Cozumel: El Cielo Starfish Sanctuary, Reefs & Fresh Ceviche
Overview
The best of Cozumel's snorkeling in one trip: Palancar Reef, Colombia Reef, the starfish sanctuary of El Cielo and the shallow sandbar of El Cielito.
Why travelers choose this tour:
- Four top spots in 4 hours, without rushing.
- Fresh fish ceviche, seasonal fruit, water and 2 beers per person served in knee-deep turquoise water at El Cielito.
- Comfortable boats, life vests and snorkel gear included.
- Certified bilingual guides (English and Spanish) in the water with you.
- 10:00 departure returns about 14:00, ideal for cruise passengers.
- Private boat option for 1 to 6 guests.
What's Included
- Meals Fresh fish ceviche and seasonal fruit
- Alcoholic beverages 2 beers per person, served at El Cielito
- Bottled water
- Mask, fins and snorkel
- Marina fee, paid on site
- Tips
Meeting Location
Marina La Caleta
77600 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Snorkel Cozumel's most famous spots in one 4-hour boat trip, ending with fresh ceviche in the shallow turquoise waters of El Cielito.
Your trip starts at Marina La Caleta, just south of downtown San Miguel de Cozumel. After a safety briefing, we cruise about 35 minutes along the coast.
- Palancar Reef: snorkel over towering coral formations in clear water around 4 m deep, with parrotfish and tropical fish.
- Colombia Reef: coral walls, tropical fish and, often, sea turtles.
- El Cielo ("Heaven"): a shallow sanctuary with a white sandy bottom covered in starfish, perfect for photos.
- El Cielito: a knee-deep sandbar where you relax in the water while our crew serves fresh fish ceviche, seasonal fruit, water and 2 beers per person.
All spots are inside Cozumel Reefs National Park; the route may vary with sea conditions.
Snorkel gear and life vests are included, and our guides stay with you in the water, great for beginners and experienced snorkelers.
Departures at 10:00 (returns about 14:00, popular with cruise passengers) and 14:00. A private boat option for 1 to 6 guests is also available. Children under 4 ride free on a parent's lap and don't need a ticket.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-314978P15
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