Catamaran Snorkel Adventure to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach
Overview
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4 hours
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Set sail on the stunning catamarans La Chula or Poseidon for an unforgettable 4-hour snorkeling adventure to El Cielo.
This tour takes you to Cozumel's top snorkeling spots, including the vibrant reefs of Colombia and Palancar.
Our experienced Crew will guide you through this underwater paradise, where you’ll encounter colorful fish, majestic sea turtles, graceful rays, and possibly even dolphins. Every snorkel trip offers a unique glimpse into this mesmerizing ecosystem.
After exploring these vibrant reefs, we set sail for the crown jewel of Cozumel—El Cielo. This natural bay, named for the star fishes that dot its sandy bottom, boasts crystal-clear waters and an unparalleled sandbank that creates a gigantic natural swimming pool. It’s an idyllic spot perfect for both kids and adults to explore and unwind.
Enjoy an open bar and tasty snacks as you explore crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful marine life before returning to The Money Bar to spend the rest of your day!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
KINDLY PROVIDE THE NAME OF YOUR SHIP AND CRUISE LINE, HOTEL OR LET US KNOW IF YOU'LL BE COMING FROM PLAYA DEL CARMEN, SO WE CAN MAKE SURE YOU'LL MAKE IT ON TIME FOR THE TOUR
This tour is not available for Participants with limited mobility or suffering motion sickness
Snorkeling is not available for people with heart/lung problems, asthma, epilepsy, recent surgery (6 months) and/or insulin dependents
This tour is not available for pregnant Participants
Minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old
Participants under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Sunscreen use is not allowed once on board the catamaran due to reef preservation. Please wear long sleeve clothes and hat/cap
A National Marine Park Fee (Reef Preservation Tax) of $13.00 US p/p must be paid in cash upon arrival
CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS. KINDLY INCLUDE THE NAME OF YOUR SHIP AND CRUISE LINE, SO WE CAN VERIFY YOUR TIME IN PORT WORKS FOR THIS TOUR.
Food & Drinks at The Money Bar NOT INCLUDED
Minimum age to snorkel is 6 years old
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Palancar Reef
From starting point to here will be approximately 45 minutes. Wherein you were be able to snorkel for approximately 20-25 minutes. As we glide towards the island’s world-famous coral reefs, Colombia and Palancar, get ready to experience some of the best snorkeling Cozumel has to offer. These vibrant reefs, part of the second-largest coral reef barrier in the world, are home to a dazzling array of marine life. Our experienced crew will guide you through this underwater paradise, where you’ll encounter colorful fish, majestic sea turtles, graceful rays, and possibly even dolphins. Every snorkel trip offers a unique glimpse into this mesmerizing ecosystem.
As we glide towards the island’s world-famous coral reefs, Colombia and Palancar, get ready to experience some of the best snorkeling Cozumel has to offer. These vibrant reefs, part of the second-largest coral reef barrier in the world, are home to a dazzling array of marine life. Our experienced crew will guide you through this underwater paradise, where you’ll encounter colorful fish, majestic sea turtles, graceful rays, and possibly even dolphins. Every snorkel trip offers a unique glimpse into this mesmerizing ecosystem.
What‘s Included
Visit to El Cielo & El Cielito (sand bar)
Snorkel at Colombia & Palancar Reef
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Access to The Money Bar and its facilities
Open bar of sodas, beer, margaritas & rum punch.
Snacks of seasonal fresh fruit, fresh fish ceviche & corn chips
Gratuities
Pick Up / Drop Off Service
National Marine Park Fee
Food & Drinks at The Money Bar
Towels
Options
Morning Departure
10:00 a.m.
Reviews
342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely amazing. Highly recommended
chadwD3871QY,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing, the crew was great the snorkeling was amazing seen lots of ocean life. I would highly recommend
Fun snorkel and beach day!
R593TBstevel,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was very good. The crew was great. The water was beautiful. We saw a stingrays up close at the beach. Thank you we had ceviche at the beach as well.
Lots of fun!
W7734NCisabellen,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lot of fun! The guides were nice and we stopped at a spot that had a ton of stingray which was cool! And the food was really good too!
It was very good
robertocO2129SN,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice everything, landscapes and attention
Best snorkeling! Best experience!
Anonymous,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best snorkeling experience! The water was blue clear and warm with an excellent crew taking care of every aspect. I would highly recommend it and will be looking forward to going back. Same tour ! I loved the underwater pictures of our trip. Spectacular! Thank you for an amazing experience.
Good, but with some savings
leandrom551,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour is very cool, but has reservations They put food in two lines being restaurants in Colombia and another line with Snacks, know that it's just Snacks itself( a cechive dish, with a little tortilla served at the last point on the surf board and that's it, it's NOT LUNCH as they say in the title, in the same we don't eat because we don't like it .. then go ready with snacks or the almoco itself (which we did not go and had lunch on the island) Beers and refreshes ended shortly after snorkeling, so don’t expect too much. The tour is good, very good guides, like Luis and the photographer I forgot the name and the place is beautiful by nature. NOT indicated for those who do not have physical condition, as it requires swimming, principally in the first point, so is that 1/3 of the boat was
Cattle Boat
Hope S,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Don’t do it. Cattle boat cramming. I would avoid this tour. Nothing but a cattle boat cramming the most people on to make money. They do not care about your comfort. Boat was jammed packed with people. There weren’t enough seats. People were sitting on the floor. Way too many people for the size of the boat. One little skinny ladder to use for 30 people to get in and out of the water. Took forever to get on and off the boat so not much time actually snorkeling. Rude people pushing their way in front of everyone. Food and drink aren’t provided until the last stop. The food was approximately 3 oz of conch ceviche a person, some chips and one small piece of fruit per person. However we didn’t get any fruit because everyone was hoarding it and it was gone by the time we got through to the snack board. It says open bar, whatever that means. They ran out of both margaritas and rum punch. Had very warm cans of beer left. The snorkeling itself entailed being corralled in a group of 30 people and constantly being told “over here, come over here”. So you were getting hit and pushed around by the crowd. 4 of us went at $80 each and then a park fee of $13 each and a tip of $10 each came to $412. I think you could find a smaller tour with only 4 or 8 people on it for the same price or cheaper.
Beautiful places, average experience
Nina B,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We visited 3 beautiful places and saw a turtle and lots of stingrays, fish and starfish. However, we were disappointed that the guides did not give a lot of information and also did not give people clear and strict instructions about how to not approach turtles or other sea animals as people tried to. We are just visitors in their habitat and home and should not disturb them. Two people also dropped their snorkle in the ocean and it ended up on the bottom. The boat crew should be responsible for removing this instead of leaving it there. We should leave no traces - and especially not plastic, behind! The food and drinks were ok. They did not go all the way back to the port until they had collected the «optional» tip which felt very forced.
Great time snorkeling!
Lauren R,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was amazing! My cruise ship arrived at port around 7:30 am, which gave us plenty of time to get to the Money Bar via taxi. The taxi ride was about $20 for 5 of us. The catamaran on our trip had 15-20 people. The crew on board was excellent. You will spend a lot of time in the water snorkeling, and we never really felt rushed. If you want to snorkel in Cozumel, make sure it includes these 3 locations (El Cielo, Palancar, Columbia). Do not waste your time snorkeling around the ports. We made it back to port with about 2 hours to look around the shops.
Reasonably enjoyable trip.
266arthurm,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very nice day overall even with inclement weather. The equipment is in good condition. I bring my own, but spouse used theirs and it was acceptable for 'rental use'. Flippers are available if you ask for them; which you should. The 'lunch' was mediocre--some ceviche and chips which would have been much better if served on the boat as opposed to in the ocean. The waves made it challenging to eat food on a surfboard. This is more of a snack than lunch. Strongly suggest bringing bread along; the fish at the reefs will congregate if you feed them. If you read the waiver you have to sign (nobody does) you will be astounded at what you are agreeing to.
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