It was great!!! We had the best time. 10/10 would recommend. Lots of rum punch and fresh ceviche!!!!





- Private and comfortable vessels - Snorkel at world famous reefs - Spectacular marine life and coral formations - Stop over at a secluded pristine white sandy beach away from the crowds - Taste a delicious fish ceviche and cold Margaritas.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
El Cielo Snorkel by Private Boat lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $500 per person for this Cozumel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Kindly take a taxi to Tortugas Beach Club. Upon arrival, please check in at the entrance booth. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
This tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility problems, back/neck problems , recent surgeries (6 months), heart / lung diseases, asthma and/or epilepsy
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 376 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tortugas Cozumel.
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It was great!!! We had the best time. 10/10 would recommend. Lots of rum punch and fresh ceviche!!!!
This was such a great experience for us! We had a captain, and also someone who led us in the water, and also a photographer that took incredible pictures! It ended up being my family’s favorite excursion on our trip. They also made us fresh ceviche with melon that was amazing. I would recommend this tour for sure!
Unforgettable experience with amazing snorkeling areas. The sand bar was a great way to relax in clear waters with stingrays and fish swimming around us. We were quite sunburned after, so take their advice on wearing a sunshirt seriously since sunscreen isn’t allowed.
2nd time we've done this exact excursion! Wonderful❤️we had so much fun. Food in the water, drinks kept flowing... Maybe too much LOL. Carlos took us out last year, he was great. This year he stayed in the boat and someone else took us out. Weren't directed as much, but this guide has his hands full. 2 of us didn't snorkel at the first place and one of the 2 people has a vision problem. They were all very kind and helpful. It has to be challenging for them I know. Anyway tons of fun. Would definitely do it again!!
Cpt, Carlos and Ben were professional, courteous and friendly the entire time. This was our second cruise with Carlos. I would highly recommend this team and service if you a small group. Or just the two of you.
From booking all the way to purchasing the pictures, this was the most excellent choice we could've made for our port day excursion in Cozumel. We were a group of 6, 3 between 18-20, 1 year olf and the parents. The decision to rent our private boat was the best thing we made. Our guide, Jessica and boat captain Carlos were knowledgeable and made our trip special for our needs. They took great care of us in the water and always made my 4 year old feel safe in the vast ocean. They made sure to use our time wisely by moving from one snorkeling location to the next. The very end was absolutely incredible. They made us probably the best ceviche I've had in Mexico! We got to see sting rays, beautiful reef fish, permit fish and a fully grown sea turtle. The boat ride was perfect with Jessica being our DJ and bartender! I would book this trip again if im ever back in Cozumel!
The private boat and the crew for our El Cielo snorkel trip were top notch. The food prepared for us was delicious, but the quantity was a bit lacking for 8 hungry adults. The biggest drawback was the strict 4 hour time limit. Because our Royal Caribbean cruise was docked for the entire day, the short excursion time made the experience feel rushed. The company should really consider offering 6 or 8 hour booking packages for visitors who have the time to spare. We loved the staff and the food quality, but we recommend they increase the portion sizes and offer longer durations to make this a flawless excursion.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the private boat, crew, and food. We appreciate your suggestions regarding larger portions and longer excursion options, especially given your cruise schedule. We’ll share these comments with our management team for consideration. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Cozumel!
This is a great trip!! Carlos is a fantastic skipper, and Jessica is amazing! They made the whole experience so wonderful. Saw lots of turtles, stingrays and starfish. So much better doing a private trip as there’s lots of other boats and people out there and Carlos and Jessica make it a much more personal experience. Highly recommend!
10/10 Recommend this excursion on your next visit to Cozumel!! It was worth every penny and priced extremely fair for all that it includes. We had our two kids (15 & 10) with us, and walked away with priceless photos and memories - definitely the highlight of our week long stay!
The whole tour was very pleasant, as was the attention from Jessica and Captain Palomo, who were always looking out for the whole group!! Christopher also took some excellent underwater photographs of the entire environment!! The food was very tasty, ceviche, guacamole, and fruit!! Only the soft drinks should have been name-brand and varied, but everything else, very good!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
El Cielo Snorkel by Private Boat | 4 hours | 4.8 (376) | $500 | |
El Cielo Cozumel by Private Boat | 4 hours | 4.8 (142) | $584 | View |
Premium "First Lady" Private Snorkel & El Cielo Sandbar Charter | 4 hours | 4.9 (98) | $1,199 | View |
Catamaran Snorkel Adventure to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach | 4 hours | 4.8 (929) | $80 | View |
El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Share Boat + Reefs + Food Drinks + Beach | 3 hours | 4.6 (66) | $70 | View |
Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo | 4 hours | 5.0 (70) | $420 | View |
Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr - El Cielo Full Experience | 5 hours | 5.0 (674) | $2,200 | View |