Cozumel guided snorkelling and island tour from Cancun
Activities

Cozumel guided snorkelling and island tour from Cancun

3.6/5

Great
74 reviews
from
£137.00
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

3.6 /5

Based on 74 reviews from verified customers


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  • D

    Dawn and co

    Verified booking

    1.4

    26 November 2025

    Travelled with family


    This experience was very poor. Long wait after first pick up . Before getting the ferry to cozmel. Long wait the other end over 1.5hours to literally be asked what u want eat. To cross road to taxi. Boat guide didnt show us different fish. Just was bossy. Current very strong not ideal for beginners. Starfish what starfish... 5 in total. Snack...at shallows and a couple of rays. Long wait to get taxi back. Food and drink service poor. No free time as promised at start. No info about cozmel.

  • R

    Rimbob

    Verified booking

    4.2

    25 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    so much waiting around in-between taxis , to long on 3rd stop on sand bank, group good size boat staff very good, price of photos from boat staff way out £120 for 10, actively tried to stop you taking your camera in the water, snack just ok, saw the reef, fish, shark, star fish, it was an ok experience

  • S

    Steve and Nikola

    Verified booking

    5

    25 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Whole experience was fantastic from beginning to end and would do it again for sure if we were to return here in the future. Seemed expensive at the time of booking but at the end of the experience it was excellent value for what we actually did and the way we were looked after

  • S

    Sheila

    Verified booking

    3

    16 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    We left the hotel at 7am but it was 11am before we started our snorkeling experience. Too much waiting around. The boat trip was fabulous and guides extremely friendly. When we returned to shore we were rushed for lunch and to catch the ferry. No to look around Cozumel or the promised tequila tasting.

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    Evie

    Verified booking

    4.2

    16 November 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Overall, we had a great time. The snorkelling was fantastic, and the guides were very good. However, the organisation was a bit chaotic. We were picked up 45 minutes late from our hotel, after the person who turned out to be our driver eventually called out the right name after standing there for 15 minutes. We were then crammed into a small car with two other couples we didn't know, something none of us were impressed by. Overall, the day started off poorly but quickly improved in Cozumel.

  • 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.

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