Visit the most popular snorkeling destinations at Cozumel; Colombia, Palancar, El Cielo, and El Cielito are known worldwide as famous diving and snorkeling spots with breathtaking reef formations and filled with marine species with varying sizes and colors. The views are unimaginable and must be experienced by those with an eye for beauty and a love for the sea.
When you arrive at the last destination, enjoy the delicious meal the crew has prepared for you sitting comfortably at your table and lounge at sea requesting drinks from the floating bar serving margaritas, beer, and sodas.
This is the perfect activity for visitors from mainland and people staying overnight at Cozumel. Because of its later start time, on your way back to the pier, you’ll enjoy Cozumel’s lively and warm sunset.
- We’ll meet in front of the Palmeras restaurant where our guide will be waiting for you to collect the remaining balance, provide you with your bracelet for the marine park, and walk you over to the starting point. It’s important to be here 30 minutes before the tours start to avoid any issues and to be able to apply sunscreen if you wish to.
- Boarding the Catamaran will take around 15 minutes, make sure to secure seats for you and your group. They’ll give you a life jacket, that you must wear at all times. It’s important to note that there might be stops along the way to pick up other passengers.
- The ride to Colombia and Palancar will take an hour. You’ll spend the next 30-40 minutes snorkeling.
- After your first dive, you’ll return to the boat and head towards “El Cielo”, where you’ll spend the next 30 minutes swimming alongside starfish. The ride towards this destination can take 7 minutes.
- You’ll hop back on board and begin the journey towards “El Cielito”. This will take 20 minutes. At El Cielito, you’ll be asked to step off the boat and float in the crystal-clear waters, while the crew sets the meals in each respective seat. While you swim, try staying close to the floating bar and enjoy some cool beverages.
- Between 50 minutes and an hour later, they’ll ask you to board again, to enjoy your meal while heading back downtown. During this, the sun will be setting, and the music will start blasting. There will be lots of dancing and plenty of time to make friends.
- After an hour and 20 minutes, you’ll reach the ferry pier and your day at sea will conclude.
Duration: 5 hours
Meeting Point: Outside the Restaurant Palmeras
Meeting time: 30 minutes prior to departure time
Minimum # of passengers: 2
✅ English/Spanish speaking guides
✅ Comfortable sitting arrangement with tables
✅ Snorkel equipment (fins, visor, lifejacket)
✅ Snorkel tube (free to take as souvenir)
✅ Refreshing ice-cold beer, margaritas, sodas, and water
✅ Floating bar
✅ Snack of fresh ceviche, ham and cheese sandwich, regional pasta, salty cookies (that work as utensils), and tropical fruit
✅ Bathroom
❌ Professional souvenir photo shoot (available for purchase on board)
❌ Towels
❌ Gratuity
❌ Biodegradable sunscreen
❌ Marine and Pier Fees (11 USD in cash per person)
- It is important to be aware that the remaining balance will be charged at the meeting point (preferably in cash). Credit cards may be used, but you will have to pay the added 10% bank commission.
- This activity is not for children under the age of 5 and it isn’t recommended for those under 12.
- Minimum drinking age:
- All Participants must have basic swimming skills.
- IMPORTANT: We are committed to protecting the ocean environment and the Mesoamerican Barrier reef; therefore, the use of any type of sunscreen, sunblock, or suntan lotion which could eventually make its way into the ocean is no longer allowed. We suggest the use of long-sleeved UV-filtering shirts, hats, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun. Coral, fish, and all other sea creatures thank you for your cooperation!
- DISCLAIMER: This activity is not done in captivity, the likelihood of seeing sea turtles and starfish is extremely high, but there are factors to consider.
- For Passengers from the mainland: The ferry ride takes from 45-55 minutes, consider this when choosing the ferry you’ll take to avoid being late, and remember the meeting time and starting time are different.
Recommendations:
- Casual, comfortable clothing
- Wear a swimsuit
- Bring a towel
- Bring a hat
- Bring a long UV shirt
- Bring sunglasses
- FREE cancellation and full refund will be issued if notified within a minimum of 24 hours prior to your tour time; if it is made within less than 24 hours in advance, booking fees cannot be refunded.
- If you show up under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we will not allow you to take part in the activity and we will not issue a refund.
- Our tours can operate in light rain and other moderate weather conditions; however, tours may be canceled in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions with a full refund.
