Overview
 
Sail the shimmering sea on a glass-bottom boat and snorkel at specular reefs off the coast of Cozumel on this half-day guided tour of the National Marine Park. At El Cielo, named after heaven itself, marvel at the sea stars that decorate the sandy ocean floor. Float beside sea turtles at Colombia Reef then plunge into the crystal clear waters of Palancar Reef to discover fascinating fish, nurse sharks and colorful coral reefs. Between sublime snorkeling stops, refresh with complimentary beverages as the warm sun soothes your skin on this unforgettable ocean odyssey.
Snorkel at three locations off the island of Cozumel
Gaze at groups of sea stars in the shallow waters of El Cielo
Discover the abundant marine life teeming around Columbia and Palancar Reefs, including turtles, rays and colorful fish
Refresh yourself with unlimited drinks on board, including beer, juices and bottled water
Choose between a morning and an afternoon departure
 
What's Included 
Professional guide Snorkel gear
Life vests
Snorkeling at 3 different locations
Drinks (bottled water and beer)
Access to the Marina Fonatur facilities after the tour
 
Not Included 
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Marine fee, US$3
 
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Tour departs from Marina Fonatur, Cozumel (You have to take ferry from Playa del Carmen first)
Check-in takes place 30 minutes prior to departure.
 
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
 
What To Expect
Depart from the pier and dive headfirst into your ocean adventure. Embark your stylish glass-bottom boat and follow your skipper and guide as they offer a tour of the onboard amenities and explain important safety information. Then, set sail to the first of three incredible snorkeling locations.  Sink into your cushioned seat and soak up the sunshine as the boat propels you towards your first destination of El Cielo, a place so beautiful it directly translates as ‘heaven’ in Spanish. Don your snorkeling gear and sink into the inviting water, investigating the sea star colony that inhabits the ocean bed.    Next, journey to Colombia Reef, a sublime snorkeling spot hailed as one of the Marine National Park’s finest. With excellent visibility and diverse variety of marine life, Colombia Reef is a perfect place to spot sea turtles, coral communities, barracudas, eagle rays and schools of shimmering fish.  Cruise to Palancar Reef to discover a submerged showcase of underwater wonders; gaze upon nurse sharks, lobsters, moray ells and kaleidoscopic tableaus of tropical fish. Return to the boat to enjoy a complimentary onboard bar of chilled beer, zesty juice and purified water as you revel in the soothing Mexican sunshine.  Once your boat has returned to the pier, you can spend some time at the Marina Fonatur which features restrooms, showers and a convenience store to purchase snacks and sodas if needed.
 
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age to snorkel is 5 years
Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
Passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum weight is 127 kg (280 lbs)
Please bring cash to pay the marine fee
Not recommended for pregnant women or people with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen and a towel
Note: Time spent at each of the reefs is approximate and depends on weather conditions and group size.
Not wheelchair accessible Near public transportation Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund