Cozumel · COZUMEL TURTLE & STINGRAY ENCOUNTERS
10 tours
The island fills up when the ships are in, and the good cozumel turtle & stingray encounters go first. Here are the 10 best, with what you pay and what you actually get for it.
A 4-hour Cozumel snorkel cruise to turtle and starfish sanctuaries, plus El Cielo and a Cielito sandbar with snacks, drinks, and sunset.
“PORT WAS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER / EVENT CANCELLED / full refund was given Would love to do it next time”
4-hour luxury catamaran snorkeling in Cozumel with turtle sanctuary, El Cielo starfish sands, snacks, drinks, and sunset views.
“It was a great experience the crew and Captain was very friendly and fun. They were very helpful to the people on the boat and in the wayer.”
Half-day Cozumel snorkeling at El Cielo, El Cielito and Turtle Bay, with turtles, stingrays, starfish, gear, and drinks.
“Best value for money - we saw all we could hope for, and it was less restrictive than it is at Akumal or eventually other places. My only complain is that I didn’t know that there was a pickup from where the Ultramar ferry arrives. So I took a taxi on the way to the meeting point. For the way back I wanted to take the free ride - but then I had to pay for it based on the argument that I didn’t take the free ride to get there. 🤔”
Small-boat snorkeling in Cozumel for starfish, stingrays, and turtles, with gear, drinks, and a snack. Marine park fee extra.
“Not the best. Had a hell of a time finding the place, because they didn't bother to tell us where to go, other than saying it was at the marina, which is clear across Cozumel from the ferry terminals. Luckily one of the people at the marina pointed us to the snorkel shop. Then we had to stop at a resort to pick up people and wasted an hour of our time, they rushed us through the snorkel only to have us stand in knee deep water so we could eat warm ceviche and look at sting rays swimming around. Overall we had fun snorkeling, but since most of our…”
4-hour Cozumel snorkel with green turtles, reefs, El Cielo sandbanks, and El Cielito. Hotel pickup, drinks, and snacks included.
“Trip was excellent and my wife and I had a great time. Things that could have been improved: we received a call the morning of the trip stating they would pick us up at about 12:15. To be safe we went to the doc 5 after 12:00 and they were pretty upset with us because they had been waiting. Communication there could have been improved. Not a big deal but not a good way to start. The other item was the lack of swim fins. I guess that standard practice but it would have been nice to know cuz I would have loved to bring mine.”
Meet gentle manatees at Chankanaab in Cozumel, with park entry, buffet and non-alcoholic drinks. 30-minute encounter.
“The park is beautiful. The manatees we met, Johnson and Roberto were so gentle and wonderful to interact with. Our guide was very informative! Highly recommend.”
Swim with 2 dolphins in Cozumel's Royal Swim, then meet manatees at Chankanaab, with VIP lunch and an open bar.
“Heel slechte ervaring. Ik heb betaald voor de Royal Swim. De dolfijnen trainer was onbeschoft naar ons en totaal niet geinteresseerd. Hij ratelde zijn verhaaltje af alsof het een cassetteband was en was zeer onvriendelijk. We begonnen meer dan een half uur later dan afgesproken en er was niets Royal aan deze ervaring. Zwemmen was er ook niet bij en vrije tijd met de dieren al helemaal niet, terwijl dit wel wordt aangekondigd. We deden niets meer dan de mensen met de veel goedkopere dolphin encounter. Weggegooid geld dus!”
A 4-hour luxury catamaran snorkeling trip in Cozumel with a green turtle sanctuary, El Cielo starfish sands, and a sunset sandbank stop.
“Un très bon moment 🤩 Une équipe au top , je recommande vivement !!”
Swim and snorkel at Stingray Beach Cozumel, feed stingrays in waist-deep water, see fish, and learn why 800 rescued coral matters.
“We had an amazing time. Cozumel was so beautiful and is one of our favorite port stops. Spending the time with the fish and rays in their natural habitat was something none of us will soon forget. The staff was so patient and friendly. It really was an amazing experience. A+”
A 45-minute Cozumel stop where stingless Melipona bees meet Mayan symbolism, with a guided hive tour and honey tasting for $13.
“I absolutely recommend this tour! Our guide, Russell, was very informative, friendly, and very interesting. The sanctuary is an absolute delight, and the bees are fascinating.”
