Kindly take a taxi or drive to The Money Bar. Upon your arrival, meet us at the pier.
Description
Indulge in the exclusivity of a Private Boat tour to Cozumel’s most breathtaking destinations: El Cielo and the world-famous coral reefs of Colombia and Palancar.
This intimate experience is designed to offer you and your Group a personalized adventure, free from the constraints of a scheduled group tour.
As we set off from the iconic Money Bar Beach Club, you'll have the opportunity to bask in the sun and enjoy the pristine coastline.
Our Private Boat tour allows you to tailor the experience to your liking, whether you want to spend more time snorkeling, swimming, or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.
With our expert Crew at your service, every detail is taken care of, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable trip.
After your adventure, we sail back to The Money Bar, where you can continue to unwind and indulge in its inviting atmosphere.
This Private Boat Tour offers the best of Cozumel's natural beauty with the comfort and exclusivity of a personalized experience!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM and 2:30 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Group price
$420 per group of up to 15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Ausente (1 to 15 Passengers)
1 to 15 Passengers
Zafiro (6 to 8 Passengers)
Zafiro (1 to 5 Passengers)
Itinerary
Palancar Reef
Admission included20 min
Our first stop brings you to the vibrant reefs of Colombia and Palancar. These snorkeling spots are among the best Cozumel has to offer, known for their stunning coral formations and an array of colorful marine life. Dive into the crystal-clear waters, where you might encounter schools of tropical fish, graceful sea turtles, and other fascinating sea creatures. With the flexibility of a Private Tour, you can explore these underwater wonders at your own pace, making the most of every moment.
Admission included20 min
Our first stop brings you to the vibrant reefs of Colombia and Palancar. These snorkeling spots are among the best Cozumel has to offer, known for their stunning coral formations and an array of colorful marine life. Dive into the crystal-clear waters, where you might encounter schools of tropical fish, graceful sea turtles, and other fascinating sea creatures. With the flexibility of a Private Tour, you can explore these underwater wonders at your own pace, making the most of every moment.
Playa El Cielo Cozumel
90 min
Venture to the magical El Cielo, a secluded bay famous for its starfish-dotted seabed and powdery sandbanks. Here, the shallow, crystal-clear waters create a giant natural swimming pool that is perfect for snorkeling and leisurely swims. Take in the tranquil beauty of this paradise, ideal for all ages to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel
Admission included110 min
Sail and snorkel in the second largest coral reef barrier of the world
What's included
Included
Seasonal fresh fruit, fresh fish ceviche & corn chips
Bottler water, sodas, beer, margaritas & rum punch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Access to The Money Bar facilities
Not included
Gratuities
Towels
National Marine Park Fee
Food & drinks at The Money Bar
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
70 reviews
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How it compares in Cozumel
Rated higher than 82% of 276 reviewed tours in Cozumel
Excurgo comparison of 627 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not available for Participants with limited mobility or suffering motion sickness
Minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a tutor or legal guardian
Alcoholic beverages are served after the snorkeling portion
Snorkeling is not available for people with heart/lung problems, asthma, epilepsy, recent surgery (6 months) and/or insulin dependents
This tour is not available for pregnant Participants
Sunscreen use is not allowed once on board the boats due to reef preservation. Please wear long sleeve clothes and hat/cap
Minimum age for snorkeling is 8 years old
Participants wishing to snorkel on this tour MUST possess basic swimming skills
Occassionally strong winds causing rough seas may affect the area of El Cielo, forcing the tour to be conducted at an alternative area
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo take?
Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo cost?
Prices start at $420 per person for this Cozumel experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Can I cancel Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Kindly take a taxi or drive to The Money Bar. Upon your arrival, meet us at the pier. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
This tour is not available for Participants with limited mobility or suffering motion sickness
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 70 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Top Cozumel Tours.
Reviews(70)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Megan_G
September 24, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic Snorkeling Adventure!
We had the best day on Zafiro! Israel, Jose and Brian were warm, friendly and professional. Jose and Brian were both very patient and encouraging with my son when he was trying to get the hang of snorkeling since it was his first time. He ended up absolutely loving it, especially after getting to see a big sea turtle! The ceviche and snacks were wonderful at the sand bar, and we had the best time dancing, laughing, eating, drinking and watching the stingrays swim around. Brian is a talented photographer and took some amazing pictures and videos of us, which we happily purchased at the end of the boat trip. I am so happy we decided on the private tour for our family as opposed to a crowded group, and I will definitely book it again the next time we are in Cozumel.
Operator response
Dear Megan,
Thank you for such a wonderful and heartfelt review!
We are so thrilled to hear that the Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours aboard the Zafiro was such a fantastic day for your whole Family.
A first time snorkeler falling in love with the ocean after spotting a big sea turtle, dancing and laughing at the sandbar with stingrays swimming all around, delicious ceviche and snacks, and amazing photos and videos to take home forever — that is the complete and magical private experience Top Cozumel Tours is proud to deliver on every departure!
We cannot wait to welcome your Family back in Cozumel on your next visit!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
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Iker_V
September 17, 2026 · via Viator
The best experience of...
The best experience of all our vacation in riviera maya Luis and Jose are incredible 100% recommended
Operator response
Estimado Iker,
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña y recomendación al 100%!
Nos alegra enormemente saber que el Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo con Top Cozumel Tours fue la mejor experiencia de todas sus vacaciones en la Riviera Maya — ¡ese es el mayor reconocimiento que podemos recibir!
Un servicio increíble que convierte cada salida en el momento más especial del viaje es exactamente el estándar que Top Cozumel Tours mantiene en cada departura privada.
Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto en Cozumel.
Un cordial saludo,
El Equipo de Expertos de Top Cozumel Tours
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Suzanne_K
September 13, 2026 · via Viator
Exceptional excursion so much fun!
Absolutely AMAZING day. The photographer and captain were awesome, very friendly, got amazing underwater pictures. There were 5 of us and the photos were 140.00 I thought that was very reasonable. We saw sea turtles, starfish, a shark, lots of fish, and stingrays.
When we were on the sandbar the rum punch was amazing. The stingrays kept coming up hoping for dropped ceviche. The snack part was delicious fruit and ceviche, chips. The boat was fun just by itself. Highly highly recommend this excursion! Thank you so much!!
Operator response
Dear Suzanne,
Thank you for such an incredible and detailed review!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours was such an amazing day from start to finish. Sea turtles, starfish, a shark, stingrays, and an abundance of fish — the ocean truly put on a spectacular show for your Group!
And stingrays hovering around hoping for dropped ceviche at the sandbar is one of those magical Cozumel moments that simply cannot be scripted.
We are also glad the underwater photos delivered and that the value felt right — capturing those incredible memories for every Guest is something Top Cozumel Tours takes great pride in on every private departure.
We cannot wait to welcome you back in Cozumel soon!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
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L3264CAjamesn
September 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
El Cielo private boat tour
Rael and Jose were amazing. Very hospitable and knowledgeable of the area. We had an amazing time snorkeling and will definitely be back to book the same experience. Thank you for helping my family create memories.
Operator response
Dear James,
Thank you for such a heartfelt review!
We are so thrilled to hear that Rael and Jose made your Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours such an amazing and hospitable experience for your whole Family.
Sharing the breathtaking waters and marine life of Cozumel with knowledgeable and passionate guides who help families create lasting memories is exactly what Top Cozumel Tours is proud to deliver on every private departure!
We cannot wait to welcome your Family back in Cozumel soon!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
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210angii
September 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Time
It was an amazing experience!
Operator response
Dear Angi,
Thank you for your review!
We are so glad to hear that the Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours was such an amazing experience.
Delivering a truly memorable private adventure on the stunning waters of Cozumel is exactly the standard Top Cozumel Tours holds itself to on every departure!
We hope to welcome you back in Cozumel soon!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
J
Johnny_C
September 5, 2026 · via Viator
BEST activity to do when...
BEST activity to do when your cruise stops at Cozumel :) I will repeat this, next time I go. The snorkeling was amazing got to see rays, turtles and star fish. The ceviche by the boat was delicious also. We all had a great time with the music from the boa.
Operator response
Dear Johnny,
Thank you for such an enthusiastic review!
We are so thrilled to hear that the Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours was the best activity of your Cozumel cruise stop.
Rays, turtles, starfish, delicious ceviche, and great music on the boat — that is the complete Private Experience we are proud to deliver for every Guest on board!
Knowing you will repeat it next time means everything to us — we cannot wait to welcome you back in Cozumel soon!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
J
Jeff_C
August 30, 2026 · via Viator
Top Shelf Experience from Top Cozumel
Great crew. Israel/Alda were Very accommodating and we felt completely safe bringing my 10 year old son and 12 year old daughter.
The team was professional and helpful when needed. We got to experience nurse sharks, turtles, starfish, stingrays, and many other types of marine wildlife.
A huge plus…I connected to the Bluetooth speakers and ran the playlist the whole day. Get ready for looks of envy when you cruise past a packed catamaran filled with 75+ people listening to your boats sound system.
Operator response
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for such a fantastic and entertaining review!
We are so thrilled to hear that Israel and Alda delivered such a top shelf experience on the Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours for your whole Family.
Nurse sharks, turtles, starfish, stingrays, and an abundance of marine life all in one day — the ocean truly put on an incredible show for you! And knowing that your 10 and 12 year old felt completely safe throughout the adventure means everything to us.
The Bluetooth speakers and your own playlist cruising past a packed catamaran — now that is our Private Boat Experience at its finest!
We hope to welcome your Family back in Cozumel soon for another top shelf adventure!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
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348tramitess
August 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Excellent, Jonathan took great care of me even though I do not know how to swim.
Operator response
Estimado(a) Visitante,
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña!
Nos alegra mucho saber que Jonathan estuvo siempre pendiente de ti durante el Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo con Top Cozumel Tours.
Garantizar que cada Visitante — independientemente de su nivel de natación — se sienta seguro y bien cuidado en todo momento es el estándar que Top Cozumel Tours mantiene en cada salida.
Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto en Cozumel.
Un cordial saludo,
El Equipo de Expertos de Top Cozumel Tours
J
jeffcA9041OG
August 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience.
Fantastic time. Guys were very attentive and prioritized our great time!!
Operator response
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for your review!
We are so glad to hear that the Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo with Top Cozumel Tours was such a fantastic time.
Our attentive Crew that prioritizes every Guest's experience from start to finish is exactly the standard Top Cozumel Tours holds itself to on every private departure!
We hope to welcome you back in Cozumel soon!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
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Lori_H
August 28, 2026 · via Viator
We had a wonderful time...
We had a wonderful time on the Zafiro! The hosts were friendly and accommodating, we were able to cater our experience to the needs of our group, and the ceviche was delicious!
Operator response
Dear Lori,
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We are so glad to hear that your experience aboard the Zafiro with Top Cozumel Tours was so enjoyable.
A friendly and accommodating Crew, the flexibility to tailor the experience to your Group's needs, and delicious ceviche on the water — that is exactly the personalized private experience the Exclusive Private Boat to El Cielo is designed to deliver for every Guest!
We hope to welcome you back in Cozumel soon!
Warm regards,
The Top Cozumel Tours Experts Team
