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Cozumel guided snorkelling and island tour from Cancun

3.7/5
101 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Riviera Maya / Playa del Carmen
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:Spanish, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Fast track
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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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

Important to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Admission fees
  • Boat cruise
  • Lunch
  • Transport
  • Ferry ticket
  • Guide
  • Equipment
  • Swim stops

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV


What people say about this experience

3.7/5

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Based on 101 reviews


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    Laura

    Traveled with a group of friends


    February 16, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Great day, really good fun and the guide Darwin was very entertaining! It was worth the effort to get to the snorkel spots.

  • A

    Adie

    Traveled as a couple


    December 18, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Quite simply the best tour I have done… anywhere… and we’ve done a lot! So many moving parts, it could have easily gone wrong, with delays, connections etc, but it was a seamless experience. And offered some truly bucket list, once in a lifetime memories.

  • A

    Aiden

    Traveled as a couple


    December 18, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Great trip snorkelling on the reefs. And chilling in the shallows with the sting rays and the nurse shark. I was worried until we saw the TUI lady waiting for us after the ferry. Everything went smoothly just a lot of flaff getting to Cozumel which obviously can’t be helped. I would recommend a good experience thank you

  • S

    Steve and Nikola

    Traveled as a couple


    November 25, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    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

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    Gary

    Traveled as a couple


    November 13, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    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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    Ellen

    Traveled as a couple


    April 1, 2026
    4.2

    Netherlands

    Alles was leuk alleen geen lunch. De gids een vrouw zou op ons wachten als we van de boot afkwamen niet gezien en ook niet in souvenirswinkel. Wij denken dat ze te laat was. Wij hebben zelf een lunch betaald. Verder foto's betaald maar 1 gekregen was toch een fors bedrag. Waarschijnlijk met transfer van en naar mobiel mis gegaan. Later terug gegaan maar toen was de boot al weg.