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Cozumel Snorkeling The search is over! You have come to the right spot! If you have never been to the island of Cozumel, you are in for a wonderful surprise! We have an average of 350 days of sunshine, 150 - 250 feet of underwater visibility, a warm 80+ degree year-round average sea temperature and some of the friendliest fish you can imagine! Our famous reefs lie just off the shore - about 200-500 yards. All of this adds up to incredible conditions for some awesome snorkeling! If you have never been snorkeling on our world famous reefs then get ready to have your socks knocked off! There are miles and miles of incredible reef- all clean, pristine and protected. There are mountains of living coral that will amaze you- starting at 25 ft and dropping off to 500 ft! Cozumel hosts all kinds of different formations like caverns, walls and drift currents. Snorkeling Cozumel is perfect for everyone- no matter the level of skill. We cater to folks that are beginners as well as "old Timers"! Since Cozumel consistently ranks among the top 3 - 5 dive destinations in the world among scuba divers, it goes without saying that the snorkeling must be incredible, too! Cozumel enjoys some of the clearest water found anywhere in the Caribbean and visibility can be 150 feet or more depending on the water currents. Why is Cozumel snorkeling better than other places? Looking at an arial map, take note of the fact that Cozumel sits well away from mainland Mexico (about 7 miles) and also that the island is long going north to south. This happens to be the general flow of the ocean currents around the island as well. This constant flow of currents keeps the waters around the island clean and filled with fresh nutrients that corals feed on. If water is stagnate and not moving, some corals will grow but the majority of them depend on nutrients and sunlight to develop and thrive. Since clean water is crystal clear, more sunlight can penetrate deeper and this allows corals to grow at deeper depths. A deeper depth coral colony will surive more natural events such as storm surges as well as be protected from human destruction (walking, crushing, harvesting for souvineirs, etc.) While there are coral reefs and corals growing all around the island, Cozumel's most beautiful corals are formed and located on the west side of the island where there is more natural protection from the open Caribean sea and it's storm surge. This more protected west side of the island has, over millions of years, produced coral formations growing upward from the bottom of the sea some 400 feet and more! No wonder divers get excited coming here and seeing these beautiful underwater formations! Snorkelers will not necessarily see all of these biggest most beautiful coral formations since their beauty is hidden well beneath the sea and diving equipment is necessary. However, snorkelers CAN see the TOPS of these coral formations as well as enjoy other coral reefs that exist in the islands shallower waters. And of course, where there is coral and protection from the elements and predators, there will be fish, lobsters, crabs, eels, stingrays and a multitude of other sea critters for snorkers to enjoy! So take the plunge! Get your face wet and enjoy the "down under" beauty Cozumel has to offer snorkelers! Some Snorkeling and Related Activities Submit Feedback  Cozumel Butterfly Sanctuary Tour & Beach Club Visit Cozumel's only Butterfly Sanctuary! See multitudes of colors, learn about butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. Take photos and then stay to enjoy snorkeling and the other ammenities of the Beach Club. Great family fun & excellent value! US $8 Adults /US$5 Kids Educational Family Fun!  Cozumel Dolphin Snorkel/Swim Adventure A unique opportunity to swim and snorkel (Available only in Cozumel and Isla Mujeres) with dolphins! Experience the joy of a dolphin kiss, marvel at the dolphin’s strength as you are towed through the water in the ‘belly ride’, and fall in love with their gentleness as you cradle a dolphin in your arms. US$103.40 Adults / US$ 101.75 child 5 - 11 yrs  Cozumel Boat Trips - Sail, Sunset, Snorkel - Do It All!! Enjoy a beautiful day of sailing and snorkeling on the Caribbean sea or a gorgeous Cozumel sunset sail! From $60 per person!  Cozumel by Jeep and Snorkel Tour Go by jeep around Cozumel's coastal highway and enjoy the sites and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. $69 Adults/$69 Kids  Cozumel Horseback Ride and Beach time at Punta Sur Park Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Caribbean Sea in Cozumel riding a horse! $ 89 Adult / $89 Child  Cozumel Punta Sur Ecopark, Lighthouse & Snorkeling Have you ever seen Spoonbill Flamingos nesting or Egrets hunting in shallow mangrove areas? This is a chance to experience Cozumel wildlife up close with the possibility of seeing Spoonbill Flamingos, egrets, iguanas, crocodiles and other indigenous species. Adult $70 / Child $ 52  Cozumel Sail and Snorkel Party Snorkel and party on a catamaran! US $59/adults & $30/kids  Cozumel Discover Mexico & Chankanaab Park Combo Package Special package combining Discover Mexico cultural park with Chankanaab Park From US$34 Adults / US$24 Kids Great Value!  Cozumel Sea Trek Helmet Diving If you can't swim, no problem! Sea Trek Helmet Diving was designed to allow non-swimmers to explore underwater. It's as simple as walking and breathing! $79/person  Cozumel's Most Complete Island Jeep & Snorkel Tour You'll see more in one day than others see in a lifetime! $ 85 Adults/$ 50 Kids  Cozumel Franko's Island Map & Reef Creatures Card Beautifully drawn and virtually indestructible Cozumel Map and Fish Identification cards showing lots of detail! From $9.95  Zwick's Cozumel Chart (Island Map) The original hand drawn, detailed historic reference chart of Cozumel Island is back and available only through Cozumelinsider. From $35  Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ The Beauty of Cozumel Share the beauty of Cozumel's reefs with family and friends with this spectacular underwater video! Only $25  Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ Eagle Rays of Cozumel Enjoy rare video footage of the grace of Cozumel's spotted eagle rays as they glide through Cozumel's crystal clear waters. Only $25  Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Photo Instruction Learn from a pro what it takes to face the exciting challenge of underwater photography. From $50 per person  Cozumel Punta Sur Ecological Reserve Tour Adventure into the Ecological Reserve of Punta Sur to discover the largest variety of birds, turtles, fish and coral along with a visit to a lighthouse and museum. $100/person  Cozumel Famous Fury Snorkel & Beach Party Sail on board the modern Fury Catamarans and experience snorkeling on the best reefs in the Caribbean Sea! Complete this excursion with a visit to an incredibly beautiful private beach. $59/person  Cozumel Eagle Ray 2 & 3 Reef Snorkel Trips Come explore and experience the fascinating and beautiful Cozumel reefs with Eagle Ray Divers. A family owned business that doesn't cater to the masses. With smaller, more comfortable boats for personalized attention Eagle Ray provides and unforgettable snorkel experience! Starting at $52/adults & $26/kids  Cozumel Whale Shark Snorkel Adventures Spectacular whale shark snorkel experience! Personal service from a professional guide who escorts guests the entire way! US$ 210 per person  Cozumel 3 Reef Snorkel by Boat Come explore and experience the fascinating and beautiful Cozumel reefs! $ 70 Adult / $ 70 Child  Cozumel Segway Adventure and Snorkel Tour Can you imagine exploring Cozumel coastline while moving on a Segway personal transporter? Use one to make your way to the finest snorkeling on the island! $69 Adults/$69 Kids  Cozumel Snuba - Combination Snorkel/Scuba from Shore Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba diving, it is a way to explore the under water world without the cumbersome equipment required for Scuba diving and without the surface limitations associated with snorkeling. $59/person  Kuzamil Snorkeling Center 3 Reef Tour Snorkeling from the shore is great but for something different, take a cruise in a glass bottom boat across the crystal clear waters of Cozumel to snorkel 3 beautiful northern reefs: Paraiso Bajo, Paraiso Profundo and Villa Blanca! From US$ 40/person! Cozumel Famous Fury Snorkel & Beach Party Cozumel's Most Complete Island Jeep & Snorkel Tour Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ The Beauty of Cozumel Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Photo Instruction Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ Eagle Rays of Cozumel Personal Experiences Submit Feedback I recently took a 1 week trip to Playa Del Carmen. The reps. at the hotel recommended we take the Famous Fury Snorkel and Beach Party excursion. So, we took the ferry to Cozumel and boarded the Fury Cat Cozumel. I totally loved the Catamaran ride… hot sun, warm breeze and beautiful views. 2 of my companions snorkeled and even though they have snorkeled quite a lot they were very impressed. Although my friend and I were afraid to snorkel,"Willy" and the crew made sure we got to see some fish from the Cat. . We had such a good time that we were sad it was over. Keep up the good work Fury Cat! P. Cline ~ Brandon, Manitoba, Canada We travelled to Cozumel in January of 2005 and decided to take a snorkel and Snuba trip organised by Mayan Paradise Tours. My father (age 70) and I had snorkeled, but had never experienced Snuba. Because of my father's age, we were both nervous. However, Eduardo, our guide, was excellent and deserves a special note... he had a positive, patient, and relaxed manner about himself that let us both relax and enjoy our dive. The dive was breath taking. All of the staff was very proffessional, and everyone on the boat clearly had a great time. I recommend this tour to anyone considering it . D. Josephthal ~ South Bend, IN Thank you very much - I got my map yesterday and it's everything that was promised - I'm most pleased! R. Metituk ~ Wembley, Canada Just received my beautiful map yesterday in the mail. The shipping was extremely fast and the laminated map is just wonderful. Although I know my way around pretty well, I like to have a reference just in case. I can't wait to use it when I am in Cozumel next month. Thanks! Natalie N ~ Memphis, TN USA I thought I would let you know that my maps were in my mailbox yesterday when I got home. I looked them over quickly and they look awesome!!!  I can't wait to look them over really well this weekend!!!  Perfect service Jacqueline you have been wonderful to deal with, I thank you for your patience in answering all my questions and the maps only took 5 days to get to me!!!  WOW what a great system you have, and after a hurricane that tore you all apart I still got service like this.....BRAVO!!!! You will be recommended to everyone I hear is heading your way!!!! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, I can't wait for Feb. to come meet you or your employees!!! K & J Steiskal ~ Owatonna, MN
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