The 15 Best Private Boat Charters in Cozumel

1.El Cielo Snorkel by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Cruise Cozumel with your own group aboard a private boat, stopping at Chankanaab and Paradise reefs for guided snorkeling. Carlos, Miguel, Omar, and other crew members help beginners in the water, while ceviche, fruit, beer, and margaritas turn the final beach stop into a relaxed afternoon.

“We had the PERFECT day!! Truly exceptional. The crew was so fun, kind and safety oriented. Lunch was delicious & so was the rum punch! Would HIGHLY recommend!! THANK YOU Mani, Captain & photographer!!!!! (Sorry I don't remember their names!)”

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2.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkeling tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a four-hour private boat from Cozumel’s ASIPONA Marina to El Cielo, Palancar, Columbia, and nearby reefs. Your crew supplies gear, drinks, snacks, shade, and marine-life spotting. Guides such as Ricky, Carlos, Oscar, and Jose have helped families find turtles, rays, nurse sharks, lobsters, and starfish.

“We had the best time with Jorge! He was kind & amazing with the kids! I wish I could remember our other guides name. He was awesome as well!”

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3.Deluxe Private Boats – 40 ft Sea Ray

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Charter a 40-foot Sea Ray in Cozumel for about six hours with Captain Mike and crew. Snorkel quiet coral heads, swim in a natural reserve, and enjoy ceviche, snacks, lunch, and an open bar. You choose the pace and can request extra time.

“From the moment we walked in the door of Deluxe Private Boats, Ricardo and staff were fantastic. We are were spoiled by Captain Mike and Andrian! We really appreciated them taking care of us. And, lunch was phenomenal!”

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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.Deluxe Private Boats – 27 ft Sea Ray

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours aboard a private 27-foot Sea Ray from Marina Fonatur. Your captain chooses north or south Cozumel with you, depending on weather, for quieter reef snorkeling, El Cielo or Isla Pasión. Crew members including Diego, Noel, Ricardo, Dani, and Luis have earned praise for friendly service and strong snorkeling support.

“Excellent excursion! Our family had a great time!! The food was amazing and they put in so much effort to make sure it was a great day! We had weather issues but they worked around it all and it was a great experience. Highly recommend!”

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6.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Private Boat + Food + Drinks + Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours on a private boat from San Francisco Beach Club with a captain and snorkeling guide. Visit Palancar and Colombia reefs, El Cielo’s starfish area, and El Cielito’s shallow ray-filled waters. Fresh ceviche, guacamole, fruit, beer, soft drinks, and water are included for groups of up to five.

“Really cool experience. The food was excellent. The guides were fun. I recommend the private experience.”

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7.Deluxe Private Boats – 36 ft Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours aboard a private 36-foot Fjord yacht in Cozumel, guided by Captain Donny and Alejandro. Snorkel Palancar Reef, relax at Playa El Cielo, and enjoy ceviche, tuna sashimi, premium liquor, beer, fruit, and snacks for up to 10 people.

“You will have a fabulous time in the hands of Captain Donny and first mate Alejandro. They are professional, mindful of your requests, fun, and interesting. Our first stop was near the reef to observe marine wildlife. We saw a turtle, multicolored fish, sharks, and starfish. Alejandro made sure to bring us to the best locations. We then headed to El Cielo. The pictures do not do justice to this pristine beach. The water and beach are breathtaking. We saw 5 stingrays and a barracuda. You can walk for miles with the water level to your hips. While you enjoy El Cielo, Alejandro and Donny prepare a feast for you.…”

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8.Deluxe Private Boats – 24 ft Sea Ray

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Take a private 24-foot Sea Ray from Marina Fonatur for about five hours. Your crew can shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, and Playa El Cielo. Snorkel gear, drinks, ceviche, guacamole, fruit, snacks, and a restroom are included. Guides may include Rafael, David, Aldo, or Andrea.

“We had such a good experience on this excursion. Communication before and during our trip was prompt and they were very accommodating to a few minor adjustments we needed to make on our timing. Ricardo answered my call the morning of the excursion and helped guide me to the marina. He personally waited for us in the parking lot when we arrived. Rafael and David were our guides for the day. We had 3 smaller children in our group (5, 8, 10). Rafael and David were very attentive to everyone's needs. David was a great snorkel guide. It was our first drift snorkel and he did an excellent job showing…”

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9.Cozumel All Inclusive: Coast & Relax 4h on 51′ Leopard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours aboard a private 51-foot Leopard yacht from Fonatur Marina in Cozumel. Your group of up to 10 gets a flybridge, shaded lounge, premium bar, lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and inflatables, with the crew handling the details.

“Amazing experience and service. Will do it next time I come back. Very good food, hostess was sweet and very attentive with everything”

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10.Private snorkeling with 23ft Sea Ray in San Miguel de Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours aboard a private 23-foot Sea Ray with captain and host David. Snorkel Palancar Reef and another weather-selected site, then stop at El Cielo for clear water, lunch, and drinks. Your group of up to six returns to Marina Cozumel ASIPONA.

“Great day at on the boat! There were 6 of us on this trip and we were well taken care of. David and the boat captain took us to 3 snorkel spots and fixed us a wonderful lunch. Plenty of drinks along the way. Saw some sharks too! Great fun! Boat was nice and had plenty of room for 6. Thx for a memorable day in Cozumel!”

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11.Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You and up to 14 companions get a four-hour private boat from The Money Bar to Palancar Reef, Colombia Deep Reef, El Cielo, and Cozumel National Marine Park. Snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, ceviche, and Money Bar access are included, while towels and the $13 park fee cost extra.

“This was a great trip. Definitely go. The crew was nice. The boat was fast and clean. You can bring your own towels for after a swim. You’ll take your shoes off before you get on the boat so don’t worry about water, shoes, or sandals.”

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12.Half Day Private Fishing Charter in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours on a private fishing boat in Cozumel with up to six people, using professional gear, sonar, bait, and downriggers. You can add snorkeling at El Cielo or Columbia Reef. Crew members such as Jesus and Charlie may tailor the outing to your group.

“We got ZERO notification prior to our arriving that the fishing trip had been cancelled. When we mentioned the name of the charter the LOCAL guys on the dock laughed. This company lost their own vessel and now sub out fishing charters. They have little control of if people will actually get a trip or not. Well.. we didn’t with them. Being on a cruise boat we had little time to find another charter but thankfully a guy who told us about all this took us out for four hours at a CHEAPER rate (again, these guys are middle men so they add a cut). Viator needs to cut ties…”

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13.Cozumel Private 4-Hour Boat Tour to Passion Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private four-hour boat from Cozumel to Passion Island, with snorkeling gear, a bilingual guide, beer, water, guacamole, fruit, and reef stops. Guides such as Alan, Gustavo, Wilbur, and Diego have adjusted routes for wind and sea conditions, so your day may change for the better.

“If I could give this excursion 10 stars I would. Wilbur and Diego were wonderful guides- we booked the north island private tour, but when we arrived they told us the South Island would be better for kids. The price was the same and holy wow were they right!!! While wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed, because, you know, it’s wildlife, we lucked out and saw a sea turtle, starfish, tons of amazing reef fish, and even a baby shark! The most amazing moment was enjoying fresh ceviche, fruit, and guacamole on a floating table surrounded by stingrays. What a cool experience for our family. Definitely made some core memories for our…”

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14.Cozumel Private Snorkeling and Charter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours on a private Cozumel boat with an experienced crew, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, ceviche, and guacamole. Stops may include El Cielo, El Cielito, Columbia Reef, and the Turtle Sanctuary. Guides such as Fernando, Jorge, Chema, Alex, and Juanito have led past outings.

“We had an absolutely amazing day on this trip. We were a group of co-workers. Some had only snorkeled a few times. Fernando was wonderful and took us to all of the best snorkel places. We saw lobsters, barracudas, starfish, a turtle, a nurse shark,, and stingrays. The water was super clear. It was an incredible experience especially for our newby snorkelers. He even went out of his way to help one person see some of the highlights they missed. We ended in this beautiful turquoise bay and had some yummy snacks. They made this a memorable trip for us. Best part of our cruise. Highly recommend.”

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15.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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