Mexican Caribbean · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a set of wheels attached, in one list. These 15 are the strongest, with the rest of the island below.
Set out from Marina Cozumel ASIPONA for an approximately four-hour guided snorkeling trip to Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef and El Cielo. Experienced guides can help beginners, and your group is limited to 16. Masks, new snorkel tubes, flotation vests, drinks and a snack are included. Bring cash for the $11-per-person marine fee.
Spend four hours by boat visiting three Cozumel snorkeling sites, including Palancar and Playa El Cielo. Your English-speaking guide helps you spot fish, starfish, rays, and turtles, while a vest, mask, and snorkel are provided. Expect a snack and drinks, plus a separate $11 marine fee and taxi fare to the marina.
“Lovely day, very relaxing and great food. Would have loved to have seen the pictures but we were all desperate to use the toilet after a long day. We were absolutely not going to pay 3 dollars to use the restrooms so unfortunately we couldn’t view and purchase the photos, apart from that we loved the trip.”
This four-hour Cozumel boat trip visits reef sites where you can snorkel for turtles and tropical fish, then the starfish area at El Cielo and the shallow sandbar at Cielito. Snorkel gear, snacks, soft drinks and two alcoholic drinks per adult are included. Wildlife is free-ranging, so turtle sightings are never guaranteed.
“Second time with this tour, I had to come back for more, and on Christmas Day! It was a beautiful day for a snorkel adventure with Frank and Gio, we saw many fish, stingrays, a large turtle and even a nurse shark! At the last stop enjoyed fresh snacks and beverages before a ride back to the dock listening to Spanish music. A lovely day, highly recommend.”
Take a five- to six-hour private Jeep tour around Cozumel, with a local guide, lunch, bottled water, and snorkeling gear. You can shape the day around sights such as Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Cedral, and the island’s east coast. Guides including Julio, Bebe, Carlos, and Emily have led outings; admission, drinks, and a $5 government fee cost extra.
“Decent options on what you want to do, not where they want you to go. Julio allowed us to pick which stops to make and how long to stay”
Visit five Cozumel food stops with a local guide such as Erin or Jerry, with a market visit, regional dishes, drinks and a bakery stop. This small-group tour runs about three hours, departs at 11:15 a.m. from Soriana Híper Isla de Cozumel, and includes air-conditioned minivan transport. Bring your appetite: the tastings add up.
“It was a good time and the food was really good! The tour guide did a great job talking about the food, history, and was very nice to my 4 year old son. Our entire family enjoyed this and everything went very well.”
Set your own pace on a private Cozumel tour with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide and driver. Choose a five-hour van or four-hour Jeep outing, then plan around stops such as San Gervasio, the Mayan Bee Sanctuary, Punta Sur, local food spots, or the island’s east coast. Park and beach fees are extra.
“Great experience. Enrique was an excellent tour guide. He was super knowledgeable about Cozumel and took us took us to some great spots that were off the beaten path. Wish we had more time but had to leave to get on our cruise. Highly recommend!”
This private, roughly 4.5-hour Jeep tour pairs Cozumel history with Jade Caverns, a cenote, coastal photo stops, a Mexican lunch and time to snorkel at Coco’s Beach Club. Your guide can tailor the route, though the day includes driving and the cavern is a scenic stop, not a dedicated snorkel site.
“Edwin was a fantastic guide to spend the day with! Jumping into the cave pool was a cool experience. Bring cash if you want to buy tequila”
This 3.5-hour Cozumel outing pairs a single or double ATV ride over dirt and rocky trails with a swim stop at Jade Caverns and a short visit to El Cedral. Expect a possible 20-foot jump, a 900-year-old temple and a historic church. Guides such as Sergio, Alonso, Miguel and Pedro have led recent tours. Pickup is available around the island.
“My guide was great from picking us up to dropping us off. Very interactive and funny. I had given the wrong pick up location but our guide paid for our taxi to get us to where we needed to be. He went above and beyond for us.”
Follow guides such as Gabriel and Ara along Cozumel’s coast on a motorized trike, with hotel or port pickup included. The 3.5-hour ride combines ocean views and photo stops with a visit to Otoch for Mayan dance, tequila, honey, and chocolate tastings. Bring a driver’s license, sunglasses, and a layer for wind or rain.
“Great way to see the other side of Cozumel. Great alternative to a beach club. Guides were friendly and they took lots of pictures you could have posted to Facebook.”
Take a private, guided Jeep tour around Cozumel, combining snorkeling at Dzul-Ha Reef, wildlife and lighthouse views at Punta Sur, stops on the rugged east coast, chocolate and tequila tastings, and lunch at Coco’s Beach Club. Guides such as Gabriel, Miguel, and Alejandra have helped make the outing personal and informative. The route can be affected by weather, timing, and your interests.
“This was a fantastic tour. Our guide Jonhy checked with us at the start to be sure we wanted to stick to the itinerary, or do something else. He took us to delightful places, and let us know clearly what we would need at each stop. He made it very easy to follow him in our Jeep. A lovely day my whole family enjoyed.”
You get a private, air-conditioned van, a driver, and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide for about five hours in Cozumel. Choose your own mix of San Gervasio, the east coast, local food stops, beaches, and sights such as the Bee Sanctuary. Guides including Aldair, Ricky, Jesus, and Angie have helped groups shape their days around their interests.
“We had an amazing experience in Cozumel thanks to our guide Ozzie and our driver Arturo. They took us to Mayan ruins, a beautiful beach resort, enjoyed fresh mojitos, and even a cenote Ozzie shared so much fascinating history and interesting facts about Cozumel and the Mayan culture—it really brought the island to life. Arturo was an excellent driver and made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. The whole day was well-organized, informative, and fun. Highly recommend this tour and especially Ozzie and Arturo!”
Spend about five hours exploring Cozumel in a private, air-conditioned van. Your driver-guide takes you to a WWII aviation stop, a Maya-style chocolate tasting, a tequila tasting, San Gervasio, the east coast, and Playa Palancar. Choose a departure time, then tailor the day to your group. Ask whether Gerry or Sergio is available, but remember the driver is not your specialist guide inside the ruins.
“Much better than the ship excursions. Could customize the experience and not have to wait on lines. Recommend it.”
Spend about five hours touring Cozumel by buggy with an English-speaking guide. Hear Mayan stories at the SEDENA stop, taste artisan tequila at Mi Mexico Lindo, then visit the east coast’s El Mirador and Chen Rio. Guides including Bernie, Bernardo, and Victor have tailored days to guests’ interests, though lunch and optional extras are not included.
“Our guide Victor was the perfect host for a wonderful day touring Cozumel. A quick 45 minute ferry from Playa del Carmen offered a great day trip that did not disappoint. A great mix of Mayan history, tequila tasting, exploring the coast with a stop at a local beachfront taco stand for the absolute best fish tacos I've ever had, and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters where we saw so many beautiful fish and even a stingray! Victor seems to know everyone on the island, including the other tour guides who all mentioned he was the best of the best and we agree. What a day!”
Cruise Cozumel’s nearshore waters in a clear-hull boat, watching for fish and other marine life below. You can stay aboard or join a guided snorkeling stop, with mask, fins, snorkel, vest, water, and soda provided. The trip lasts about 95 minutes, carries up to 15 people, and costs $39 per person plus a $10 marine fee.
“Abel and Jose our tour guides were great. It’s a fun quick trip if you don’t want to do a full snorkelling tour.”
Join a hosted scavenger hunt through central Cozumel, solving clues that lead to shops, museums, markets, and local encounters. Teams of two to eight compete, while solo players can join a team. Hosts have included Patty, Martin, Nahomi, and Ada. Expect several hours on foot, two complimentary drinks, a snack, and an awards ceremony.
“We have cruised 8 different times to many different locations, and this excursion is by far and away the best we have had. As avid Amazing Race fans this local race was everything we thought it would be, and my wife and I came in second because of a blunder on our part. From start to finish well organized and very funny. You certainly get a workout if you are trying to be competitive. Good luck to all future racers!!!”
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