About this experience
Dive into a delightful island adventure at El Cielo, Cozumel!
Begin with a scenic ferry ride to Cozumel, then cruise by boat to the famous El Cielo, where crystal clear turquoise waters, white sandy bottoms, and lively marine life set the scene for a perfect day.
Snorkel your way through three amazing locations Palancar Reef, Colombia Reef, and the shallow waters of El Cielo, where starfish decorate the sea floor. Enjoy close up views of colorful fish and stunning coral formations in their natural habitat.
After your underwater fun, relax at the calm and inviting Cielito Beach, an ideal place to enjoy the Caribbean sun and cool off in the gentle sea.
Finish the day with free time in Cozumel town explore local shops, take a relaxed stroll, or enjoy a coffee while gazing out at the ocean.
A joyful mix of adventure, relaxation, and tropical beauty in one unforgettable island experience!
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
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What is included
- One beverage in the restaurant
- Round transportation from Tulum City meeting point
- Ferry ticket to get to the Island
- Box lunch (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit)
- One drink per person during boat tour (soda, beer or water)
- Boat tour (not a catamaran) (regular motor boat)
- Lunch (Dish to choose)
- Equipment to do snorkel
- Free time in Cozumel (2 hours)
- Visit to three different points to do snorkel
Not included
- Marine Tax ($4 USD per person)
- Drinks at the restaurant
Itinerary and highlights
During this activity you will visit three amazing spots to do snorkel in Cozumel, this island famous for its beaches, crystal clear waters and coral reefs, on this tour you can snorkel in "El cielo" where you can appreciate its turquoise waters, starfish, sting rays, shallow waters and enjoy the marine life of this place, we will also visit Palancar Reef & Columbia Reef a great place to look for turtles, spotted eagle manta rays, exotic fish, eels and huge diversity of fishes.
After this, we will take you to the restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious meal with a dish to choose. The restaurant has a pool where you can relax and swim. At the end, we will give you free time to go to the center of Cozumel, walk around, buy incredible souvenirs or food, walk around and see the beauty, etc.
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is outside of the automatic doors of the Super Aki Market
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Trascendence Group
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- Biodegradable sunscreen is the only one allowed (small amounts)
- Does not include preservation tax of 4 USD per person
- A ferry will be used to get to and back from the island, a regular motor boat will be used for the snorkel once on the island
- Snorkel is not available for non-swimmers, people over 59 years old or children under 10 years old
- The tour lasts around 12 hours, from that the transportation time lasts around 5 hours and the rest of the time is spent at activities or locations
- Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
- Pregnant travelers can't participate in this tour for safety reasons
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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