Cozumel Snorkel: Shipwrecks, Reefs & El Cielo with Beer

Shipwrecks and starfish in four hours off Cozumel's south side

You board a small boat with a professional dive master and snorkel four Caribbean sites off Cozumel's south side in four hours. You see shipwrecks, coral reef, tropical fish, and starfish at El Cielo, with snorkel gear, fresh snacks and Mexican beer included. The route adjusts for safety based on daily conditions, and groups stay small enough that you're not crowded.

Step-by-step itinerary

Four-hour snorkel tour in Cozumel

• Board glass bottom boat
• Visit two ship wrecks
• Snorkel at coral reef
• Snorkel at El Cielo and El Cielito
• Enjoy fresh snacks on board
• Try Mexican drinks and German beer
• Return to shore

The experience

The boat pulls away from San Miguel de Cozumel and you're already in it: the Caribbean stretching flat and clear, the captain checking conditions, the dive master running through what you're about to see. This isn't a cattle-boat operation. The tour hits four stops in four hours: two shipwrecks, a reef thick with tropical fish and coral, and El Cielo, where the starfish live on the shallow sand. The route shifts depending on wind and current. The crew knows the island and they're not taking you somewhere unsafe just because it's on the itinerary.

You get snorkel gear that actually fits, fresh fruit and snacks made that morning by the crew, and a cold drink waiting when you surface. Mexican beer is included. If you want German beer instead, that's an add-on, but it's the one thing that sets this boat apart from the dozen others leaving the same dock. The dive master stays in the water with you, pointing out what you'd miss: the way the fish move around the wreck, which coral is which, where the starfish are hiding. Groups stay under twelve people, which means you're not jostling for space or waiting for someone else to get out of your shot.

The boat has a glass bottom section, so if you want to see without getting wet, or if you need a break, you can watch from inside. The whole thing runs four hours door-to-door, which is long enough to feel like a real dive day but short enough to fit around the rest of your schedule. Conditions on the island change (wind, current, swell), so the captain might swap one stop for another, but you're still hitting the same kinds of sites: wrecks, reef, and that shallow starfish spot that makes the snorkel part feel less like a tour and more like you stumbled into something.

What’s included

• Your four-hour snorkel tour includes all snorkel equipment, fresh snacks and fruit prepared by the crew, soda, and Mexican beer.
• A professional dive master stays in the water with you at each of the four stops: two shipwrecks, one coral reef, and El Cielo with starfish.
• German beer is available for an additional charge (21 years and older).
• The boat departs from San Miguel de Cozumel and returns the same way.

Options for this experience

2 options

A 4-hour snorkeling trip aboard a glass-bottom boat, featuring the Bavarian Fiesta.Guide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 14:00Pickup is included.

The Bavarian PackageGuide in English or Spanish · 09:30 and 14:00German Beer: On our 4-hour snorkel tour you can enjoy exclusive fresh German beer in place of Mexican beer, plus a free souvenir glass. Adults only. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 48 pickup points.

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 17 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bavarian Fiesta

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Cozumel's main snorkel sites (wrecks, reef, starfish) without arranging gear or figuring out which spots are safe that day. The small group size and dive master in the water mean you're not following a crowd or guessing what you're looking at.

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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 (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): 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's included in the tour?

Snorkel gear, fresh snacks and fruit, soda, Mexican beer, and a professional dive master in the water with you. German beer is available for an extra charge (21+).

How long is the snorkel tour?

Four hours total, including travel time to and from the boat dock in San Miguel de Cozumel.

Can the stops change during the tour?

Yes. The captain adjusts the route based on wind and current conditions that day to keep everyone safe and give you the best experience.

What if I don't want to snorkel the whole time?

The boat has a glass-bottom section where you can watch the underwater sites without getting in the water.

What's the minimum group size?

Four people for public tours. Smaller groups or private bookings need to be arranged directly with the operator.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes, it's suitable for all fitness levels. The dive master is in the water to guide you, and snorkel gear is provided.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. The tour provides snorkel gear and snacks.