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Cozumel Snorkeling The search is over! You have come to the right spot! If you have never been to the island of Cozumel, you are in for a wonderful surprise! We have an average of 350 days of sunshine, 150 - 250 feet of underwater visibility, a warm 80+ degree year-round average sea temperature and some of the friendliest fish you can imagine! Our famous reefs lie just off the shore - about 200-500 yards. All of this adds up to incredible conditions for some awesome snorkeling! If you have never been snorkeling on our world famous reefs then get ready to have your socks knocked off! There are miles and miles of incredible reef- all clean, pristine and protected. There are mountains of living coral that will amaze you- starting at 25 ft and dropping off to 500 ft! Cozumel hosts all kinds of different formations like caverns, walls and drift currents. Snorkeling Cozumel is perfect for everyone- no matter the level of skill. We cater to folks that are beginners as well as "old Timers"! Since Cozumel consistently ranks among the top 3 - 5 dive destinations in the world among scuba divers, it goes without saying that the snorkeling must be incredible, too! Cozumel enjoys some of the clearest water found anywhere in the Caribbean and visibility can be 150 feet or more depending on the water currents. Why is Cozumel snorkeling better than other places? Looking at an arial map, take note of the fact that Cozumel sits well away from mainland Mexico (about 7 miles) and also that the island is long going north to south. This happens to be the general flow of the ocean currents around the island as well. This constant flow of currents keeps the waters around the island clean and filled with fresh nutrients that corals feed on. If water is stagnate and not moving, some corals will grow but the majority of them depend on nutrients and sunlight to develop and thrive. Since clean water is crystal clear, more sunlight can penetrate deeper and this allows corals to grow at deeper depths. A deeper depth coral colony will surive more natural events such as storm surges as well as be protected from human destruction (walking, crushing, harvesting for souvineirs, etc.) While there are coral reefs and corals growing all around the island, Cozumel's most beautiful corals are formed and located on the west side of the island where there is more natural protection from the open Caribean sea and it's storm surge. This more protected west side of the island has, over millions of years, produced coral formations growing upward from the bottom of the sea some 400 feet and more! No wonder divers get excited coming here and seeing these beautiful underwater formations! Snorkelers will not necessarily see all of these biggest most beautiful coral formations since their beauty is hidden well beneath the sea and diving equipment is necessary. However, snorkelers CAN see the TOPS of these coral formations as well as enjoy other coral reefs that exist in the islands shallower waters. And of course, where there is coral and protection from the elements and predators, there will be fish, lobsters, crabs, eels, stingrays and a multitude of other sea critters for snorkers to enjoy! So take the plunge! Get your face wet and enjoy the "down under" beauty Cozumel has to offer snorkelers! Some Snorkeling and Related Activities Submit Feedback  Cozumel Butterfly Sanctuary Tour & Beach Club Visit Cozumel's only Butterfly Sanctuary! See multitudes of colors, learn about butterfly habits and the miracle of metamorphosis. Take photos and then stay to enjoy snorkeling and the other ammenities of the Beach Club. Great family fun & excellent value! US $8 Adults /US$5 Kids Educational Family Fun!  Cozumel Dolphin Snorkel/Swim Adventure A unique opportunity to swim and snorkel (Available only in Cozumel and Isla Mujeres) with dolphins! Experience the joy of a dolphin kiss, marvel at the dolphin’s strength as you are towed through the water in the ‘belly ride’, and fall in love with their gentleness as you cradle a dolphin in your arms. US$103.40 Adults / US$ 101.75 child 5 - 11 yrs  Cozumel Boat Trips - Sail, Sunset, Snorkel - Do It All!! Enjoy a beautiful day of sailing and snorkeling on the Caribbean sea or a gorgeous Cozumel sunset sail! From $60 per person!  Cozumel by Jeep and Snorkel Tour Go by jeep around Cozumel's coastal highway and enjoy the sites and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. $69 Adults/$69 Kids  Cozumel Horseback Ride and Beach time at Punta Sur Park Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Caribbean Sea in Cozumel riding a horse! $ 89 Adult / $89 Child  Cozumel Punta Sur Ecopark, Lighthouse & Snorkeling Have you ever seen Spoonbill Flamingos nesting or Egrets hunting in shallow mangrove areas? This is a chance to experience Cozumel wildlife up close with the possibility of seeing Spoonbill Flamingos, egrets, iguanas, crocodiles and other indigenous species. Adult $70 / Child $ 52  Cozumel Sail and Snorkel Party Snorkel and party on a catamaran! US $59/adults & $30/kids  Cozumel Discover Mexico & Chankanaab Park Combo Package Special package combining Discover Mexico cultural park with Chankanaab Park From US$34 Adults / US$24 Kids Great Value!  Cozumel Sea Trek Helmet Diving If you can't swim, no problem! Sea Trek Helmet Diving was designed to allow non-swimmers to explore underwater. It's as simple as walking and breathing! $79/person  Cozumel's Most Complete Island Jeep & Snorkel Tour You'll see more in one day than others see in a lifetime! $ 85 Adults/$ 50 Kids  Cozumel Franko's Island Map & Reef Creatures Card Beautifully drawn and virtually indestructible Cozumel Map and Fish Identification cards showing lots of detail! From $9.95  Zwick's Cozumel Chart (Island Map) The original hand drawn, detailed historic reference chart of Cozumel Island is back and available only through Cozumelinsider. From $35  Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ The Beauty of Cozumel Share the beauty of Cozumel's reefs with family and friends with this spectacular underwater video! Only $25  Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ Eagle Rays of Cozumel Enjoy rare video footage of the grace of Cozumel's spotted eagle rays as they glide through Cozumel's crystal clear waters. Only $25  Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Photo Instruction Learn from a pro what it takes to face the exciting challenge of underwater photography. From $50 per person  Cozumel Punta Sur Ecological Reserve Tour Adventure into the Ecological Reserve of Punta Sur to discover the largest variety of birds, turtles, fish and coral along with a visit to a lighthouse and museum. $100/person  Cozumel Famous Fury Snorkel & Beach Party Sail on board the modern Fury Catamarans and experience snorkeling on the best reefs in the Caribbean Sea! Complete this excursion with a visit to an incredibly beautiful private beach. $59/person  Cozumel Eagle Ray 2 & 3 Reef Snorkel Trips Come explore and experience the fascinating and beautiful Cozumel reefs with Eagle Ray Divers. A family owned business that doesn't cater to the masses. With smaller, more comfortable boats for personalized attention Eagle Ray provides and unforgettable snorkel experience! Starting at $52/adults & $26/kids  Cozumel Whale Shark Snorkel Adventures Spectacular whale shark snorkel experience! Personal service from a professional guide who escorts guests the entire way! US$ 210 per person  Cozumel 3 Reef Snorkel by Boat Come explore and experience the fascinating and beautiful Cozumel reefs! $ 70 Adult / $ 70 Child  Cozumel Segway Adventure and Snorkel Tour Can you imagine exploring Cozumel coastline while moving on a Segway personal transporter? Use one to make your way to the finest snorkeling on the island! $69 Adults/$69 Kids  Cozumel Snuba - Combination Snorkel/Scuba from Shore Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba diving, it is a way to explore the under water world without the cumbersome equipment required for Scuba diving and without the surface limitations associated with snorkeling. $59/person  Kuzamil Snorkeling Center 3 Reef Tour Snorkeling from the shore is great but for something different, take a cruise in a glass bottom boat across the crystal clear waters of Cozumel to snorkel 3 beautiful northern reefs: Paraiso Bajo, Paraiso Profundo and Villa Blanca! From US$ 40/person! Cozumel Boat Trips - Sail, Sunset, Snorkel - Do It All!! Cozumel Whale Shark Snorkel Adventures Cozumel Fox Hill Underwater Video ~ The Beauty of Cozumel Cozumel's Most Complete Island Jeep & Snorkel Tour Cozumel Discover Mexico & Chankanaab Park Combo Package Personal Experiences Submit Feedback Twenty-two of us just got back from a trip to Playa del Carmen. While there we went on a Fury Cat snorkeling trip to Cozumel. Wow!! What a fantastic trip!!! We were all very impressed with the crew and the excursion. It was, by far, the best excursion any of us have ever been on. Thanks Fury Cat! C Lancaster ~ Sulphur Springs, Texas USA Went on the Fury for my first time snorkeling. We went with a group of 4 and had the best time of our whole trip in Cozumel because of the catamaran trip. It was great snorkeling, partying was perfect and the beach a blast. Who knew you could kayak in the ocean. Will definitely do it again, but only with Fury. M. Carter ~ Shawnee, KS, USA What a great Experience!!! We booked our excursions through this website with a slight bit of apprehension. We figured it would be safer to book through our cruise ship since this was our first time going to Cozumel. Boy am I so thankful we didn't. Our cruise ship (which we thoroughly enjoyed) had many excursions organized with tons of people in each excursion. By booking through Cozumel Insider we were definitely given smaller groups to be with.......then we booked a Resort Scuba with Eagle Ray Divers. We had one on one attention with Antonio (the owner), our own boat to go out on, and then got personalized attention with the lesson and dive. I know that if we had booked on the cruise ship there probably would've been many other people that would've needed attention, it would've taken more time and it would've diminished our experience. This dive was definitely worth the money and was the most memorable activity we had on this vacation. Highly recommended!!!! Next year we will definitely book through Cozumel Insider, we will recommend this company to all our friends, and we plan on booking with Antonio for more scuba next time!!!! Dr. Marvin Carson ~ Tullahoma, Tennesseee Thank you very much - I got my map yesterday and it's everything that was promised - I'm most pleased! R. Metituk ~ Wembley, Canada This is just to let you know that I am very satisfied with the service which I have received during a three reef snorkelling trip with the Eagle Ray Divers. George as the captain and Sahid (forgive me if I got his name wrong) were very nice and helpful. I was able to see so big and colourful fishes for the first time in my life. We have also seen the turtles and stingrays. Nice trip. Next time will definitely go scuba diving, probably not Caribbean (Red Sea is much much closer to where I live), but who knows, if I ever come to Cozumel again I would choose Eagle Ray Divers again. JERZY (Yurek) GURYCZ ~ Krakow Poland
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