Cozumel Reef Tour: Explore Columbia, Palancar, El Cielo

Discover the magnificent Cozumel Reefs on a glass-bottom boat tour. Snorkel at Palancar, Columbia, and Cielo Reefs and encounter sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral reefs.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arrecife Palancar - Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and witness the kaleidoscope of marine life that inhabits these magnificent underwater ecosystems.
    At the world famous Colombia and Palancar reefs, marvel at the stunning coral formations teeming with colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, and other fascinating creatures….
What's Included
  • Snorkel gear
  • Snacks
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Unlimited drinks (bottled water, sodas and beer)
  • Snorkeling at Colombia and Palacar Reefs and visit to El Cielo
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • National Marine Park & Marina Access Fee
Additional Information

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,…

Location
Marina FONATUR Cozumel
Carretera Costera Sur
Please take a taxi and ask to be taken to the Marina Fonatur. At your arrival kindly proceed to the boats ramp right next to the drug store and look for Chac Choc Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Francis_b
Jun 27, 2025
Definitely need to book! - 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!
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Michael_o
Jun 10, 2025
Mi Favorito! - 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.
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Layna_c
Sep 10, 2024
Snorkeling was fun for all! - 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.
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Carmine_c
Mar 12, 2024
Snorkling ar el cielo - Highley recommend this tour , was exactly as advertised, also our tour guids jain, papparazzi, and there captain were great!!!!
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Anna_z
Mar 8, 2024
Fantastic tour - 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!
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Helene_l
Mar 3, 2024
Memorable day - Great experience on Cozumel reef. The staff was excellent and looked after us very well. Highly recommend.
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Jackie_s
Feb 1, 2024
The best snorkeling tour company in Q-Roo! - Worth every penny. The tour was exactly as stated, we spent all our time in the water which was glorious. The staff were fun and professional and the places they took us were beautiful. Sandwich and beer in the water ay the end was awesome! I did a “snorkeling tour” in Cancun two days later and it was a huge scam where they dropped you off the whole day for shopping and buffet of hotdogs. This tour is the real deal - do it! You will be so happy!
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Dustin_d
Apr 2, 2024
Fun snorkeling! - Beautiful water, amazing snorkeling. Boat was a little old and slow but the crew was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Massimiliano_r
Mar 4, 2024
A special day in one of the best places of the mexican carribean - 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.
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W7868lojohns
Dec 11, 2023
Buyers better Beware - Buyers Beware. We booked this tour on a certain time as we were coming from a cruiseship and they had us waiting at least 2 hours stating their boat was having difficulties to the ocean being rough and we could notice the water was very calm and all the boats paiing by with customers. Finally they accepted they only had available one departure and that was the main reasson they had us all there. This is unacceptable and unprosffeional and they should honor what the offera. We almost missed our ship because of them. Not a reliable and trustworthy company.
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).