Cozumel
Snorkel Center

Explore the underwater wonders of Cozumel

Snorkel tour times designed for cruise ship schedules, with a 'back to ship' guarantee.

Welcome to paradise!

We’re committed to providing unforgettable underwater experiences while protecting Cozumel’s marine ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.

We operate our own tours, and sail every day – departing from central Cozumel.

All-inclusive Fun

4-hour guided tours to Cozumel’s top sites.  All gear, life vests, quality drinks, and fresh snacks included.  Just turn up on the day with your swimwear. You can book online in minutes.

Friendly, Safe & Flexible

Built for cruise schedules, with a ‘Back-to-Ship’ guarantee. We employ expert, bilingual crew with safety-equipped, well-maintained boats. Free changes up to 24 hours, and hotel pier pickup on select routes.

Hidden Gems & Real Encounters

El Cielo and El Cielito’s crystal-clear shallows. Colombia & Palancar reefs teeming with life.  Peaceful turtle-sanctuary swims and graceful eagle rays. Experience it in person: not through a screen.

Our tours

Choose from our carefully crafted experiences.

Unlike other providers, these are our own original tours, with our own trusted staff, crew, and boats.

W/C

4 hours

from $1,200 MXN

The Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel Tour

Experience an epic 4-hour tour of the turtle sanctuary and other top Cozumel snorkel areas aboard our luxury sailing catamaran.

Sailing every day at 9:30AM and 2:00PM.

4 hours

from $1,000 MXN

The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

Visit a beautiful turtle sanctuary – where we can peacefully snorkel alongside wild sea turtles in their natural habitat in the clear blue waters of Cozumel.

Sailing every day at 9:30AM, midday and 2:00PM.

4 hours

from $1,000 MXN

The Colombia, Palancar, & Cielo Snorkel Tour

One of the best all-inclusive snorkel experiences on the island of Cozumel, traveling to some of the most beautiful areas the Caribbean has to offer.

Sailing every day at 9:30AM, midday and 2:00PM.

      EXCELLENT  
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   Isobel Lucas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sea señor was the best experience ever with Simon, Joshua, Alfredo and Gerson!! Really fun guys and make it so enjoyable, one also had cute duck shorts which are the best animal ever along with us being on a boat with a rubber duck on top! We seen so much wildlife such as fish, turtles, starfish, eels etc. Lunch was included and was a delicious typical Mexican platter of tortillas and guacamole. Best experience ever and the photos taken on the tour are gorgeous and completely worth paying for. Recommend so much and was an amazing experience that I would do again!!❤️❤️
  
 
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   Franziska Lagger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sea se was a great experience. We also saw turtle and star fish.
  
 
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   Nicky van der Linde 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were on the Sea Señor. The food and drinks were excellent. We also really enjoyed the snorkeling, although some of us would have liked to have flippers to swim easier. The entire crew was very friendly and generous.
  
 
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   Aroa MD 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sea señor. Una excursion muy bonita y completa en la que pudimos ver manta rayas, tortugas y estrellas de mar.. El trato del Equipo que nos atendió, maravilloso, súper atentos en todo momento. Un lujo!!!
  
 
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   Camila AnSan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Confiável. Cumprem o que prometem. Diante de tantos comentários ruins de outras empresas, preferimos pagar mais caro nesta e evitar problemas. A diferença de preço é grande, mas vale a pena.
Poderia apenas ter jugo/sumo para quem não bebe álcool e para crianças que não tomam soda, sobrou apenas água. Mas no geral foi ótimo! Fomos no barco Enigma.
  
 
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   Comercial GT 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Experiência incrível! Toda a equipe da embarcação The Enigma são incríveis
  
 
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   Maria Eduarda 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. La experiencia en el enigma fue increíble gente atenta y paciente
  
 
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   Bouvyer marine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good everyone was so nice and the snorkeling were great we saw rays, and a lot of fishes ! The food was grat, amazing experience !
  
 
  
  
 
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Our private charters

For those travelling in a larger group we also offer private boat charters for that extra special touch.

Each private tour lasts around four and a half hours.

W/C

22 max

~$28.6k MXN

‘Poseidon’ Private Cozumel Catamaran Charter

Experience an epic 4.5 hour private tour of the top Cozumel snorkel sites aboard private charter catamaran ‘Poseidon’.

Sailing every day at 9AM and 2PM.

14 max

~$15.6k MXN

‘Sea Señorita’ Private Cozumel Boat Charter

Experience an epic 4.5 hour private tour of the top Cozumel snorkel sites aboard private charter boat ‘Sea Señorita’.

Sailing every day at 9AM and 2PM.

14 max

~$15.6k MXN

‘Sea Señor’ Private Cozumel Boat Charter

Experience an epic 4.5 hour private tour of the top Cozumel snorkel sites aboard private charter boat ‘Sea Señor’.

Sailing every day at 9AM and 2PM.

Need a different size or type of boat for your group?

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   Maren B 
 
 
 
 Verified Great snorkel trip
David, porkchop, David, Peter, ceasar, Rafael were a great crew on our snorkeling trip. They were so fun! We saw a reef shark, tons of fish, Star fish, sting rays, and giant turtlesI highly recommend Cozumel snorkel!
  
 
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   Harry H 
 
 
 
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It was very stormy morning, and the usual places on the south side of the island were closed due to the weather. The team the best they could to come up with other spots along the coast where we saw a good deal of fish. They kept us informed to what was going on and where we were going. The one complaint we did have is the contact we were meeting was not at the meeting place and we weren’t informed of the change in meeting spot. Yes, it was a rainy day there’s no shelter over by the usual meeting point. We wandered in the rain for 15 minutes until a nice taxi driver gave us his to call only to find out we were just on the other side of the street from the contact we were supposed to meet.
  
 
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   Nicole S 
 
 
 
 Verified AMAZING!!!
The whole crew was amazing!! David, pork chop, Cesar, Raphael, Peter….. all were fantastic!! We saw sea turtles, sting rays, starfish, tons of beautiful fish!!! The food was amazing too! My kids had a blast, they are 10 and 12. The photographer was amazing too!! Leave your phone, have a blast, buy the photos!! Worth it!
  
 
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   Jarred P 
 
 
 
 Verified An unforgettable experience
We had the most amazing experience on the Poseidon with David, Porcho, Peter, Caesar, and Rafa! They were incredibly attentive and made the whole experience unforgettable. We mentioned my husband’s birthday when booking, without expecting anything, and they surprised him with a birthday cake, tequila shots, and a beer shower! It was such a thoughtful and fun touch that made his day even more special. We also saw so much incredible marine life up close! If you’re deciding who to book with, we can’t recommend this crew enough. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
  
 
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   Daniela C 
 
 
 
 Verified Best snorkeling tour
DO NOT SKIP THIS TOUR. We had an amazing time on the catamaran snorkeling trip with Cozumel Snorkeling Center! All four stops were fantastic, and we saw so much wildlife, including turtles, sharks, stingrays, and lots of colorful fish. Enjoying complimentary drinks and ceviche at the sandbar was the perfect way to top it off. Such a fun experience and a highlight of our visit to Cozumel. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Lauren B 
 
 
 
 Verified Great day!
I loved my experience! The guides were very friendly, funny and informative! I also was impressed by the food and drinks provided as they were very fresh and made on the boat.
  
 
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   Alexa S 
 
 
 
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Amazing, staff was informative, and friendly!
  
 
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   Olivia B 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome 👌
Awesome experience from beginning to end 🤩 Traveled with 2 kids and expérience was incredible. Recommended 100%
  
 
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   Jennifer E 
 
 
 
 Verified Had a blast, but only saw two turtles
Fun snorkeling experience topped off with a visit to the stingrays, who seemed to enjoy swimming amongst us and weren’t afraid to touch us, either. The snacks and beverages were nothing to write home about. The snorkeling equipment was new and well cleaned. The guides were very nice. I was expecting more turtles, though.
  
 
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   Vacation16845653814 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend 👌
Great snorkeling tour, reasonably priced. Did not see any turtles but did see lots of other gorgeous sea life including tropical fish, huge rays, and starfish. Nice boat, felt clean and safe. Staff were friendly and helpful, Leo and David were awesome with us. Highly recommend.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Where we'll visit

The Mexican Caribbean has some amazing locations for snorkelling, and Cozumel is no exception. Our crystal-blue waters feature true hidden gems that won’t be soon forgotten.

Join us and our snorkel tour experts – simply sit back and enjoy the ride into the gentle sea breeze! Our tour itinerary includes these incredible destinations:

El Cielo

El Cielo is only accessible by boat and boasts one of the most impressive snorkeling spots in the whole of Cozumel. Due to it’s unique location, the water is shallow (~8ft or 2m) and nearly always crystal clear.

Literally translating into English as ‘Heaven’, with turquoise blue waters and an abundance of starfish – it’s easy to see why!

El Cielito

The not-so-little brother of El Cielo, with equally stunning blues, white sand beach, and water shallow enough to stand. This often makes it the perfect spot to anchor up, relax, and enjoy some well-earned drinks and snacks towards the end of our tour.

We are often always greeted by friendly stingrays on this portion of the tour, who roam the area curious to meet our new guests!

Palancar Reef

In terms of size, Cozumel’s reef system is actually second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – making it a top worldwide destination for scuba diving.

As a snorkeler, you’ll get to explore part of this reef system here at Palancar too, witnessing some of the incredible coral formations and more commonly encountered sea turtles.

Colombia Reef

The prevailing currents at Colombia Reef make this a perfect habitat for many aquatic organisms, including many species of coral and brightly colored tropical fish.

Being a deeper reef, we sometimes even see larger species such as the beautiful spotted eagle ray and sting ray, when they come in to feed.

Turtle Sanctuary

A tour-stop favourite, the turtle sanctuary is a little-known area of reef in Cozumel where we regularly encounter sea turtles feeding on the lush ocean grasses.

It’s not uncommon to see groups of 3 or 4 turtles together, totally at peace in their natural habitat as we swim close by in shallow waters. It’s perfect for those with an underwater camera, or simply take away beautiful memories that will last you a lifetime.

The Secret Reef

Beautiful sea-fans and delicate sponges populate this colourful shallow-water reef in a little-known location in Cozumel.

We don’t often visit, in order to help preserve the delicate corals – but on special occasions, and when weather conditions are just right, your group may be chosen as one of the lucky few to experience this truely remarkable gem of nature.

Partner experiences

Choose an experience from one of our carefully selected partners.

1.5 hours

from $800 MXN

The Cozumel Clear Boat Tour

Enjoy Cozumel, the Caribbean paradise island of Mexico, on a unique clearboat tour from one of our trusted partners.

Perfect for those wanting a shorter tour experience.

Sailing every day at 10AM, midday, 2PM and 4PM.

W/C

4 hours

~$16k MXN

Private Cozumel Fishing Trip

Cozumel’s ultimate fishing trip. Power through Cozumel’s Carribean waters under the guidance of the experienced crew and six-time fishing tournament champions.

Maximum 8 participants.

Sailing every day at 6AM, 7AM, 8AM and 2PM.

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Cozumel
Snorkel Center

Explore the underwater wonders of Cozumel

Snorkel tour times designed for cruise ship schedules, with a 'back to ship' guarantee.

Welcome to paradise!

All-inclusive Fun

Friendly, Safe & Flexible

Hidden Gems & Real Encounters

Our tours

The Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel Tour

The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

The Colombia, Palancar, & Cielo Snorkel Tour

Our private charters

‘Poseidon’ Private Cozumel Catamaran Charter

‘Sea Señorita’ Private Cozumel Boat Charter

‘Sea Señor’ Private Cozumel Boat Charter

Where we'll visit

El Cielo

El Cielito

Palancar Reef

Colombia Reef

Turtle Sanctuary

The Secret Reef

Partner experiences

The Cozumel Clear Boat Tour

Private Cozumel Fishing Trip

Have a question?

Which terminal will my cruise ship arrive at?

Can non-swimmers join the tour?

Do I need to bring any equipment?

Will I make it back to my cruise ship on time?

What happens in bad weather?

Can I cancel or change my booking?

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