or sodas. No alcohol on this trip. Very family friendly. I want to give a special note about how well Rodrigo interacted with a couple of small children, one of whom had her first experience swimming with Rodrigo’s assistance in the ocean. He was very patient and kind to her and the mom was relieved because she didn’t feel comfortable swimming. He was an exceptionally kind and educated guide. My friends and I are in our 50s and we felt very happy with this outing.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear customer, Thank you for your review. We truly appreciate your kind words about Rodrigo and Diego. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed the small group atmosphere, the beautiful snorkeling spots, as well as the family-friendly environment. Rodrigo will be delighted to hear that his patience and dedication made such a positive impact on your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! We remain at your service, The Cozumel Tours team.

Our family had a blast!

Kristin_R, Jul 2026

Our family had a fantastic time on this excursion!! The boat ride was so much fun. And the water was absolutely stunning. We were amazed how much we could see! The snorkeling was great! We saw so many fish! Our guide Emmanuel and Captain Diego were amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. Emmanuel even helped us with lunch recommendations and directions. Warning: wear rash guards because sunscreen isn't allowed. The only negative was the bathroom in the office wasn't in great shape.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear customer, Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are delighted that your family enjoyed the boat ride, the snorkeling, and the breathtaking waters of Cozumel. Emmanuel and Captain Diego will be very happy to hear your kind words. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the restroom facilities and will share your comments accordingly. We hope to welcome you back very soon! We remain at your service, The Cozumel Tours team.

A great Adventure

Chris_R, Jun 2026

We had a great experience. The boat was very cool and everything was super fun. Arrive early to find the office. It’s upstairs above some shops. Go for the boat ride and adventure. The snorkeling time was short but I knew that going into it. I only wanted to go for a while anyway. Tell them no thank you when it comes to the photos so you have more time to swim.

Good experience, hard to locate.

Dylan_H, Jun 2026

Very cool experience with friendly staff. We toured around some ship wrecks and marine life hotspots before snorkeling for a short time. The office is hard to find. The address and google map search will lead the wrong direction. It is upstairs down an ally behind Fat Tuesdays across from the ferry station. The closest GPS coordinate is (20.5111813, -86.9493252).

The experience was great,...

Stephen_M, Jun 2026

The experience was great, the crew was great with the kids and snorkeling was lots of fun. Definitely recommend it.

Road around for an hour...

karah_b, Apr 2026

Road around for an hour and a half in the boat rocking. If you get sea sick i dont recommend. never got in the water once & it was HOT. Drove 30 mins in the boat just to pickup 6 more passengers looked at sunken ships & then back.

Experience was great!...

Carla_E, Apr 2026

Good but entry/exit to boat needs work

Christie_K, Mar 2026

Great to overall… just wish there was an easier way to get on and off the boat: It was very hard and uncomfortable even with the attendants help… especially getting out of water and with little ones.

Tour is as Described, but Different than I Had Envisioned

Karen_B, Feb 2026

The Invisible Boat was as described in the tour description. It is a clear boat that you can see through. They do take you to see a ship wreck and you can see fish swimming around. My frustration began with getting a taxi from the cruise port. The director of taxis wanted to send us to the downtown address that is listed at the top of the page, but right underneath that is the address where you are to go to the office to check in (which is much closer to the cruise port.) Our taxi driver stopped at the office first, confirming we were in the correct place, then stopped traffic so we could walk across the street. Our other group members ended up going downtown and then had to come back to where we were (which taxi ride was double the price.) We learned while checking in that our tour time had been pushed back. An email had been sent at 10:30 PM the night before informing us of the time change which I did not get since I did not have internet on the cruise ship. We did have an additional $10 pp charge for the park fee as described in the tour description. I personally think it would be better to simply roll that fee into the tour price (particularly since there was no indication that we were in a “marine park”). Unlike the tour description, we were asked to remove our shoes which were then put into a large container left on the dock. It was difficult for the 65 and 89 year old people in our group to get on the boat—needing to sit on the dock, put your bare feet on the edge of the boat, and then hands on the shoulder of the employee who helped them to step onto the seat . The employees were super helpful! Getting off the clear boat was even worse due to the discrepancy of where the boat was and how tall the dock was. The employees literally had to lift them up to the dock since they could not span the distance between the edge of the boat and the dock. Once again, the employees were so helpful!! The tour was as described but different than I had envisioned. I thought the reef would be like that seen in photos with lots of beautiful, colorful fish. That is not the case (no fault of the tour company.) The reef is not white, but dark. There was a school of fish, and once we did see a bright blue fish for a quick moment, and we saw a barracuda. It is nice to see through the bottom and sides of the boat, but there was not as much to see as I thought there would be.

Good unique family excursion

Patrice_M, Feb 2026

This is a cute little excursion. The vessel is very unique, offering 360 degree views of underneath the water. There is a 15-min snorkeling session, too. The one downside is the captain spends about 15-20 mins taking modeling pictures that he tries to sell you. I wish we just spent that time riding. Otherwise, nice experience.

Operators are a mess. Find something else.

Tiberiu_m, Jan 2026

Instructions were very unclear. They have 2 pickup points. We wasted time by going to the second one which was far and we lost the boat. We were late 2 minutes. After lots of fighting and haggling, they put us on the next tour. Well... we were 30 minutes early this time, but it left 30 minutes late, so we were there for 1 hour. It went to the first pick up point (30 minutes) and we can back (another 30 minutes) to the exact same spot to snorkel. So, we wasted 2 hours.

Invisible Boat Tour Cozumel

Robert_G, Nov 2025

The Invisible Boat Tour was great. The entire boat is made if plexiglass, so you can see all around and beneath the vessel while you're in the water. Some in our group did snorkeling off the coast of Cozumel which was excellent. The crew was very professional, friendly, and safety conscious which I really appreciated. If you have mobility issues, they can certainly accommodate you, but you might want to forego this excursion. I give the tour a 10 out of 10.

Wonderful Experience!

Gwendolyn_G, Nov 2025

*Cruisers booking outside the ship* This was an amazing time, the boat captain and the snorkel guide were entertaining and very accommodating. My mother has limited mobility and brought a scooter, which we were concerned about. They kept it safe, very gently, and patiently helped her in the boat then they lifted her out at the end of the tour. They treated my mom like she was their own. We enjoyed snorkeling while those who stayed on board got to sail around and see other underwater sights. At the end, the pictures and videos they took of us underwater were outstanding and we will treasure them forever. 10/10 recommend!

Fun experience with my boys

Rachel_T, Oct 2025

Best thing to do if you...

Ricardo_G, Aug 2025

Best thing to do if you haven't experienced it. Definitely should give it a shot you won't regret it.

False advertising and time wasted

Maria_S, Jul 2025

I would not recommend this experience based on the misleading information however the tour guides were great. The company lied on their website about several key parts of the service. First, the actual time spent snorkeling was much shorter than advertised. Instead of enjoying the activity we paid for, we wasted a huge chunk of time taking staged photos for an upsell at the end. It felt like the priority was to sell us pictures, not to deliver a great experience. They also claimed that beer would be provided but all they’d provide is one bottle of water or cheap sodas. This was a big part of what was advertised, and it just added to the disappointment. Overall, it felt like a bait-and-switch. We didn’t get what we paid for, and I wouldn’t trust this company again. Be careful before booking — the experience does not match what’s promised online.

Great! Getting on and off the boat a bit difficult.

Diane_B, Jul 2025

Very nice way to see the sunken ships and reefs in Cozumel. The boat is a bit difficult to get in and out . Not disability equipped.

BEWAre Do Not Book!!!!

Lateefah_T, Jun 2025

Don’t let the glass boat fool you!!! I booked this excursion instead of going through Carnival… Biggest MISTAKE AND IT COST ME $90 and no excursion. First of all, the directions were not clear and we ended up in n front of a store front in Mexico with no one to call. I had information desks trying to assist and then finally I received the RUDEST CALL FROM A MEXICAN NAMED ALEX. The way this person talked to me and did not try to accommodate me I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. Definitely put a sour taste in my mouth about Viator and glassboat!!!!! Would not recommend. BOOK WITH CARNIVAL!!

Great snorkeling and tour experience

Raul_P, May 2025

Our guide Saidy is excellent great spanish and English as well as our captain went with friends, family and kids. We all had a great time, and the pictures taken by Saidy were incredibly

It was a great boat ride!...

Diana_E, May 2025

It was a great boat ride! I didn't like how they scared us into not going into the water!! The ones that did go in said it wasn't as bad as they said and the kids could have done it!! None the less it was a great ride!!

Fun

Quinesia_C, May 2025

Great!!’ Stop thinking about it and just do it!!! You will love it . Family fun friends or just you you won’t have any regrets

Honestly, not a good...

Jeff_W, May 2025

Honestly, not a good experience. I feel bad because the guide was so nice, but we spent 30 min on the boat in idle while the guide took pictures of cringey tourists posing on the front of the boat. The snorkeling itself was bad - truly nothing to see in this beautiful water except for one type of fish. I will say the boat is really cool, and it’s pretty as you drive around! That said, it seems like there are way better places to snorkel in Cozumel based on pics from other tours.

Amazing tour guides and history

Keland_J, May 2025

Jessica and the captain were AMAZING! Learning about the history of the sunken ships and so forth was incredible! I didn’t snorkel because of the choppy waters but those who did it enjoyed it! Would definitely do this again next time I come.

Don't waste your time

Randy_B, Apr 2025

Very late start. Hard to understand the English of our guide. Snorkeling was only 15 minutes. Wouldn't do it again.

The instructors were...

Marci_M, Apr 2025

The instructors were really nice and very knowledgeable. It was pretty wavy out so we declined on snorkeling, but we had a great time. I would definitely recommend it Great family fun.

Good price, description doesn’t match experience

Aaron_P, Mar 2025

The price for this tour was great, but like most things, you get what you pay for. I would not characterize this tour as a “snorkeling” tour. It is more an hour-long boat ride between the cruise ship docks to pick people up, and then 20 min of “snorkeling”. It is definitely not over spectacular reefs. Sure. You see some fish and some coral, but I guess I was expecting more. The description advertised snacks and non-alcoholic bevvys during the ride. No snacks, and everyone was given a bottle of water. It also said adults would get a beer after snorkeling. That was also not offered or provided. Overall, my kids had a nice time. But the actual experience absolutely did not match the description provided.

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