Mr. Sancho's Beach Club
from $45 per person
Mr. Sancho's Horse Back Riding and 1 more option
- Length
- Page gives both 30 minutes and about 45 minutes of riding
No back-to-ship policy stated
Closed Sundays
Quick picks
- Lowest price Mr. Sancho's Beach Club $45 per person for Mr. Sancho's Horse Back Riding
- Private trip Cozumel Cruise Tours $69 per adult for Cozumel Custom Private Jeep Discovery
- Smallest groups Cozumel Tours (JS Tour & Travel) Up to 5 per Jeep, minimum 2 per booking; Jeeps may be shared
- Back to the ship Cozumel Cruise Tours Guarantees return to your cruise on time; states return to the pier with at least 45 minutes to spare.
- Youngest passengers Cozumel Tours (JS Tour & Travel) Children 6+ who can swim (the page also says all ages welcome)
Will it fit your day in Cozumel?
Put in your ship's arrival and all-aboard times from your cruise planner. Each tour is checked against the time you have, minus the buffer you choose for getting off the ship and back to the pier.
- Mr. Sancho's Beach Club: Mr. Sancho's Horse Back RidingPage gives both 30 minutes and about 45 minutes of riding
- Cozumel Cruise Tours: El Cielo Island Snorkeling & Paradise Escape4-4.5 hours
- Cozumel Snorkel Center: Colombia, Palancar, & Cielo Snorkel Tour4 hours
- Cozumel Cruise Tours: Cozumel Custom Private Jeep Discovery5-5.5 hours; starts 8:30 am, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm
- Cozumel Tours (JS Tour & Travel): Palancar & Columbia Reef Snorkeling TourAbout 4 hours; departs daily at 1:00 pm
- Cozumel Cruise Tours: Cozumel ATV Jungle & Reef Adventure4 hours; departs 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm or 2:30 pm
- Paradise Beach Cozumel: Exclusive All Inclusive PassOpen 8 am to 5 pm, 365 days a yearCheck the length
- Cozumel Tours (JS Tour & Travel): Jeep Tour & Beach BreakAbout 6 hours
- Mr. Sancho's Beach Club: All Inclusive Day PassMonday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; closed SundaysCheck the length
- Cozumel Off Road: Cozumel Private Jeep & Snorkeling TourApproximately 5.5 hours
- Cozumel Snorkel Center: The Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel Tour4 hours; departs 9:30 am or 2:00 pm (Cozumel time)
- Cozumel Snorkel Center: The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour4 hours; departs 9:30 am, midday or 2:00 pm (Cozumel time)
Example times are filled in. Your cruise line's daily planner has the real ones, and a tender port needs more buffer.
Every option side by side
| Operator | What you get | From | Length | Group | Min age | Back-to-ship | Cancellation | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr. Sancho's Horse Back RidingIncludes Guided ride on the beach or a jungle trail |
$45 per person |
Page gives both 30 minutes and about 45 minutes of riding |
Not stated | Not stated on the product page; cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund. | Check dates | |||
El Cielo Island Snorkeling & Paradise EscapeIncludes Marine Park permit, Guacamole, chips and salsa, Tropical fruit, Bottled water, soft drinks and beer, Snorkel gear and life jacket, Bilingual naturalist guide, Transportation from cruise terminal or accommodation |
$50 per person |
4-4.5 hours |
Maximum 12 guests per boat |
Guarantees return to your cruise on time; states return to the pier with at least 45 minutes to spare. | Deposit 100% refundable; full refund if you don't take the tour ('no tour, no fee'). | Check dates | ||
Colombia, Palancar, & Cielo Snorkel TourIncludes Snorkel equipment, Drinks (soft drinks, water; beer and cocktails for adults), Mexican snacks incl. ceviche and fruit, Bilingual staff, Trip insurance |
MXN 1,100 per adult |
4 hours |
Not suitable for children under 4 | Tours built around cruise schedules with a 'Back-to-Ship' guarantee. | Free cancellation or changes up to 24 hours before; full refund if the Port Authority closes the port. | Check dates | ||
Cozumel Custom Private Jeep DiscoveryIncludes Bilingual guide, Private automatic Jeep (guide or your licensed driver drives), Round-trip transport from the cruise pier, Punta Sur Park entrance, Private beach club access, Beer and bottled water, Mexican lunch, Agave spirit tasting, Snorkel gear and life vests, Fuel and liability insurance |
$69 per adult |
5-5.5 hours; starts 8:30 am, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm |
Private; up to 4 passengers plus the guide per Jeep, larger groups get more Jeeps |
Guarantees return to the ship on time; says guests reach the pier with at least 45 minutes to spare. | Deposit fully refundable if you don't take the tour; full refund if the ship doesn't dock or arrives too late. | Check dates | ||
Palancar & Columbia Reef Snorkeling TourIncludes English-speaking snorkel guide, Snorkel boat, Sandwiches and seasonal fruit, Beer, soft drinks and water, Snorkel equipment, Taxes |
$69 per person |
About 4 hours; departs daily at 1:00 pm |
Children 6+ who can swim (the page also says all ages welcome) | Not stated | Full refund if the cruise ship is late or does not port; separate change policy not read. | Check dates | ||
Cozumel ATV Jungle & Reef AdventureIncludes Round-trip air-conditioned van from the cruise pier, Honda 250 ATV and helmet, Guided snorkel with gear, Mexican beach lunch, snack and bottled water, Beach club access with showers and hammocks, Bilingual guide |
$70 per person |
4 hours; departs 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm or 2:30 pm |
Small group |
6+; drivers 16+ with a valid license | Guarantees return to the ship on time; says guests reach the pier with at least 45 minutes to spare. | Deposit fully refundable if you don't take the tour; full refund if the ship skips Cozumel or arrives too late. | Check dates | |
Exclusive All Inclusive PassIncludes Beach and pool access, Lounge chairs and umbrellas, Food and drinks from the all-inclusive menu, Wi-Fi |
$73 per adult |
Open 8 am to 5 pm, 365 days a year |
Not stated | Cancel any time before 8 am CST the day before arrival. | Check dates | |||
Jeep Tour & Beach BreakIncludes Round-trip transportation, English-speaking naturalist guide, Jeep Wrangler (self-drive), Buffet lunch, Bottled water, Snorkel gear, Tequila tasting, Beach club access, Taxes |
$79 per adult |
About 6 hours |
up to 5 per Jeep, minimum 2 per booking; Jeeps may be shared |
7+ (drivers 16+ with license) | Not stated | Full refund if the cruise ship is late or does not port. | Check dates | |
All Inclusive Day PassIncludes Unlimited food and drinks (shots excluded), Pools with swim-up bar, Kayaks, Sun loungers and umbrella tables, Lockers and freshwater showers |
$79 per adult |
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; closed Sundays |
Not stated | Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund; nothing stated on ships skipping the port. | Check dates | |||
Cozumel Private Jeep & Snorkeling TourIncludes Private Jeep and guide, Gas and insurance, Snorkel gear, Soft drinks, beer and water, Beach club access, Punta Sur Eco Park access, Marine park fee, Mexican lunch, Tequila tasting |
$89 per person |
Approximately 5.5 hours |
Private, one party per Jeep (4-5 seats) |
Not stated | No general policy listed; full refund if the cruise skips Cozumel or the Playa del Carmen ferry is not running. | Check dates | ||
The Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel TourIncludes Snorkel equipment, Chips, dips, ceviche and fresh fruit, Beer and cocktails for adults, sodas and water, English and Spanish speaking staff, Trip insurance |
Not listed |
4 hours; departs 9:30 am or 2:00 pm (Cozumel time) |
Not for children under 4 | Tours run to cruise schedules with a back-to-ship guarantee; no terms stated. | Free cancellation or changes up to 24 hours before; full refund if the Port Authority closes the port or the ship misses port. | Check dates | ||
The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel TourIncludes Snorkel equipment, Chips, dips, ceviche, fruit and vegetables, Beer and cocktails for adults, sodas and water, English and Spanish speaking staff, Trip insurance |
Not listed |
4 hours; departs 9:30 am, midday or 2:00 pm (Cozumel time) |
Not for children under 4 | Tours run to cruise schedules with a back-to-ship guarantee; no terms stated. | Free cancellation or changes up to 24 hours before; full refund if the Port Authority closes the port or the ship misses port. | Check dates |
From each operator's own website, checked October 22, 2026. How we compare.
The same day through your cruise line
What the cruise lines list for their own excursions in Cozumel, from their websites, next to a local operator's trip of the same kind.
| Line | Excursion | From | Length | Same kind of trip locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Margaritaville at Sea |
$89.99 per person |
Paradise Beach Cozumel, $73$16.99 less | ||
Carnival |
$93.99 per adult |
4 hours |
Cozumel Cruise Tours, $50$43.99 less | |
Carnival |
$104.99 per adult |
5 hours |
Cozumel Tours (JS Tour & Travel), $79$25.99 less |
Read on each cruise line's website on October 22, 2026. Lines change these prices often, so check the page before you book. Trips are matched by what each listing names; inclusions and transport differ, so open both. Every port compared.
Puerta Maya, SSA Mexico and Punta Langosta
Puerta Maya took every Carnival ship listed on the API Quintana Roo arrivals schedule for October 1 to 24, 2026, plus Regal Princess. SSA Mexico, which tour operators list as the International Pier, handled Icon, Symphony, Star and Enchantment of the Seas, Celebrity Reflection and Disney Destiny. Punta Langosta took Mariner and Radiance of the Seas, the MSC and Norwegian ships, Disney Treasure and Disney Fantasy. Berths can change from week to week: Margaritaville at Sea Islander alternated between SSA Mexico and Punta Langosta, and Celebrity Beyond used both SSA Mexico and Puerta Maya.
Punta Langosta is in downtown San Miguel. The other two terminals sit south of town on the southwest coast, and sources disagree on how far: Cruise Critic says about five miles (roughly 15 minutes by car), Cruise Hive about 3 miles. Cruise Hive puts the Puerta Maya and International entrances less than 1,500 ft apart. Taxis wait at the pier entrances, and Cruise Critic quotes about $5 to $10 into San Miguel. Agree on the fare before getting in, since rideshare apps do not operate on the island.
Cozumel Cruise Tours collects snorkelers at all three piers, where its staff wear orange shirts. Cozumel Off Road starts from the motor lobby of the El Cid La Ceiba hotel, about 100 yards from Puerta Maya by its count. Cozumel Snorkel Center meets at Asta Bandera downtown, by the ferry terminal, or at the El Cid La Ceiba hotel pier. Cozumel Tours (JS) sets its meeting point by pier and runs its Jeep tour as self-drive, citing taxi union regulations (the island's union is Adolfo López Mateos).
Late October calls and Zona Sureste time
Late October 2026 calls on the port authority schedule last 8.5 to 11.5 hours from scheduled arrival to departure. Most Carnival calls at Puerta Maya that week ran from 6:30 or 7:30 am to 4 pm. Icon of the Seas was listed from 7 am to 6 pm, MSC Seashore from 7:30 am to 7 pm and Norwegian Aqua from 9:30 am to 7 pm. Each row on the schedule is marked as scheduled, arrived or cancelled, so it also shows whether a call went ahead.
Quintana Roo moved to the Zona Sureste time zone in 2015 and has stayed on UTC minus 5 all year since, with no daylight saving time. From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, US East Coast ports are on daylight time, so the island runs an hour behind Florida. Check whether the all-aboard time in the ship's daily program is ship time or island time.
Cozumel Cruise Tours says it watches ship schedules and returns guests to the pier with at least 45 minutes to spare. Cozumel Snorkel Center advertises a back-to-ship guarantee without stating terms. Cozumel Tours (JS) starts its Jeep tour of about 6 hours at 9 am or 11 am. The later start finishes around 5 pm, after the 4 pm departures common for Carnival in late October. Cozumel Off Road ends its tours where they began, near the piers.
Palancar reefs, El Cielo and Punta Sur
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park was declared on July 19, 1996, and covers about 120 sq km (46 sq mi) on the island's south side. It starts just south of the International Pier, wraps around Punta Sur and forms part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Cozumel Cruise Tours' snorkel trip of 4 to 4.5 hours visits Palancar Shallows, Colombia Reef, a second reef garden and El Cielo for $50. Cozumel Snorkel Center's 4-hour Colombia, Palancar and Cielo trip costs MXN 1,100 per adult.
Jeep tours take up most of a port day. Cozumel Tours (JS) runs a self-drive tour of about 6 hours from $79 online (list price $100). It stops first at Punta Sur Natural Park, then the San Gervasio ruins, a tequila tasting and Playa Uvas Beach Club. Entry to Punta Sur and San Gervasio costs an extra $47 per person. Cozumel Off Road's private Jeep and snorkel tour lasts about 5.5 hours at $89 per person, with Punta Sur Eco Park access, the marine park fee and a Mexican lunch included.
NCL sells a 4-hour catamaran sail and reef snorkel from $139.99 per adult and $119.99 per child, for ages 4 and up and guests up to 250 lb. Cozumel Cruise Tours' $50 El Cielo trip runs about as long and includes the park permit, chips with guacamole and salsa, fruit, beer and soft drinks, snorkel gear and transport from the terminal. Its boats carry no more than 12 guests. The company says it uses only reef-safe sunscreen, though CONANP's rules for the park ban sunscreen outright.
Pier pickups, peso prices and missed-port refunds
Of the four operators, only Cozumel Cruise Tours collects guests at the piers themselves. Its El Cielo trip is $50, including the park permit, paid as a refundable $18 online deposit with the rest due on the day. Boats leave at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, and the company recommends a morning trip, when fewer boats are out. It promises a full refund if the ship does not dock or arrives too late for the tour.
Cozumel Snorkel Center prices in pesos only, MXN 1,100 per adult and MXN 1,000 per child, and its list of inclusions does not mention the MXN 225 park fee. It says the trip is not suitable for children under 4. Cancellations or changes are free up to 24 hours ahead, and it refunds in full if the Port Authority closes the port.
Cozumel Off Road sells private Jeeps, one party per vehicle, at $89 per person or $178 for a solo traveler, marine park fee included. It says it has run since 1998 with five Jeeps and room for 22 passengers a day, and it refunds in full if the ship skips Cozumel. Cozumel Tours (JS) seats up to five per Jeep, needs at least two per booking and may put separate parties together. Its drivers must be 16 or older and licensed, and its site promises a full refund if the ship is late or does not call.
Before you book
- Children under 12 and adults over 60 are exempt from the MXN 225 daily reef park fee if they show valid ID, according to CONANP.
- Self-drive Jeep guests need a driver's license and a credit card for the damage deposit, according to Cozumel Tours (JS), which charges $14 for a beach club locker.
- Look up your terminal before booking a tour with a meeting point. The API Quintana Roo arrivals schedule lists each ship's berth (Puerta Maya, SSA Mexico or Punta Langosta) with scheduled arrival and departure times.
- Cozumel Snorkel Center lists its reef trip only in pesos, MXN 1,100 per adult and MXN 1,000 per child, with no dollar price on the page.
The operators
Cozumel Cruise Tours
from $50 per person
El Cielo Island Snorkeling & Paradise Escape and 2 more options
- Length
- 4-4.5 hours
- Group
- Maximum 12 guests per boat
Back to ship: Guarantees return to your cruise on time; states return to the pier with at least 45 minutes to spare.
States it owns and operates its tours with no middlemen
Cozumel Tours (JS Tour & Travel)
from $69 per person
Palancar & Columbia Reef Snorkeling Tour and 1 more option
- Length
- About 4 hours; departs daily at 1:00 pm
- Age
- Children 6+ who can swim (the page also says all ages welcome)
No back-to-ship policy stated
Self-drive Jeep with a guide riding along, due to taxi union rules
Paradise Beach Cozumel
from $73 per adult
Exclusive All Inclusive Pass
- Length
- Open 8 am to 5 pm, 365 days a year
No back-to-ship policy stated
Fun Pass (floating water park, paddle boards, water hammocks) costs $16 per person added online or $18 at check-in
Cozumel Off Road
from $89 per person
Cozumel Private Jeep & Snorkeling Tour
- Length
- Approximately 5.5 hours
- Group
- Private, one party per Jeep (4-5 seats)
No back-to-ship policy stated
Says it is family-owned and has run private Jeep tours since 1998
Cozumel Snorkel Center
from MXN 1,100 per adult
Colombia, Palancar, & Cielo Snorkel Tour and 2 more options
- Length
- 4 hours
- Age
- Not suitable for children under 4
Back to ship: Tours built around cruise schedules with a 'Back-to-Ship' guarantee.
Shop on Av. Rafael E. Melgar, San Miguel; runs its own boats daily
Head to head
More shore excursions in the Caribbean
- Nassau, Bahamas from $58.95
- Grand Cayman (George Town), Cayman Islands from $50
- St. Maarten (Philipsburg) from $59
- Roatan, Honduras from $25
- Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico from $35
- Belize City, Belize from $35
- Falmouth, Jamaica from $50
- Key West, Florida from $39
- Progreso, Mexico from $59
- Ocho Rios, Jamaica from $79
Sources
Prices and policies come from each operator's own pages, read on October 22, 2026. Seasons, rules and local details come from the pages below.
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