Swimming & Snorkeling With Stingrays in Cozumel (Everyone Loves Rays)
Forget about seeing stingrays behind glass. Remove the glass and get up close and personal at Cozumel Stingray Beach, where the only thing standing between you and these cute fish is your ticket to the excursion. Once you book it, you'll be able to pet, feed, and play with the stingrays, and you don't have anything to fear. The barbs have been removed, so you can frolic in the water without getting injured. Plus, these stingrays love humans, so they'll be happy to host you for the two-hour tour. They'll even introduce you to their cousins, the nurse sharks. Talk about an adventure! And it's something the entire family can enjoy, so load up the kiddos for an excursion like no other.
After your safety briefing, you'll put on your gear and head to the waist-deep water to meet the stingrays. They're a happy bunch, moving from person to person, softly touching everyone's legs. They aren't just saying hi. They want you to feed them, and you'll get the chance. They'll inhale the food you hold in your hand, and that's your chance to pet them before they move onto the next person. Pet them quickly because they love to eat. Once they see you're out of food, they'll swim right over to the person next to you. Yes, they might be a fickle bunch, but you can bask in their love for a few seconds!
After spending 30 minutes in shallow water, it's time to put on your full snorkel gear and go to the deeper water, where your Cozumel stingray encounter will continue. You'll swim with stingrays and baby rays if they're in season, along with some nurse sharks. You'll also encounter some colorful fish, a coral reef, and artificial marine habitats.
Your Cozumel Stingray Beach adventure won't end there. Come back to dry land and hit the beach club for some additional fun. Grab a chair under an umbrella to decompress after swimming with the stingrays, or head to some shops. You can also visit Ray's Sand Bar for some snacks.
Getting excited about the Stingray Beach adventure? Grab your spot, so you can feed and swim with the stingrays.
Stingray Encounter & Beach Break in Cozumel Details
Stingray Encounter & Beach Break in Cozumel Includes:
- Friendly bilingual animal care specialists
- Entrance fee to Stingray Beach Club
- Safety briefing
- Guided snorkeling in our new shallow coral reef installation with stingrays, tropical fish and nurse sharks
- Full snorkeling equipment (life vest, fins & snorkel)
- Pet & feed stingrays
- Access to beach club facilities (lounge chairs, umbrellas & massage tent)
- Changing rooms & showers
- Snack bar & restaurants
- Professional photographer
- Restrooms
- All taxes included in the price
Departures: Monday-Saturday at 9:00am, 10:30am & 1:00pm. You're welcome to stay all day and use the beach club facilities before or after your snorkeling. Our beach club's official schedule is 9:00am to 3:00 pm, but we open to match the cruise ships in town. Sundays at 9:00am only (need at least 6 participants in total; if you have less than 6 people, call us and we will check availability for you).
Length: Approximately 2 hours
Stingray Encounter & Beach Break in Cozumel Recommendations:
- Swimsuit & towel
- Light clothes & sunglasses
- Camera (not allowed during stingray encounter)
- Bio-degradable sunblock (for beach use only) or UV protective clothing*
- Extra cash and/or credit card for photographs, souvenirs & tips
Children: Must be at least 4 years old to participate in the snorkeling tour. Children 4-11 years old pay a discounted rate.
Cruise Ship Passengers: Unfortunately, Carnival cruise guests must purchase tickets for this activity directly through their cruise line. Our beach club is only 5-minutes south of the SSA International (Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, etc.) pier & 10-minutes from the Punta Langosta pier.
Restrictions: Expectant mothers, guests with mobility issues, respiratory or heart conditions will not be able to participate in the snorkeling activity.
Insider Tip: In an effort to be the least invasive possible, you're actually not allowed in the water after the snorkeling experience. If you're looking for a full day of swimming, check out Chankanaab + Snorkeling instead.
Groups: Our animal care specialists keep a low-guest-per-turn ratio. If you have a large group, give us a call and let us know what day you're visiting us so that we can secure spaces for you (subject to availability).
*IMPORTANT!! Help protect the marine life. Sunscreen (even bio-degradable) has been proven harmful to the Cozumel's coral systems. Please bring long-sleeve filtered UV protective clothing instead.
Reserve Your Stingray Encounter & Beach Break in Cozumel Now
Adult:
Retail:
$00.00Real Deal: $00.00
Children:
Retail:
$00.00Real Deal: $00.00
(The balance of $00.00 in cash or $00.00 in credit card per person must be paid the day of the tour)
