Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide
Description
Dive into an outstanding 2-hour snorkeling trip in a totally safe, comfortable and enjoyable glass bottom boat while drinking a beer, soft drink or purified water included in the tour. Visit three outstanding shallow reefs located a few minutes boat ride from Cozumel downtown, escorted by a friendly and bilingual guide. The entire snorkel gear will be provided at the start. Morning, noon or afternoon departure times are available.
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This reef is normally our first stop, it´s located at only few minutes from the starting point and their will be a photographer in case you like it to buy under water photos from them at the end of your tour.
Paraiso reef is divided in two parts Shallow Paraiso and Deep Paraiso, this normaly are the second and third reefs we visit and also the distance to thems is short so thats why this 2 hours activity gives you pleanty of time to snorkel
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Arrive 30 minutes before the departure time
- Recommended items: shoes which can get wet, biodegradable sunscreen, bathing suit under clothes, extra t-shirt to protect yourself while swimming, towel and dry changing clothes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- $11 USD per passenger need to be paid in cash for the Marine and Pier fees
- For mainland passengers: Remember this activity starts at Cozumel. We recommend you arrive at the ferry pier in Playa del Carmen an hour before your ferry departs so that you can make it on time. If you fail to show up on time and miss the ferry, we won't be able to help you and can't provide a refund.
- For cruise ship passengers: This activity follows Cozumel Time which is not always the same as your cruise ship's time. Please be mindful of this.
Reviews(557)
The tour company is organized, professional and the guides made us all feel safe and taken care of. We saw a LOT of fish and other sea creatures and it was so relaxing to be in the water. Highly recommend!!
The snorkeling experience was amazing. The staff was well informed and friendly. Kids had a lot of fun!
Miguel was the best tour guide! They took us to 3 different spots where we saw sea turtles, sting rays, baracudas, and so many more fish! They even lent me their deep diving fins so I can touch the ground 45 meters down. Best excursion by far
Amazing experience, they were very helpful, equipment was provided. It was so fun, enough time to see things. I saw so many fishes, reefs., three stops to snorkeling, the guys spotted so many fishes, huge crabs, they would tell us as we’re snorkeling. Worth the tour. We would definitely do again.
This was a disappointing experience. I tried texting the tour operator directly on the day of the tour. But the the platform wouldn’t let me so we followed the instructions about getting to the meeting place. Despite being 40 minutes early at the meeting spot, they did not call out our names and almost left without us. Bizarre. The boat driver, Miguel, is clearly motivated by tips. They also spend far too much time trying to upsell you on underwater pictures. They were relentless. It made it really difficult to focus on the fish and snorkeling. Then at the end of the tour, Miguel bullied everyone to tip him, emphasizing that coins were not acceptable (as they would not fit in his coin bottle). Overall, I would not recommend this operation. Ultimately , you get what you pay for. Pay a little more and avoid being disappointed.
Hi Darrell_B, Thank you for sharing your experience. I apologize for the jokes on board. I've taken the tour more times than I can count, and I know Miguel's speech by heart, so I understand how it might've felt pushy; some jokes don’t translate well. I want to mention that if you knew you were in the right spot and could see our booth, you could have approached America and let her know… we’re so used to asking people if they're with us and being disrespectfully ignored, only to have them later let us know they are our guests. Best wishes, Bee Díaz
Very disappointed! This is NOT a glass bottom boat! There’s a small glass window behind a few central seats that you have to be right beside to see down through the window and you can’t see much.
Hello KarenB, Thank you for sharing your thoughts, but I fear I must clarify that Glass Bottom Boats and Clear boats are two completely different things. In the past, I have redacted responses touching up on some of the differences, as well as written a whole article on our website because I understand that this isn't common knowledge for those that don't live in coastal zones. Glass Bottom boats have a glass window in the middle, ours being the largest on the island. Clear boats are completely transparent boats, and most of the time is spent on board, with only 15 minutes of snorkeling. Hopefully, this clears it up! If you wanted to snorkel, you made the best choice. If you only wanted to cruise around and enjoy the views from onboard, I'd highly suggest checking the pictures before booking to make sure you are selecting the activity you want! Best wishes, Bee Díaz
Overall amazing experience. The reefs were great, especially the second one where there was a really good mix of fish. We saw a really big baracuda, puffer fish, amd sting ray. The water was clear, and tons of reef life. The guides were also excellent. And i mean excellent. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. My 11 year old was scared and didn't want to go. She sat out the first stop. They were so kind and told her that she should go on the next one, talked up all the fish and said the guide in the water would have her on the life preserver and pull her around so she didn't have to worry about swimming. She didnt feel pressured or judged and went on the last 2 reefs. They also offer photos, which we got. Something happened with my email address and the photographer drove down the road to find us as we made our way home. So thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend!
Hi Alisa_S, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! These are the kind of stories we love to read. It's fantastic that your little girl decided to jump in for the last two reefs despite being initially scared, and I'm sure the crew was super proud of her! Thank you for trusting us, and thank you for putting a smile on my face!:) Best wishes, Bee Díaz
Excellent excursion! We booked this at the last minute when our cruise line cancelled our original booking. Arturo communicated with us via app and check in was easy. Quick walk to to the dock and we were off to snorkel at 3 awesome spots! Crew was fun and it was nice that it was a small group so things went smooth and we saw lots of fish. Highly recommend!!
Hello LIsa_N, We are so happy that you still got to spend a good time on the island despite the change in plans. Thank you for trusting us! Best wishes, Bee Díaz
The meeting point was a short walk from the port. Miguel and Santiago took us to three different places to snorkel. Would definitely do again!
Hello Valerie L, Thank you for your positive review! Miguel and Santiago are such fantastic guides; we adore them. Best wishes, Bee Díaz
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Made us feel like family. We saw sooooo many fish and got to swim ti the bottom of the reef.
Hello Aaron_P, Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. It's great to hear you felt like family and had such a good time with us; this is exactly why we do what we do! Best wishes, Bee Díaz
