Private Tour in Cozumel El Cielo Sandbar and Reef Snorkeling
Overview
Looking for the ultimate snorkeling adventure in Cozumel? Join our private tour and get ready to explore breathtaking Colombia and Palancar Reefs and the secluded El Cielo Sandbar.
After checking in to receive your snorkeling set, you'll dive into the crystal-clear waters of Colombia Reef for exceptional viewing opportunities up close. Next, we'll head to Palancar Reef for even more amazing sealife experiences.
And finally, we'll head towards the secluded area of El Cielo, a heavenly location with its clear and shallow waters full of starfish on the white sandy bottom of the bay. This must-see spot is restricted access to a limited number of guests, making it a rare and exclusive experience.
Our tour includes bottled water, soft drinks, and beer, as well as a delicious beach picnic, ensuring you have everything you need for a fantastic day out. Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a first-timer, our private tour offers an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss.
What's Included
- Lunch Picnic on the beach that includes: guacamole, ham and cheese tortas, fish ceviche and seasonal fruit.
- Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and beer. Beer is only served after the snorkeling part
- Snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, a silicone...
- Photos of your tour at no additional cost
- National Marine Park Fee and bracelets
- Best snorkeling inside Cozumel's famous protected National Marine Park
- Convenient meeting location near your Cozumel cruise ship terminal
- English-speaking certified snorkeling captain and guide
- Transportation to the meeting point. Approx. $10.00-$14.00 USD, per taxi up to 4 passengers
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Carr. Costera Sur km 6
efrain flores, 77600 Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Playa El Cielo
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants must be proficient swimmers, in good health, and self-sufficient.
- Guests must be able to climb up a ladder to get back into the boat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Cozumel at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the cruise, cruise company and docking time
- Prices are the same for children and adults. Minimum age for children to participate in snorkeling is 5 years old
- Life jackets are mandatory during the boat ride.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Tour in Cozumel El Cielo Sandbar and Reef Snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-231394P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Lunch. Picnic on the beach that includes: guacamole, ham and cheese tortas, fish ceviche and seasonal fruit.
- Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and beer. Beer is only served after the snorkeling part.
- Snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, a silicone.
- Photos of your tour at no additional cost.
- National Marine Park Fee and bracelets.
- Best snorkeling inside Cozumel's famous protected National Marine Park.
- Convenient meeting location near your Cozumel cruise ship terminal.
- English-speaking certified snorkeling captain and guide.
- Transportation to the meeting point. Approx. $10.00-$14.00 USD, per taxi up to 4 passengers.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour in Cozumel El Cielo Sandbar and Reef Snorkeling is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants must be proficient swimmers, in good health, and self-sufficient.
- Guests must be able to climb up a ladder to get back into the boat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour in Cozumel El Cielo Sandbar and Reef Snorkeling will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchPicnic on the beach that includes: guacamole, ham and cheese tortas, fish ceviche and seasonal fruit.
- Complimentary bottled water, soft drinks, and beer. Beer is only served after the snorkeling part
- Snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, a silicone...
- Photos of your tour at no additional cost
- National Marine Park Fee and bracelets
- Best snorkeling inside Cozumel's famous protected National Marine Park
- Convenient meeting location near your Cozumel cruise ship terminal
- English-speaking certified snorkeling captain and guide
- Transportation to the meeting point. Approx. $10.00-$14.00 USD, per taxi up to 4 passengers
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants must be proficient swimmers, in good health, and self-sufficient.
- Guests must be able to climb up a ladder to get back into the boat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Cozumel at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the cruise, cruise company and docking time
- Prices are the same for children and adults. Minimum age for children to participate in snorkeling is 5 years old
- Life jackets are mandatory during the boat ride.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
