Turtle Swim Tours in Cozumel: 7 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

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

Cruise Cozumel’s coast with guides such as Alex, Roberto, Roy, or Emilio, stopping at reefs, a turtle habitat, El Cielo’s starfish sandbar, and Cielito. Snorkel gear, fresh ceviche, fruit, soft drinks, and limited alcoholic drinks are included. Allow four hours, arrive early, and bring a towel and dry clothes.

“What an awesome experience. It was everything I hoped it would be. The guides Roy and Emilio were fun, informed and safe. We could not have asked for a better day.”

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2.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

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

Spend four hours aboard a catamaran with a small group of up to 22 people. Snorkel Cozumel’s reefs, look for turtles, nurse sharks, rays, barracuda, and starfish, then relax at El Cielo or Cielito with ceviche, fruit, and drinks. Crew members may include Leo, David, Peter, or Little Turtle.

“This was incredible!!! Leo and the Poseidon crew are such good hosts. Had the time of our lives. Saw so much sea life.. sea turtles, mantarays, sharks, stingrays..:. Food was superb.”

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3.Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 455 reviews · from $52Best value

Spend four hours snorkeling near Cozumel with guides such as Nicholas, Andy, Gaspar, and Miguel. Visit El Cielo, El Cielito, and Turtle Bay, then enjoy drinks and a snack, often ceviche, in shallow clear water. The tour suits beginners and families, but bring sun cover since sunscreen cannot be reapplied after departure.

“It was super, the captain was really friendly and knew the best spots, we saw amazing views that cant compete with other activities.”

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4.Starfish, Stingrays and the Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 251 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about four hours on a shaded boat visiting El Cielo, El Cielito and Cozumel’s reef areas. You’ll snorkel among starfish, tropical fish, rays and possibly turtles or nurse sharks, then enjoy drinks and a snack such as fresh ceviche. Small groups, trained guides and an easy-access ladder make this a friendly choice for mixed swimming abilities.

“I took my two children 10 & 11 on this tour ,they stopped at 3 areas to snorkle & the 4th is a shallow sandbar with Stingrays just casually just swimming around you, we seen a small turtle right near the boat & the kids fed the fish some crushed up tortilla chips from the boat it was a proper frenzie. We didn't participate in the snorkeling & there was another family aswell that did the same, we just ended up doing the shallow waters with Stingrays & fish. A very good tour, the taxi from the ferry port is about 12 minutes drive or 1 hour 20 walk”

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5.The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Spend four hours with Cozumel Snorkel Center visiting Colombia and Palancar reefs, the turtle sanctuary, El Cielo, and El Cielito. Guides such as Roy, Alex, Alejandro, and Albert lead the water stops in English or Spanish. Expect clear water, turtles when conditions allow, stingrays at the sandbar, Mexican snacks, and cold drinks.

“Staff was amazing. Beach time at the end was awesome!”

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6.The Original Jeep Tour Revamped by Tortugas Cozumel® (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $74

Take a 5 to 6 hour private Jeep tour around Cozumel with pickup from your hotel or port. You drive an air-conditioned Wrangler along the island’s east coast, visit Pueblo del Maiz or Punta Sur, stop at San Martin Beach and El Mirador, then snorkel from Tortugas Beach Club. Guides such as Faisal, Jorge, Cesar, and Gregorio may lead your day.

“Amazing jeep tour made special by Faisal! Traveled everywhere, saw huge amount of the island with expert guide.”

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7.Jeep Exploration & All Inclusive Tortugas Beach Break (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $104

Drive your own air-conditioned Jeep around Cozumel with a private group, stopping at Playa Publica San Martin and El Mirador before spending two hours at Tortugas Beach Club. Your package includes lunch, domestic drinks, snorkeling gear, lounge chairs, Wi-Fi, showers, umbrellas, and water-park access.

“First you go to a shopping center and stay there for some time (not worth it)…. Then they took us to a chocolate tasting place… chocolate was good but I felt charging $5 a person when we already paid 105 per person was not ok. They gave us each a maximum of 6 chocolate beans per person (not worth it for $5 person and it being a group of 14). Lastly, they brought us over to a nice beach where you can snorkel and do other activities. The food service was horrendous. There was 5 or 6 of us that didn’t get to eat and the drinks service was horrible.…”

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