Cozumel: El Cielo Starfish Sanctuary, Reefs & Fresh Ceviche

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(2 reviews)
Cozumel, Mexico

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The best of Cozumel's snorkeling in one trip: Palancar Reef, Colombia Reef, the starfish sanctuary of El Cielo and the shallow sandbar of El Cielito.

Why travelers choose this tour:
- Four top spots in 4 hours, without rushing.
- Fresh fish ceviche, seasonal fruit, water and 2 beers per person served in knee-deep turquoise water at El Cielito.
- Comfortable boats, life vests and snorkel gear included.
- Certified bilingual guides (English and Spanish) in the water with you.
- 10:00 departure returns about 14:00, ideal for cruise passengers.
- Private boat option for 1 to 6 guests.

What's Included

Bottled water
2 beers per person, served at El Cielito
Mask, fins and snorkel
Fresh fish ceviche and seasonal fruit
Marina fee, paid on site
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Take a taxi to Marina La Caleta (tell the driver "KM 6.7"), south of downtown Cozumel. Arrive 20 minutes before departure. At the main gate, turn right and walk 50 m to Cozumel Snorkel Services and ask for the boat "El Mayor". Our team will check you in there.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Snorkel Cozumel's most famous spots in one 4-hour boat trip, ending with fresh ceviche in the shallow turquoise waters of El Cielito.

Your trip starts at Marina La Caleta, just south of downtown San Miguel de Cozumel. After a safety briefing, we cruise about 35 minutes along the coast.

- Palancar Reef: snorkel over towering coral formations in clear water around 4 m deep, with parrotfish and tropical fish.
- Colombia Reef: coral walls, tropical fish and, often, sea turtles.
- El Cielo ("Heaven"): a shallow sanctuary with a white sandy bottom covered in starfish, perfect for photos.
- El Cielito: a knee-deep sandbar where you relax in the water while our crew serves fresh fish ceviche, seasonal fruit, water and 2 beers per person.

All spots are inside Cozumel Reefs National Park; the route may vary with sea conditions.

Snorkel gear and life vests are included, and our guides stay with you in the water, great for beginners and experienced snorkelers.

Departures at 10:00 (returns about 14:00, popular with cruise passengers) and 14:00. A private boat option for 1 to 6 guests is also available. Children under 4 ride free on a parent's lap and don't need a ticket.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tulum Snorkel Services

Tags

Snorkeling
On the Water
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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