Cozumel is just big enough to be an adventure but not so large that one feels intimidated going it alone to explore. Since Cozumel is ranked in the top three as a world class diving destination, one simply has to put their face in the water to understand why. A person does not have to know how to scuba dive in order to enjoy the exciting underwater beauty Cozumel has to offer. If you'd like to consider getting certified to scuba dive then click here to learn more about diving in Cozumel. But it goes without saying that as a world class dive destination ~ the snorkeling has to be great too!
What better way to explore the beauty of Cozumel's spectacular reefs and colorful tropical fish than by snorkeling. One can easily snorkel via a boat trip (click here for Our Favorite Boat Snorkel Trips) and luckily from shore as well. Cozumel's shorelines gently slope toward deeper waters and provide miles of beautiful snorkeling just a couple of steps from the waters edge. With a simple set of mask, snorkel and fins a person can immediately enjoy the colorful underwater realm just a few yards off shore!
Step 1: Get Equipped!! Decide if you want to invest in your own set of snorkel gear or if you simply prefer to rent snorkel equipment while here on the island. A decent set of snorkel equipment which consists of mask, snorkel and fins can easily be purchased for US$30 - $50. Snorkel equipment rental prices range US$6 -$10 daily. So make your decision based on how much you plan to snorkel!
Also, decide on if you feel you need to invest in a flotation device to assist you while snorkeling. Some feel most comfortable with the self inflatable snorkel vests. These are available for purchase in the US and will be more expensive to purchase here on the island. Rental prices for snorkel vests run US$8-10.
Step 2: Book a rental car now ... Since Cozumel has few paved roads around the island, you can rent a car and strike out on your own island tour with very little chance of getting lost. Circling the island via paved road can take as little as 2 hours or as many as you want depending on how many stops you decide to make along the way!
Step 3: Print the Beach Chart & this section about Cozumel's best snorkel spots!
Step 4: Secure an island map. You can secure an island map from the car rental agency or you can order online Franko's Cozumel Map
Not seeing an excursion that exactly fits how you'd like to spend your day here in Cozumel?
No problem! COZUMELINSIDER can custom design an island excursion just for you and your group!
Starting at $214 for up to 4 hours
Tired of visiting the sights as part of the "herd?"
Not seeing an excursion that exactly fits how you'd like to spend your day on the mainland?
No problem! COZUMELINSIDER can custom design a mainland excursion just for you and your group!
From US$168
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.
$57/person
Come explore and experience the fascinating and beautiful Cozumel reefs with Eagle Ray Divers. We don't cater to the masses. We have smaller, more comfortable boats for personalized attention.
Starting at $52/adults & $26/kids
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
My husband and I recently visited Paradise Beach. WOW! What a wonderful experience ... from the beautiful grounds to the courteous workers to the fun water toys to the hammocks! Hope to come back on our next cruise to Cozumel! We have recommended it already to lots and lots of people. THANKS for making that day the most memorable of the whole cruise!! C. Foust ~ Burlington, NC, USA
Outstanding adventure!!! Highly recommended. Attention to each and every detail was beyond anything I expected! We owe you one! Please keep us up to date on your adventures. Mary & Joe Vos ~ Birmingham, MI
The royal dophin swim was wonderful! My husband and I can't wait to come back and do it again. Thanks! Tara ~ Ohio, USA
This is just to let you know that I am very satisfied with the service which I have received during a three reef snorkelling trip with the Eagle Ray Divers. George as the captain and Sahid (forgive me if I got his name wrong) were very nice and helpful. I was able to see so big and colourful fishes for the first time in my life.
We have also seen the turtles and stingrays. Nice trip. Next time will definitely go scuba diving, probably not Caribbean (Red Sea is much much closer to where I live), but who knows, if I ever come to Cozumel again I would choose Eagle Ray Divers again. JERZY (Yurek) GURYCZ ~ Krakow Poland
We just came back from our Cozumel trip. We had a great time and really enjoyed the dolphin program. Thanks for giving our daughter such a great childhood memory!!!! By the way we came back to snow. Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine there!! The Francis family ~ Columbus, OH
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Cozumel is just big enough to be an adventure but not so large that one feels intimidated going it alone to explore. Since Cozumel is ranked in the top three as a world class diving destination, one simply has to put their face in the water to understand why. A person does not have to know how to scuba dive in order to enjoy the exciting underwater beauty Cozumel has to offer. If you'd like to consider getting certified to scuba dive then click here to learn more about 
that as a world class dive destination ~ the snorkeling has to be great too!
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