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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.

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$40–$135

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4-8 hours (with ferry from Playa)

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year-round (starfish best in summer calm)

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Everyone

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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

💵 Ukukhangela ixabiso: Cozumel-departure boats $40-69 (CCE/cozumelbesttours $30-50 + tax); Viator from-Playa packages incl ferry $99-135

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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

I- $40–$135 USD

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