The 15 Best Cozumel Tours & Shore Excursions

1.Mr. Sanchos Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,744 reviews · 1 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Spend up to nine hours at Mr. Sanchos Beach Club in Cozumel with buffet food, unlimited mixed drinks, a reserved beach area, pool bars, lockers, restrooms, and an ocean kayak. Take a taxi from the cruise pier, arrive early for the best chairs, and budget extra for towels, water activities, massages, photos, and transportation.

“It was a wonderful experience. It’s all you can eat and you get bottomless drinks. It did drizzle for about 15-20 mins but we still enjoyed our time there. The people are very friendly and welcoming and I would do it all over again!!”

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2.Paradise Beach Club All-Inclusive Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,311 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours at Paradise Beach Club in Cozumel with reserved loungers, lunch, unlimited domestic drinks, Wi-Fi, showers, changing rooms, and a heated pool. Order food from your chair or dine at the restaurant. Water toys, parasailing, banana boats, and premium drinks cost extra. Bring a towel and arrange your own taxi.

“Paradise Beach Club Cozumel was awesome—great time, tasty food, excellent service and strong drinks!”

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3.ATV 4×4+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Ride a semi-automatic ATV through Cozumel’s jungle and quarry trails, sample eight artisanal tequilas, taste chocolate and tortillas, then snorkel from Coco’s Beach Club before lunch. Guides such as Tony, Julio, Edwin, and Carlos are praised for clear explanations and personal attention. Expect mud, sun, changing sea conditions, and a busy half-day schedule.

“This was the coolest experience ever! We did an educational and life-changing tequila tasting and ended up getting the best bottle of extra añejo tequila that took 20 years to make. It was the perfect day for ATV riding since it had rained earlier in the day. And to end the tour going to the beach and eating some good authentic food was the cherry on top. Our guide Johnny was the coolest and so helpful throughout the trip.”

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4.Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,462 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll visit Palancar and Columbia reefs, El Cielo sandbar, and El Cielito Beach on a four-hour English-language boat tour. Guides assist beginners, point out marine life, and provide masks, new tubes, vests, drinks, beer, and a snack. Bring $11 cash for the marine fee.

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5.3 Reefs Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,080 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Join a four-hour Cozumel boat trip to Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo reefs. Guides such as Lalo, Casper, Edwin, and Ricky help beginners find turtles, rays, starfish, and fish. Your $57 includes gear, snacks, beer, water, sodas, and a shaded boat, but not the $11 marine fee or taxi.

“This is one of the best excursions I have done in ny life. The water is so clear. The sting rays swim right by me. I have to give credit to thw camera girl. Her pictures were fantastic. Thanks to her I can feel like I'm there. The cevice was the best I have tried in my life. Thank u for this experience!”

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6.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Cruise from downtown Cozumel to several reef stops, a turtle area, El Cielo’s starfish sand, and Cielito’s shallow sandbar. Guides such as Alex, Roberto, Roy, and Emilio have been praised for friendly help, while fresh ceviche, fruit, drinks, and sunset views round out the trip. Wildlife sightings are natural, not guaranteed.

“PORT WAS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER / EVENT CANCELLED / full refund was given Would love to do it next time”

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7.Submarine Atlantis Cozumel Adventure by Day & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride Atlantis XII from Cozumel to Chankanaab Reef, then descend about 100 feet inside a genuine, US Coast Guard-certified submarine. Large windows reveal fish, coral, stingrays, and the Felipe Xicoténcatl shipwreck. The crew provides a safety briefing and underwater commentary. Allow about two hours, plus a $13 marine park fee.

“Operation was professional and well run. Well worth the money. Be aware of additional $13 fee per person for ship crew. Great experience.”

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8.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

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

Explore Cozumel by private Jeep for five to six hours with a local guide, lunch, bottled water, and snorkeling gear. Choose from Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Cedral, east-coast beaches, and local food stops. Guides such as Julio, Carlos, Bibi, Charlie, and Alejandra have tailored routes to suit each group, but entrance fees, drinks, and a $5 government fee cost extra.

“We’ve been to Cozumel 3 times and this was by far the best excursion we have been on our driver went above and beyond to take us to some of the most spectacular areas of the island that we have never seen before. He made it very personal and allowed us to plan out our day we would highly recommend this excursion to anyone!”

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9.Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 686 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Start with a PADI video and hands-on training, then take two boat trips to Cozumel’s Paradise Reef. Instructors such as Jorge, Gabo, Diego, Aldo, and Javier work closely with beginners, while the crew provides full gear, snacks, drinks, and patient support in the water.

“The captain and the instructor were great! The instructor was very patient. Will book with them again!”

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10.Chula’s All Inclusive Beach Pass with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend up to a full day at Chula’s Beach Club in Cozumel with round-trip port transport, unlimited domestic drinks, tacos, fajitas, burgers, a freshwater pool, kayaks, paddle boards, and an inflatable water park. Expect lively service from staff such as Ivan, Mike, Hector, and Charmín, plus a rocky shoreline where water shoes help.

“Absolutely perfect service from all the staff we encountered… They take amazing care of you from pick up to drop off! A great choice of seating options but bring your beach towel! A nice little variety of included snacks and drinks but keep your expectations realistic when it comes to quality! Perfect day away from our cruise ship and the fun aqua playground was included! Also a cute pool, but we didn’t use it. Still recommend!”

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11.Cozumel Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Meet your guide at Soriana Híper in downtown Cozumel at 11:15 a.m. for a three-hour tasting tour of five local food stops. Expect Yucatecan dishes, seafood tacos, sopa de lima, market ingredients, drinks, and a bakery visit. Guides such as Erin and Jerry add useful context in a small group capped at 12 people.

“If you want to eat what the locals eat and learn about local culture, this is your excursion. It was simply amazing.”

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12.Roots Beach Club®

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 612 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours at Roots Beach Club in Cozumel, with free time for the beach, pools, kayaks, water bikes, slides, and snorkeling. Food and drinks depend on your package. Cruise passengers meet at Royal Village or the pier booth, then continue to the club. Check your confirmation carefully, since amenities and location details have changed.

“This is a must if you're in Cozumel with kids. This was our 3rd time going, via Cruise ships. We occasionally pick itineraries with Cozumel for my kids to come here. My daughter is 12 and son is 10. They love the inflatables out in the water. When they were a little younger, they loved the little kids area and water slide. There is a buffet with plenty of food for everyone. Salad bar, fajitas, hot dogs, pasta, French fries, rice, beans, mashed potatoes and fruit. Open bar for beer and mixed drinks. We originally booked directly through Playa Mia. But, there was the possibility of a storm coming and…”

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13.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

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

Cruise Cozumel’s west coast aboard a catamaran for guided snorkeling at reef sites, a green turtle area, El Cielo’s starfish sand, and Cielito’s shallow sandbar. Crew names vary, with Leo, David, Peter, and Baby Turtle among those praised for their care. Expect ceviche, fruit, drinks, and a sunset ride when conditions allow.

“This tour was a lot of fun and a great way to explore several of the most popular snorkel spots near Cozumel. The group of 20 guests fit comfortably on the catamaran. The crew were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and fun. The snacks and beverages were nice. But the best part was seeing sea turtles, a baby nurse shark, stingrays, and lots and lots of fish. Overall, a great day. (The only thing that didn't go smoothly is that we were about an hour late returning to Cozumel because the boat went very slowly back to the pier. There seemed to be an issue with the motor, but the crew didn't…”

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

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

You’ll spend about five hours aboard a private Lagoon 39 catamaran from Cozumel’s Fonatur Marina, with a captain and crew handling the sailing, food, drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboard, and floating mat. The day centers on El Cielo, reef snorkeling, and shallow sandbar time. Crews have included Hugo, Lucy, Saul, David, and JJ.

“Lucy, Brian and staff went above and beyond and were absolutely AMAZING!!!! The excursion was our favorite of the whole vacation. The reef snorkeling was amazing and it was the best lunch my kids said that they ever had. We will definitely do this again.”

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15.Private Excursion – MiniVan or Jeep (Your Day, Your Way)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Choose a private 5-hour van tour or 4-hour Jeep outing around Cozumel. Your guide, with names such as Charlie, Diego, Enrique, or Irving often requested, helps shape the day around ruins, beaches, bee conservation, local food, Punta Sur, or quieter island stops. Park fees and meals cost extra.

“Do your research as this is a tour that you have the ability to plan according to your interests. Irving was wonderful and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our only issue was the car was really dirty inside.”

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