Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion |







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Snorkel at Cozumel's Best Coral Reefs and Visit Starfish Bay Known as Cielo
This Shore Excursioneer Excursion is available to all Cruise Line Passengers and Hotel, Vacation Home, Resort, etc. Guests, unless specified otherwise under "Restrictions".
Snorkeling in Cozumel is one of the most popular activities and excursions, so we strive to offer you the best of the best. Colombia Coral Reef and Palancar Coral Reef are the two top and most popular coral reefs in Cozumel for SCUBA diving and snorkeling due to their accessibility, depth, safety and more than abundant coral and marine life, fish, sometimes turtles or stingrays and much more.
After snorkeling at the best reefs in Cozumel, we continue to a secluded area where only limited excursions actually visit, a very popular location for locals on Sunday's, at the very south of Cozumel island. The starfish sandbar is called "El Cielo", which means Heaven. This shallow and crystal clear bay is filled with starfish and a real treat for everybody to visit and long remembered.
Enjoy refreshments and beers on board the snorkel boat that also has a bathroom and a rooftop to suntan and relax!
This Cozumel Snorkeling Excursion has limited capacity and only one daily departure, we recommend to book at the earliest convenience!
Snorkeling in Cozumel is one of the most popular activities and excursions, so we strive to offer you the best of the best. Colombia Coral Reef and Palancar Coral Reef are the two top and most popular coral reefs in Cozumel for SCUBA diving and snorkeling due to their accessibility, depth, safety and more than abundant coral and marine life, fish, sometimes turtles or stingrays and much more.
After snorkeling at the best reefs in Cozumel, we continue to a secluded area where only limited excursions actually visit, a very popular location for locals on Sunday's, at the very south of Cozumel island. The starfish sandbar is called "El Cielo", which means Heaven. This shallow and crystal clear bay is filled with starfish and a real treat for everybody to visit and long remembered.
Enjoy refreshments and beers on board the snorkel boat that also has a bathroom and a rooftop to suntan and relax!
This Cozumel Snorkeling Excursion has limited capacity and only one daily departure, we recommend to book at the earliest convenience!
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Where we meet
For the Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion we meet at a local beach club just a 5 to 10 minute taxi ride away from any of the cruise ship piers in Cozumel. All necessary details will be printed on your electronic ticket.What is included?
- Comfortable snorkel boat.
- Bilingual local snorkel guides.
- All necessary snorkeling equipment including mask, tube, safety jacket and fins.
- Bottled water, sodas and beers.
- Marine Park and Pier fees, no other fees apply.
Excursion Notes
- Bathroom and sundeck are available on board our snorkel boat on this Cozumel snorkeling excursion.
- Please bring along swim suit, towel, change of clothes, camera, sun block and cash money for souvenirs, drinks, tips, etc.
Excursion Restrictions
- Minimum age for snorkeling is 8 years old.
- Some health restrictions apply to safe snorkeling, please check with your doctor if snorkeling is safe for you.
- Participants must know how to swim.
Excursion FAQ's
Q. I have never been snorkeling in Cozumel before, actually I have never been snorkeling in my life. Can I participate in this excursion and will somebody teach me how to snorkel?
A. That is absolutely no problem, our guides will teach you how to snorkel, snorkeling is very easy!
Q. Do I need to take my passport with me on the Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
A. No, it is not necessary to take along your passport or driver’s license (unless the excursion requires a driver’s license as noted in “Restrictions” and/or “Notes”). Your local Shore Excursion Operator has your booking on hand and will await you showing the Electronic Ticket or a digital copy of it on a mobile device as all tickets can be QR code scanned.
Q. Do I need to have a PayPal account to book my Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion and is there a fee involved?
A. You do not need a PayPal account and no signup with PayPal is required. To book your Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion you can use any major credit or debit card, there are no fees charged for credit card payments.
A. That is absolutely no problem, our guides will teach you how to snorkel, snorkeling is very easy!
Q. Do I need to take my passport with me on the Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
A. No, it is not necessary to take along your passport or driver’s license (unless the excursion requires a driver’s license as noted in “Restrictions” and/or “Notes”). Your local Shore Excursion Operator has your booking on hand and will await you showing the Electronic Ticket or a digital copy of it on a mobile device as all tickets can be QR code scanned.
Q. Do I need to have a PayPal account to book my Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion and is there a fee involved?
A. You do not need a PayPal account and no signup with PayPal is required. To book your Cozumel Colombia Reef, Palancar Reef and Starfish Bay Snorkel Excursion you can use any major credit or debit card, there are no fees charged for credit card payments.
Excursion Cancellation Policy

Excursion Details
| Duration: | 4 hours and 30 minutes |
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| Activity Level: | Active |
| Minimum Age: | 8 Years Old |
| Available Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Departure Time: (Local Time) | Excursion departure times are scheduled to depart according to your cruise ship arrival and departure time. Optional departure times: 09:00 AM |
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