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Cozumel: Starfish, Stingrays, and Turtle Bay Snorkeling Tour

4.4  / 5244 reviews
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Cozumel: Starfish, Stingrays, and Turtle Bay Snorkeling Tour
4.4  / 5244 reviews

See the colorful world or marine animals below the waves on a snorkeling adventure in Cozumel. Swim at El Cielo, El Cielito Beach, and Cozumel Turtle Bay searching for rays, starfish and more.

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Duration 4 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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jason – Mexico

Boat ride was pretty long. Guide was great. all the stingrays in the end were pretty cewl.

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jason – Mexico
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Dean – United States

We took a short taxi ride to the pier where May-be tours departed from and met with the company for our tour as well as our tour guide, Carlos. We then got on a small boat with a few other groups and departed towards the first snorkeling site, which was an approximate half hour ride. Upon our arrival to the site, we were given snorkeling masks to use for the duration of the trip. There were a total of three stops for snorkeling, and one for wading and a snack. We saw many different animals, including sea turtles, lobsters, schools of different fish, jellyfish (which may sting, so it may be advised to wear longer sleeves in the water), a nurse shark, starfish, and stingrays, which happily swam up to us to interact. At the end of the tour we were served chips and ceviche, which was made by the captain himself, and different drinks. I would highly recommend this tour for adventure seekers wanting to see a variety of sea life.

D
Dean – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Marina Cozumel ASIPONA

  • Black cab

    (10 minutes)

    Playa Palancar

    Guided tour, Snorkeling, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way (25 minutes)

    Optional

  • Timeline stop icon

    Playa El Cielo

    Guided tour, Free time, Snorkeling, Scenic views on the way (75 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Marina Cozumel ASIPONA

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Swim with the turtles, rays and starfish of the Mexican Caribbean in Cozumel
  • Snorkel alongside sea turtles in the marine sanctuary of Cozumel Turtle Bay
  • Frolic with stingrays in clear waters of the shallow beach at Playa Ell Cielito
  • Admire the famous white sandy bottom and amazing starfish at El Cielo Cozumel
  • Enjoy a half day snorkeling trip in close proximity to Cozumel's cruise port

Full description

Discover the underwater world of the Mexican Caribbean on a snorkeling trip to see some of Cozumel's best snorkeling sites. Dive in and explore El Cielo, El Cielito Beach, and Cozumel's Turtle Bay, admiring the beautiful marine life below the surface with a guide. Visit El Cielo Cozumel, known for its sandy bottom and incredible starfish. Experience El Cielito beach, a shallow area with stingrays and other marine life to admire. Continue your underwater adventure at Cozumel's Turtle Bay, a turtle sanctuary inhabited by these friendly fellows. The water surrounding Cozumel is an ideal place for snorkeling for beginners through to experts. The water is warm, calm, and clear, with great visibility most of the year. Your snorkeling trip starts and ends in close proximity to the main cruise ports in Cozumel, making this an ideal shore excursion for those arriving by ship.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Guides
  • Snorkeling gear (vest, mask, and tube)
  • One snack
  • Drinks (beer, water, and sodas)
  • Insured boat with shade
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Marine fee USD6.00

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

If you come from Playa del Carmen, please Meet us 15 minutes before your tour time at the Cozumel Ferry at our Maybe-Tours booth. If you are a Cruise-Ship passenger, then your meeting location is at the Marina Asipona (Formerly Known as Marina Fonatur) which is conveniently located 4 minutes (by taxi) from Royal Caribbean and Carnival ports. Upon arrival look for our Maybe-Tours office.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Beachwear
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • While marine animal encounters are highly likely, they are in the wild and cannot be guaranteed

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 244 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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jason – MexicoJanuary 6, 2025  – Verified booking
Boat ride was pretty long. Guide was great. all the stingrays in the end were pretty cewl.
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Dean – United StatesNovember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
We took a short taxi ride to the pier where May-be tours departed from and met with the company for our tour as well as our tour guide, Carlos. We then got on a small boat with a few other groups and departed towards the first snorkeling site, which was an approximate half hour ride. Upon our arrival to the site, we were given snorkeling masks to use for the duration of the trip. There were a total of three stops for snorkeling, and one for wading and a snack. We saw many different animals, including sea turtles, lobsters, schools of different fish, jellyfish (which may sting, so it may be advised to wear longer sleeves in the water), a nurse shark, starfish, and stingrays, which happily swam up to us to interact. At the end of the tour we were served chips and ceviche, which was made by the captain himself, and different drinks. I would highly recommend this tour for adventure seekers wanting to see a variety of sea life.
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Makayla Rae – United StatesNovember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
This activity was awesome we saw lots of fish, multiple sea turtles, lots of stingrays and starfish Our tour guides Jose, and Caesar were awesome they made ceviche for us and brought us juice,water, and beer. I highly recommend doing this excursion. I would definitely book again when we come back.
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Product ID: 526501

Activity provider:COZUMELTOURS AND EXCURSIONS

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