EL MAYORSnorkeling Tours · Cozumel
Sunlight rippling across clear shallow water in Mexico

Cozumel, beneath the surface.

Shared and private snorkeling with a local, family-run crew. From living reefs to the turquoise shallows of El Cielo.

Departing from Marina La Caleta · Cozumel

  • 4.8 / 5 on Tripadvisor
  • Local & family-run
  • 7+ years of experience

One island. Your kind of day.

Join a shared snorkeling trip or keep the experience private. Choose your day, then contact the crew for current rates and dates.

Shared experience

Shared El Cielo snorkeling

Reefs, clear water and time at El Cielo, with other travellers along for the day.

4 hours

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Water & soft drinks
  • Seasonal fruit & fish ceviche
  • Complimentary beer after snorkeling

Private experience

El Cielo, just your group

A private snorkeling experience for your party. Talk to the crew about reef visits and time at El Cielo.

4 hours

  • Private group
  • Discuss your preferences with the crew
  • Confirm your trip’s inclusions when enquiring

Private island trip

Isla de la Pasión

Discover another side of Cozumel with a private boat experience toward Isla de la Pasión.

4 hours

  • Private experience
  • Ask about the current trip details

From reef life to El Cielo.

Two sides of Cozumel’s blue. A glimpse of the places and marine life that make a day on the water special.

Travellers and a boat in the turquoise shallows of El Cielo, Cozumel; destination photograph
El Cielo, Cozumel · destination photography

Then, a little more blue.

El Cielo is the other side of the experience: clear water, pale sand and a Caribbean horizon. Ask the crew about the stops planned for your day.

A quiet stretch of Cozumel shoreline beneath Caribbean clouds
Cozumel’s Caribbean shoreline

Our island. A personal welcome.

El Mayor is a local, family-run snorkeling operator with more than seven years of experience in Cozumel. Speak directly with the team about a shared day out or a private trip for your group. Customer reviews regularly highlight attentive guides and a friendly crew.

A day worth writing home about.

“Really nice people and a very comfortable experience. Best snorkeling trip we have had.”

Tripadvisor travellerReview published 17 April 2026

Before you get in the water.

How long are the experiences?

The shared El Cielo, private El Cielo and private Isla de la Pasión experiences are four-hour tours. Confirm your departure and return details with the crew before booking.

What is included in the shared El Cielo tour?

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soft drinks, seasonal fruit and fish ceviche are included. Complimentary beer is offered after snorkeling. Private-tour inclusions should be confirmed separately.

Can I arrange a private tour?

Yes. Ask about a private El Cielo snorkeling experience or a private Isla de la Pasión trip. Tell the crew your dates and how many people will be travelling.

Will we see turtles, rays or starfish?

Travellers have reported a range of marine-life encounters, but sightings vary. No particular animal is guaranteed on a trip.

Where do we meet, and what if I arrive by cruise?

The meeting point is Marina La Caleta, Cozumel. Ask the team to confirm the exact meeting time and directions. If you are visiting by cruise, share your ship’s arrival and all-aboard times before arranging your tour.

Are underwater photos available?

Ask the crew about underwater photos and videos when you enquire. They are an optional extra mentioned by travellers; confirm current options and prices directly.

Start at Marina La Caleta.

On Cozumel’s southern coastal road. Confirm your meeting time and trip details with the team before you travel.

Marina La Caleta Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico

Phone: +52 987 800 4235. Email: cozumel_elmayor@icloud.com.

Your next Cozumel story starts here.

Tell the crew when you are visiting and the experience you have in mind. They can help you check current rates and availability.

Direct email enquiry · Dates and rates confirmed by the crew.

  • Your preferred date
  • Number of travellers
  • Shared or private experience
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