15 Cozumel Catamaran Cruises Worth Booking

1.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard a catamaran with a maximum of 22 people, stopping at Cozumel reef sites, the turtle sanctuary, El Cielo, and Cielito. Guides such as Leo, David, and the crew known as Little Turtle lead the snorkel stops, with ceviche, fruit, drinks, and a sunset ride back when conditions allow.

“Really great staff nice boat There is a extra 13 feet you pay in cash Fabulous last stop with great snacks presented on a surfboard in water Great drinks”

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2.Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr – El Cielo Full Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five hours aboard a private Lagoon 39 catamaran from Cozumel’s Fonatur Marina. Your captain and crew plan the day around snorkeling, El Cielo, paddleboarding, and sandbar time, while serving lunch, snacks, and top-shelf drinks for groups of up to 15.

“Had an amazing time at El Cielo with the family. Saw lots of fish, rays and barracuda. These guys are first class and do a great job from the equipment, to the food, safety and making sure the experience is enjoyable. Thank you Hugo, Diego, and Captain Edwin for making amazing memories.”

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3.Catamaran Snorkel Adventure to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join Top Cozumel Tours at The Money Bar for a four-hour catamaran outing to Colombia and Palancar reefs, El Cielo, and its shallow sandbar. Crew members such as Jonathan and Carlos help with safety and photos, while the boat serves fruit, chips, ceviche, beer, margaritas, and rum punch.

“The description of the excursion was very accurate and not misleading. We had 3 total stops with the last one ending with sting rays swimming around us in very clear blue water. It was beautiful! The snacks and drinks were very good and refreshing on a hot day. We were very happy with the staff and felt the whole experience was great! Thank you for a memorable excursion. The crew also made special effort to get photos to me and I greatly appreciated it!”

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4.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkeling trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about four hours aboard a catamaran from Marina Cozumel, snorkeling Palancar and Columbia reefs, then visiting El Cielo for starfish and rays. The crew serves drinks, snacks, and ceviche. Some departures have included guides such as David, Elias, and Oliver, but the boat and beach stop can vary.

“The 3 Star rating has nothing to do with tour guides. The tour guides were fantastic. The snorkeling experience was pretty amazing. I really think the experience could’ve earned a 5 Star rating if the beverages and meal provided were a little better set. The beer was the absolute cheapest money can afford. Everything was placed on a surf board in the water which is cool, but for the number of people it wasn’t enough. To be honest I lost my appetite watching the rest of the guests hoard the ceviche down. The group was small, maybe 15 people, but not enough food. Some people wouldn’t move or make space…”

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5.Deluxe Private Boats – 40 ft Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend five to six hours on a private 40-foot catamaran off Cozumel. Choose a northern or southern route, stop at a quieter reef, swim at El Cielo, paddle, and enjoy a crew-prepared lunch with drinks. The crew connected with this operation includes Pedro, Johnny, Noel, Ricardo, and Adrian.

“Ricardo and his crew did not disappoint. We upgraded to street tacos for our lunch for an extra charge of course but they were bomb. He also made sure he stoked xx beer on the boat. Book with Ricardo, you won’t be disappointed.”

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6.Cozumel Catamaran Snorkeling Tour & lunch®

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 109 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Cozumel, snorkeling at Colombia or Palancar Reef, visiting El Cielo and El Cielito, then relaxing at Playa Mia with regional lunch. Gear, water, sodas, and post-snorkel rum punch and margaritas are included.

“We showed up for our tour on our scheduled time, and no one was there. After calling a few times I got ahold of someone who couldn’t find our reservation, then we were told they canceled for the day due to weather, the tour itself was great the next day, but i was traveling with children and it was a big inconvenience to show up for a tour that was not happening.”

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7.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

I recommend this four-hour catamaran outing if you want reef snorkeling, shallow El Cielo water, starfish, ceviche, and an easygoing boat day. Depart from Marina Cozumel ASIPONA, with gear, crew guidance, drinks, and a maximum of 25 people included. Fernando has been part of the friendly crew on some departures.

“this was a great experience. The guides were great, and we really enjoyed all the sites that we were able to see.! the weather was beautiful we could not have asked for a better experience”

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8.Cozumel Catamaran Snorkeling Tour & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Cruise from Playa Mia to Palancar Reef and El Cielo Bay on a six-hour catamaran trip. A PADI-certified guide provides mask, fins, vest, and instruction for drift snorkeling, followed by lunch, drinks, and beach time. Spanish and English instruction is available.

“si vous payez pour flotter en groupe sur l’eau et faire 10 mètres avec des palmes dans la figure vous êtes au bon endroit si vous aimez les clubs de plages cantine industrielle et être parqué comme du bétail vous pouvez payer le prix indiqué honteux et pas du tout conforme a la description”

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9.Catamaran Excursion + Open bar + Snorkeling at El Cielo

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Join a certified crew in Cozumel for a five-hour catamaran outing to Columbia Reef, Palancar Reef, El Cielo, and El Cielito. Snorkeling gear, ceviche, fruit, a hotdog, and drinks for adults are included, but confirm the 1 p.m. departure and MX$500 docking fee before you go.

“They lie abput the description. If they tell you its in your language, good luck. Its not. Therefore the snorkelimg is completely dangerous. The boat is disgusting and the drinks are a nasty. Dont waste your money. Other snorkeling tours are far better”

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10.Catamaran Tour To Isla de la Pasión

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

Sail from Puerto de Abrigo Marina to Isla de la Pasión on a bilingual catamaran tour with lunch, fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and floating hammocks. Charlie and Christopher are among the friendly guides. Weather may change the beach stop.

“The crew on this vessel were extremely courteous and friendly which made for a fantastic experience! Even though we could not get to our destination due to rough conditions they brought us to a spectacular beach and definitely worth our while. Highly recommend this excursion.”

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11.Catamaran Snorkeling to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Start at Money Bar Beach Club, then cruise to Palancar Reef and El Cielo for guided snorkeling, starfish, shallow sandbars, ceviche, fruit, beer, margaritas, and rum punch. Jose has guided guests in the water, while Captain George has handled the catamaran. Expect about four hours, with some trips running longer.

“We took a taxi from the Harmony of the Seas port to Money Bar in Cozumel and arrived around 9:30 AM. The staff welcomed us, had us sign the waiver, paid the $11 per person marine fee and got us seated while we waited. The Zeus catamaran arrived on time, and we departed at 10:00 AM. It took about 45 minutes to reach the reefs. Our first snorkeling stops were Columbia Reef and Palancar Reef. At Columbia Reef (around 35 feet deep), we saw schools of fish, puffer fish, stingrays, nurse sharks, and a sea turtle. Palancar Reef (about 55 feet deep) was equally impressive — we spotted around three…”

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12.Catamaran in Cozumel with snorkeling at El Cielo and open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $38

Board a double-deck catamaran in Cozumel at 1:00 PM for reef snorkeling, a swim at El Cielo, and time at shallow El Cielito with manta rays. Certified guides, music, margaritas, beer, soft drinks, lunch, and snorkeling gear are included. A 500 MXN docking fee is extra.

“Will cancel last minute, wevwere ready to go and canceled to take care of others. Cruise ships first”

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13.Private 6 Hrs 47 ft. Catamaran Snorkel & Cielo Charter (30p. max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours aboard First Lady Charters’ 47-foot catamaran in Cozumel. Luis, Louis, George of the Seas, and the Nemo crew have hosted groups on reef snorkeling trips, El Cielo sandbar stops, fresh lunches, and open-bar cruises with kayaks, paddleboards, and floats.

“If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Cozumel, this catamaran trip to El Cielo is an absolute must-do. From the moment we set sail, the adventure was seamless and full of breathtaking moments. The boat was spacious, comfortable, and equipped with everything you could need for a relaxing day on the water. The highlight was undoubtedly snorkeling at El Cielo. The water is incredibly clear, and the starfish that populate the sandy sea floor are just magical to see up close. The crew made sure we were well taken care of, providing plenty of guidance and making sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable time in the water. When…”

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14.5 Hr Private Catamaran Cruise with lunch and drinks to 15-20 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend about five hours aboard a private Cozumel catamaran or yacht with a full crew, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Choose reef snorkeling, sailing, Cielo, a southern beach, or Passion Island. Paddle boards, swings, and kayaks may be added.

“The yacht was clean and very organized. The crew of three were profession Al and accommodating. Great drinks, food and entertainment. Wonderful snorkeling. We saw a turtle, barracuda and stingrays and many other fish.”

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15.Catamaran, El Cielo Bay & Palancar Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $98

Spend six hours sailing Cozumel’s south coast, snorkeling Palancar or Colombia Reef, and relaxing in starfish-filled El Cielo Bay. A certified PADI guide leads the water activities, while lunch, an open bar, and a live regional music and dance show round out the day.

“The provider doesn’t provide pick and drop off and informed us less then 24 hours before so the provider got the money and didn’t provide a refund”

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