Snorkeling in Cozumel: Double-Deck Catamaran to Four Reefs

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Free cancellation

1/11

Duration7h

GroupUp to 35

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Four reef stops and a starfish sandbar in one afternoon on the water.

A catamaran snorkeling tour in Cozumel departs from Playa Tortugas Beach Club and visits Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef, El Cielo and El Cielito, with certified guides leading the water time at each stop. The tour runs seven hours and includes snorkeling equipment, an open bar, fish ceviche and a hot dog, plus music and entertainment aboard a two-level vessel. Transportation from downtown Cozumel to the beach club is included; the catamaran departs at 2:00 PM.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cozumel reef snorkeling and catamaran cruise

Meet team in downtown Cozumel
Transfer to Playa Tortugas Beach Club
Relax at Playa Tortugas Beach Club
Depart on double-decker catamaran
Snorkel at Palancar Reef
Snorkel at Columbia Reef
Visit El Cielo shallow waters
Stop at El Cielito sandbar and snack
Return cruise to departure point

The Experience

You start in downtown Cozumel, where the team verifies your reservation and walks you through the first instructions before transport takes you to Playa Tortugas Beach Club. This gives you time to settle into the coastal setting and get ready for the catamaran departure at 2:00 PM. Once aboard the double-deck vessel, the route moves through the water with certified guides leading each snorkeling stop.

The first two stops are the reefs: Palancar Reef comes first, where you enter the clear Caribbean water with included snorkeling gear and explore the reef formations. Columbia Reef follows as a second underwater session with a different marine environment. Between stops, the catamaran keeps moving with music, entertainment, and an open bar serving margaritas, beer, bottled water and soft drinks. After the reefs, El Cielo offers a shift into shallower, turquoise water known for starfish resting on the sandy bottom—a calmer moment after the reef snorkeling. El Cielito, the sandbar area connected to El Cielo, closes out the marine stops with possible ray sightings and the included snack of fish ceviche and one hot dog per person.

The return journey back toward the departure area lets you stay on deck with sea views and the relaxed Caribbean pace of the afternoon. Life jackets are provided alongside the snorkeling equipment, and certified guides are present during all water time. The whole experience runs seven hours from the initial meeting point through the return.

What’s included

Certified marine guides during snorkeling at all four reef and water stops.
catamaran excursion aboard a spacious two-level vessel.
general admission to Playa Tortugas Beach Club.
snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
music and onboard entertainment.
open bar with beer, margaritas, bottled water and soft drinks.
fish ceviche and one hot dog.
transportation from downtown Cozumel to the beach club.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Travelity Experiences

Is this one for you?Seven hours is long enough to hit all four reef and water stops without rushing, but short enough to fit into a free afternoon if you land in Cozumel with time to spare. The fixed 2:00 PM departure means you know when to be at the beach club; the catamaran, guides, gear and food are all arranged, so the day holds together without building it yourself.