Cozumel Snorkeling Tour
Duration
3,5 Hours
Difficulty
easy
Max. Participants
14
Language
English, Spanish
Cozumel Snorkeling: Turtles, Star fish and Sting Rays
Discover the most beautiful coral reefs of Cozumel in a private atmosphere. Cozumel reefs are some of the best snorkeling in the world. This Cozumel excursion offers a fantastic combination of snorkeling, the gorgeous sandbar El Cielo and the shallow sandbar El Cielito. Join us for sightings of sea turtles, the starfish of El Cielo and the rays of El Cielito. On our Cozumel snorkeling tour we will make the following stops
- Turtle Point: Sea turtle sighting
- Reef in the National Park: Snorkel stop
- El Cielo & El Cielito: starfish, sandbar with ray sighting
First, on our Cozumel snorkeling tour, we head to Turtle Point for sea turtle sightings. The success rate of sighting is 80-90%. Then we stop at Cozumel National Park for snorkeling. El Cielo is a magical sandbar in shallow water, its colors shimmering turquoise in the sun.
Also known for the starfish in the white sand, El Cielo is a perfect place for snorkeling. We relax with a snack and drinks and if we are lucky, rays will join us in the crystal clear water.
This Cozumel snorkeling trip takes around 4 hours.
Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Star Fish, Corals & Sting Rays
- Certified and experienced, bilingual snorkel guide
- 3,5 hours boat tour to the beautiful Cozumel marine park
- Snorkel stop at stunning El Cielo in Cozumel to see the starfish and maybe stingrays
- Snorkeling at two further awesome reefs in the Cozumel National park
- Complete snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins, life vest)
- National park fees
- Licensed captain
- Water and soft drinks
- A beer for our way back
- Max. 13 participants
Not included
- Gratitudes
Meeting Point
Cozumel Port Caleta
Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Turtles, Star Fish & Sting Rays
Cozumel Snorkel Excursion: Turtle Point – Coral Reefs – El Cielo – El Cielito
Make the most of your day in Cozumel with our Cozumel snorkeling tours. This excursion takes us to the National Park of Cozumel, with a breathtaking underwater world and coral reefs. Join us to see turtles, relax in the cristal clear water of El Cielo/E Cielito and discover the amazing Cozumel reef.
Always wanted to see starfish or snorkel with rays? Discover a fascinating underwater world on our snorkeling excursions to the famous El Cielo and Cozumel National Park. Our snorkeling excursion in Cozumel starts daily in the morning at 10:00 am and in the afternoon at 2:00 pm and lasts 4 hours.
We emphasize small groups during our Cozumel snorkeling excursions. We go by boat to the beautiful coral reefs in the National Park of Cozumel. Our first stop is at Turtle Point, where a sighting of turtles is likely. Afterwards we snorkel over unique corals and swim with the current. We visit the following spots on our Cozumel snorkeling tour:
Cozumel Snorkel Tour: Turtle Point
Turtle Point is a popular spot for sea turtles to feed. Especially the green turtle is spotted here. Sea grass grows on the shallow bottom, and here the turtles find enough food. In the shallow water we try for turtle sightings.
Cozumel snorkeling tour: reefs in the national park
The shallow part at the Cozumel coral reef is especially good for snorkeling. At a depth of about 6-7 meters amazing coral formations are waiting for us and with a little luck we will find the big parrot fish or a sea turtle.
We let ourselves drift with the current and snorkel along the reef.
Snorkeling at Cozumel El Cielo
In Spanish, El Cielo means “sky.” It is one of the most spectacular and beautiful spots on Cozumel, if not the entire Caribbean. The white sand shines in the turquoise blue water. Here we see several starfish scattered in the water.
Swim stop at Cozumel El Cielito
El Cielito is the shallow part of El Cielo and means “little sky”. The water here is only waist deep. Sometimes stingrays swim in front of us or hide in the sand. The water has the color of a swimming pool and the visibility is up to 30 meters. We are served a delicious snack of guacamole and fresh fruits. We enjoy a cool drink in the sun.
What should I bring?
- Swimwear and things to change
- Towel
- Sun glasses
- Sun hat
- Sun protection: It is not allowed anymore to apply sunscreen in the National Park to protect corals and water quality. Please use sunscreen BEFORE the beginning the tour. If possible, only use biodegradable sunscreen in your vacation.
- (Underwater) Camera, charged
- Gratitudes
Minimum age
The minimum age for this excursions is 5 years
Availability
The availability of our excursions can only be guaranteed after confirmation by us. If an excursion is not possible on your desired date, we will suggest another date or refund any payments already received.
Boats
We work with different boats to guarantee the minimum number of participants. The excursion in always the same.
Reefs
The Marine park organisation closes certain reefs at certain times of the year. This is to give a break to the ecosystem. This happens for example in August for the Colombia reef. We will then go to alternate reefs.
Deposit
For a binding reservation we charge a deposit of 20% of the tour price. The remaining payment will be made in CASH on site. Please note that payment on site by credit card is not possible. If you would like to inquire about the tour without a binding reservation, please contact us.
Customization of Excursions
Under special circumstances we adapt our tours to external conditions. We discuss this individually with our customers. Adjustments will be made, for example, if the weather changes at short notice. We also adapt excursions for cruisers to the berthing times of cruise ships.
Cancellation policy
- With the reservation we charge a deposit. We keep these as administration fees for “no-show” guests.
- We value small group sizes. Therefore, we use smaller boats for our excursions for a maximum of 13 people. These boats do not have a toilet on board!!! For those who prefer snorkeling tours in larger groups on bigger boats or catamarans, we will be happy to make an alternative offer.
- It can happen that our boat excursion on Cozumel has to be cancelled due to bad weather (strong wind and waves). Typical season for this is between November and March. This may be at the direction of the port captain or may be a safety decision by our captain. If the tour cannot be rescheduled to another day, we will of course refund any deposits made. Unfortunately, we cannot pay for any other costs incurred. However, we will gladly make every effort to provide substitute services. In addition, we do everything in our power to inform about such cancellations as early as possible.
We refund the deposit, if
- You cancel the excursion at least 24 hours before
- If you have to cancel the excursion for whatever reason, please inform us as soon as possible. We might be able to sell the excursion elsewhere and will refund the deposit.
- This excursion was cancelled by Leon Tours
- If your cruise ship does not dock in Cozumel, we will be happy to refund your deposit.
We ask for a phone number for each reservation to contact you in case of any changes.
Your desired date is not available? Contact us!
Why Leon Tours
- Small or private groups
Our tours are either private or small group excursions. - Certified tour guides
Our tour guides have the required SECTUR (Secretary of tourism in Mexico) certifications - Quality Service and Support
Enjoy our excellent customer service. We have local knowledge and love to give you recommendations. - Locally owned family business
If you book through Leon Tours, you will support local businesses. We use local guides wherever possible. - Book with confidence
We spent many years in building up our online presence. Follow us on Trip Advisor or Facebook. - Small refundable deposit
We charge only a small deposit to secure your reservation. - Mexico Experts
We strive to give you the best service and bring you to the most beautiful places.
Brady H. –
Top snorkeling tour
It was a very great trip. We visited 3 reefs (Columbia, Palancar and El Cielo) and afterwards we went to a remote beach. It was a very successful trip. The crew members took great care of us. At the last point we even had guacamole and nachos. Very tasty. It was a great trip and I can only recommend it to others.
Bartosz G. –
Absolutely recommendable snorkel tour on Cozumel! We have done a few snorkeling tours in our lives, but no other tour even comes close to this one. You are literally in the middle of paradise, we have never seen such clear water in so many different shades of blue before. During our tour we saw, among other things, numerous rays and starfish. The guides take a lot of time, they are super nice, there are delicious cold drinks and snacks. An unforgettable day and our highlight on our three-week Mexico trip.
Alex N. –
We spent a day on beautiful Cozumel and booked the snorkeling tour. It was a wonderful experience. We liked El Cielo the best. The reefs are in good condition and the water is super clear.
Albert L. –
We had already booked a snorkeling trip from home. Everything was simple and uncomplicated. Since we were on cruise and only stayed one day on Cozumel, only this one day went. Unfortunately, exactly on the day for Cozumel extreme wind was announced. Birgit has informed us in advance and said that the tour may not take place. So it came then unfortunately also…but since we were informed already one day earlier, we could consider already an alternative, about which we were very glad. Also the deposit was already transferred back the next day. So despite everything full recommendation from me.
Krissy A. –
We were very lucky on our tour and saw starfish, small rays, two turtles and a giant eagle ray. It was an amazing day.
Tracy M. –
The trip was beautiful, we saw a giant lobster, baracudas, giant starfish and of course many other fish. Emir, our captain, really made the best ceviche we have eaten so far ?Lazaro is a super guide who knows his stuff. He always named the fish ? The reservation with Birgit worked wonderfully. I always have thousands of questions, which were answered patiently.
Doral P. –
We were welcomed right after our arrival from Playa del Carmen and drove together to the boat. The sea around Cozumel has gorgeous colors and we already enjoyed the boat ride to the reefs. The first stop at El Cielo is an absolute dream!!! Besides numerous starfish we also saw rays and a small baby shark. The reefs are colorful. Many thanks to Leontours for this unique experience.
Candace J. –
We did the private island jeep tour as well as the private snorkeling trip Cozumel.
Our whole family was thrilled, especially by the animals in the wild that we could admire.
Thank you Birgit for the uncomplicated and very nice communication the whole time!
We recommend you without reservation!
Very dear greetings!
Nicole S. –
We spotted rays and two turtles on our snorkeling tour. Our guide made us aware of the great sea creatures. It was a dreamlike experience
Eduardo M. –
We booked a snorkeling trip on Cozumel through Leon Tours. The organization and directions to the meeting point were excellent. On the day of the snorkeling trip we were a small group of 6 people (very personal). The four stops were incredibly beautiful! Definitely to recommend! Price, performance top
Sarah P. –
It was quite a fantastic excursion. We don’t like to travel in large groups and never book an excursion through the ship. Here we experienced the best tour of our whole 2-week cruise. The contact beforehand was very professional and caring, giving all the info needed ahead of time. The trip itself was personal and the two very friendly guides showed us such great snorkeling spots and we as beginners felt very well taken care of. It was a great and entertaining tour. Unfortunately we did not have so much time. But we will come back in 2021 and in Cozumel we will definitely book an excursion with Leontours again. Thank you very much.
Kai U. –
We have made a total of 3 tours with Birgit.
– Boat trip to isla Passion
– Snorkeling in the south of cozumel
– Choice shark snorkeling
All tours were super organized and we have had wonderful days ?
Birgit took super care and gave us a lot of additional information about the country and the people.
Overall a clear recommendation, we would do trips through Leon Tours again anytime ! ?
Edward D. –
On our 4 week round trip through México we had planned 3 days Cozumel and immediately got in touch with Birgit via WhatsApp ( boss of Leon Tours ).
Birgit organized 2 fantastic snorkeling tours in the north and south. On the 3rd day then the jeep tour over the rest of the island. The weather conditions were also perfectly coordinated on which day which tour is best. So we had 3 wonderful days on Cozumel although we unfortunately landed in a bad hotel (Sunscape). Without the great organization of Birgit, who personally picked us up every day, the stay would certainly not have been so wonderful.
Every tourist who wants to experience something special in Cozumel or tulum on a cruise or round trip should choose Leon Tours. Also the photos you get for free what is not self-evident in México.
You feel like you are being taken care of and not simply dispatched as is the case with other Mexican tour operators.
We will recommend Leon Tours to all our friends
Frank J. –
Booking and meeting worked perfectly. We were on dream beaches and visited 3 different spots. The guide was professional and very friendly and open. Birgit our guide is highly recommended
Maraike M. –
We booked this snorkeling tour on Cozumel spontaneously one evening before and were very excited! One explained to us the entire course of the tour in detail, so that nothing could go wrong?.
Sabine S. –
We asked for the next bookable snorkel trip on Cozumel and got a super quick answer from Birgit that there were still two places available for the next day. A deposit via PayPal was made and the next day we were off! Good description to the meeting point on Cozumel, great guide (Alex), who pointed out many interesting animals in the water and even two turtles we could observe. Super organization, great service!
Amanda S. –
We booked and experienced a “Private” snorkeling tour on Cozumel at short notice. It was an unforgettable experience with many great moments in a friendly atmosphere with exciting information and many beautiful memories. For the great organization and care by our captain Alex we thank you very much.
Pancho L. –
A great tour. Especially the first stop at the Cielo was so beautiful, the turquoise blue water and next to the starfish we even saw small rays.
Paul D. –
We booked a private snorkeling trip on Cozumel with Leon Tours. We had a wonderful day. The captain Milton and the guide Raul fulfilled our every wish!
We saw turtles, rays and many other fish.
We can recommend this trip 100%!
Thanks again to Leon Tours!
Daniel D. –
We booked a snorkeling tour on Cozumel totally spontaneously through Leon Tours and it was the best decision.
The entire organization was top. We felt safe and comfortable at every moment.
A big thank you to the captain and our guide.
It was an unforgettable experience and we can absolutely recommend this snorkel tour and especially Leon Tours, because of the organization.