The 15 Best Cozumel Snorkelling Tours

1.ATV 4×4+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Ride a semi-automatic ATV through Cozumel’s jungle and muddy trails, learn about chocolate and handmade tortillas, taste eight tequilas, then enjoy tacos or fajitas and shore snorkeling at Coco’s Beach Club. Guides such as JJ, Carlos, Edwin, and Tony are known for friendly, safety-minded service.

“Best part was ATV riding - go for that and skip the rest. Beach at coco was okay but full of seaweed and food was not great”

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2.Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,462 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Cozumel Tours and Excursions for a four-hour snorkeling trip to Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef, El Cielo, and nearby reef sites. Your guide provides a safety briefing, gear, drinks, beer, and a snack. The shaded boat carries no more than 16 people.

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3.From Cozumel: 3 Reefs Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,080 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Join a four-hour Cozumel boat trip to Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo reefs. Guides such as Lalo, Simon, and Kaspar help beginners spot turtles, rays, starfish, and fish, while the crew serves drinks and a snack. Plan for a taxi, an $11 marine fee, and no included flippers.

“We went on our trip 13/11/25 and I was apprehensive after a traumatic experience in the Maldives where someone sadly lost their life . This trip was absolutely fantastic and the guides Casper and Edwin put the safety of everyone first at all times !!! Freddy the captain was fantastic also and Saidy the photographer was fab . The guides in the water were always checking everyone was ok in the water and making sure we all stayed together and no-one was left on their own at any time . They gave us life jackets and we even had to wear them on board and told us the safety words…”

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4.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Sail from downtown Cozumel to several snorkel sites, including turtle waters, El Cielo’s starfish sandbank, and Cielito. Guides such as Alex, Roy, and Emilio lead small groups with gear, fresh ceviche, fruit, soft drinks, and limited alcoholic drinks. Wildlife sightings are natural, not guaranteed.

“Wow! Turtles,Sting Rays, Lunch in the Gulf, so many fish, hilarious tour guide, drinks and all around great time. Alex was amazing The tour was an incredible experience”

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5.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Take a 5 to 6 hour private Jeep tour around Cozumel with a local guide such as Julio, Bibi, Carlos, or Charlie. Visit Mayan ruins, Punta Sur, El Mirador, local beaches, markets, and snorkeling spots, with lunch and equipment included. Extra entry fees and drinks apply.

“Gerry, our tour guide was absolutely amazing! We were a little iffy at first due to nobody replying back to my message on here as quickly as another tour did. Then when we got our directions we were told near the 7 eleven and it was a 2 minute walk(not). Since we were not given an address it was a little difficult getting out of the port and onto the street to find it. Once someone finally came and confirmed we were at the correct location we were fine.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

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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7.El Cielo, Palancar Snorkel & Beach Party Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 535 reviews · from $89

Join Fury Catamarans in Cozumel for a five-hour afternoon on a 65-foot catamaran. Snorkel with a certified guide, visit shallow turquoise water near El Cielo, then enjoy a private beach, cheeseburger lunch, water floats, kayaks, and drinks before music and dancing on the return ride.

“The tour itself was great. Communication leading up to tour was terrible. We were told to go to playa del Carmen to board. We took ferry to main land only to be told our tour was in Cozumel, which was where we started. We wasted timRead more”

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8.Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Explore Cozumel by private jeep with a guide such as Marco, Miguel, Johnny, or Paco. Visit Jade Caverns, El Mirador, Chen Rio, a beach club, and a local tasting stop, with snorkeling, lunch, hotel or cruise-port pickup, and plenty of room to tailor the day.

“It is exactly what you expect; and fully customizable. Jared was great on asking questions about what we wanted to do/see, and tailored to trip to us specifically. Very accommodating, had a lot of knowledge, and made us very comfortable away from home. Would recommend Jared, specifically, 100%.”

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9.El Cielo Snorkel by Private Boat

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

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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10.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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11.Official Chankanaab Park Day pass and Snorkel with Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 324 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend a flexible day at Chankanaab Park, with guided reef snorkeling, gear, a locker, lunch, two drinks, Mayan replicas, tropical gardens, sea lions, and tequila tasting. Guide Philippe has earned praise for helping first-time snorkelers. Expect a rocky shoreline in places and an extra $11 marine fee.

“The area was nice for snorkeling, but the park experience was not enjoyable. It felt dirty and not well taken care of. Chairs fell apart when you sat on them! Drinks were also pretty bad with this experience. Would not do this again.”

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12.Invisible Boat Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Cruise from Villa Blanca in a crystal-clear boat over Cozumel’s reefs and wrecks, then snorkel with provided gear. The 95-minute trip suits families and short port visits, with guides such as Saidy, Jose, Abel, and Emanuel reported on recent departures. Expect a short water stop, not a full-length snorkel charter.

“Jessica and the captain were AMAZING! Learning about the history of the sunken ships and so forth was incredible! I didn’t snorkel because of the choppy waters but those who did it enjoyed it! Would definitely do this again next time I come.”

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13.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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14.Cozumel Jeep Adventure to Jade Caverns with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about five hours touring Cozumel in a private Jeep with a local guide such as Ricardo, Fernando, Sergio, or Yamelie. Visit a tequila ranch, east-coast beaches, El Cedral, and Jade Cenote, then finish with fajitas and snorkeling at a beach club.

“Fernando was a wonderful tour guide. It was just our family of four. The tequila stop was super fun as was the cenote. If I was to take the tour again, I would skip the beach stops in the beginning, while they are beautiful, the kids and I loved the beach club at the end. The slides and trampoline were hits with the kids and I enjoyed relaxing on a lounge chair with a drink!”

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15.Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 251 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about four hours on a small, shaded boat visiting El Cielo, shallow stingray waters, and Cozumel reefs. Guides such as Simon, Maui, Felipe, and Ricardo help swimmers of different abilities. Gear, drinks, beer, and a snack are included, but the $11 marine park fee is extra.

“Saw great fish, stingrays , starfish, nurse sharks. didn’t go to the turtle sanctuary as they stated. That is what we really signed up for. Also if you are expecting a larger boat this is not it. Staff was friendly, helpful and enjoyable.”

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