Cozumel Snorkeling Tour at Palancar & Colombia Reefs and El Cielo
Description
Join us for an unforgettable half-day guided tour visiting the spectacular reefs of Cozumel! Hop aboard a comfortable glass-bottom boat to explore the top snorkeling locations of the island. Discover the wonders of Columbia Reef as you swim alongside majestic sea turtles, then drift with the current at Palancar Reef, where colorful fish, eagle rays, nurse sharks, and coral reefs await. At El Cielo, immerse yourself in the soft sandy sea floor next to peaceful stingrays and the stunning star fish colonies. After the snorkeling, stay refreshed on board with bottomless beer, sodas and water and also savor fresh seasonal fruit with some snacks. Experience the beauty and diversity of Cozumel's underwater world on this fantastic adventure!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to snorkel is 8 years
- Participants wishing to snorkel MUST possess minimum swimming skills
- Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
- Passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Maximum weight is 127 kg (280 lbs)
- Please bring cash to pay the marine fee
- Not available for pregnant Participants or with back/neck problems, recent surgeries (6 months), heart/lung problems or other serious medical conditions
- It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring sunglasses and a towel. Sunscreen can be applied only 30 minutes before boarding the boat due to our reef preservation policy (wear long sleeve clothing and hat).
- Note: Time spent at each of the reefs is approximate and depends on weather conditions and group size.
- Ocassionally strong winds causing rough seas may affect the area of El Cielo, forcing the tour to be conducted at an alternative area
- There's a possibility that a few stops are made along the way to pick up other Participants at the pier of their hotel, however, this does not affect the tour duration
Reviews(150)
It’s wonderful, we saw tons of fish , stingrays and starfish. The crew was fantastic, they took great photos! I absolutely loved it
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lela! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time exploring the reefs of Palancar and Colombia, and visiting the beautiful El Cielo. Seeing so many fish, stingrays, and starfish in those crystal-clear waters truly makes the experience unforgettable. It’s also great to know the crew helped make the day special and captured some wonderful photos of your adventure. Moments like these are exactly what we aim to create for our Guests. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another amazing snorkeling experience in Cozumel. Warm regards, The JS Tours Team
Amazing tour! They really take care of you. Swam with rays, turtles, star fish, & eel. Very customer focused.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Michelle! We’re delighted to hear that your snorkeling tour with JS Tours was such an amazing experience and that you felt well taken care of throughout the day. Swimming alongside rays, turtles, starfish, and even an eel truly makes for unforgettable moments, and we’re glad you were able to enjoy the beauty of Cozumel’s reefs to the fullest. It’s especially rewarding to know that our customer-focused approach stood out and helped make your time on the water both comfortable and memorable. Providing attentive service while showcasing the best of Cozumel is exactly what we aim for on every tour! Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another incredible ocean adventure in the future. Warm regards, The JS Tours Team
We absolutely loved the driver and the tour guide they made this so fun Roberto and Tony were super accommodating and even though it’s started raining they added an extra stop for the inconvenience. I will add the photographer was a bit rude I had to ask him multiple times to take our photos as we were planning on buying them but he ignored us for the other tourist. When it came to show us our photos he had hardly any good ones and was upset I would not pay the ridiculous price. He was giving different prices to multiple people so I would just beware of that but it was a great experience and we got to see plenty of sea life including turtles and nurse sharks!
Thank you for your review, Francis. We’re glad to hear you had a great time exploring with JS Tours and that Roberto and Tony helped make the day fun and memorable—even going the extra mile when weather conditions changed. Your feedback means a lot to us. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the photographer. That’s not the level of service we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can follow up and ensure consistency and fairness for all our guests. For more unforgettable moments in Cozumel, feel free to visit us online—we’d love to welcome you back. Warm regards, JS Tours
Tony and Rene’ were fantastic! The snorkeling sites were full of wildlife. They took care of us and no one was left behind in the group. Snacks were delicious! 100% recommend.
Hello Michael, Thank you so much for your review. We're happy to hear that you had such a great time with JS Tours and that Tony and René took excellent care of the group. The snorkeling sites at Palancar, Colombia, and El Cielo are truly full of life, and it’s great to know you enjoyed every moment—including the delicious snacks. Thank you for the 100% recommendation! Warm regards, JS Tours
We had a wonderful time on this snorkel trip with Chac Choc Tours. The guys were super friendly and took special care of our diverse group. We had kids, uncle, parents, and grandparents - so they had their hands full watching over 8 people. Would highly recommend this trip/tour.
Dear Layna, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us for your snorkeling adventure! We’re thrilled to hear that everyone in your group, from kids to grandparents, had a wonderful time exploring Palancar, Colombia Reefs, and El Cielo. Our team always strives to provide special care to all our guests, and we're happy to know that we helped make your experience fun and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family back for more adventures in the future! Warm regards, The JS Tours Team
Beautiful water, amazing snorkeling. Boat was a little old and slow but the crew was knowledgeable and friendly.
Hello Dustin, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us with four points and share your experience with us! We are thrilled to learn that you had a great time on your snorkeling trip and we look very much forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely yours,
Highley recommend this tour , was exactly as advertised, also our tour guids jain, papparazzi, and there captain were great!!!!
Hello Carmine, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us with five points and share your experience with us! We are thrilled to learn that you had a great time on your snorkeling trip and we look very much forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely yours,
We saw lots of fishes ,sea turtle and even small shark. Mexican beer on the sandbar with stingrays swimming nearby was unforgettable. Thank you great staff!
Hello Anna, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us with five points and share your experience with us! We are thrilled to learn that you had a great time and we look very much forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely yours,
It has been a special occasion for a friend's birthday. The boat people were friendly and professional. There are to little downsides to this still beautiful experience; probably they should stop a little longer at the snorkeling spots and a little less at el cielito (although it's lovely), and the boarding dock is very far from San Miguel.
Hello Massimo, Thank you very much for taking the time for rating us with four points and share your experience with us! While we understand that you'd have preferred to spend more time snorkeling, the tour times at each location, have been carefully designed to fulfill the expectations from the majority of our Visitors. In regards to the boarding location, kindly have in mind that the Marina may look far from you, but that is entirely relative, as you're coming from the downtown ferry pier and on the other end, it saves time spent on the boat sailing towards de snorkeling locations. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely yours,
Great experience on Cozumel reef. The staff was excellent and looked after us very well. Highly recommend.
Hello Helene, Thank you very much for taking the time to rate us with five points and share your experience with us! We are thrilled to learn that you had a great time and we look very much forward to seeing you again in the future! Sincerely yours,
