Day Trips in Cozumel: 8 to Build a Day On

1.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

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

Spend five to six hours touring Cozumel in a private Jeep with a local guide, stopping at Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Mirador, El Cedral, and a snorkeling site. Lunch, water, transport, and snorkel gear are included. Entrance fees, drinks, and a $5 government fee cost extra. Ask for the stops you want.

“We really enjoyed our day in Cozumel with Julio. He was extremely knowledgeable about the island and history. We did a loop of the island and liked our stop at Playa Chen Rio the most. We wished we had spent more time there! Overall, it was a great visit.”

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

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

Set your own Cozumel route in an air-conditioned van or Jeep with a local guide such as Charlie, Diego, Enrique, or Ricky. Choose San Gervasio, the Bee Sanctuary, Punta Sur, Tierra Maya, beaches, local food, or quieter island stops. Van service lasts five hours, while the Jeep option lasts four.

“Our driver Charlie was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and offered many suggestions of things to see & do. Took us to a great beach restaurant. Had time to swim and delicious appetizer. Great Day! Thanks 😊”

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3.Private Excursion – Van or MiniBus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours touring Cozumel in a private air-conditioned van with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and driver. Build your day around San Gervasio, the bee sanctuary, Chankanaab, Punta Sur, local food, beaches, or the east coast. Guides including Aldair, Ricky, Jesus, and Ozzie are known for flexible planning and local suggestions.

“This tour was absolutely incredible Ricky was our guide and we could not have been more happy with our experience. Jesús had the wheel and was a great driver. Both Ricky and Jesús were funny and down for a great time which is what we were looking for! We loved they let us do what we wanted. We started at the ruins luckily Ricky was certified as well to give the Mayan ruins tour and we learned so much after there we headed to the virgin side of island they stopped us at coconuts for a funny quick stop for a drink (beware of this place prices are tourist prices).…”

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4.Cozumel Shore Excursion: 5-Hour Sightseeing Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

See Cozumel at your own pace with a private English-speaking driver such as Gerry, Sergio, or Luis. Visit a Maya chocolate factory, taste tequila, explore San Gervasio, stop at El Mirador, and finish at Playa Palancar. Air-conditioned transport and pier pickup are included, while ruins admission, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“Alberto was an amazing tour guy, he took us around the Island, he explained everything and gave us important information and cultural information. 100% recommend this tour”

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5.Cozumel Shore Excursion: Mini-SUB Diving Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $89

At Hotel Cozumel & Resort, you’ll learn to operate a mini-sub scooter, then spend roughly 30 minutes underwater with a bilingual guide and safety divers. Expect fish, corals, and hands-on encounters with sea life. Guides such as Joaquin and Jesús are known for calm, clear instruction, especially for non-swimmers.

“The operator was very nice and friendly. They showed us how to operate the machine and while under water showed us different fish in the ocean.”

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6.Cozumel Shore Excursion: Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · from $48Best value

Meet at Playa Uvas Beach Club south of Cozumel’s port for a flexible beach-club visit with lunch, four hours of open-bar service, a 30-minute guided snorkel, and a 30-minute kayak tour. Guides such as Angel and Roberto help beginners spot fish, stingrays, and other sea life. Bring water shoes: the rocky water entry is the main catch.

“We enjoyed ourselves here. It was a nice getaway, but nothing spectacular. The beach is kind of Rocky, but crystal clear water. We had the "all-Inclusive" package and our waiter made sure we had plenty of drinks (More than I needed).”

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7.Customizable Private Jeep Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five hours touring Cozumel in a private, air-conditioned 2022 Jeep Renegade with a personal guide and driver. Build your own route or follow suggestions from guides such as Enrique, Anna, Charlie, Arturo, or Felipe. Choose beaches, ruins, food, shopping, or the island’s East Coast. Park fees and extras cost more.

“Our guide, Arturo, was absolutely amazing! He worked with us to plan a spectacular day hitting everything on our "want to do list". We did tequila tasting, chocolate tasting, Mayan ruins, lunch, beach, shopping and MUCH more! Arturo catered to our every need, including a trip to the candy store! We would 100% recommend Arturo for your customizable tour of Cozumel!”

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8.Cozumel Adventure Private Jeep or Buggy Excursion + Lunch& Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Take a private jeep or buggy around Cozumel with guides such as Alex, Julio, Tomas, Jordan, or Ricardo. Customize the route, visit east-coast beaches, taste tequila, swim at a cenote, eat lunch at The Money Bar, and snorkel from shore. Pickup is available from all three cruise ports.

“Alex is the ABSOLUTE BEST tour guide we have ever had!! We got to see the top point of Cozumel, swam in crystal clear water, held parrots and iguanas, climbed beautiful rocks to see the ocean, and last but not least snorkeled a BEAUTIFUL coral reef!”

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