The 15 Best Cozumel Catamaran Cruises

1.Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr – El Cielo Full Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a private Lagoon 39 catamaran from Cozumel’s FONATUR marina. Your crew handles the sailing, drinks, snacks, lunch, snorkeling gear, paddleboard, and floating mat. The day can include El Cielo, reef snorkeling, and shallow sandbar time, with guides such as Hugo, Lucy, David, and Saul often on board.

“Great day on the water. The crew did a great job with all the food and fun. Getting off on the sand bar is a blast. Really nice boat.”

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2.Catamaran Snorkel Adventure to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about four hours snorkeling at Colombia and Palancar Reefs, then swim among starfish and stingrays at El Cielo. The tour includes gear, an open bar, ceviche, fruit, chips, and Money Bar access. Jonathan, Carlos, Pedro, and Israel are among the crew members praised for safety and service.

“We had such an amazing time on this excursion! We had ages 5-73 and everyone enjoyed it. The staff was so amazing and very helpful! Would definitely do this again. Highly recommend! S”

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3.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkeling trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Set out from Marina Cozumel for a four-hour catamaran trip to Palancar and Columbia reefs, El Cielo, and turtle areas. Your crew provides snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and time at a secluded beach. Some departures have included guides such as David, Elias, and Oliver, though boat and route details can vary.

“Don't expect to show up to an available catamaran. Arrived and they said the boat was booked for a private group so they could not honor our reservation. So they put us on a different tour for a nominal refund, but failed to tell us that is was an entirely different package. Just skip this and enjoy your Cozumel time elsewhere.”

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4.Deluxe Private Boats – 40 ft Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend 5 to 6 hours on a private 40-foot catamaran with your own group, captain, and crew. Choose Cozumel’s north or south coast, snorkel away from crowded reefs, stop at El Cielo, and enjoy ceviche, seafood, drinks, fruit, and paddleboarding. Crews including Pedro, Johnny, Noel, and Ricardo have been praised for warm service.

“Truly an experience we will never forget! From the snorkeling to the food and hospitality! Worth every penny to experience true paradise!!”

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5.Cozumel Catamaran Snorkeling Tour & lunch®

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 109 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Sail from Cozumel to the Colombia or Palancar reefs, snorkel with provided gear, then visit El Cielo and El Cielito sandbars. Afterward, enjoy a regional buffet, open bar, and Playa Mia amenities. The 11:00 am tour runs Monday to Saturday and suits strong swimmers age 8 and up.

“We showed up for our tour on our scheduled time, and no one was there. After calling a few times I got ahold of someone who couldn’t find our reservation, then we were told they canceled for the day due to weather, the tour itself was great the next day, but i was traveling with children and it was a big inconvenience to show up for a tour that was not happening.”

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6.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours aboard an insured catamaran from Marina Cozumel, stopping at Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef, Turtle Bay, and the shallow waters of El Cielo. Your English-speaking crew supplies gear, safety vests, refreshments, beer, margaritas, ceviche, and chips. A marine fee of $11 per person is extra.

“Great catamaran tour started with snorkeling at the reef and a great ride to a semi private beach with lunch by the Westin hotel I highly recommend. The crew was outstanding and food and drinks top notched. Boat was nice not too too many people just enough to make it enjoyable Weather was great in January, never felt unsafe”

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7.Cozumel Catamaran Snorkeling Tour & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Sail Cozumel’s turquoise coast aboard a snorkeling catamaran, follow a PADI-certified guide over Palancar Reef, then visit El Cielo Bay before lunch at a beach restaurant. Gear, water, soft drinks, beer, margaritas, and meals are included. Spanish and English instruction is available.

“si vous payez pour flotter en groupe sur l’eau et faire 10 mètres avec des palmes dans la figure vous êtes au bon endroit si vous aimez les clubs de plages cantine industrielle et être parqué comme du bétail vous pouvez payer le prix indiqué honteux et pas du tout conforme a la description”

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8.Catamaran Excursion + Open bar + Snorkeling at El Cielo

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Spend about five hours off Cozumel visiting Columbia Reef, Palancar Reef, El Cielo, and shallow El Cielito. Snorkeling gear, certified guides, food, beer, and margaritas are included for adults. Expect a group of up to 35, a 1:00 pm start, and an additional MX$500 fee.

“They lie abput the description. If they tell you its in your language, good luck. Its not. Therefore the snorkelimg is completely dangerous. The boat is disgusting and the drinks are a nasty. Dont waste your money. Other snorkeling tours are far better”

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9.Cozumel: Catamaran Tour To Isla de la Pasión

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

Sail from Puerto de Abrigo Marina aboard Moonshine or Sunshine for a five-hour catamaran trip to Isla de la Pasión. Swim, snorkel, paddle board, or relax in floating hammocks while the bilingual crew serves lunch, fruit, snacks, beer, rum punch, margaritas, and soft drinks.

“Charlie and Christopher (forgot the other guys) were excellent guides. Super friendly. Super accommodating. Super attentive. Super patient. Super funny. From the time we stepped onto the catamaran it was 5-star service. Drinks, fruit, and lunch were superb! We will definitely be using them again in the future.”

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10.Catamaran Snorkeling to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join JS Tours from The Money Bar for a roughly four-hour catamaran trip to Palancar Reef and El Cielo. Expect guided snorkeling, starfish, shallow sandbars, ceviche, fruit, beer, margaritas, and rum punch. Guides such as Jose have earned praise for keeping the water time fun and safe.

“We did not expect the quality and were very pleased with how the snorkeling tour turned out, even my wife that does not swim thoroughly enjoyed the trip on the catamaran and the service provided! The 4 gentlemen did an excellent job! My daughter and I experienced a great time of snorkeling that ended at El Cielo with all 3 stops seeing a lot of sea life. We stoped for our relajarse or siesta in the water where they even maneuvered the boat up to a sand bar where my wife could get out and enjoy the time along with some of the best ceviche and melon we have ever…”

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11.Catamaran in Cozumel with snorkeling at El Cielo and open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join a double-deck catamaran in Cozumel at 1:00 PM for reef snorkeling, a 20-minute swim at El Cielo’s starfish sanctuary, and 40 to 60 minutes at shallow El Cielito. Certified guides, snorkeling gear, an open bar for adults, music, and a chicken lunch are included.

“Nice when getting on Catamaran, couldn't find the check in place...there were MANY blue signs. Also Viator needs to make sure the wording says it was a deposit when the reservation was made, I am not sure if I paid twice...If I was told that or read that info, it needs to be more prominent on the receipt. Loved the boat, people drinks, loved the beach bar, didn't care for the snorkel spot as there were hardy any fish and no turtles.”

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12.Private 6 Hrs 47 ft. Catamaran Snorkel & Cielo Charter (30p. max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours aboard First Lady Charters’ 47-foot Nemo catamaran in Cozumel. The crew, including captains and hosts such as Luis and George, serves lunch, snacks, and drinks while guiding you to reef snorkeling spots and El Cielo, weather permitting.

“George of the Seas and his crew were wonderful. We had the best time. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone. Some of our group did snorkeling, food was excellent, and relaxing in the water and on the boat”

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13.5 Hr Private Catamaran Cruise with lunch and drinks to 15-20 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Cozumel with a private crew, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, and drinks included. Choose reef snorkeling, a calm sail, El Cielo, a southern beach, or Passion Island. Paddle boards, swings, and kayaks may also be added, depending on the boat.

“The yacht was clean and very organized. The crew of three were profession Al and accommodating. Great drinks, food and entertainment. Wonderful snorkeling. We saw a turtle, barracuda and stingrays and many other fish.”

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14.Cozumel: Catamaran, El Cielo Bay & Palancar Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $98

Spend six hours on a catamaran from Cozumel’s Fiscal Pier, snorkeling Palancar or Colombia Reef and floating at starfish-filled El Cielo. The tour includes gear, a PADI guide, drinks, a light snack, buffet lunch, and a traditional music and dance show. Hotel pickup is not included.

“I truly enjoyed the whole experience — the tour guides, the music, the service, everything! It’s such a beautiful place for snorkeling, with stunning reefs. Embarcación 1 gave me the best memories and such a lovely moment. Even if you don’t know how to swim, you feel safe, cared for and guided at all times.”

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15.Cozumel Catamaran Tour: Snorkel at Top Reefs & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Sail from San Miguel on a double-deck catamaran, snorkel at Columbia and Palancar reefs, then visit El Cielo and El Cielito. Bilingual guides provide gear, music, beer, margaritas, ceviche, hotdogs, fruit, and a five-hour party at sea. Confirm the group size before booking.

“This is not as advertised!! Give me a refund!! Posting says “maximum of 35 travelers” which is exactly why we wanted to be in a bigger snorkel boat, but not crowed. Loud rap music playing non stop on the boat (double decker Chile Tequila) was not pleasant. Average age of passengers about 40-42, plenty 55+, very few under 25, so not sure why the loud annoying music.”

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