The 4 Best Cozumel Catamaran Cruises

1.Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr – El Cielo Full Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · $2,200 for the boat, seats 15 Our pick

You’ll cruise from Cozumel Windseekers’ marina aboard a private Lagoon 39 catamaran for about five hours. The crew helps shape your day around snorkeling, El Cielo, sandbar time, paddleboarding, and swimming, while serving lunch, snacks, and a top-shelf bar. Groups of up to 15 share the boat, with crew members such as Hugo, Lucy, Saul, and Captain David often praised for attentive service.

“First class experience on all levels! Boat is meticulously clean, well maintained, safe and reliable. Staff are amazing! We felt spoiled the entire trip! They took such good care of us! From food prep to drink services and knowledge of the best places to see the reef, sea turtles, coral, sting rays, fish and a shallow crystal clear water sand bar where we sat on a float, did some paddle boarding and just chilled! All we had to do was show up and enjoy our relaxing adventure!”

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2.Catamaran Snorkel Adventure to El Cielo and The Money Bar Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79 per person Best value

Spend about four hours aboard a shared catamaran from The Money Bar, snorkeling near Colombia and Palancar reefs before relaxing at El Cielo’s sandbar with stingrays, starfish, ceviche, fruit, and drinks. Guides such as Jonathan and Carlos may help in the water and capture underwater photos. The boat holds up to 30 people.

“My wife, 10yr old daughter, & I had an amazing time on this tour and would highly recommend to our friends & family. The crew was great! Jonathan our guide was great at explaining everything, patient, & very attentive. Carlos, the photographer, captured amazing photos & was also very helpful in the water. Pedro, our captain was great navigating the catamaran & Israel was helpful at getting us back on the boat. The ceviche at the sandbar was the perfect snack and coming back to The Money Bar to a full restaurant, bar, outdoor showers, and bathrooms was nice. Highly recommend!”

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3.El Cielo Cozumel Snorkeling trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95 per person

Leave Marina Cozumel for Palancar and Columbia reefs, then swim near El Cielo and El Cielito with guides such as David, Elias, and Oliver. Expect about four hours on the water, shared snorkeling gear, turtles, starfish, rays, ceviche, drinks, and a beach or sandbar stop. The $95 price excludes an $11 marine fee.

“Water was absolutely gorgeous! Snacks and drinks were great! The guides were very knowledgeable and boat was nice!”

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4.Deluxe Private Boats – 40 ft Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend five to six hours aboard a private 40-foot catamaran off Cozumel. Your captain chooses a North or South route with you, then plans reef snorkeling, El Cielo, beaches, or other quiet stops around the weather. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, a paddle board, and attentive crew service are included.

“The staff was remarkable and attentive. The ship was in excellent shape and conditions. The food was spectacular.”

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