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🤿 Cozumel Snorkel Trip: Palancar, Colombia & El Cielo

Cross to Cozumel and snorkel three sites — Palancar and Colombia reefs plus the starfish sandbar of El Cielo.

Prix
$40–$135
Durée
4-8 hours (with ferry from Playa)
Saison
year-round (starfish best in summer calm)
Bon pour
Everyone

À quoi s'attendre

  • Boat visits 2-3 sites: Palancar Reef, Colombia Reef and the El Cielo shallow sandbar famous for cushion sea stars
  • From Playa del Carmen, packages include the 40-min ferry crossing or a direct boat
  • Open bar (beer, soda) and fresh fruit on most boats; some add ceviche lunch
  • Snorkel gear and marine-park-licensed guides included; El Cielo is only reachable by boat
  • Half-day format; morning departures get the calmest water
  • Marine park bracelet fee (~$10) often paid separately
💵 Vérification des prix : Cozumel-departure boats $40-69 (CCE/cozumelbesttours $30-50 + tax); Viator from-Playa packages incl ferry $99-135

Bon à savoir

Expect to pay between $40 and $135 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Cozumel-departure boats $40-69 (CCE/cozumelbesttours $30-50 + tax); Viator from-Playa packages incl ferry $99-135.

Plan for 4-8 hours (with ferry from Playa). Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It suits first-timers, families, and groups alike — no experience needed.

Bring swimwear, a towel, and reef-safe biodegradable sunscreen — masks, fins and vests are included on nearly every tour.

Visibility drops after storms, so operators reschedule rather than run a bad trip; a rain shower alone does not cancel.

A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Boat visits 2-3 sites: Palancar Reef, Colombia Reef and the El Cielo shallow sandbar famous for cushion sea stars From Playa del Carmen, packages include the 40-min ferry crossing or a direct boat Open bar (beer, soda) and fresh fruit on most boats; some add ceviche lunch
de $40–$135 USD

Dites-nous vos dates — nous confirmons la disponibilité et le meilleur prix actuel avec l'opérateur. Pas de prépaiement, pas de balisage.

Nous répondrons par email dans quelques heures avec disponibilité et prix exacts.
  • ✓ Annulation gratuite sur la plupart des visites
  • ✓ Aucun prépaiement pour nous — payer l'opérateur
  • ✓ Des humains qui vivent sur cette côte

Photo: Gérard Cachon, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, via flickr

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