Cozumel Mayan Ruins & Snorkeling Tour: San Gervasio with Lunch

Walk San Gervasio's ancient grounds, then snorkel at your own pace with all the gear you need

A five-hour Cozumel tour pairs a guided walk through San Gervasio Mayan ruins with snorkeling and beach time at Tortugas Snorkel Center, led by a guide accredited by Mexico's Secretary of Tourism. Private air-conditioned transport, a full Mexican lunch with rice horchata, snorkel gear and life vest, and a tequila tasting are included. If ocean conditions turn rough, the afternoon shifts to shopping in Downtown instead of the beach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mayan ruins and beach

• Visit San Gervasio Mayan ruins
• Discover traditional tequilas
• Snorkel and relax at beach
• Enjoy included local lunch

The experience

Five hours covers the full arc: a certified guide walks you through San Gervasio's ancient sanctuary, then you move to Tortugas Snorkel Center for the afternoon. The guide is accredited by Mexico's Secretary of Tourism, so the ruins stop is not a surface pass. You get the actual history. Private air-conditioned transport keeps you cool between sites, and a cooler of cold water rides along for the whole day.

Snorkeling happens at your own pace with all gear and a life vest supplied. If you want more (spotting extra marine life, understanding what you're seeing underwater), you can hire a local guide on-site for a small fee. The beach day includes a full Mexican lunch: fajitas, quesadillas, tacos (chicken, beef, or fish), nachos, and authentic rice horchata made with soaked rice, cinnamon and vanilla. A tequila tasting rounds out the afternoon. No purchase necessary, just a chance to sample.

Weather and ocean conditions shape the day. If conditions aren't favorable for snorkeling, the afternoon becomes shopping time in Downtown Cozumel instead. Cruise ship passengers need to provide ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the timing works with your return. Vegetarian meals are available. Just mention it when you reserve.

What’s included

• Your certified guide accredited by Mexico's Secretary of Tourism leads the ruins portion.
• private air-conditioned transport between sites.
• all snorkel gear and a life vest.
• a full Mexican lunch with fajitas, quesadillas, tacos, nachos and rice horchata.
• a tequila tasting.
• and a cooler of cold bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cozumel Tours by Cab

Is this one for you?This tour is shared, not private, with a certified guide leading the ruins and your own pace at the snorkel site. It suits travelers who want the history explained and the underwater time flexible, without the cost of a private group. If you're on a cruise ship, the five-hour window and fixed timing mean you can commit to the full day without worrying about getting back late.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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 exactly is San Gervasio and what will I see there?

San Gervasio is an ancient Mayan archaeological site on Cozumel, and your certified guide will walk you through the ruins to explain the history and significance of the sanctuary. The guide is accredited by Mexico's Secretary of Tourism, so you get the real context, not just a quick look.

Is snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

All snorkel gear and a life vest are included in the tour. You snorkel at your own pace, and if you want a local guide on-site to help you spot more marine life and understand what you're seeing, that's available to hire for a small fee.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

If ocean conditions aren't favorable for snorkeling, the afternoon shifts to shopping time in Downtown Cozumel instead of beach time. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for the conditions you might encounter.

Is the Mexican lunch included, and can I get a vegetarian meal?

Yes, a full Mexican lunch is included with your choice of fajitas, quesadillas, tacos (chicken, beef, or fish), or nachos, plus authentic rice horchata. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book.

I'm arriving on a cruise ship. Can I do this tour and get back in time?

Yes, cruise ship passengers can book this tour. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the five-hour itinerary aligns with your ship's schedule.

What's included in the tequila tasting?

A tequila tasting is part of the tour to sample traditional Mexican beverages. No purchase is necessary. It's included as part of your day. A cooler of cold bottled water is also along for the ride to keep you refreshed.