Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Explore Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs
4.3
1,050 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!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maybe Tours Cozumel Quintana Roo México - You will visit 3 of the most renowned marine attractions in the Caribbean: Palancar reef, known by its variety of abundant sea life, Colombia reef, full of brightly colored fish, turtles and coral formations and El Cielo Beach surrounded by amazing starfish considered to be one of the most beautiful places on the Mexican Caribbean.

All of our units are clean, healthy and meet all the necessary sanitation measures and protocols as requested by our 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
What's Not Included
  • 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 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.

  • No Sunscreen Allowed due to Reef protection (Please apply before tour starts)
Location
Marina FONATUR Cozumel
Carretera Costera Sur
Meeting time is 10 minutes before your Tour time is at the MARINA FONATUR located 5 minutes by taxi from SSA and PUERTA MAYA cruise ports and 10 minutes from Downtown. Upon arrival look for the MAYBE TOURS office. Please Note Our Tours are operated in Cozumel local time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Holly_m
Apr 7, 2024
Great time - Was really fun our group of 10 and 1 infant all had a great time, they could make it a little easier to find them but once we got there it was overall a great day!!!
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David_b
Apr 7, 2024
Great tour - We recommend this tour. Took our 16 year old on spring break. We saw a sea turtle and nurse shark. Sandbar at the end was standing shallow depth with sting rays while enjoying the captains snack and cervesa. In water guide was great at pointing things out.
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Ricardo_c
Apr 7, 2024
Fantastic snorkeling and beach exc - The excursion was fantastic they took us to several places to snorkel as watched different fishes, turtles, a stingray and a small cat shark. They did a very good job on the boat safety and finally the star fish on heaven and little heaven was superb!! Blue colors o have never seen before.
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Debra_m
Apr 5, 2024
Fun exploring - Tour was great! Saw tons of stuff! Very friendly felt like family by the end of the tour!!! Will definitely do again
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Robert_w
Apr 1, 2024
We saw a medium-suzed... - We saw a medium-suzed turtle swimming, then a huge fat turtle walking on the sea floor, eating, a barracuda, loads of big stingrays and a bunch of starfish. Also, loads and loads of other fish. Very cool. Crew was also very nice.
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Stefan
Apr 9, 2024
Very good experience and well organised. Safety first - It was a pleasure experience. The staff is very good and the journey was well organised. We were 11 on the boat (honestly should be the max for me, space was very tight) You need to wear the life jacket during all the ride and you can keep it for snorkeling. They provide all the snorkeling materials. First spot 3/4m deep for corail and fishes (40min boat) , second spot 10 of boat, for turtle ( We've seen a lot ) 3rd spot El cielo , 10 more minutes far. Star fish, a lot . Last spor a natural swimming pool in the clear sea water. They offer nachos and beer. Most of all the operators are running over the same route with these 3 spots. I Will recommend this tours. Only 4 stars because the indication to find the office at the marina in cozumel, not clear at all. I had to call the number to find the right office. Bear in mind that you will need to pay 120MX per person as "Marina taxe"
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1kimluft
Apr 5, 2024
Beautiful day! - We had a rocky start (business was a little difficult to find in person and then the trip was cancelled due to weather--it happens) but the following day they picked us up at our hotel which was great! Carlos was our tour guide and he was good. He explained the plan for the day and the places they would be taking us. He swam with us and actively looked for things for us to see. The spots were beautiful although sometimes crowded with tons of other boats and tours. Our experience ended up being a little shorter than we expected but they took us to some beautiful spots!
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929filipa
Apr 2, 2024
Great snorkeling tours, long encounters up close with various stingrays. - Great boat trip with 2 fun snorkeling trips. You must be able to snorkel to some extent, otherwise you will have problems following in the group of snorkelers. Guide shows nice things. The most spectacular part is the extensive time you get at the end to get very close in the shallows to dozens of large rays. Special! Do not bring a full-size camera, the boat is too small for that and the boat tour can be choppy/wet. If you get seasick easily, take a pill.
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Jane_c
Apr 1, 2024
Worth doing - I'm not a strong swimmer and felt safe as I had a life jacket and our guide put a ring in the water as a central point to make sure we stayed together. Saw lots of fish and turtles.
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Joyce_d
Apr 6, 2024
A waste of time and money - not fun - Boat ride cold, noisy and wet Scuba sites (3) very poor Snacks - fruit not sweet at all Boat ride back even worse
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