The 15 Food & Drink Days in Cozumel That Earn Their Price

1.Cozumel Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110Our pick

Meet Erin, Jerry, or another Cozumel Chef guide downtown for a three-hour food tour through local eateries, a market, and a bakery. Taste cochinita, seafood tacos, sopa de lima, fried fish, pastries, and regional drinks while learning how Mayan, Spanish, and Caribbean cooking shape Cozumel’s table.

“Know where you are meeting. The GPS address did not line up with the actual meeting place (inside a shopping mall). The food was fantastic. I could have skipped the market visit.”

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2.Cozumel: El Cielo, Palancar Reef, and Beach Party with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 257 reviews · from $97

Spend five hours aboard a 65-foot Fury catamaran, snorkeling Palancar Reef and swimming at El Cielo’s starfish sandbar before lunch at Fury Private Beach. You’ll get guided snorkeling, a snorkel pipe to keep, kayaks, paddleboards, a floating water park, and drinks served after snorkeling.

“This was an incredible activity. From the time we arrived to the return was completely awesome! The staff are incredible and each stop was lovely. It was great to have a snorkel guide in the water. I was nervous because I thought it would be a non-stop party vibe but it turned out to be quite family friendly. The entire catamaran had a hard metal deck so I wish there was a net or some place more comfortable for laying out in the sun. I also would’ve loved more time at the beach club but I’m grateful for the time we had at each spot.”

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3.E-Bike City Tour though Cozumel & Taco Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride an e-bike through Cozumel with a local guide, stopping at San Miguel Church, Cozumel Park, island monuments, a beach, and Corpus Christi Cathedral. The $75 tour includes a helmet, vest, water, three tacos, and an ice cream tasting, with groups capped at 12.

“It was great! Our tour guides went above and beyond to make sure we were safe, they included some very exciting stops on the way. Highly recommend this to anyone!”

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4.Private Tour: 5-Hour Cozumel Sightseeing with Private Driver and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five flexible hours with a private driver-guide such as Sergio, Gerry, Alex, or Antonio. See Cozumel’s sights, taste Maya-style chocolate and tequila, visit San Gervasio, stop at El Mirador, and relax at Palancar Beach. Ruins admission, meals, drinks, and a ruins guide cost extra.

“This was a family tour for us. Jerry met us just outside the pier at the end of the covered area past the taxi lines. He was wearing a yellow cap as expected. He introduced himself to all of us, then told us where to go so he could get his van and pick us up. Next thing we knew, we were off for a drive around the city to see the sights, monuments, etc. The van was roomy for us 7. There were 4 seats we didn’t even use. He let us hop out of the van at a Catholic Church to appreciate it more closely, about 10 minutes.…”

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5.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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6.Chocolate Seaside Workshop & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

At Stingray Beach, guides Wendy, Lucy, and their team lead you through the Mayan chocolate-making process, from cacao to paste and finished treat. You will make a small chocolate creation, sample seven or more Mexican chocolates, and pair them with red and white wine in an air-conditioned seaside room.

“This is one of the best excursions we have ever done on a cruise. We booked it directly with Viator. Lots of fun and very knowledgeable guides. Both the wine and the chocolates were great. Highly recommended”

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7.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Share Boat + Reefs + Food Drinks + Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Join a small shared boat from San Francisco Beach Club for three hours of reef snorkeling, starfish at El Cielo, stingrays at El Cielito, and fresh ceviche, guacamole, fruit, beer, soft drinks, and water. Guides such as Reuben, Victor, Miguel, and Oscar have led recent outings.

“The snorkling was amazing, saw so many different fish and also a turtle! The crew took good care of us, and made us a nice snack.”

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8.SkyReef Cozumel Snorkel & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about 4 to 6 hours at Skyreef Beach Club, snorkeling from shore near Cozumel’s reef park, then relaxing with a welcome drink, food, a short massage, and tequila tasting. Snorkel gear, chairs, and umbrellas are included. Ask for Enrique or Miguel if available.

“The weather was really rough so couldn’t snorkel by had a good time with tequila tasting and a few beers”

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9.Cozumel Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Spend three hours tasting Cozumel with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit local eateries, a market, and a bakery for Yucatecan food, empanadas, street snacks, drinks, and home-style dishes. Guides have included Erin, Gerry, Geraldo, Emily, and Marshall.

“We had a fantastic time! The food was amazing and the salsas were delicious. We would definitely recommend”

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10.Power Snorkel by Sea Scooter & Flavored Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet guides such as Adolfo or Memo at La Monina Restaurant for a small-group sea scooter snorkel. Afterward, learn about tequila, taste homemade flavors, sample chocolate and salsas, and enjoy a local meal. The route may change with currents or jellyfish.

“This was truly a unique and FUN excursion. We were cruising with MSC and the port we arrived at required a short trip by taxi - which we found very easy to use and was well priced ($8 for two people). There was just my husband and I and one other couple so this was truly a boutique experience where we felt like we got plenty of attention and experience from our guides. Memo and Adolfo truly are professional and work together for your safety and enjoyment. The equipment was clean, in great shape, and we got to swim out very far to see the ship ruins, dock that had…”

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11.Best Cozumel Beach Day Pass + Food + Drinks San Francisco Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend up to eight hours at San Francisco Beach Club in Cozumel with a lounge chair, umbrella, Wi-Fi, pool, beach access, kayaks, paddle boards, inflatables, snorkeling gear, one meal, and five drinks. Optional 30-minute jet ski and 15-minute parasailing upgrades cost $80 each.

“I enjoyed being able to swim in the ocean without having to wear bathing shoes. But both the service and food (that was included in my day pass) was poor. The whole place needs updating.”

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12.Power Snorkel By Sea Scooters & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet Adolfo, Nemo, or Felipe at La Monina Restaurant for a private power-snorkel outing in Cozumel. After beach entry and a safety lesson, sea scooters carry you across fish-filled water. Back ashore, enjoy a Mayan presentation, tequila and chocolate tasting, salsas, and a local lunch.

“This was one of the best excursions I have been on and I have been on many over the years. Adolfo was awesome and was a great tour guide. We liked everything about the tour and would definitely do it again as long as Adolfo was leading the way.”

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13.Chocolate Tasting & mayan Presentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $82

Start at Chocolates Kaokao with coffee, cacao samples, and hands-on chocolate making. Then visit a Mayan cultural stop for tortillas, sauces, and tequila before finishing with tacos at a family-run restaurant. Guides such as Adolfo, Memo, Guillermo, Nancy, and Jafet add local context.

“The chocolate factory was an excellent event. It's a lot of work to make chocolate but oh so worth the effort. I loved our guide for the tequila tasting. So much better than other tequila tastings that I have done before. The lunch was fantastic. Nemo was such a help, explaining the menu. This was a most enjoyable excursion and Nemo made it perfect. Thank you Nemo.”

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14.3-Hour Small-Group Mezcal and Tequila Tasting activity from Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $66

Spend three hours at Stingray Beach Cozumel tasting tequila and mezcal with guides such as Melisa, Vanessa, or Danny. Learn how the spirits are made, pair them with fruit and Mexican snacks, enjoy lunch, and shop for bottles and other products afterward.

“This was such a fun activity that boosts the heritage of Cozumel. We learned so much of the culture while tasting some excellent spirits. Vanessa was amazing!!”

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15.Food and Culture Tour from the past to the present in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Travel from Maya traditions to modern Cozumel with guide Gerardo. Visit a recreated village for dance, cacao, tamal, chewing gum, and ball-game demonstrations, then explore the municipal market and finish with a local meal, cerveza, or horchata.

“My husband and I visited Cozumel with Royal Caribbean and booked this tour, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Everything felt extremely safe, smooth, and well-organized from start to finish. The Maya cultural village was fascinating, and the guides brought the past history to life in such an authentic and fun way. The visit to the local market was even more interesting than the tourist areas—full of real local flavors, beautiful ingredients, and friendly people. One of our favorite parts was the restaurant Gerardo took us to. It was a simple, local spot that we would never have found on our own, and the food was…”

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