Cozumel Tour from Cancun on a Budget | Cancun 100

Affordable El Cielo Cozumel tour: the later departure that’s ideal if you’re already in Playa del Carmen or Cozumel

The most accessible way to see El Cielo Cozumel without waking up at dawn. While other tours leave around 6 a.m. from Cancun, this later-departure tour leaves later, designed for travelers already staying in Playa del Carmen or Cozumel who prefer a more relaxed pace.

You sail on a spacious, social-atmosphere catamaran, with guided snorkeling at Cozumel’s three classic sites, food on board and a drinks bar, at one of the best prices to visit Cozumel. A great option for young travelers, groups of friends and budget-conscious visitors.

Highlights

• Later-departure tour: you leave later, ideal if you’re already in Playa del Carmen or Cozumel
• One of the most affordable prices to see El Cielo Cozumel
• Guided snorkeling at the reef, El Cielo and El Cielito
• Food on board: ceviche, hot dog and fruit, with beer, soft drinks and margarita
• Spacious social-atmosphere catamaran, operates every day of the week

Your day, step by step

1. Later departure. The catamaran sets sail later than conventional tours, convenient for those already in Playa del Carmen or Cozumel who don’t want an early start.
2. Snorkel at the reef. Guided snorkeling at the reef of the Cozumel Reefs National Park, with corals and tropical fish.
3. El Cielo and El Cielito. You swim over the starfish sanctuary and relax at the crystal-clear El Cielito sandbar.
4. Food and drinks on board. On board you enjoy ceviche, hot dog and fruit, with beer, soft drinks and margarita while you sail.
5. Return. You return to your departure point in Cozumel or Playa del Carmen at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Spacious catamaran with crew
• Full snorkel gear
• Guided snorkeling at three sites: reef, El Cielo and El Cielito
• Food on board: ceviche, hot dog and fruit
• Drinks on board: beer, soft drinks and margarita
• Round-trip ferry when departing from Playa del Carmen

What’s not included

• Beach club access; this tour is enjoyed on board the catamaran
• Transfer from Cancun or Costa Mujeres; this tour departs from Cozumel or Playa del Carmen
• Federal port tax of 300 pesos or 20 dollars per person, only applies departing from Playa del Carmen
• Tips for the crew, suggested and voluntary
• Sunscreen, you must bring biodegradable reef-safe sunscreen

General information

• Duration: Approximately 9 hours
• Guide languages: Spanish and English
• Cancellation: Free until 7:30 PM the day before the tour; after that a 50 percent charge applies
• Operating days: Every day, Monday to Sunday

Departure and meeting point

• From Cozumel: meet directly at the pier, no extra cost
• From Playa del Carmen: meeting point with check-in for the later departure, around 10:30 AM, round-trip ferry included

Important notes

• The reef is part of the Cozumel Reefs National Park, a protected area established on July 19, 1996, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
• The Sunset name is commercial: the tour leaves later and returns later, it is not a night tour
• Price does not include VAT; if you require a tax invoice, 16 percent is added
• No-show policy: charge of 350 pesos or 22 dollars per person

Restrictions and recommendations

• Tour suitable for all ages; minors always accompanied by an adult
• Infants ages 0 to 3 board free with a paying adult
• Not recommended for pregnant women or people with very reduced mobility due to boarding conditions
• Only biodegradable or reef-safe zinc-based sunscreen is allowed, per CONANP regulation

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