Snorkeling in Cozumel: Clear Boat, Buggy & Mayan Ruins

You drive your own buggy across Cozumel to an ancient Mayan village.

A 6-hour shared tour in Cozumel combines snorkeling from a clear-bottomed boat, self-guided buggy driving to San Gervasio archaeological site, a tequila tasting, and lunch at Playa Uvas beach club. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, round-trip transportation from your meeting point, and a meal; a live guide speaks English and Spanish. Children from age 7 are welcome, though the tequila tasting is for adults 18 and older, and all buggy drivers must hold a valid license and be at least 16.

Step-by-step itinerary

Clear boat, buggy tour, and beach club

• Ride clear boat with ocean views
• Snorkel in Cozumel waters
• Drive buggy to San Gervasio ruins
• Explore Mayan archeological site
• Enjoy tequila tasting tour
• Arrive at Playa Uvas beach club
• Have Mexican lunch at beach club
• Choose activities: snorkel, kayak, or relax
• Return to meeting point by transport

The Experience

Six hours covers three distinct experiences. The day starts on the water: you board a clear-bottomed boat and snorkel Cozumel's reefs, watching marine life and the remains of a sunken ship through the transparent hull before a quick swim in the ocean. Then you move to land and climb into your own buggy — you drive it yourself through Cozumel's streets to San Gervasio, the ruins of an ancient Mayan settlement where you walk among the structures and learn how the Mayans lived. The tequila tasting happens on-site, a small tour of the drink's making and a chance to taste it.

The final stop is Playa Uvas beach club, where lunch is served and the afternoon is yours to shape. You can join a guided snorkel tour from the beach, kayak, or simply rest by the water or pool. When the group's time together ends, transportation takes you back to your starting point. The guide is live and speaks both English and Spanish throughout the day.

Buggy driving is the defining piece here: you're not a passenger watching the island pass. Valid driver's license and age 16 minimum are required to operate one. Minors can ride as passengers with an adult. The tequila tasting is restricted to travelers 18 and older. Snorkeling equipment is provided, and the clear boat's transparent bottom means you see the reef without entering the water if you prefer.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• round-trip transportation from your meeting point.
• lunch at Playa Uvas beach club.
• a live guide in English and Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Playa Uvas

Is this one for you?You drive the buggy yourself, so book this if you want to steer through Cozumel rather than sit as a passenger — it's a shared tour, so the group stays small and the guide moves at one pace, but the buggy puts you in control of the route to the ruins.

Top questions

What will I see snorkeling from the clear boat in Cozumel?

The clear-bottomed boat lets you watch marine life and a sunken ship underwater without getting wet, then you have the option to jump in for a quick snorkel in the ocean itself.

Do I need a driver's license to take this tour?

Yes — you drive your own buggy to San Gervasio, so you must have a valid driver's license and be at least 16 years old. Passengers under 16 can ride alongside an adult.

What is San Gervasio and what will I do there?

San Gervasio is an archaeological site with the remains of an ancient Mayan village; you walk among the ruins, learn about Mayan culture, and take photos before the tequila tasting happens on-site.

Is the tequila tasting included, and who can participate?

Yes, a small tequila tasting tour is included, but it's only for travelers 18 and older — you'll learn how the drink is made and taste it.

What happens at Playa Uvas beach club?

Lunch is served at Playa Uvas, and then you choose how to spend the rest of your time: join a guided snorkel tour, kayak, or relax by the beach or pool before returning to your meeting point.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is included in the tour.