Snorkeling Excursion to the Best Places to Snorkel in Cozumel Reef National Marine Park
Snorkeling Excursion to the Best Places to Snorkel in Cozumel Reef National Marine Park
If you are looking for the best snorkeling in Cozumel, our Palancar, Colombia & El Cielo Cozumel snorkeling tour is sure to be the highlight of your vacation. Jump on board our comfortable custom designed glass bottom boat and set off on a magical undersea journey to the best reefs you can find in the Cozumel Reef National Marine Park. Here you'll be treated to some of the best underwater visibility in the world averaging over 100 feet! Aside from that, these reefs are home to over 1000 species of marine life! It is no wonder you will find the best snorkeling in Mexico in Cozumel!
El Cielo Cozumel
Our first snorkel spot, El Cielo, is arguably the best beach snorkeling Cozumel has to offer. However, we will access it offshore by boat to the most perfect snorkeling spot at El Cielo. Think Cozumel is beautiful from the shoreline? Wait until you see it from down below! Just looking through the glass bottom of the boat, you will see how El Cielo (heaven in Spanish) got its name. The sandy ocean floor is dotted with hundreds of starfish seen through the crystal-clear blue of the Caribbean Sea. This is the best snorkeling spot in Cozumel for children as it is very shallow here and not much of a current like most of the other 2 reefs we visit.
Colombia Reef Cozumel
The next stop is to snorkel with sea turtles that call the Colombia Reef, Cozumel home. As you drift along snorkeling Colombia Reef, you'll be treated to colorful coral reefs, sea fans, brain coral & the like. Colombia Reef has an incredibly abundant marine life too including hundreds of splendidly colorful tropical fish! This is the perfect snorkeling excursion in Cozumel if you have a GoPro or any other camera that can film underwater.
Palancar Reef Cozumel
Last, but definitely not the least, we will drift over to the famous Palancar Reef in Cozumel. Continuing our snorkeling journey along the second largest coral reef system in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Aside from the spectacular beauty of the reef and its colorful inhabitants, here you will find an occasional nurse shark resting on the ocean shore. No worries! Nurse sharks are not dangerous and prefer to avoid you rather than stalk you. But it is still fun to tell your friends you went snorkeling with sharks.
Is anyone else humming the Beatles "Octopus Garden" too now? If not, once you experience our Palancar, Colombia & El Cielo Cozumel snorkeling tour, we are pretty sure you will be. It's time to dive in and see the best snorkeling Mexico has to offer. Book your Cozumel El Cielo, Colombia & Palancar Reef Snorkeling excursion in Cozumel today!
Palancar & Colombia Reef Snorkeling Excursion in Cozumel Details
Cozumel Snorkeling Excursion Includes:
- Friendly English-speaking PADI certified tour guides
- Boat ride to Cozumel Marine Park on our custom glass bottom boat with cushioned seats and restrooms on board
- Safety briefing & snorkel instruction
- Snorkeling gear & life vests
- Snorkeling El Cielo
- Snorkeling Colombia Reef
- Snorkeling Palancar Reef
- Unlimited beers (after snorkeling), juices and water
- All taxes included in the price
Important Notice: Palancar & Colombia Reefs are sometimes on a well-deserved break. At that time in order to preserve the amazingness of the reefs of Cozumel we have to rotate. In case Palancar, Colombia & El Cielo are unavailable, you will be taken to other reefs that are not as commercial such as the magnificent Cedral Cordillera, Paso del Cedral Profundo & Dalila Reefs!
Departures: Twice daily at 9:00am & 1:00pm ffrom Marina Fonatur (exact meeting instructions will be provided on your confirmation voucher).
Length: Approximately 4 hours.
Cozumel Snorkeling Excursion Recommendations:
- Swimsuit & towel
- Light clothes & sunglasses
- Camera
- Bio-degradable sunblock or UV protective clothing
- Cash for gratuities
Children: All ages welcome, however this is a lot of snorkeling time in the water and tends to tire out the little ones. If you are traveling with small children, be prepared to maybe take turns taking a break with your child. Children cannot be left unattended on the boat. Children under 5 years old are free. Kids ages 5-12 pay a discounted rate.
Cruise Ship Passengers: This is the perfect snorkeling shore excursion in Cozumel! The dock is a 3-minute drive south from the Puerta Maya (Carnival) and SSA International Piers (Royal Caribbean & Norwegian). Punta Langosta cruise guests are 10-minutes away. An average taxi will around $8usd (per vehicle) for 4-passengers, or $16usd on a larger 8-passenger van.
Restrictions: Minimum age to snorkel is 5 years old (and must know how to swim). Pregnant women and guests with respiratory or heart conditions cannot participate in the snorkeling activity.
Insider Tip: This tour is definitely for guests that are looking to spend a lot of time in the turquoise shallow waters of the Caribbean! If your priority is snorkeling (not necessarily a high-end catamaran ride), this tour is definitely for you.
Groups: This boat is available for private trips as well. Contact us for a customized quote today!
IMPORTANT!! Help save the reefs! Due to the White Band Disease that has recently been observed in Cozumel's coral systems, we no longer recommend sunscreen. If using, please make sure that it's bio-degradable and apply at least 30 minutes before entering the ocean.
Reserve Your Palancar & Colombia Reef Snorkeling Excursion in Cozumel Now
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