Cozumel guided snorkelling and island tour from Cancun
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Cozumel guided snorkelling and island tour from Cancun

3.7/5

Great
60 reviews
from
$179.00
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll sail to Cozumel Island for a day of swimming, snorkelling and sightseeing
  • The crew will stop at a couple of coral reefs, which tropical fish and stingrays all call home
  • When you dock at Cozumel, you'll go for a guided tour around San Miguel de Cozumel's centre
  • Lunch is served at a sea-view restaurant that specialises in traditional local cuisine
  • Your guides are expert swimmers and snorkellers, so you're in safe hands at all times
What to expect

Hop aboard a super-speedy boat headed to Cozumel Island, where the turquoise waters of the Caribbean and its marine life are waiting. Soak up the breathtaking landscapes before snorkelling at two of the most famous reefs in the southern part of the island, Palancar and Colombia. They're separated by a couple of metres of open water, so you'll have wall-to-wall reef to explore.

Next stop is the shores of El Cielo – which literally means ‘the sky' in English – as it's famous for its peaceful atmosphere and giant starfish population, which you'll find covering much of the ocean floor. You'll also have the chance to see stingrays and other sea creatures during your time here. Afterwards, there'll be some time to relax and check out the views from El Cielito Sandbar, before heading towards the centre of Cozumel.

For lunch, you'll get to try some of the region's typical dishes at a vibrant, local restaurant with an ocean view, before rounding off the day with free time to wander around Cozumel Centre. You've the option of a quick tour here – including a visit to the central clock tower at the heart of the island. Then jump back on the boat to sail back to Playa del Carmen, where your transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Admission fees
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Transport
  • check Ferry ticket
  • check Guide
  • check Equipment
  • check Swim stops
What to remember
  • Minimum snorkelling age is five years. Children under four aged are not permitted to swim in the reef
  • Please bring a long-sleeve shirt to wearing during the snorkelling sessions. Suncream isn't allowed at the reefs and the shirt will protect you from potentially getting burnt
  • There's an open bar onboard the boat and snacks are available
  • Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
  • Not suitable for guests with poor health
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring biodegradable insect repellent
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Drinks not included
  • Sun loungers not included
  • This is one of our private TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

3.7 /5

Based on 60 reviews from verified customers


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  • C

    CJ

    Verified booking

    2.6

    August 28, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    The whole experience felt very disorganised. We were going between guides constantly. Eventually we made it to the boat. But then when we finally got on we had to wait for ages to leave and we're Eventually moved to another boat. Another group that was with us left 30 mins before us which really cut in to the activity time as we had been told we had to catch a specific ferry back to the mainland. We were told there would be only 12 in our group when we booked. There were 18. Terrible communicati

  • S

    Sam

    Verified booking

    5

    August 26, 2025

    Traveled with family


    This was the best day out we had in all. Fantastic guide, very well organised, underwater photos taken and package was good price for the amount you got. Saw reef, starfish, turtle and stingrays. Food brilliant, had fruit snack and drinks in a beautiful location in the sea and lovely lunch after in restaurant. Would highly recommend this day out, brilliant.

  • M

    Mr Garford and family

    Verified booking

    5

    August 17, 2025

    Traveled with family


    The whole trip was excellent well organised and efficient right from being collected at our hotel to our return at the end of the day . A special thankyou to our guides on the boat who really made our day , the snorkeling was great fun and the views were amazing , this is a trip not to be missed .

  • K

    KH

    Verified booking

    4.6

    August 17, 2025

    Traveled with family


    One of the most amazing experiences of my life. Having never snorkelled, this was the perfect introduction with deeper sea snorkelling in the reef, shallower snorkelling to see star fish and then some time in 1m deep water for a ‘sea picnic’ and time with stingray. Organisation was excellent however we were told we would have time to explore Cozumel which we didn’t. Maybe a later ferry back or less time for the picnic could improve this already amazing experience.

  • J

    Julie W

    Verified booking

    5

    August 15, 2025

    Traveled with family


    We loved this trip. The guide on our boat Rodrigo was brilliant, he knew where to snorkel to see all the animals and he was both knowledgable and funny. We had snacks on a paddle board “table “ floating at sea with stingrays swimming by! An unforgettable experience.

  • T

    Tracy

    Verified booking

    5

    August 12, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Loved this trip excellent all round. Felt very safe and the trip was well organised - the snorkelling was excellent although the reef was not as I had imagined we still saw numerous fish species, the starfish were huge and we also saw 4 stingrays at the stop but the last stop was incredible to see and be in the water with the stingrays....this was the last trip of our holiday and we all loved it ! Alejandro and crew were fabulous and this is a trip not to be missed.

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