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

3.7/5

Great
74 reviews
from
£138.00
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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 74 reviews from verified customers


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  • G

    Gary

    Verified booking

    5

    13 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    In our 2 visits to mexico this has been our favourite experience. Personal preference we would of liked to have spent more time at the Colombia reef as it was breathtaking. And a little more free time in cozumel. It was also mentioned in description vist to lighthouse which we never got to visit.

  • S

    Sandra Curado

    Verified booking

    3.8

    9 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The excursion wasn’t that organised. We had a transport from the hotel to a shop at playa del Carmen where we got ferry tickets and then hang up in the shop for like half an hour before taken to the ferry. There was no guide with us, but they were at the other side of the ferry at the Cozumel island. We had to wait for ages for taxis to take us to the marina. The boat people were ok but we should had 20 min in each reef, but they kept saying they were hungry so we didn’t stay long in the reefs.

  • M

    Mac

    Verified booking

    2.6

    2 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    There was no island tour, it was really disorganised and lots of waiting about, the guide was more interested in his boyfriend selling photos to us than making sure we all had a good time, this meant we couldn’t get back on the boat for absolutely ages whilst we all waited for him to get around everybody making us late for food (which after not being able to have breakfast because it was an early start) meant we didn’t eat until late afternoon and to top it off it was inedible. Waste of money.

  • J

    Jay Webb

    Verified booking

    3

    30 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    This trip included snorkelling witch was fantastic , however the transport was chaotic at best and the trip included an island tour of which we saw nothing as there was no time also I did not get my included meal as delays on the boat meant we got to the restaurant late my food was incorrect and finally arrived 5 mins before we had to leave to catch the ferry so I was unable to eat it , I was extremely disappointed as I paid for a premium trip and we didn’t see any of the island ??

  • L

    L

    Verified booking

    3.4

    29 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    Enjoyed the snorkelling. The guys on the boat great but not much guidance from guide.The timing for everything was wrong, ‘lunch’ was far too late in the day and very bland. Too much time standing in the water at the stingrays. Lunch was very rushed due to poor timing. Should be warned how long we had to wait for food

  • M

    Mandy

    Verified booking

    4.6

    18 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The reason I have given a 7 rather than a 9 or 10, is that at the second stop Cielo, where you can see starfish, the guide said if you're a strong swimmer, you can ditch your life-jacket. One of the party did but regretted it as the sea was quite choppy that day and the current was strong, so realistically, no-one should have been told that this would be OK.

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