El Cielo Snorkelling Boat Tour

Join Bakadi Dreams for an unforgettable Caribbean adventure and snorkel the crystal-clear waters around Cozumel – a true paradise for snorkellers and nature lovers. Cozumel is home to part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest reef system in the world, and our exclusive boat tour takes you to the very best snorkelling spots around the island, including the famous El Cielo lagoon, celebrated for its countless starfish.

Aboard a comfortable boat, and accompanied by your friendly English-speaking guide, you glide across the turquoise sea to discover a colourful underwater world of tropical fish, fascinating corals, turtles, rays and – with a little luck – even gentle nurse sharks.

Snorkelling boat tour in the crystal-clear water off Cozumel

Sample Itinerary

  • 08:30 – Pick-up at the cruise port in Cozumel
  • 08:45 – Arrival at the boat pier
  • 09:00 – 14:00 – Boat tour with several snorkelling stops
  • 14:15 – Return transfer to the cruise port

Starfish on the sandy seabed at El Cielo, Cozumel

Snorkelling in Paradise

Your day begins with a comfortable transfer in an air-conditioned van directly from the cruise port, followed by a breakfast roll before you set off on an approximately five-hour boat tour.

During the trip you snorkel at the Santuario de las Tortugas, where with a little luck you can watch sea turtles in the wild (about 30 minutes). At the Palancar or Colombia reef you discover vibrant corals and a wonderful variety of marine life (about 45 minutes). Finally you reach El Cielo, a shallow sandy bottom scattered with starfish, before swimming in the dreamlike El Cielito lagoon, where you can relax, sunbathe and enjoy freshly prepared snacks such as ceviche, guacamole and fruit – often joined by curious rays gliding through the shallow water.

A snorkel mask is provided (fins are not included), and on board you will find soft drinks, water, beer and tequila. All entrance fees and taxes are included, and you receive all the photos of your tour as a free gift.

This private Bakadi Dreams excursion runs at a relaxed pace, in a small group, with a guaranteed return to your cruise ship in good time.

Turquoise Caribbean water on the El Cielo snorkelling tour

Tour Highlights

  • Snorkelling on the world’s second-largest reef system
  • Sea turtles at the Santuario de las Tortugas (with luck)
  • Vibrant corals at the Palancar or Colombia reef
  • The famous El Cielo starfish sandbank
  • Swimming and snacks in the beautiful El Cielito lagoon
  • Soft drinks, water, beer and tequila on board

What’s Included

  • Friendly English-speaking guide
  • Return transfer from the cruise port in an air-conditioned van
  • Breakfast roll
  • Freshly prepared snacks (ceviche, guacamole and fruit)
  • Snorkel mask and snorkel (fins not included)
  • Soft drinks, water, beer and tequila during the boat tour
  • All tour photos as a gift
  • All entrance fees and taxes

Good to Know

  • Duration: approximately 5 hours
  • Group size: 6 to 10 guests
  • Meeting point: cruise port in Cozumel (please tell us the name of your cruise ship when booking)
  • Please bring: swimwear and a towel, sunglasses and a sun hat, sandals or flip-flops, and optionally a change of clothes, camera and your own snorkelling gear including fins
  • Life vests are optional and available on board; you are welcome to bring your own fins
  • A UV shirt and head covering are recommended
  • Sun protection: please apply biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen in the morning before the tour; sunscreen may be reapplied after snorkelling
  • Guaranteed return to your cruise ship