El Cielo Cozumel snorkel tour: Private boat, 4 reefs

Four reef stops and a natural pool full of manta rays, all in one morning.

El Cielo Cozumel is a private snorkeling boat tour for 1 to 7 people visiting four reef sites and a natural pool in about 3 hours. The boat departs from Playa San Francisco Beach Club with snorkeling equipment, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and fresh snacks and drinks prepared onboard. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

The experience

Playa San Francisco Beach Club is where your morning starts. The staff greets you with snorkeling gear, a float vest and a briefing before you board the private boat. The first two stops are Palancar Reef and Colombia Reef, both coral formations where you swim among multicolored fish and sea life. The third stop is El Cielo itself: the namesake of the tour and the place the operator calls the most beautiful in Cozumel, where you snorkel among hundreds of sea stars and have a chance to see sea turtles.

The fourth stop is El Cielito, a natural pool with water so clear you can see the bottom. Harmless manta rays swim through here, and this is where the crew sets out fresh food: ceviche, guacamole, tropical fruit, cold beer, soft drinks and purified water. You eat and drink on the boat between the reefs, not rushed, and the whole outing runs about 3 hours. The boat holds up to 7 people, so it stays small and maneuverable.

Before you leave, you have access to the beach club's pool, wi-fi, bathroom and shower. All rides run on local time, so confirm your booking time against Cozumel time before you book.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment, float vest and professional guide in English or Spanish.
• four reef stops and a natural pool visit.
• fresh snacks including ceviche, guacamole and tropical fruit.
• beer, soft drinks and purified water.
• access to Playa San Francisco Beach Club pool, wi-fi, bathroom and shower.
• private boat for up to 7 people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Beach Break Cozumel

Is this one for you?Your private boat takes you to four reefs and El Cielo's natural pool in one morning, with the crew handling everything from briefing to meals.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What will I see when I snorkel at El Cielo?

El Cielo is a shallow area where you swim among hundreds of sea stars and have a chance to see sea turtles. The water is clear and the starfish are abundant enough that you will be in the middle of them.

Does the tour visit coral reefs?

Yes. Palancar Reef and Colombia Reef are both coral formations with multicolored fish. The first two stops of the tour are at these reefs before you move to El Cielo and El Cielito.

What food and drinks are included?

The crew prepares ceviche, guacamole, tropical fruit, beer, soft drinks and purified water onboard. These are served during the tour at the natural pool stop.

How many people can go on the boat?

The private boat holds up to 7 people, so your group stays small. Infants sit on an adult's lap.

What snorkeling gear do I need to bring?

You don't bring any. Snorkeling equipment, a float vest and a professional guide are all included. The guide speaks English or Spanish.