Snorkeling in Cozumel: Catamaran with Beach Club Access

Snorkel a working reef, then float in a lagoon at sunset

A 6-hour catamaran snorkeling tour from Cozumel that includes equipment, a guided reef dive, a stop at Playa El Cielo, and afternoon access to a beach club with burgers, drinks and recreational activities. The boat departs at 1:30pm and returns by 6:25pm, with snorkeling scheduled between 2:30pm and 3:40pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour with snorkeling and beach

• Check in and board at the pier
• Receive welcome and safety instructions
• Snorkel at the beach club
• Swim and relax at Playa El Cielo
• Enjoy burgers and drinks at Fury Beach Club
• Board for return journey to dock

The Experience

The catamaran leaves the Cozumel pier at 1:30pm after a brief safety rundown. You'll head straight to one of the island's most famous reefs with snorkeling equipment provided—mask, fins and snorkel are all there, so you just bring yourself. The reef snorkeling window runs 70 minutes, long enough to see the marine life Cozumel is known for without feeling rushed. After you climb back aboard, the boat sails to Playa El Cielo, where you can swim in the shallows or float in the lagoon while the crew prepares food.

From late afternoon into early evening, you're based at the Fury Beach Club. Burgers and drinks arrive—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options flow throughout the day. The beach club itself has trampolines, kayaks, inflatables, hammocks and a volleyball court, so if you want to keep moving there's always something. If you want to sit still under an umbrella, that's equally fine. The boat departs for the return sail at 6:00pm and reaches the dock by 6:25pm.

The whole day runs 6 hours from boarding to return. A live guide speaks English and Spanish, so commentary and safety instructions reach everyone on board. The catamaran is a round-trip vessel—you leave from and return to the same pier—so there's no scrambling for a second pickup or a ride back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Round-trip catamaran sailing from Cozumel.
• snorkeling equipment and 70 minutes at a famous reef.
• a stop at Playa El Cielo for swimming and floating.
• afternoon access to the Fury Beach Club with burgers, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), trampolines, kayaks, inflatables, hammocks, umbrellas and a volleyball court.
• dock tax.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Conoce Lo Tuyo - Know Thy World

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so mixed-language groups follow the commentary without translation gaps. The 6-hour window fits a single afternoon without eating into a full day, and the beach club portion means families and groups can split time between active snorkeling and relaxed swimming.

Top questions

What is the snorkeling like at the reef near Cozumel?

The reef is one of Cozumel's most famous snorkeling sites and home to the marine life the island is known for. You'll have about 70 minutes in the water with equipment provided, enough time to explore without feeling hurried.

What happens at Playa El Cielo during this tour?

Playa El Cielo is a shallow lagoon stop where you can swim and float between the reef snorkeling and the beach club portion of the day. It's a calm, clear-water break before the afternoon activities begin.

What food and drinks are included?

Burgers and drinks—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic—are included throughout the day on the catamaran and at the beach club. You'll eat at the beach club in the late afternoon before the return sail.

What activities are available at the beach club?

The beach club has trampolines, kayaks, inflatables, hammocks, umbrellas, lounge beds and a volleyball court. You can use any of them or simply rest under an umbrella; nothing extra is required.

What time does the catamaran leave and return?

Boarding and check-in run from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, with the tour starting at 1:30pm. The return sail departs at 6:00pm and reaches the dock by 6:25pm, making the full experience about 6 hours from start to finish.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment—mask, fins and snorkel—is provided and included in the tour price. You just need to bring yourself and a swimsuit.