Glass Bottom Boats in Cozumel: The 12 Best Trips

1.Submarine Atlantis Cozumel Adventure by Day & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Ride the Atlantis XII, a genuine US Coast Guard certified submarine, to Chankanaab Reef at 100 feet below the surface. A guide points out fish, coral, and the Felipe Xicoténcatl shipwreck. The two-hour trip includes a boat transfer, digital certificate, and time in a comfortable underwater cabin.

“Questionable location. Unfriendly staff. Would not recommend to other travelers. There are many other options.”

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2.Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Cruise Cozumel’s coast on a small glass-bottom boat, then snorkel Villa Blanca Wall and shallow and deep Paraiso Reef with a bilingual guide. Miguel, Carlos, Santiago, and other crew members help beginners and children, while water, soft drinks, gear, and a post-snorkel beer are included.

“The friendless of the crew, great reef they took us too and they were very helpful. And for 2 people it was only $65”

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3.Cozumel: VIP Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling 3 Reefs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 210 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join Safe Tours Cozumel near the cruise piers for a two-hour glass-bottom boat trip to Villa Blanca, Shallow Paradise, and Deep Paradise reefs. Swim with a bilingual crew or stay aboard with a view through the glass bottom. Water, sodas, post-snorkel beer, and a souvenir snorkel tube are included.

“We snorkeled as a family and would recommend this tour company! Very efficient, friendly, length of tour was good, water and beer included and appreciated!”

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4.ATV and Clear Boat Ride Full Experience in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Ride a double ATV through Cozumel’s rough trails, inspect the sea from a clear boat, snorkel near marine life and a sunken ship, taste tequila, and relax at Playa Uvas with lunch. Guides such as Jorge, Daniel, Victor, and Jonathan have earned warm praise, but confirm meeting points and ATV arrangements before you go.

“The excursion was very well organized, and we had a blast! Our guide, Jorge, was fantastic and treated us so well. Jose Carlos, our boat guide, was excellent as well. We felt like we saw a good chunk of Cozumel in just a few hours. We would highly recommend this excursion to anyone!”

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5.Cozumel: Atlantis Submarine Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · from $99

Board a US Coast Guard-certified Atlantis submarine and travel 100 feet below Cozumel’s west coast. A live English or Spanish narration points out parrotfish, groupers, moray eels, coral heads, and possible shipwreck views while you stay dry in air-conditioned comfort.

“Saw tons! Groupers, moray eels, little finger eels that look like worms, parrotfish, angelfish, sergeant fish, other scuba divers, WWII ship, barrel sponges, corral of many different kinds ... didn’t get claustrophobic which I was concerned about ... the steepness of the ladder was not a concern for us and our kids but I did ask my 9 and 10 year old to look away when the girl ahead of us in a dress and her mother in very short shorts went up the ladder first ahead of us. My iPhone couldn’t take nearly as clear a pictures as what I could see with my eyes but After changing the…”

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6.Bavarian Fiesta Snorkel Activity in Glass Bottom Boat at San Miguel de Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about four hours snorkeling from a glass-bottom boat with a captain and snorkel guide. The planned route includes two wrecks, a reef, El Cielo, and El Cielito, plus fish, coral, starfish, snacks, and drinks. Stops can change with wind and currents.

“Amazing snorkel trip. Communication with Alex was always quick and helpful, and our guide Brenda and driver Victor were fun, informative and always made us feel safe. Beautiful reefs and delicious guacamole and drinks as well!”

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7.VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about two hours on a private Cozumel boat visiting Villa Blanca Wall and shallow and deep Paraiso Reef. Snorkel gear, drinks, a take-home tube, bilingual guidance, showers, and a sundeck are included. Meet near the cruise port at El Cid La Ceiba at 3:30 pm.

“Honestly, all boats should have glass bottoms— the sights in this trip were beautiful and I didn’t even have to get salt water up my nose to appreciate them! Also the guides were super chill. Highly recommend.”

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8.Cozumel Buggy Island Tour, Otoch Mayan Experience & Clear Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend five to six hours seeing Cozumel by buggy, clear boat, and beach stop, with a Mayan cultural visit, honey and tequila tasting, fajitas, and a bilingual private guide. Guides such as Hans, Claudio, Oscar, and Felipe have earned strong praise for adapting the day to weather and family needs.

“Our tour guild was amazing. Would not have expected the experience that we had. Was extremely fun!!!”

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9.Clear Boat & Snorkel Cozumel Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Cruise Cozumel in a clear-bottom boat, watch fish, reefs, starfish, and sunken ships below, then snorkel in the island’s famous water. Your English-speaking guide provides equipment and two drinks, while the small group size keeps the outing personal. Expect about 90 minutes at sea.

“Our trip was amazing. We did several excursions and this was everyone's favorite. We had a 2 year old that couldn't snorkel and my niece who has fear of the water. The 2 year old and her laid on the bottom and were mesmerized by the beauty they couldn't have other wise experienced. The staff was extremely friendly and fun to interact with.”

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10.Discover Cozumel in a Transparent Boat!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Cruise Cozumel in a transparent boat with an in-person guide, viewing marine life and shipwrecks near Punta Norte before a 15-minute snorkel at Legos Reef. The small group, capped at 15 people, includes equipment, lifejackets, water, and a soft drink.

“First of all we could not find the office! It was on the second floor, in a back alley. Walked 10 blocks in circles and nobody had heard of the your company!!! THEN….”

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11.Cozumel: Glass-bottom Boat Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Join a bilingual PADI guide for a four-hour Cozumel snorkel trip limited to 10 people. Visit Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef, and shallow El Cielo, where starfish rest on white sand. Equipment, snacks, drinks, and toilets are included. Bring $6 for the marine park bracelet.

“The reef was not as spectacular like at other locations in Yucatan, but the other stops were awesome. We loved to see sea turtles and the big starfishes. The boat was a bit tiny for the people on board.”

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12.Clear Boat and Island Tour by Buggy with Mayan Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about five hours in Cozumel on a private tour with a clear-bottom boat, buggy ride, Mayan ceremonies, chocolate and honey tasting, tequila for adults, and fajitas at San Martin Beach. Guides such as Claudio and Brenden have earned praise for their care and flexibility.

“My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Our guide was Claudio. He was very knowledgeable and fun to hang around with. We had to change plans when the morning boat ride was delayed until the afternoon but we then proceeded to the Mayan Experience. It was a lot of fun. The tastings were delicious. Claudio was very attentive and helpful. Lunch at San Martin was both filling and tasteful. Due to wave conditions, the boat ride was canceled and a reschedjule was offered but we had had such a fun filled day that we decided to end our excursion early. It was a lovely day with a wonderful guide.”

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