Tours/Cozumel/Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs
Viator · group up to 15 pax

Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

4.3(1,608)Cozumel1 hour
VIATOR4.2(789)TRIPADVISOR4.4(819)

Description

Award Winning Snorkeling Trip! Set off for a great Adventure to the Caribbean and admire the Spectacular marine life on this awarded Cozumel Snorkeling trip. Enjoy Cozumel's top attractions and most visited reefs in the Caribbean. Palancar reef, known by it's variety of abundant sea life, Columbia reef, full of brightly colored fish and coral formations, El Cielo reef, surrounded by amazing starfish all over it's white sandy bottom and Playa el Cielito considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Mexican Caribbean. This Tour starts within close proximity to main Cruise ports, making it the perfect excursion for all travelers.

Tour Options

Cozumel Snorkel Tour: Palancar, Columbia and Cielo Reefs

Highlights

Insured Shaded Boat
Experienced trained guides
Visit to Palancar and Columbia reefs, El Cielo Sandbar and El Cielito Beach
Guided snorkeling tour
Snorkel gear: Vest, Mask, New tube
Drinks: Beers, Water, Sodas and a Snack

What's included

Included
Insured Shaded Boat
Experienced trained guides
Visit to Palancar and Columbia reefs, El Cielo Sandbar and El Cielito Beach
Guided snorkeling tour
Snorkel gear: Vest, Mask, New tube
Drinks: Beers, Water, Sodas and a Snack
Not included
Marine Fee $11 USD pp

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sunscreen use- Please apply sunscreen before the tour starts

Reviews(1,608)

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Culture690021
August 15, 2026
Terrible

The guide didn't provide the right life jacket for not good swimmers. Instead of doing his job he was busy cleaning his boat so crazy I have never witnessed that in my life. Then at the end it's inappropriate to pass around the tip jar because no everyone knows who tip and you didn't so not professional. I had the tip ready for him but he wasn't attentive or care so I didn't tip. Then the store is rip off.

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265yenc
August 14, 2026
Excellent

Very good, they took too much care of us.

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Jory_P
August 9, 2026
Excellent trip and great guide!

Omar was our tour guide and he was excellent. Very helpful and friendly. Went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great trip. We saw sting rays, turtles, fish, starfish and had a great trip! The marina is walkable from the cruise port as well. No need to pay for an overpriced taxi or shuttle if you don’t mind walking a bit.

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yry2026
August 7, 2026
Excellent

Excellent tour, very friendly, and the ceviche was very delicious.

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esmeraldap267
August 7, 2026
Excellent tour

Super good service, the guides were very friendly and fun; I would definitely return again : )

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Lauren_N
August 6, 2026
Sandbar standing, not snorkel tour

Not very much snorkeling on the snorkel tour. We were rushed through two little reef spots, maybe 15 minutes max, then we were brought to a starfish/grass area for like 30 minutes, then we concluded the tour with like 1.5 hrs just standing on a sandbar baking in the sun. We didn't have sunscreen because of the rules for the reef, so I felt like we were just roasting out there. The expectations for how much each time was going to be spent in each spot were very unclear. I wish I'd been able to grab sunglasses or a hat before jumping in the water at the sandbar. Or, I wish I'd known that was the plan. The itinerary lists many more reefs than just the two we did on our tour.

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Natalie_M
August 5, 2026
Fun — but without fins

Great experience— although there are some areas of improvement. The waters were kinda choppy at the first stop, and they do not provide fins— so it was harder to manage than expected. They provided floatation belts but I’m a petite woman and these were oversized for me so I didn’t feel all that secure in it. There are some other vests that are smaller though, but they’re intended for kids and I was told it wasn’t for me… even though it fit me better. That said, it was a great tour with beautiful stops and they provide drinks + freshly made ceviche. I’m confident that if you booked with them, you’ll have a wonderful time!

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Rick_D
July 31, 2026
Too overcrowded

The reef we were taken to was not that great and the group size was way too big (22 - and you had to stay with your group). Boats everywhere!

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Dino_D
July 29, 2026
Arrive early, they are...

Arrive early, they are little disorganized. Our captain and the guide were amazing. Wish we had been able to snorkel longer and be at the sand bar a kittle longer. But overall and fir the price well worth it!

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LUIS_M
July 29, 2026
Awesome !

Awesome Experience- Visited 3 Reefs ... Saw Various Marine Life . . A bit dissapointed that we only got fruit - And not ceviche for our Snacks . Fruit Water Beer . Soda . + Some tequila Shots !!! Great Tequika . .Abril Photographer was Great !! Lived Her .

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