Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide

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San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide

From $30.00

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

2 hours (approx.)

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Explore the waters off the coast of Cozumel in just a couple of hours on this stress-free snorkeling excursion, a great choice for first-time visitors with limited time. Board a glass bottom boat and enjoy easy transportation to shallow underwater reefs, stopping to snorkel and see colorful tropical fish and maybe sea turtles or stingrays. Plus, snorkeling equipment and chilled beers, soft drinks, and water are provided.

Cruise along Cozumel’s coastline aboard a glass bottom boat
Ideal for a shore excursion or for first-time visitors with limited time
Snorkel at underwater reefs with a guide; snorkeling equipment included
Choose from multiple departure times to easily fit this tour into your schedule

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From $30.00

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What's Included

Beer (available after the snorkeling activity)

Soft drinks and Bottled purified water (available during the entire trip)

Bilingual guide

Snorkel tube (free to take as souvenir)

Use of snorkel equipment (fins, mask and life vest)

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Marine and Pier fees ($5.00 USD cash per passenger)

Departure & Return

Departure PointPossible departure locations

El Cid La Ceiba Beach Hotel , Km 4.5, Av. Rafael E. Melgar, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico

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This is our main meeting point, but please remember that we have two alternative meeting points within walking distance for cruise ships and mainland passengers; please contact Safe Tours Cozumel to inform us where you will need to be welcome.

Hotel Barracuda , Av. Rafael E. Melgar 628, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico

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The "Barracuda" hotel is located just across the street from "La Mega" grocery store, it's walking distance from the Ferry pier and the Punta Langosta pier at Cozumel downtown.

Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
Arrive 30 minutes before the departure time
Recommended items: shoes which can get wet, biodegradable sunscreen, bathing suit under clothes, extra t-shirt to protect yourself while swimming, towel and dry changing clothes
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
$5 USD per passenger need to be paid in cash for the Marine and Pier fees
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
We have two additional meeting points within walking distance for cruise ships and mainland passengers; please contact Safe Tours Cozumel if you'd like to be met at one of them.
Most travelers can participate
For mainland passengers: Remember this activity starts at Cozumel. We recommend you arrive at the ferry pier in Playa del Carmen an hour before your ferry departs so that you can make it on time. If you fail to show up on time and miss the ferry, we won't be able to help you and can't provide a refund.
For cruise ship passengers: This activity follows Cozumel Time which is not always the same as your cruise ship's time. Please be mindful of this.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
OPERATED BY Safe Tours Cozumel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

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What is the social distancing policy during Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Traveler Tips

"Friendly and professional staff help beginners who need it, and let experienced swimmers explore on their own." See review
"For people who are experienced, with your own gears, you may want to look for another tour." See review

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Amazing Snorkling Experience!!

Conner_K

, May 2022

We had a wonderful time with our guides and boat operator. They were super helpful and friendly. Plus they knew a lot about the different fish and things happening on the reef. It was an amazing experience and we would definitely do it again!

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Best Snorkeling tour at the best price!

Ximena_T

, May 2022

Me and my husband did this tour while we were on our cruise and we had a great time! We have some friends that did a snorkeling excursion through the cruise line and we had a better experience than they did! We went to the 3 locations, as described, and were given as many drinks as we wanted during the boat rides (water, lemonade, soda, beer). The guides were helpful at pointing out cool fish (I saw a sting ray!), and making sure that anyone who isn’t a confident/strong swimmer feels safe. You don’t have to wear a life jacket or fins, but they are available if needed. The tour guides are friendly and fun! And 2 hours is just the right amount of time for something like this- not too short to where you’re left wanting more, and not too long to where you’re exhausted after. I would say it’s the best snorkeling tour at the best price.

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Just good salt of the Earth people

Blair_B

, May 2022

Sorry for no pics, but I was wrangling 2 kids. I got to snorkel though! This crew went above and beyond to make sure my hubs and I got in the water. They held my 8 month old, got my 4 year old in the water close to the boat because she was scared, and didn’t blink an eye at anything my daughter needed from bathroom needs to beverages. There might be swankier invisible boats but this crew understands hospitality.

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Highly recommended

Gilbert_L

, May 2022

One word to describe the tour 'AWESOME". Good organzied staffs and responsible guides let you peace of mind to enjoy the trip

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Fun snorkling in Cozumel

Sharon_M

, May 2022

We had a great time on this trip. I would highly recommend it- we went to three locations in two hours, saw a ton of fish, and our guide was terrific. The whole thing went very smoothly, including a last minute change we requested, and pleasantly agreed to by tour - the early trip at 9:30 was lovely, and sunny but not too much sun!

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Would definitely do again!

Karla_G

, Apr 2022

Excellent service from start to finish! Enjoyed the conversation we're had with owner and they explained everything we would be doing, even making sure we got on boat currently. Julian was our snorkle guide and I can guarantee you he loves his "job". Very informative and put us at ease with our excursion. I can say this was the most amazing day we've ever had!! We will for sure book with them again.

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Great experience with an incredible team

Toni_H

, Apr 2022

One of the best executed tours I ever had with an incredible team. You can pick a starting point that suits you best, where a friendly staff member picks you up & gets you a taxi (included in tour price) that brings you to the pier and back later. We were lucky and the only two guests for the day with our amazing guide Julian. If you're interested, you can learn tons of information about the work at the reef, the underwater world, diving in general, filming & pictures under water and much more. Everybody speaks great English, snorkeling gear is fine, price is super fair. There are no hidden costs - the team deserves the tips, though. We felt in the best hands during every minute of the experience and can only recommend it.

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Well worth it

Scott_L

, Apr 2022

Great tour guides on the boat, friendly family run business that get you transport to the boat and back.

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Great time!!

John_S

, Apr 2022

The 2nd stop to the north was outstanding snorkling. The crew was very friendly and even pucked up a couple that missed the boat when we first keft.

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Great 5 star experience (good and bad things included)

Prasad_N

, Apr 2022

I will share both the good and the bad about this experience. The bad is only for the owner to make this even better. Note to the readers that it is still a 5 stars experience and highly recommended. Good 1. Owner is very responsive to email and answers all the questions which gives you a lot of confidence. In my case, we were a party of 4 (me, wife and 2 kids). Me and wife did not know swimming but the owner assured us that we will still be able to do this. 2. The guides themselves were good and made us feel really comfortable in the water. Out of the 2 guides which came along with us, one was with the group of experienced swimmers and the other was with us, the non-swimmers and kids. Bad 1. We were in the middle of the ocean and suddenly a photographer appeared from nowhere. He took 1 photo of the kids and then started negotiating prices. Since we were not interested, we said we would pass. He again appeared on the second stop in the water and wanted to find out why we were not getting photos and gave new prices. At this time, we said ok just so that he leaves us alone to enjoy the trip. Although the photos are good and we do not regret it, we feel that it is wrong to get the customer in the middle of the water and seems like a pressure tactic. I have seen comments from the owner that the photographer is not related to them which i find it hard to believe. If that is the actual case, he should not be allowed to contact your customers again and again. I want to stress to the readers that this is just a small irritant and the trip by and large is really good.

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Response from Host , Apr 2022

Hello Prasad_N, I would like to thank you for leaving such a kind review and making it so detailed; we are thrilled to hear you had a good time and enjoyed our crew's assistance. As we've stated before, I feel the need to say that the photographer is not a part of our crew. He works in the area and takes pictures for all visitors that go to that reef. We are sorry about his insistence and how he made you feel pressured into buying from him, and though we know that wasn't his intention, we want to apologize for the annoyance it caused you while trying to have fun. We wish you the best and hope you get to take good memories with you of your time on the island and hopefully visit in the future. Best wishes, Bee Díaz

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Best for adults

m_h

, Apr 2022

The guides were nice enough. We asked for fins to swim with and they said we didn't need any because of how the current was flowing but it made swimming super tough and a bit scary at times for the kids who weren't strong swimmers and even some of the adults. They were out there with us with a tube to pull kids back to the boat which was totally necessary because of the strong current. We all kept getting separated and the boat seemed like it was always really far away from most of us... which wouldn't have been a problem had they let us use the flippers. The photographer was really annoying because he wanted to get pictures at the first stop so he could go back to shore. We were all trying to get acclimated to the conditions by calming nervous kids, adjusting goggles, life jackets, etc. and he just kept insisting that we all stop what we were doing and pose for pictures. The viewing area on the boat was fun and it was nice that nearly the whole thing was shaded. All in all, the 2 hours was plenty of time for this experience (especially without the fins) and I would say this experience is best for 8+ because it was really tough for the younger kids in our group.

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Response from Host , Apr 2022

Hello m_h, It saddens me to hear you didn't enjoy the activity, especially when you seemed excited before leaving, and I thought you had a fun time. I understand the discontent about the fins; we try not to give them during the 1st reef because most people are learning/getting used to snorkeling, and we find that the splashing of the fins adds to the stress, so my apologies. Regarding the boat, it can seem odd when it is far away, but there are reasons behind it; Our captain and crew are very well trained and try to ensure that the current pulls you closer to the boat. Also, since you are in a snorkeling area, if boats were to go around close to the groups, there's a big chance of an accident. I'm sorry to hear the little members of your family didn't have a good time, my dad told me they had some issues with the snorkel tube (that comes in one size only), which I can imagine really sucked. We try to make sure children have the best time, so finding out that they didn't saddens us. We'll make an effort to ensure it doesn't happen again. Thank you for expressing your honest opinion and visiting us. We hope you had a safe trip back home. Best wishes, Bee Díaz

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