The 6 Private Snorkeling Charters in Cozumel That Earn Their Price

1.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

This 5 to 6-hour private Cozumel Jeep tour combines Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Cedral, snorkeling, lunch, and island viewpoints. Your guide helps shape the day, and guides such as Julio, Bibi, Carlos, Charlie, and Emily have been praised for friendly, personal service. Admission fees and restaurant drinks cost extra.

“It was super personalized and we learned so much about the history of the island. The mayan cultural experience was fantastic!”

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2.Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Ride across Cozumel in a private Jeep with a guide such as Marco, Miguel, Johnny, or Paco. Visit Jade Caverns, El Mirador, and Chen Rio, then enjoy snorkeling access and lunch at Coco’s Beach Club. The day mixes caves, island history, tequila, chocolate, tortillas, and beach time, but expect a fair amount of driving.

“Edwin was a fantastic guide to spend the day with! Jumping into the cave pool was a cool experience. Bring cash if you want to buy tequila”

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3.El Cielo Snorkel by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $500 per boat (seats 6)

Spend about four hours aboard a private boat from Tortugas Snorkel Center, with room for up to six people. Guides such as Carlos, Miguel, Omar, and Manny help first-time snorkelers at Chankanaab and Paradise reefs, serve ceviche, fruit, beer, and margaritas, and finish at a quiet beach or sandbar.

“Great crew, super friendly and made us feel at home. Very accommodating and fun to be around during the tour!”

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4.Private Buggy Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 172 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

Take a five-hour private buggy tour with a guide such as Aaron, Fernando, or Tomas. Drive Cozumel’s east coast, stop at Chen Rio and El Mirador, visit a tequila ranch, snorkel at Tortugas Beach Club, and eat an authentic Mexican lunch. The tour is self-driven, so one person needs a valid driver’s license.

“we loved the privacy and extra options provided from the tour guide. His personality stood out exceptionally well.”

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5.Cozumel Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 5 hours · from $210 per boat (seats 2)

Take the wheel on a private Cozumel Jeep tour with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit a tequila ranch, meet its farm animals, stop at Chen Rio and El Mirador, then enjoy Mexican food and snorkeling at Tortugas Beach Club. Guides such as Angel, Ricardo, and Youssef have customized routes for families and couples.

“Sergio took excellent care of us ensuring that all arrangements were made at every stop; he treated us like family it was an excellent tour of Cozumel and would highly recommend it :-)”

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6.Private Charter Boat and Snorkel Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $799 per boat (seats 6)

Take a private boat from Marina Fonatur to a secluded reef and El Cielo Sandbar. Your English- or Spanish-speaking crew provides snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, guacamole, and fresh ceviche. You can add bottom fishing, look for stingrays and starfish, and enjoy the outing with up to six people.

“One of the best days of our lives! Luiz was our guide and he was excellent. The crew created an excellent atmosphere, were super accomodating and lovely. The actual sights were incredible. Scuba diving with lobsters, fish and stingrays- honestly incredible. Couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough x”

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