2026 Tourist Cozumel Snorkeling Guide
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Swim with stingrays and Turtles
All-Inclusive - Perfect for kids
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We're located on the beach in front of San Francisco Beach Club just feet from Paradise Beach, Chula's, and Carlos n' Charlie's. Save money on taxis by staying near us. Walk through the sand when your activity starts.
Three hours. Two world-famous reefs. One unforgettable sandbar. This Cozumel snorkel tour takes you and your family swimming up close and personal with the incredibly friendly stingrays at the famous El Cielo “starfish” beach and snorkeling on the second-largest in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Known for its absurdly white sands and shallow waters, perfect for kids to swim and photo opportunities you’ll never forget. Swim while your captain and guide prepare the freshest fruit, ceviche, and guacamole for you.
Cozumel's group snorkel tour built around El Cielo designed to give you maximum value in a short amount of time.
Drift-snorkel experience 100+ ft visibility year-round. Dramatic 30-ft coral reef walls, tropical fish and sea turtles.
Cozumel's protected marine sanctuary. Coral gardens, schools of fish and spotted sea rays. Perfect for first-timers and kids.
The shallow turquoise sandbar Cozumel is famous for. Swim with stingrays and starfish in 3-15 feet of water.
This El Cielo snorkel tour lets you drift snorkel at Cozumel’s most popular coral reefs, Palancar Gardens and Columbia Shallows. Here you can spot sea turtles, grey snappers and lots of other tropical fish swimming right below you.
Imagine an all-inclusive triple-reef snorkel tour that is designed for cruise passengers like you. No surprises. Just three hours of the best snorkeling in Cozumel with a complimentary beach club day pass to San Francisco Beach Club.
Tip: Book the 10am tour so you can spend the rest of your day unwinding on our beach sipping Margaritas!
Each activity spot you book includes a free full-day beach club pass for that guest to San Francisco Beach Club where we are based.
Want the whole group covered? Add more activities or purchase additional day passes at booking.
Want the boat to yourself? The Cozumel private snorkel tour is the same operation as our group tour but your group only. Enjoy a flexible start time. Early sunrise, late morning. We work around your ship time, your kids’ nap schedule, or whatever your day looks like.
Set your own pace. Stay longer at the reef you love. Cut a stop you don’t. Spend an extra hour at El Cielo if that’s the part everyone’s talking about.
Private boat tours give you the freedom to customize the route. Your captain plans the day around what you want. This is great for anniversaries, large families, family photo shoots, families with kids who need space, friend groups larger than 12, and anyone who’d rather not share the boat with strangers. Same captain. Same food. Same crystal-clear water. Your day, completely yours.
Full itinerary details shown during booking.
Walk through the sand to San Francisco Beach Club. No taxis, no port pickup confusion.
Short ride to Palancar Reef with calm water and fish 10–35 ft below you.
Drift and snorkel Palancar Gardens & Columbia Shallows spotting all the tropical fish & rays.
Take IG-ready photos and swim with sea rays in insanely clear water. El Cielo sandbar aka Starfish Beach.
Your captain makes guacamole, ceviche & fresh fruit served with a beer while you swim!
Tour ends, but your day doesn't. Stay, swim, relax and drink. You've got hours before all-aboard.
Plenty of time before all-aboard. Just like this group of snorkelers below!
Average customers book 2 weeks in advance. Book direct and walk past the crowds with your reservation already confirmed. No haggling, no inflated prices, no wondering if you're getting a fair deal. Your spot is locked in before you even arrive
Pay 20% today. Balance due on arrival via USD, Pesos, or Card.
Ship doesn't dock? Full automatic refund. Not a credit, your money back.
Our snorkeling tour is by far the best “bang for your buck” when it comes to cozumel snorkeling excursions. Palancar & Columbia are protected Marine Park reefs — only certified operators can run tours here. This snorkel adventure will fill your entire day with exploration, food and ocean access guaranteed to be money well spent.
At Jet Ski Cozumel we offer snorkeling in two variations, a small group Cozumel snorkeling excursions and a Private boat snorkel tours. To decide which one is best for you, prepare and discover the best Cozumel snorkel spots read our helpful blogs. They are full of updated info, guides and excellent info for first time snorkelers.
We're based at San Francisco Beach Club (beach) on the southwest coast of Cozumel, about 12 minutes from every cruise terminal on the island. Whether you dock at International Pier, Puerta Maya, or Punta Langosta, the taxi ride is the same distance, the same time, and the same fare.
| From | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| International Pier | 12 min |
| Puerta Maya | 12 min |
| Punta Langosta | 12 min |
Groups over 8 people will need to take multiple taxis. Rates are the official posted Cozumel taxi fares set by the local taxi union, drivers cannot legally charge more.
For everything you need to know about taxis, vans, rates by destination, and tipping in Cozumel, see our complete Cozumel Taxi Guide.
Note: We do offer pier pickups for private snorkel tours from select resorts and hotels. Additional fees may apply. Check booking systems for details.
10 am (returning at 1pm)
2 pm (Returning @ 5pm)
Beach Club Access ($25 value)
2 Reefs (Palancar & Columbia)
El Cielo Beach
Marine Park Fee
Fresh fruit & Salsa
Full Snorkel Gear
Beer, Soda, Bottles Water
Showers
Bi-lingual Tour Guide
Locker (if available)
Life Jacket
Pool Access
Water Obstacle Course
Kayaks
Paddle board
Transportation
Beach loungers
Towels
Marine Park Fee
Hotel Docking Fees
This activity is great for cruise ship passengers with hopes of getting close to the diverse array of marine life. You can enjoy this activity without missing the port call. With two different start times and a tour length that ensures you will be able to have tons of fun and be back in time to relax, or do more activities!
• Waterproof Phone Case
• Go Pro/Waterproof Camera
• Sunscreen (reef Friendly)
• Towel to dry off (in water proof bag)
Learn everything you need to know about snorkeling in Cozumel from our guide made for travelers like you. When your ready, come back and lock-in your time so nobody else does.
No, you can snorkel on the shore. For the best snorkeling experience you will need to book a tour to get the Full benefit of snorkeling in cozumel
Yes you can snorkel for free in Cozumel. Your must have your own snorkeling gear, purchase or rent it
Yes! It's very common to see sea turtles while snorkeling with us!
The best free beach for snorkeling is Punta Sur or Money Bar Beach Club
Yes! A snorkeling tour allows you see some of the coolest marine creatures and beauty up close. Plus our snorkeling tours include food!
Cozumel snorkel tours are great for families! The minimum age for a snorkeling tour is 3 years old.
Yes! We provide gear, but you are more than welcome to bring yours for no additional charge
Most snorkeling is done in shallow water 10ft or less. Max depth for snorkeling in cozumel is 25ft
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