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Hand-picked tours across the world's coral reefs

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around the world's coral reefs for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr - El Cielo Full Experience
5.0 (651)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr - El Cielo Full Experience

Charter a 39-foot catamaran for five hours and shape your own route around Cozumel's top snorkeling and swimming spots. Your captain and crew handle navigation while you decide where to anchor, whether that's the famous El Cielo sandbar, vibrant reefs, or secluded coves. The boat comes fully stocked with lunch, snacks, top-shelf spirits, and all the gear you need—snorkel equipment, paddle boards, and plenty of deck space to spread out with your group.

5 hoursfrom USD $2090
Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling
5.0 (281)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Riviera Maya · Mexico

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom USD $274
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles
5.0 (235)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

This five to seven-hour private excursion from Cozumel combines three distinct experiences: Tulum's clifftop Mayan structures, a cenote's submerged freshwater cavern, and a snorkeling encounter with sea turtles at Akumal. Your guide picks you up in a cooled vehicle, navigates you through the sites starting at 8 a.m. to beat the mid-day rush, and supplies snorkel gear throughout. All entrance fees, equipment, and water are covered. You can request schedule adjustments and add a meal stop at a local taquería.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom USD $330
4 Hours Exclusive 45' Lagoon Catamaran Experience
5.0 (146)
🐠 Water Activities
Riviera Maya · Mexico

4 Hours Exclusive 45' Lagoon Catamaran Experience

4 hoursfrom USD $2000
3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef
5.0 (118)
🐠 Water Activities
Riviera Maya · Mexico

3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef

8 hoursfrom USD $210
Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum
5.0 (82)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Riviera Maya · Mexico

Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum

4 hoursfrom USD $125
Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included
5.0 (77)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Riviera Maya · Mexico

Private Eco-Tour on a Recreational Catamaran with Kayaks Included

3 hoursfrom USD $199
3-Hour 40' Leopard Private Catamaran with Snacks & Open Bar
5.0 (75)
🐠 Water Activities
Riviera Maya · Mexico

3-Hour 40' Leopard Private Catamaran with Snacks & Open Bar

3 hoursfrom USD $1488
Kayaking Tour in Cancun
5.0 (73)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Cancun · Mexico

Kayaking Tour in Cancun

2h 30mfrom USD $45
Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal
5.0 (71)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal

This private 3–5 hour tour takes you to limestone cenotes near Akumal and into shallow waters where sea turtles feed and rest. You'll snorkel in gin-clear pools while a licensed guide explains the geology and marine life. Transport from your hotel, snorkeling gear, and water are included, and the route stays flexible—you can add a taco lunch or adjust stops based on what interests you most.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom USD $260
Scuba Diving Adventure WITHOUT CERTIFICATION! Try it today!
5.0 (68)
🐠 Water Activities
Riviera Maya · Mexico

Scuba Diving Adventure WITHOUT CERTIFICATION! Try it today!

6 hoursfrom USD $172
VIP Tulum & Turtles Private Tour
5.0 (66)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Riviera Maya · Mexico

VIP Tulum & Turtles Private Tour

4 hoursfrom USD $225
Private snorkeling with 23ft Sea Ray in San Miguel de Cozumel
5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Private snorkeling with 23ft Sea Ray in San Miguel de Cozumel

This five-hour private charter takes you out on a 23-foot Sea Ray to Cozumel's best snorkeling spots. You'll have the boat and crew to yourself, with full access to the Caribbean's clearest reefs. Meals and drinks are prepared fresh on board, and all snorkeling gear is provided. It's a straightforward way to see what lies beneath without fighting crowds.

5 hoursfrom USD $765
2 Tank Cozumel Reef Boat Dives
5.0 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

2 Tank Cozumel Reef Boat Dives

This five-hour boat excursion takes you to Cozumel's premier reef sites for two guided dives among schools of tropical fish, rays, and sharks. The island's coral walls and sandy slopes create diverse habitats—you'll encounter turtles, eagle rays, barracudas, and over 500 fish species alongside intricate sea plants. Scuba gear and a midday meal are included. The experience suits divers of varying experience levels, though medical clearance is required if you have cardiovascular concerns or answer yes to the PADI questionnaire.

5 hoursfrom USD $176
Cancun: Private Catamaran Bachelorette Party – 51' Leopard
5.0 (36)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

Cancun: Private Catamaran Bachelorette Party – 51' Leopard

4 hoursfrom USD $3300
Kayak Adventure in Cancun
5.0 (35)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Cancun · Mexico

Kayak Adventure in Cancun

2 hoursfrom USD $47
Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel
5.0 (31)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel

Get certified or refresh your skills with a 2.5-hour scuba introduction led by Cozumel natives who prioritize personalized instruction over crowded groups. You'll use full equipment and work with a maximum of four divers per instructor, ensuring hands-on guidance throughout your descent. This family-run operation won't cancel if you're booking solo—you'll still get a dedicated instructor and the chance to experience that unmistakable moment when breathing underwater clicks into place.

2h 30mfrom USD $100
Diving For People Without Experience
5.0 (28)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Diving For People Without Experience

This two-and-a-half-hour dive introduces nervous or inexperienced swimmers to Cozumel's underwater landscape using full-face masks that let you breathe naturally through your nose without fogging or water intrusion. Designed specifically for people with little to no diving background, the experience prioritizes comfort and safety as you explore the reef. Equipment and photography are provided; no meals or private transport are included.

2h 30mfrom USD $100
Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel
5.0 (23)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel

Blue Note Scuba Cozumel runs a condensed introduction to scuba diving that lets you experience breathing underwater without committing to full certification. This 2-hour program at their training site is designed for curious divers aged 10 and up with no previous experience required. You'll gear up, learn the fundamentals, and complete one supervised dive to discover what exploring Cozumel's reefs actually feels like before deciding whether to pursue formal training.

2 hoursfrom USD $105
SeaRay 43ft Isla Mujeres, Snorkelling and more!!
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

SeaRay 43ft Isla Mujeres, Snorkelling and more!!

5 hoursfrom USD $880
Two Dives and Class for Begginers Divers in Cancun
5.0 (21)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

Two Dives and Class for Begginers Divers in Cancun

6 hoursfrom USD $165
The great snorkeling adventure at the Riviera Maya private tour
5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

The great snorkeling adventure at the Riviera Maya private tour

7h 30mfrom USD $510
Luxury Yacht in Paradise and snorkel by Isla Mujeres
5.0 (20)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

Luxury Yacht in Paradise and snorkel by Isla Mujeres

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom USD $293
El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Private Tour Big Group + Food Drinks
5.0 (19)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

El Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Private Tour Big Group + Food Drinks

A private three-hour snorkel trip around Cozumel's premier reefs—El Cielo, El Cielito, Palancar, and Colombia—all within the protected Coral Reefs National Marine Park. Your group of up to 11 travels on a dedicated boat with a bilingual crew, gear, and flotation vests included. After exploring multiple dive sites, head to San Francisco Beach for ceviche, guacamole, fresh fruit, and cold drinks served aboard. The operator brings 27 years of local experience.

3 hoursfrom USD $650
Private Sky Snorkeling Tour
5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Mexico

Private Sky Snorkeling Tour

This 4.5-hour private snorkeling expedition takes you to three premier reef systems off Cozumel's coast: Palancar, Arrecife Colombia, and a sea turtle sanctuary. Certified guides lead small groups to coral formations teeming with tropical fish and marine life. The boat includes snorkeling gear, refreshments, and a lunch of ceviche with fresh sides. Adults only; you'll need your own transport to Marina Caleta.

4h 30mfrom USD $436
Isla Mujeres Rush : Catamaran Snorkeling and BUFFET in Beach Club
5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

Isla Mujeres Rush : Catamaran Snorkeling and BUFFET in Beach Club

8 hoursfrom USD $90
2 Tanks Scuba Diving Wreck and Reef in Cancun for Certified Divers
5.0 (15)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

2 Tanks Scuba Diving Wreck and Reef in Cancun for Certified Divers

4 hoursfrom USD $159
Jade Caverns and Mayan Village, lunch, snorkel Cozumel ATV Tour
5.0 (15)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Cozumel · Mexico

Jade Caverns and Mayan Village, lunch, snorkel Cozumel ATV Tour

5 hoursfrom USD $79
Diving Certification in Puerto Morelos
5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Cancun · Mexico

Diving Certification in Puerto Morelos

3 daysfrom USD $640
2 Tanks dives for Certified Divers in Cozumel
5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Cozumel · Mexico

2 Tanks dives for Certified Divers in Cozumel

4 hoursfrom USD $176
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