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Things to do in San Miguel de Cozumel

Our most recommended things to do in San Miguel de Cozumel

Cozumel: El Cielo, Palancar Reef, and Beach Party with Food

1. Cozumel: El Cielo, Palancar Reef, and Beach Party with Food

Join one of the most luxurious catamaran tours in the Caribbean and discover the two best parts of Cozumel's marine park: El Cielo Beach and Palancar Reef. Later, relax or play on the pristine white beach while enjoying unlimited beer, margaritas, and lunch. Set sail on board a first-class 65-foot Fury Catamaran, with shade, fresh-water showers, bathrooms, sanitized snorkeling gear, and a brand new snorkel pipe for you to keep. Explore one of Cozumel's finest snorkeling sites, Palancar Reef. Then, get ready to discover the world-famous El Cielo Beach: a secluded sandbar that can only be reached by boat. Snorkel and swim in this pristine paradise and play in shallow waters surrounded by starfish. An ultimate beach experience comes next: sail to a private white-sand beach. Enjoy an Angus cheeseburger, unlimited margaritas, beer, sodas, and purified water. Relax on a lounge chair or hammock, play on a floating water park, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard.

Cozumel: Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner & Show

2. Cozumel: Pirate Ship Cruise with Dinner & Show

Enjoy the first pirate show and dinner tour in Cozumel with more than 15 years of giving joy, excitement, and delicious dinners to its guests. Be entertained by the pirate stories, sword fights, games, & dances as you cruise the Caribbean aboard the 17th centurty replica galleon and feast on gourmet food options for your dinner. Sail the beautiful caribbean sea with the pirate crew, win prizes, dance, laugh, and have a drink always in hand with a premium open bar. Delight in a gourmet dinner including: salad with artisan dressing, vegetables, rice, baked potatoes, lobster, and uniquely seasoned steak. Feel the sea breeze and experience the best landmark of the island. You can also give a boost to the night with a Deluxe Open Bar ticket that includes bottles like Don Julio, Johnnie Walker, Zacapa, Grey Goose, Champagne, and more.

Cozumel: Manatee Encounter with Chankanaab Park Entrance

3. Cozumel: Manatee Encounter with Chankanaab Park Entrance

Experience Cozumel memorably with direct contact with the cute, chubby marine mammals known as manatees. At Dolphin Discovery-Cozumel, interact with and even feed these lively creatures. Go snorkeling while you're at it, and enjoy included access to Chankanaab Park. With the Manatee Encounter program, listen as your instructor gives a short briefing on how to play with the sea mammals. Get happy as the manatee swims by you so you can touch and pet it. Fear not, as the manatees are very gentle. Then move in for a close-up as it gives you a big, charming hug. Bond with your new pal as you even get to feed him. For yet more fun, visit Chankanaab Park, where you can admire the local flora and fauna and take advantage of the top-notch facilities to relax.

Atlantis Submarine Experience in Cozumel

4. Atlantis Submarine Experience in Cozumel

We invite you to experience why Cozumel is one of the top five dive destinations in the world. Go to 100 feet (30 meters) underwater and enjoy the magic onboard a real US Coast Guard Certified submarine, as you make the underwater journey to Chankanaab. An environmentally protected marine park, Chankanaab is home to a huge variety of sea life until now seen only by divers. Your submarine dive adventure begins on board ferry vessel that will take you on a 12-minute cruise along Cozumel west coast. Upon arriving at the Chankanaab dive site you will be transferred to the Atlantis Submarine where you will have the opportunity to view this underwater paradise through large windows in air-conditioned comfort. Marvel at the huge variety of tropical fish including parrotfish, grunts, and groupers as your captain expertly navigates through magnificent 30 foot coral heads, all in air-conditioned comfort. Throughout your voyage an informative, live narration is provided by an experienced co-pilot who will be happy to answer any questions. You will not want to forget your cameras for an once-in-a-lifetime glance into this amazing undersea world.

Cozumel: Private Buggy Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling

5. Cozumel: Private Buggy Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling

Start your Cozumel buggy tour with a drive through town to the tequilera, where you can learn all about tequila’s distillation process. Next, explore the beautiful beaches on the east side of the island with their magnificent white sand beaches, mesmerizing rock formations, secret beaches, off-road paths, and much more. Experience the untouched part of the island where there is no electricity and just a few scattered beach restaurants and bars. Journey along forest roads to reach the Caribbean Sea and snorkel with the marine life. Get some time to relax on the beach and enjoy a lunch of authentic Mexican food.

Cozumel: VIP Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling 3 Reefs Tour

6. Cozumel: VIP Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling 3 Reefs Tour

Meet the crew at the entrance of the Hotel El Cid La Ceiba by the cruise ships at the Puerta Maya pier and the International pier, and about 2 miles south from Cozumel downtown. Climb aboard a glass bottom boat and take part in a 3 reefs snorkeling tour perfect for those who want to swim or those who want to stay dry. The boat has bathroom facilities, a sundeck, and a glass bottom that will allow the non-swimmers of your group to be part of the party just as the ones that decide to do the snorkeling. The crew will make sure to keep you safe and of course, help you have a blast. During the activity, water and sodas will be available at all time, and after the snorkeling, beers will be provided.

Cozumel: Snorkel and Swim with Stingrays

7. Cozumel: Snorkel and Swim with Stingrays

Embark on a stingray encounter and snorkel excursion. Meet at the Stingray Beach Cozumel where you will interact and feed stingrays.  Before entering the enclosure, receive a safety briefing and get all your necessary gear. Meet the rays in waist-deep water for a 30-minute encounter.  Be surrounded by the stingrays and feel them softly touch your legs. Feed the stingrays and feel their silky wings. After, move to the deeper part of the enclosure with your snorkel gear and snorkel for 30 minutes with stingrays and many colorful fish. Witness a coral reef installation with more than 800 rescued coral. Enjoy the Beach Club and visit a photo and souvenir shop. See macaws, a green iguana, a hermit crab, and a water trampoline for kids.

Cozumel: Dolphin Royal Swim

8. Cozumel: Dolphin Royal Swim

Experience this beautiful island that offers natural adventure, with a wide variety of activities to do. Cozumel Island hosts some of the most idyllic beaches to rest by the ocean, and take in the sunshine. Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery-Cozumel. In the Royal Swim program, interact with two dolphins in their natural environment. Feel the rush of being foot pushed by the dolphins to rise above the water. After your dolphin program, visit Chankanaab Park and enjoy nature’s beauty. Take in the diversity of nature and sea life on a quick snorkel adventure at the Park.

Cozumel: Seaside Chocolate Workshop and Wine Tasting

9. Cozumel: Seaside Chocolate Workshop and Wine Tasting

Embark on an interactive chocolate workshop and wine tasting. Meet on a quiet and beautiful seaside terrace at Stingray Beach where you will be welcomed with a chocolate martini.  Then, learn all about the history, ancient Aztec, and Mayan processing techniques of chocolate. Make your own chocolate bar using traditional ingredients and techniques that are still used today by the Mayans.  After creating your own chocolate bar, ignite your palate as you discover the incredible pairing of different flavors of chocolate and red wine. At the end of your tour, shop from a large variety of chocolate products.

From Cozumel: Express Tour to Tulum Mayan Ruins

10. From Cozumel: Express Tour to Tulum Mayan Ruins

Start your adventure by meeting your tour guide right in front of the swallows’ statue so that you can take the ferry ride to playa del carmen and enjoy a scenic 45 minute ride in the blue waters of the Caribbean. After that, you will take an air conditioned van/bus to the walled city of Tulum, in which you’ll explore the magnificent and restored temples rising above the Caribbean Sea. Tulum is an archeological site that offers one of the most beautiful sceneries of the world. You will be guided by a local expert through the secrets, facts, myths and wonderful legends of the ancient Mayan civilization, getting the opportunity to admire the detailed carved figures and frescoes on the walls of prominent buildings such as “El Castillo” (The Castle), The Temple of the Descending God and The House of the Columns, in which you will be able to shoot amazing photos during approximately 2 hours. After this unforgettable experience, you will return to your transportation in which you will enjoy a delicious light snack while getting back to Playa del Carmen, where you will catch the ferry just in time to be back to Cozumel.

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Cruise excursion was sold out, so I booked a later seating through Getyourguide, which was 1/2 the price, though the cruise line’s did include the cab rides to/from the Puerto Maya pier. (International Pier is probably walkable.) We were the only 2 people in the 11 a.m. seating, but they honored the reservation, so we had a private experience. Such fun! Wendy greeted us with a chocolate martini; gave the history of chocolate; we ground cocoa beans and made our own, and then sampled lots of chocolate and Mexican wine. (Total time about 2 hours.) We have spent lots of time in Cozumel before, so this was something different to do. FYI: they also offer a piñata making class for kids. Stingray Beach Club is very clean, workers super helpful. We got there early and had a drink by the water and watched people snorkel with the stingrays. (We’ve done that in Cayman, but this seemed like a great option for families with younger kids.) Nive place right on the water. Fun time!

There was a mixup about the meeting point ( who knew there were to Juanito Benito statues in Cozumel) but Tania, our cool and guide found us and we began our cooking adventure. The experience was excellent. Tania was delightful. The food was amazing. Great flavorful drinks. Fun to be in the market to get the produce and meat we needed for lunch. Very reasonable price.

O Palácio é lindo e os jardins imperdíveis.

Very friendly staff! Good selection of food and always available. Many alcoholic drinks to choose from. Enjoyed laying at be the beach and swimming in the turquoise waters, and snorkeling.

It was an amazing experience! The dolphins are so beautiful! One of the best things I’ve ever done!

This was a very interesting experience. I advice to all Cozumel visitors.