Cozumel · COLUMBIA REEF SNORKELING

Columbia Reef, Cozumel: The 9 Best Tours

9 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 3.9 average  ·  from $23

Cozumel snorkeling tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo reefs - What Four Hours 15 Minutes Really Means on This Snorkel Route
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

Cozumel Snorkeling Tour at Palancar & Colombia Reefs and El Cielo - Getting on the boat: meeting point, start time, and first expectations
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cozumel Snorkeling Tour at Palancar & Colombia Reefs and El Cielo

2.Cozumel Snorkeling Tour at Palancar & Colombia Reefs and El Cielo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Cozumel snorkeling at Palancar and Colombia reefs plus El Cielo. Snorkel gear, bilingual guide, unlimited drinks and snacks.

“We were on a cruise and snorkeling was a priority at our stops. Cozumel was by far our favorite. The crew was amazing and showed us so much. Small group of 5 of us and the spent so much time showing us the beautiful reefs. It was amazing”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cozumel snorkeling tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo reefs - What Four Hours 15 Minutes Really Means on This Snorkel Route
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cozumel snorkeling tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo reefs

3.Cozumel snorkeling tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo reefs

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 63 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Snorkel Cozumel’s Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo reefs with guided help, provided gear, and snacks on a 4h 15m small-group boat.

“The tour/reefs we saw were a bit less variee than what I was hoping, but nevertheless the coral reef was beautiful. We swam from Columbia to Palancar and the sun saw a star fish, barracudas and lots of tropical colorful fishes. Not the best coral reef I've seen, but really long, wide and impactful at first sight. The color of the water was incredible. The staff was ok, not very enthusiastic, but the group we were with were really nice. We got offered drinks and some fruit. I had read online that the Playa El Cielo was closed till Jan, however the tour guide said (not sure if true) that…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Colombia, Palancar & Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Tour - Boat ride, safety, and the one onboard limitation (no toilet)
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Colombia, Palancar & Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Tour

4.Colombia, Palancar & Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

A 4-hour guided snorkeling tour in Cozumel visiting Palancar, Colombia, and El Cielo plus a turtle-focused stop, with snacks and drinks.

“Promised 4 hours , but waiting time more than 1 hour, and after you will go there 30 mins , and at another 2 places takes around 30 mins , and back 30 mins . So for snorkeling you have only 1 hour in 3 places , which is not worth...”

Check availability →Read our full review

Magnificent Exploration to El Cielo Palancar and Columbia Reefs - Columbia Reef: The Deepest Stop and the Big-Coral Effect
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Tour Reviews

Magnificent Exploration to El Cielo Palancar and Columbia Reefs

5.Magnificent Exploration to El Cielo Palancar and Columbia Reefs

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23Best value

Cozumel snorkel day with Columbia and Palancar reefs, El Cielo starfish flats, plus manta rays at El Cielito. Food and drinks included.

“Don’t be fooled by the low price. In addition to the cost of the tour that you pay to Viator, there is a mandatory charge that you pay at the time of the excursion of 450 MXN (listed at the very bottom of the Inclusions and Exclusions section) for ”dock and conservation fee.” This is something I’ve never been charged for any other excursion in Cozumel and this fee basically DOUBLED the price of the excursion. Just booking with a company right off the pier would have been cheaper and more convenient. Also, you’re booking with a 3RD PARTY who basically just walks you to another place and hands you…”

Check availability →Read our full review

El Cielo Palancar and Columbia Snorkeling Tour - Palancar Reef stop: colorful coral, turtles, and big moments
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

El Cielo Palancar and Columbia Snorkeling Tour

6.El Cielo Palancar and Columbia Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $74

Half-day Cozumel snorkeling at Palancar, Columbia, and Playa El Cielo, with a small group, guide-led swims, drinks, and ceviche snacks.

“I had a great time on this tour and everything worked out very well. One thing to take note of is this is from Playa Del Carmen because I booked and didn’t realize it didn’t include transport from Playa Del Carmen over. But I quickly resolved it by getting about over and made it in time to join the group. The ceviche provided was delicious, we saw starfish stingrays and tropical fish along the coral reef. It was a great tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cozumel: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs Snorkel Tour - Boat Ride Details, Comfort, and What to Watch For
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cozumel: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs Snorkel Tour

7.Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

4-hour Cozumel snorkel tour from Marina Caleta with 3 reef stops, El Cielo and Playa el Cielito, plus ceviche and drinks.

“Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec notre guide paolo, nous avons eu la chance de voir une torture de mer, une raie, des etoiles de mer, c'était magnifique. l'activité dure juste assez longtemps pour apprécier. je recommende fortement.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cozumel's Reefs in El Cielo, Palancar and Columbia Guided Tour - Price, the port fee, and what your money actually covers
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Guided, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cozumel’s Reefs in El Cielo, Palancar and Columbia Guided Tour

Cozumel snorkeling tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo reefs - What Four Hours 15 Minutes Really Means on This Snorkel Route
Columbia Reef Snorkeling, El Cielo Snorkeling Tours, Palancar Reef Snorkeling, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

Scroll to Top

Explore Cozumel

Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.