Snorkel Tours
Cielo + Cielito + Colombia + Palancar
Moderate Physical Activity | Good for Beginners | 8 years old +
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Minimum age is 8 years old
Operating Schedule: 10:30 am & 2:30 pm (Monday to Saturday)
Requirements:
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Be in good health & perform moderate physical activity (walking/swimming).
Cozumel is part of the Mesoamerican Great Barrier Reef, which is the second-largest in the world. Coming to the island and not snorkeling is like if you never came! On this shared tour, you will join other adventurers who want to enjoy the amazing underwater world. We'll visit the famous El Cielo (The Sky) to swim with starfish and relax on a sandbar (Cielito) walking in waist-deep, turquoise waters many times accompanied by very friendly grey stingrays. Snorkeling is done on the most important reefs of the island, Colombia and Palancar, which are filled with different kinds of coral, fish, turtles, rays, and lobsters. You'll be able to see first-hand why Cozumel is renowned worldwide for its marine ecosystem and impressive coral formations. In the latest years, it has become the #1 boat tour on the island, don't overthink it, make your reservation today!
Includes: 3 snorkel locations, bottled water, juice box, 2 beers, and snorkel equipment.
Meeting Point: Marina Fonatur
Prices:
Marine park bracelet $5 USD at the time of check-in.
$50 USD Adult
$40 USD Child 8 - 10 years
If you would like to reserve your spot within 5 days of the trip please contact us for availability. Thanks!
Chankanaab Park & Snorkel
Park Entrance | Beach Club | Protected Area for Snorkel
Park Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 5:00
Besides all the land attractions, Chankanaab Park has a big snorkel area accessible directly from the beach with different entrances into the sea that are strategically located along the coast. The zone is blessed with reef formations and marine gardens which hold fish communities, crustaceans, mollusks, and coral. You won't need to go far to enjoy them! Along the coast sea fans and other soft coral grow abundantly. In the central area, bigger coral formations are the home of an array of fish, and for those who can dive down, it ́s common to find lobster, king crab, moray eels, stingrays, countless shrimp, and other small species.
Sunken statues of the Guadalupe Virgin, the Christ, the Mayan Rain God Chaac, and original Spanish cannons are located on the sandbars. The average depth is about 20 ft/6 mt, visibility is over 60 yards almost every day of the year, so it gives us the chance to observe the marine life perfectly from the surface. The maximum depth inside the buoyed area is 30 ft/9 mt, nevertheless, there are also snorkeling spots in less than 9 ft/3 mt. Depending on the season, we get visits from turtles and eagle rays that seek an easy meal on the seagrass and sandbars before getting back to the deeper reefs. The whole snorkel area is buoyed to protect swimmers and has 3 floating platforms to rest or sunbathe.
With the objective of protecting the reef and the sea life, the use of sunblock or suntan lotions are not permitted. It is suggested for you to use UV protective water shirts. Chankanaab offers us the perfect combination to enjoy nature comfortably and safely. It is a place to get into the water several times a day.
For more info check out our article - Sunblock & Coral Reefs
Includes: Park admission bracelet, snorkel & scuba gear rental, scuba class, practice and underwater tour, sea lion show, beach chairs, beach palapas (huts), hammocks, Pre-Hispanic replica area, Mayan House, tropical garden, beach area, life jackets, tequila area, bathrooms & showers.
Adult (12+ years old) $30 USD | Child $23 USD
If you would like to reserve your spot within 5 days of the trip please contact us for availability. Thanks!
