About this experience
One of the best snorkeling and diving sites is Cozumel, for its beautiful coral reefs and marine fauna that inhabit it, but the island also offers magical experiences for those who want to know this paradise
One of the must-see places on your visit to Cozumel is Cielo Beach, located 800 meters from the coasts of the insula. It gets this name because there you can swim and snorkel and see in the background a lot of starfish.
The water is very crystal clear and in some places it is very shallow, so there is the opportunity to stay for a long time admiring the starfish and feel that the sky is at your feet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: During September 2023, the Palancar and Colombia reefs will be closed, due to the protection and care of the marine life of the natural reserve. Therefore, we will be visiting Xhul ha and Palancar (Herradura) reefs instead. Thank you for your understanding.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Snorkel in 3 reefs: Colombia, Palancar, El Cielo
- Box Lunch Breakfast
- Ferry ticket and boat ride
- Visit El Cielito Beach and free time to discover Cozumel
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Dish to choose
- Drink on the boat (2 per person)
Not included
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Taxi back to the dock
- Marine Conservation Fee, Cozumel
Itinerary and highlights
Our transport will arrive for you directly to your hotel, then we will take the way to Playa del Carmen just to be able to take the ferry that will take us to this adventure in the Caribbean Sea
We will board our boat that will already be waiting for us to start the adventure through the Caribbean Sea, we will start our tour. We will take you first by two fabulous reefs to perform the snorkeling activity, in the Palancar Reefs and Colombia you will discover a world of corals and multiple colorful fish, after a few minutes of activity on the different reefs, we will take you to the main and famous reef that is named "El Cielo", there you will observe many starfish that are in the white sand at the bottom of this clear water (remember that you can NOT touch them, or take them out of the water because by doing this you can kill them).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: During September 2023, the Palancar and Colombia reefs will be closed, due to the protection and care of the marine life of the natural reserve. Therefore, we will be visiting Xhul ha and Palancar (Herradura) reefs instead. Thank you for your understanding.
Meeting and pickup information
- If your hotel is not listed please let us know, so a representative of our company can contact you and indicate the correct place and time for your pickup. This service has different schedules. The schedules variates according to the hotel, our representative will indicate the exact schedule confirmation via mail or via text message.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Isla Mujeres Cozumel Tour Operator
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION: During September 2023, the Palancar and Colombia reefs will be closed, due to the protection and care of the marine life of the natural reserve. Therefore, we will be visiting Xhul ha and Palancar (Herradura) reefs instead. Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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