The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Cozumel

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

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

ATV 4x4, shore snorkeling, and a full tequila seminar plus beach-club lunch in Cozumel, with pickup and transfers included.

“Great experience for the price! ATVs are a blast and they take GREAT action photos! Tequila tasting was very professional and well done. Lunch at Cocos was fantastic! The water was too choppy to snorkel but we still saw some beautiful fish as we walked along the pier! Edwin was an excellent driver and host! The company was very communicative prior to booking and very easy to work with!”

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

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

4-hour guided snorkeling in Cozumel with Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo starfish sandbar, plus gear, drinks, and a small-group vibe.

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3.3 Reefs Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling

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

Snorkel three Cozumel reefs in 4 hours with a guide, included gear, drinks, and reef-safe fun at Playa el Cielo.

“Awesome snorkeling session with Kaspar! We got to see colorful fish, sea turtles, starfish, and sting rays! We are very happy with the tour.”

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4.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

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

Private Jeep tour in Cozumel with lunch and snorkeling, mixing east-coast viewpoints, Mayan sites, and local markets, guided door-to-door.

“I travelled on a Virgin Voyage cruise and ported at Punta Langosta cruise terminal. A 2 minute walk and Julio Cesar was waiting for us and greeted us immediately. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We felt welcomed and he made sure we did all the activities we wanted. We went to amazing beaches, saw crocodiles, snorkelling, tequila tasting, and had delicious tacos for lunch (included). The jeeps were comfortable and had A/C. Overall it was a great tour that did not feel rushed and we still had time after the tour to explore the island before we returned to our ship. Thank you so much Julio!”

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

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

Cozumel glass-bottom reef snorkeling with a bilingual guide, 3 reef stops, gear and drinks included, plus beer after. Short, easy, great value.

“Very thoughtful tour. One of my kids is not a great swimmer and they accommodated by giving her a life saver to hold onto while the guide towed her! We saw lots of different fish and a few rays. Make sure you apply sunscreen 30 minutes before the tour or it’s prohibited to protect the reef.”

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6.Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

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

Private jeep tour in Cozumel with Jade Caverns and cenote, plus snorkeling at Coco’s beach club, lunch, and tequila and chocolate tastings.

“Good meeting instructions. Paco was very attentive, especially to my sister who needed assistance getting in and out of elevated jeep. Jade cavern is okay, I should have swam and jumped off high spot but did not. Taco demo👎, no big deal- though roasted pumpkin seed filling was unique, chocolate tasting, nice taste, but education on process and purchase of product not happening. Tequila tasting... warning, this is a single brand tasting with high prices....the lecture on how tequila is made used - well worn props. If you have been to a distillery in Jalisco or elsewhere where they grow agave SKIP THIS. The tequila is okay, priced on the…”

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7.Invisible Boat Snorkeling Tour

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

Glass-hull boat snorkeling in Cozumel with a quick reef swim, provided gear, and lots of underwater viewing in about 1.5 hours.

“*Cruisers booking outside the ship* This was an amazing time, the boat captain and the snorkel guide were entertaining and very accommodating. My mother has limited mobility and brought a scooter, which we were concerned about. They kept it safe, very gently, and patiently helped her in the boat then they lifted her out at the end of the tour. They treated my mom like she was their own. We enjoyed snorkeling while those who stayed on board got to sail around and see other underwater sights. At the end, the pictures and videos they took of us underwater were outstanding and we will treasure them forever. 10/10 recommend!”

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8.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkeling trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Catamaran snorkeling from Cozumel to El Cielo and reef stops like Palancar and Columbia. Drinks, snacks, and a secluded beach break.

“That was terrible excursion and I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE. The guys on a catamaran were good, but the places to snorkel were we stopped were not interesting, there were just few fishes and stars, no corals, no other interesting things. Then, I've noticed that something happened to the motor on catamaran and I asked twice if we will be able to get back. The captain and another worker told me that everything will be fine, don't worry, we will be back on time. At the end, they dropped us off almost 1 hour from the place where they suppose to and they said that we can take…”

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9.ATV Mud Kicking and Snorkeling by Boat in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

ATV mud thrills, boat snorkeling in Cozumel, and beach club time at Tortugas, with lunch and a domestic open bar. 5.5 hours.

“We had a blast! We started with the snorkeling and resort area. Loved the inflatables on water at the resort. The boat for snorkeling was nice and well maintained and had everything needed for snorkeling. The ATV ride was fun and loved going to see a Cenote. The Taquila testing was a good experience as well. It was easy to find a van taxi that fit 8 of us to get to the start of the excursion from the ship!”

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10.VIP Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling 3 Reefs Tour

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

Cozumel VIP glass-bottom boat plus snorkeling at 3 reefs from Hotel El Cid La Ceiba, with drinks, beer, and short stops.

“Well organized, smooth ride, very safety conscious, close to cruise port, clean snorkel equipment, and very friendly.”

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11.Cozumel Buggy Tour: Snorkeling , Otoch Mayan Experience & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

Cozumel buggy ride with Maya ruins, shore snorkeling at SkyReef, San Martin lunch, and an Otoch Mayan tequila, chocolate, and honey tasting.

“The absolute worst experience! Do not book this tour with trip advisor or Viator! Fake tequila tour, very bad snorkeling, bad car/buggy. Gas gage wasn’t working, speedometer didn’t work but the worst part was the tour guide who scammed us and running a game on our stops with his friends. Bad bad people. Do not book through Trip Advisor or Viator!!!”

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12.Private Buggy Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 172 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

Cozumel private open-top buggy tour with tequila tasting, virgin beaches, snorkeling at Tortugas Beach Club, and lunch included for $89.

“Tomas was a great guide and shared his local knowledge of Cozumel. Highly recommend this tour if you want to explore Cozumel for the day. The Tequila tasting was so interesting, we swam with so many fish snorkeling and lunch was delicious. It was overall great experience and so much fun exploring in the buggy with the wind in our hair and a great professional guide with us. Muchas Gracias!!!”

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13.Cozumel Private Jeep Tour with Snorkeling Experience and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

Private Cozumel jeep tour to a tequila ranch and east-side beaches, ending at Money Bar for lunch and guided snorkeling.

“We had Ricardo as our host, and had an amazing time in Cozumel. We got to see hidden gems all around the island, that showed us how beautiful this place really is. We would highly recommend, as Ricardo was extremely patient and we got to enjoy our time on the island without any constraints!”

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14.Cozumel Snorkeling Tour at Palancar & Colombia Reefs and El Cielo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Snorkel Palancar, Colombia Reef and El Cielo in Cozumel. Gear, bilingual guide, snacks, and unlimited beer plus a reef fee.

“Tony and Rene’ were fantastic! The snorkeling sites were full of wildlife. They took care of us and no one was left behind in the group. Snacks were delicious! 100% recommend.”

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15.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkeling tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $789

Private boat snorkeling in Cozumel with El Cielo starfish, Palancar and more reefs, plus ceviche, beer, and gear. Up to 7, about 4 hours.

“We went with Maybe Tours and did the private boat for 7. Carlos our guide and Gustavo were excellent. Best ceviche ever and we saw EVERYTHING- swam with Sea Turtles, Carlos knew where baby sharks slept and enticed them out, also an eel, starfish and lots of stin rays. 10/10 and would definitely do again!!”

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