Snorkeling in Cozumel: Catamaran, Reefs & Beach Club

Swim two of Cozumel's best reefs, then spend the afternoon on a private beach with slides and kayaks.

A catamaran snorkeling trip from Cozumel's downtown pier takes you to Palancar Reef and El Cielo, with certified guides, snorkel gear, and a stop at Fury Private Beach Club. The day runs 5.5 hours and includes unlimited drinks, a Black Angus burger lunch, and access to water trampolines, slides, kayaks and paddleboards. Guides speak English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and beach club fun

• Meet at ferry pier in Cozumel
• Board catamaran and cruise coastline
• Snorkel at Palancar Reef
• Swim and relax at El Cielo
• Enjoy activities and lunch at Fury Beach Club
• Return sail to Cozumel pier

The Experience

The catamaran leaves from the ferry pier in downtown Cozumel after a quick check-in. You'll board a 65-foot sailing vessel with open decks, shaded seating, a bar, freshwater shower and easy water access by staircase. The boat carries you along the turquoise shoreline toward Palancar Reef, one of the island's most recognized snorkeling spots, where you enter the water with certified instructors and explore the reef environment and tropical marine life beneath the surface.

After Palancar, the catamaran continues to El Cielo, a shallow-water area known for its bright turquoise color and sandy bottom where starfish often gather. You can swim and float in the transparent water before heading to Fury Private Beach Club for the afternoon. There you'll find diving boards, water slides, kayaks, floating mats, stand-up paddleboards and beach volleyball, or you can settle into a lounge chair or hammock in the shade. A Black Angus burger with fries is included, along with unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages for guests 18 and older, served both on the boat and at the beach club.

The return sail to the downtown pier closes the day with music and ocean views. Snorkel equipment is provided, and the pace suits all fitness levels—you control how much time you spend in the water at each stop and how active you are at the beach club. Public transportation options are available near the meeting point.

What’s included

• The catamaran cruise itself.
• snorkel equipment and certified guide instruction at both Palancar Reef and El Cielo.
• access to Fury Private Beach Club with its water activities (diving boards, slides, kayaks, paddleboards, floating mats).
• a Black Angus burger with fries.
• unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages for guests 18 and older.
• beach club amenities including hammocks, lounge chairs and shade.
• dock tax.
• and entertainment during the sail.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The catamaran spends time at two reef stops where you're in the water with a guide, then shifts to a beach club afternoon where the pace is yours—active water sports or quiet hammock time. Book this if you want snorkeling as the main event but also want a full day that doesn't rush between stops.

Top questions

What will I see when I snorkel at Palancar Reef?

Palancar Reef is a tropical marine environment with colorful Caribbean reef scenery and fish. The certified guides lead you through the snorkeling area, and you explore the reef landscape at your own pace in the clear water.

Is snorkel equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkel equipment is provided as part of the experience, so you don't need to bring gear or rent it separately.

What happens at Fury Private Beach Club?

Fury Private Beach Club is where you spend the afternoon after the reef stops. You can use the water activities—slides, diving boards, kayaks, paddleboards and floating mats—or relax in hammocks and lounge chairs under shade. A Black Angus burger with fries and unlimited drinks are included.

How long is the whole experience?

The catamaran snorkeling trip runs 5.5 hours from the downtown pier meeting point through the return sail.

Are drinks really unlimited?

Yes, unlimited soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day, served on the catamaran and at the beach club. Alcoholic drinks are available for guests 18 and older.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to snorkel on this trip?

The experience suits all physical fitness levels. You control your time in the water at each reef stop, and El Cielo is a shallow area where you can float and relax. Certified guides are with you during the snorkeling portions.