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Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Explore Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs
4.3
1,215 Ratings
San Miguel de Cozumel
Embark on an unforgettable Cozumel snorkeling tour to Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo reefs. Discover the vibrant marine life and stunning coral formations in the Caribbean’s top attractions. Perfect for all travelers!
Embark on an unforgettable Cozumel snorkeling tour to Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo reefs. Discover the vibrant marine life and stunning coral formations in the Caribbean’s top attractions. Perfect for all travelers!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Marina FONATUR Cozumel - Experience three of the Caribbean’s most famous marine attractions: Palancar Reef, celebrated for its diverse and abundant marine life; Colombia Reef, teeming with vibrant fish, turtles, and coral formations; and El Cielo Beach, renowned for its stunning starfish and considered one of the most beautiful spots in the…
- Marina FONATUR Cozumel - Experience three of the Caribbean’s most famous marine attractions: Palancar Reef, celebrated for its diverse and abundant marine life; Colombia Reef, teeming with vibrant fish, turtles, and coral formations; and El Cielo Beach, renowned for its stunning starfish and considered one of the most beautiful spots in the Mexican Caribbean.
All our facilities are clean, well-maintained, and adhere to all required sanitation measures and protocols as mandated by local authorities.
What's Included
- Insured shaded boat for comfort and safety
- Guidance from experienced, trained guides
- Explore Palancar and Columbia reefs, El Cielo Sandbar, and El Cielito Beach
- Enjoy a guided snorkeling adventure
- Complete snorkel gear provided: Vest, Mask, New tube
- Refreshments included: Beers, Water, Sodas, and Snacks
- Insured shaded boat for comfort and safety
- Guidance from experienced, trained guides
- Explore Palancar and Columbia reefs, El Cielo Sandbar, and El Cielito Beach
- Enjoy a guided snorkeling adventure
- Complete snorkel gear provided: Vest, Mask, New tube
- Refreshments included: Beers, Water, Sodas, and Snacks
What's Not Included
- Marine fee $6 usd
- Marine fee $6 usd
Additional Information
THE TOP CHOICE FOR SNORKELING EXCURSION AMONG TRAVELERS!
Embark on an exciting adventure to the Caribbean, where you can marvel at the fantastic variety of marine life on this highly acclaimed snorkeling trip in Cozumel. Explore the top sights and most frequented reefs in the Caribbean.
Experience the Palancar reef, recognized for its diversity of…
THE TOP CHOICE FOR SNORKELING EXCURSION AMONG TRAVELERS!
Embark on an exciting adventure to the Caribbean, where you can marvel at the fantastic variety of marine life on this highly acclaimed snorkeling trip in Cozumel. Explore the top sights and most frequented reefs in the Caribbean.
Experience the Palancar reef, recognized for its diversity of teeming marine creatures. Immerse yourself in the Columbia reef, a haven filled with vibrant aquatic species, turtles, and coral structures. And let the El Cielo reef amaze you, with its captivating starfish surrounding the white sandy seabed, considered one of the most stunning locations in the Mexican Caribbean.
This tour begins and concludes in close range to major cruise ports, making it an ideal outing for all types of travelers.
- Sunscreen use- Please apply sunscreen before the tour starts
Location
Marina FONATUR Cozumel
Carretera Costera Sur
Meeting time is 10 minutes before your Tour time at the MARINA ASIPONA COZUMEL (Formerly Known as Marina Fonatur) located 5 minutes by taxi from SSA and PUERTA MAYA cruise ports and 10 minutes from Downtown. Upon arrival look for our COZUMEL TOURS office located next to the Tequila shop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(1215 Ratings)
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Nickbrownco
Jan 4, 2025
Very Solid Snorkeling Trip - We had a super fun time, and saw sharks, rays, a blowfish, a crab, and many other great sea life. Our captain Narcissa and first mate were great too. They made us an excellent ceviche, and gave us drinks at the end of the tour.
We did have to turn around before snorkeling because there was a woman on board with a baby. I feel the company should not have allowed that woman to board with a child.
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Tour658181
Jan 3, 2025
Excellent Snorkeling and Great Guides - Gio our guide and Jesus our captain made the experience very fun. I really like the small size of the snorkeling group as I have taken other snorkeling tours in Cozumel on the larger boats and its easy to get lost in the crowd. Gio was very attentive to the group and made sure everyone stayed together and were doing alright. We were a little nervous because it was a bit windy that day, but it is a very safe and fun tour. They provided transportation for us both to the marina and back which is a big plus. The food and refreshments provided were excellent. I really can't recommend this tour highly enough. We had a great time.
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Consuela271
Jan 2, 2025
Great trip to see sea life in Cozumel! - Very nice experience! Jahir and Victor were super friendly and made sure everyone was safe and enjoyed themselves during the trip. We saw lots of fish, stingrays, starfish, and lobster. The clear blue water of the reef was spectacular.
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F9357femeganb
Jan 2, 2025
Great Snorkeling Experience in Cozumel! - We were extremely pleased with this excursion! Our tour guides Hernan and Oscar were AMAZING! They made the day super fun and enjoyable. They shared plenty of local knowledge, snorkeling tips and created a very friendly atmosphere.
We felt safe at every moment and they were able to show us all the sea creatures we were looking for, including sea turtles, stingrays, starfish and tons of marine life.
The only complaint was that the organization of MaybeTours at the marina prior to embarking on the excursion was unorganized.
Keep in mind that sunscreen is not allowed in the marina, it would be good to have known this information prior to the excursion. Investing some UV sun wear would be worth while.
We would definitely recommend this to others!
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Katelyn_t
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing Experience!!! 10/10 Recommend - This snorkeling tour we took on 12/25 was absolutely incredible! It was the perfect number of stops and we were able to see so many animals! Our guide and our captain were both awesome (we lost where we wrote down their names, but they were on the 8 seater boat with all couples) and made sure everyone was safe both on the boat and in the water. We saw two turtles, a ray, and more fish than we could possibly count! The first stop is the longest, so it's definitely worth pacing yourself! El Cielo was the perfect final stopping place to see the beautiful starfish, and was immediately followed by a relaxing stop at the sand bar with yummy ceviche and beer. If you're worried about booking an excursion separate from your cruise line, don't be if you book with these guys. They are easily accessible by taxi (though we walked over from the royal caribbean port, about 20 mins), and they are a very organized operation. 10/10, it was the highlight of out whole cruise. Thanks guys!!
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Jvo1610
Jan 1, 2025
Loved it enough the first time, we went back again later that week. perfect for experienced snorkelers - My family and I were cruising with a stop in Cozumel. We have snorkeled all over the world and so dad and I booked this excursion. We were not disappointed. The reefs were great with massive schools of fish around. We also saw several baraccudas, couple turtles, tons of starfish and then wading in the water on the sandy reef, we were greated with a bunch of rays while having drinks and snacks. When our last stop of the cruise was cancelled due to hurricanes and we were re-routed and back in Cozumel again, we immediately booked again for our whole family.
We are very comfortable in the water and with snorkel equipment so this was perfect. Its a small boat so there isn't much room to move around and not a huge staff to teach you how to snorkel, but the guide does stay in the water with you and guides you to the best areas of the reef. Also, they have life jackets available as well as floatation belts, but they did not require you to wear them in the water. That was huge for me because I like to free dive. It was the perfect amount of time, the right places and if I find myself in Cozumel again, I will join them for a 3rd visit.
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Anthony_c
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing snorkeling - accommodations need improvement - The snorkeling itself was unmatched. Some of the most beautiful water and sea life I have ever seen. However, the structure and accommodations of the actual excursion could definitely improve a lot. You are on a very small boat, seating is very uncomfortable, beer and refreshments are limited and travel time on the boat is very long. I have taken many other snorkeling excursions - this one by far had the best water and sea life as stated above, but unfortunately had the worst accommodations. All of the excursions I have taken in many different places around the world have all been in the 60-80$ range - which this one falls into as well.
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Ryan_w
Jan 3, 2025
3.7 Star Experience - Overall a great trip with many memories. The crew and all the guests on the boat were attentive to each other’s needs. Just be aware that towels are not included, so you will be cold if you don’t bring any. We were also late departing from the dock (waited on a couple) which in turn caused us to return an hour late. The boat was also pretty slow so just know the timing is deeply variable.
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Thais_m
Jan 3, 2025
Snorkeling in Cozumel - Boat was shabby and dirty. The 4-hour excursion only lasted 3:30 minutes. The food was a kind of cevichy snack.
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Irene_p
Jan 2, 2025
Difficult boat to get... - Difficult boat to get back aboard and not enough help from staff getting back in. Difficulty understanding guide.
Tour was advertised as approximately 4 hours. Lasted only 3.
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