Things to do in Cozumel for Couples
There are thousands of things to do in Cozumel for couples that fit each couple’s interests and budget. This little island in the Caribbean Sea, just a 40-minute Ferry Ride from Playa Del Carmen, is a fun and inexpensive vacation destination with plenty of activities to help you create lasting memories.
In this blog, we’ll share with you a list of things to do in Cozumel for couples on vacation in 2024. From scuba diving to massages on comfortable beds right on the beach, Cozumel has earned its description as a “beach paradise”.
Feeling Like Exploring?
If you’re feeling a little “Indiana Jones-y”, consider exploring the world-famous Mayan Ruins or Cenotes. Feeling the need to roam? Cozumel is covered with hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views of the island and surrounding waters. Head up the San Miguel de Mexico hills for one of the famous vistas.
If you enjoy meeting new people and the friendly locals, check out one of the popular beach clubs. Hop into your suit and chill out on the beach with a cool island cocktail or swim in the extraordinarily clear water that lures you off your chaise.
Adventure is Calling–From a Beach Club
Beach clubs offer a real deal for tourists because they’re a one-stop shop for island activities. When looking into things to do in Cozumel for couples, don’t forget to check out the reviews of the Top Beach Clubs in Cozumel. You’ll be able to find just the right one for you because the island is popular with couples.
There’s something for everyone on the island, and below we’ll delve into the details of things to do in Cozumel for couples.
What’s the Number One Thing to do in Cozumel for Couples?
Below are the most popular activities, excursions, and things to do in Cozumel that are considered safe. Many tourists travel from Playa del Carmen to do some activities. These are things you’ve likely already thought about but don’t worry. We keep the more unique, better stuff for last- wink, wink, nod, nod!
What is the number one thing to do in Cozumel for couples?
You might be surprised by the answer. The most popular activity on Cozumel is parasailing! Jet Skiing comes in a close second, however. It’s actually the most googled activity for couples in San Miguel de Cozumel. The third most popular thing to do in Cozumel for couples? A luscious Couples’ Beach Massage Is tied with Jet Skiing–definitely two ends of the energy spectrum!
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1. Parasailing Tour
Cost: $65 Per Person
Sailing 600 ft above the Caribbean Sea, Cozumel, Mexico, is an incredibly beautiful sight to see. Now, this is how you experience Cozumel. While up there, play a little game and see if you can spot our beach Club or something familiar. Jet ski Cozumel offers the best-rated parasailing adventure for $65 per person.
We encourage you to take in this moment, soak it all up, look around, and take pictures because this is what you have waited for… You are on vacation and living your best life! Book Your Parasailing tour with our 100% money-back guarantee.
Because parasailing is the most popular activity on the island, we recommend reserving your space beforehand. Our parasailing experience is the highest rated and, on top of that, we guarantee you’ll have a great time–or 100% refund!
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2. Guided Snorkeling Tour
Cost: $30 Per Person
Sure, you won’t be deep enough to see the underwater Mayan City of the Caribbean Sea, but you will surely see some of the coolest exotic tropical fish Cozumel marine life offers. Head over to Jet Ski Cozumel and reserve your snorkeling gear.
Snorkeling is one of the best things to do in Cozumel as a couple. Diving and exploring together leads to a sense of camaraderie and a shared memory of an unusual experience.
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3. Swim With The Dolphins (Dolphin Experience)
Cost: $65 Per Person
Where the underwater world visits the surface… The experience of being able to touch a real, live Dolphin that you’ve only seen on TV is a once-in-a-lifetime memory for most people. Make it a memory with someone you love. It’s very popular for all vacationer types and can typically be done within a couple of hours.
We suggest booking in advance. The swim is inside of Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park. Cost is cheapest when booking directly.
Pro Tip: Do not book this activity with outside providers. Many beach clubs and taxi drivers offer misleading rates.
4. Visit A Beach Club
Cost: $20 Per Person
Goal #1 when visiting Cozumel is to relax. At our Beach Club, Jet Ski Cozumel, you can eat and drink safely, stay, play, AND relax. Which is what makes it so popular among couples. Kick your feet up, look at your beautiful partner, and cheer for your time together. Our staff is happy to serve you with a smile while you lounge in your shaded beach lounger.
We would suggest booking ahead of time. The swim is inside Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park. Cost is cheapest when booking directly. Enjoy the music, local entertainment, beautiful waters, refreshing drinks, and fresh caught food. Book a boat tour and explore the underwater world if you feel spunky. More info on activities.
Choose from one of our Multiple Beach Club resort passes, customize your visit, and enjoy your version of a paradise beach. See our Day Pass Options
Pro Tip: Do some research before you book this activity. Clubs offer different services. Many beach clubs and taxi drivers offer misleading rates. Ours is 100% money back!
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Couples’ Adventures that Satisfy the Soul
1. Scuba Diving in Cozumel for Couples
Cost: $95 Per Person (1 Tank)
If you love the water and want to see how the other half of our planet lives–underwater, this is a must-do activity. Jet Ski Cozumel offers a PATI-rated scuba diving class. It’s about $165 per person per tank. The experience of learning to use the equipment together and exploring the Palancar Reef 40ft below water is unforgettable.
If you’ve been searching for a unique gift to solidify yourself in your partner’s memory, look no further than start with our Scuba Diving course. Once you’ve hit the water, hide a special something for that special someone in a clamshell for a special surprise.
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2. Rent a Scooter
Cost: $20-$40/Day (Per Scooter)
If you’re looking to explore the island in a unique way, zooming around Cozumel is it! Go beyond the typical touristy stuff. We suggest renting a scooter. Sure, you won’t be able to ride it to Playa Del Carmen, but you can explore all kinds of other places like parks, beautiful beaches, downtown Cozumel, or discover Mexico Park.
Nature lovers can take photos at a secluded beach such as Playa El Cielo, located on the less traveled southern tip of San Miguel de Cozumel. Loop up and around the East Coast to see some Sea turtles hatching. Don’t worry about the safety factor–San Miguel (Cozumel, Mexico) is very safe.
You can pick up your scooter at the cruise ship port or outside of many resorts. You can scoot around the island and enjoy the Caribbean sea from the shore for an entire day. We recommend delfines rentals.
Take a Jeep Tour
Cost: $59-145 USD (Per Jeep)
As far as things to do in Cozumel for couples, Jeep tours are near the top of the list. On the island, the tours can be either guided or unguided, which means whether you’re supervised or not. Imagine the wind whipping through your hair and the freedom to go where you please! You both can be kids again! San Miguel de Cozumel is an island of hills, jungles, and rough terrain, which makes exploring extra enjoyable. When you explore together, one person drives while the other navigates without friction (with any luck). Sharing the experience of finding your way with your significant other is the perfect setup for a memorable day on the island.
If you’re traveling in a larger group of couples, consider navigating the island in a jeep as a team-building activity. You’ll negotiate challenging trails throughout the excursion, working together to see the sites!
Tour packages usually include lunch and a beach visit at the journey’s end, so don’t worry about food. The cheapest package provides snorkeling gear and lunch; others are guided, allowing you to go deeper into uncharted territories. Book your Jeep Tour here for only 30% down.
Pro Tip: Remember–when you book your tours and services through Jet Ski Cozumel, your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed with your money back if you’re not happy!
4. Horseback Riding
Cost: $40 USD
Maybe renting a vehicle isn’t your thing. You’re a nature lover and may have wanted to get around the island more delicately. Horseback riding is peaceful and empowering.
As one of the things to do in Cozumel for couples, horseback riding has a romantic mystique about it. There are two distinct types of tours–beach and jungle
Riding a horse through the surf can be freeing and feel like you’re the hero in a movie. There are no hills, bushes, or allergens. It’s an entry-level, low-difficulty tour–a perfect place to start your island experiences.
These tours can be easily booked at your closest beach club. In our experience, Paradise Beach provides great rides!
Riding in the Surf
Riding a horse through the surf can be freeing and feel like you’re the hero in a movie. There are no hills, bushes, or allergens. It’s an entry-level, low-difficulty tour–a perfect place to start your island experiences.
These tours can be easily booked at your closest beach club. In our experience, Paradise Beach provides great rides!
Welcome to the Jungle
Forest and jungle horseback rides are distinctly less touristy. You can find them inland and run by families who own their own farms specifically to provide this service to visitors. Reserving a horseback ride through the forest and jungle has another unique element that other activities don’t. You’ll be meeting local farm owners who are happy to share their knowledge of Cozumel. In our experience, spending time with those who are native to Cozumel has often been the highlight of the day.
Lastly, when you’ve decided to head out on horseback, depend on your beach club folks to set you up with a tour that meets your needs–even if you prefer a shorter horse!
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Romantic and Relaxing Things to do in Cozumel for Couples
Sometimes, you want to get away, off the beaten path, and enjoy each other’s company. The following things will do just that.
1. Visit Punta Sur Eco Beach Park
Cost: Free (only travel cost)
Punta Sur Eco Beach is located at the southern point of Cozumel Island. This park is for nature lovers. You can grab a drink and a bite to eat from the beach bar, climb to the top of the lighthouse, overlooking the coral reefs and ocean, and see most of the ATV & horseback riding trails. While you’re at it, take a peek at our 4-minute travelers’ guide to eating and drinking in Cozumel.
At this end of the island, you won’t see many boat tour agencies or marine life on the shore of Punta Sur eco beach. You are in a less developed part of Cozumel, Mexico, now. Take in this beach’s natural beauty, peace, and quiet.
Safety Tip: This beach can be windy due to wind exposure that causes the water to throw you too near the rocks and coral. Walks are worthwhile, but NO SWIMMING.
2. Cozumel Food Tour
Cost: Varies
Punta Sur Eco Beach is located at the southern point of the Island. Check out a food tour for a winner of an activity in the range of fun things to do in Cozumel for couples.
One of the most delectable benefits of vacationing in the middle of the Caribbean Sea is easy access to San Miguel’s restaurants, all of which serve undeniably fresh and delicious foods.
Fresh fish and vegetables that are locally sourced are combined to create mainstay entrées for hungry tourists arriving each year.
Food tours can range from one to three hours. The tours include a guide and an informal experience learning a dish from one of the locals.
Pro Tip: Be sure to bring change in dollars for your tip!
3. Cooking Class/Salsa Dancing (Playa Mia Grand Beach)
Cost Varies
Playa Mia Grand Beach Park is home to an astounding variety of activities for couples. You can take a cooking class, sample the delicious foods offered in the buffet (in the big tent), or hit the dance floor with your salsa moves.
Our favorite part about Mia Grand Beach Park is the salsa dancing. Before you know it, the staff and the music will have you and your partner dancing and laughing. Have a few drinks, enjoy one another’s company, and dance!
They have a massive freshwater park, an obstacle course, an exciting pier perfect for killer photos, and sun lounge chairs.
4. Couples Massage (on the beach!)
Cost: Varies
Most popular beach clubs offer massages. At Jet Ski Cozumel, we offer a beach day pass + massage. If you arrive earlier (before 12 pm), it’s so quiet on the beach.
You can enjoy the white sand beach and the sound of the water washing ashore. Relax your mind while our staff works away the stresses of traveling. Sip a fresh drink from our beach bar while your worries gently disappear.
Few visitors think of this while visiting Cozumel, so surprise your significant other. When you’re done, grab a drink from our beach bar.
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Pro Tip: Take a moment to tip BEFORE your massage begins. You’ll find the massage therapist will provide a better experience.
Things to do in Cozumel for Couples–Even More Options!
We’ve hardly scratched the surface of all the activities just waiting for you and your significant other. The island has loads of hidden gems in and around the city of San Miguel de Cozumel. Head over to our Complete List of Activities page to reserve your next activity. Book with our bilingual team, and you’re in for a great time. We want you to be confident of your decision, so we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.
