

Columbia Reef
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Columbia Reef is famous for its complex architecture of caves, arches, and coral spires. Here you can find schools of snapper, barracudas, sea turtles, scorpion fish, and even the rare passing nurse shark. With both shallow coral gardens and deep ocean-floor caverns, the reef is accessible to snorkelers and scuba divers alike.
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Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and Cielo Reefs
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Sail the shimmering sea on a glass-bottom boat and snorkel at specular reefs off the coast of Cozumel on this half-day guided tour of the National Marine Park. At El Cielo, named after heaven itself, marvel at the sea stars that decorate the sandy ocean floor. Float beside sea turtles at Columbia Reef then plunge into the crystal clear waters of Palancar Reef to discover fascinating fish, nurse sharks, and colorful coral reefs. Between sublime snorkeling stops, refresh with complimentary beverages as the warm sun soothes your skin on this unforgettable ocean odyssey.
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$60.00
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$60.00
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Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Columbia, Palancar and El Cielo Beach
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Thanks to a glass boat, this Cozumel snorkeling trip is the perfect choice for travelers in groups with a mixed interest in snorkeling. Though you head out to three spectacular snorkeling locations known for their active reefs, you can also choose to relax and enjoy looking at the tropical fish, starfish, and more from on board the boat.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Colombia and Cielo Reefs
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Set off for adventure to the caribbean and admire the spectacular marine life in the most incredible Cozumel snorkeling tour, explore the caribbean sea and its underwater treasures while you snorkel at 3 of the most spectacular marine attractions: Palancar reef, Colombia reef and the magical El Cielo Beach surrounded by beautiful starfish and sandy white bottom.
PLEASE NOTE: El Cielo Beach recently opened its waters to public for a limited time, don't miss your only chance to visit one the most amazing places on the caribbean!
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Cozumel Sky Tour with Snorkel All Inclusive
Cozumel Sky Tour plus Snorkel, discover marine life in one of the most recommended places to do it, the island of Cozumel. Start your adventure aboard the boat. When you arrive at the pier you will receive directions to start this activity.
Enjoy knowing two reefs, Paradise and Colombia, areas where you can observe the abundance of fish and marine creatures, starfish, fish of the Caribbean marine fauna. You will have approximately 30 minutes to snorkel in each section. You will also have free time to swim in the Sky, a beach known for its crystalline waters and bottom with sea stars.
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$44.11
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$44.11
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Cozumel Heaven
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Our experience begins with transportation from your hotel to the
Maritime terminal of Playa del Carmen where we will take the ferry to cross the island, when a glass bottom boat arrives we will be waiting to take us to travel 2 reefs (Palancar and Colombia), we will continue our tour and we will go to the beautiful beach “ The sky ”where you can see dozens of starfish at a depth of no more than 3 meters,
We will continue the journey to El Cielito beach where the depth of the sea is not more than 1 meter there you can see manta rays and fish that cross your feet, an experience that you can not miss, we will end our tour in a restaurant where you can delight your palate With a unique seasoning, we finish the tour at the doors of your hotel again.
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$114.00
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$114.00
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Invisible Boat Snorkeling Adventure
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Hope on aboard a unique experience aboard the only Clear boat in the Caribbean and discover Cozumel in the most amazing way. Shipwrecks, multicoloured fish, coral reef and abundant marine life to be discovered while you snorkel or simply from aboard the boat.
Watch everything from above the surface, discover the underwater world and be part of a fun snorkel trip in a 100% Clear boat.
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$46.16
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$46.16
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Complete Tour to "El Cielo" at Cozumel with transportation included!
Enjoy the most complete tour to one of the most beautiful places in Mexico, "El Cielo" in Cozumel.
El cielo is one of the most beautiful beaches in mexico and its name is due to the large number of starfish that you can find at this part of the caribbean sea, an unforgettable place
To start this tour we will pick you up at your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya to go to Playa del Carmen to take the ferry to Cozumel (Ferry ticket included) to set sail on the 4-hour tour to swim and snorkel in three places, El cielo , Colombia reef and Palancar reef, We include life jackets, fins, visor and a new snorkel tube.
These places are a wonder of nature and swimming in these places is a unique and unforgettable experience, during the boat trip you can enjoy water, Soda or Beer.
Then we will visit "El Cielito" a beautiful beach at Cozumel, here we will enjoy a buffet lunch with a refreshing drink and at the end we will have 2 hours to walk around the island before to return to your hotel.
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$154.18
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$154.18
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Complete Snorkeling tour to El Cielo at Cozumel from Cancun and Riviera Maya
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Enjoy the most complete tour to one of the most beautiful places in Mexico, "El Cielo" in Cozumel.
El cielo is one of the most beautiful beaches in mexico and its name is due to the large number of starfish that you can find at this part of the caribbean sea, an unforgettable place
To start this tour we will pick you up at your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya to go to Playa del Carmen to take the ferry to Cozumel (Ferry ticket included) to set sail on the 4-hour tour to swim and snorkel in three places, El cielo , Colombia reef and Palancar reef, We include life jackets, fins, visor and a new snorkel tube.
These places are a wonder of nature and swimming in these places is a unique and unforgettable experience, during the boat trip you can enjoy water, Soda or Beer.
Then we will visit "El Cielito" a beautiful beach at Cozumel, here we will enjoy a buffet lunch with a refreshing drink and at the end we will have 2 hours to walk around the island before to return to your hotel.
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$155.32
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$155.32
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Come to visit "El Cielo" at Cozumel with this complete Snorkeling Adventure
Come to visit "El Cielo" at Cozumel.and be part of an unforgettable experience!
El cielo is one of the most beautiful beaches in mexico and its name is due to the large number of starfish that you can find at this part of the caribbean sea, an unforgettable place
To start this tour we will pick you up at your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya to go to Playa del Carmen to take the ferry to Cozumel (Ferry ticket included) to set sail on the 4-hour tour to swim and snorkel in three places, El cielo , Colombia reef and Palancar reef, We include life jackets, fins, visor and a new snorkel tube.
These places are a wonder of nature and swimming in these places is a unique and unforgettable experience, during the boat trip you can enjoy water, Soda or Beer.
Then we will visit "El Cielito" a beautiful beach at Cozumel, here we will enjoy a buffet lunch with a refreshing drink and at the end we will have 2 hours to walk around the island before to return to your hotel.
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$157.60
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$157.60
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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FAQ’s
Should I book Columbia Reef tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Columbia Reef can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 9 Columbia Reef tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Columbia Reef 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Columbia Reef costs USD 44.11. Guided Columbia Reef tours start around USD 44.11 per person. See all 9 Columbia Reef tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Columbia Reef?
The best ways to experience Columbia Reef are:
- Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and Cielo Reefs
- Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Columbia, Palancar and El Cielo Beach
- Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Colombia and Cielo Reefs
- Cozumel Sky Tour with Snorkel All Inclusive
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