VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel

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VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel

The most comfortable glass bottom boat at Cozumel

From $150.00

Price varies by group size

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

2 hours (Approx.)

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Overview

Glass-bottom boat ride provides the opportunity to see the marine life of Cozumel out of the water
Tour includes use of fins, mask, and life jacket, as well as a snorkeling tube you can take home with you
Rinse off and change after the tour in the freshwater showers and changing rooms
Enjoy beer and soft drinks when you get out of the water

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What's Included

Beer (after snorkeling)

Soft drinks (Bottled purified water, coke and flavors)

Biligual guide

Snorkel tube (free to take as souvenir)

Changing room with bathroom, fresh water shower and sundeck

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Marine and Pier fees ($5.00 USD cash per passenger)

Departure & Return

Departure PointPossible departure locations

Marina Caleta , Mexico

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We have two alternative meeting points within walking distance for cruise ships and mainland passengers; please contact Safe Tours Cozumel if you'd like to be met at one of them.

Hotel Barracuda , Av. Rafael E. Melgar 628, Centro, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico

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The "Barracuda" hotel is located just across the street from "La Mega" grocery store, it's walking distance from the Ferry pier and the Punta Langosta pier at Cozumel downtown.

Royal Village Shopping Center , Av. Rafael E. Melgar 1, 77600 Q.R., Mexico

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At the restaurant "Tacos, Buckets, and Tequila" located at the heart of Royal Village Shopping Center. This alternative meeting point is within walking distance for cruise ship passengers arriving at the International Pier and Puerta Maya Pier

Departure Time

3:30 PM

Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Arrive 30 minutes before the departure time
Recommended items: shoes which can get wet, biodegradable sunscreen, bathing suit under clothes, extra t-shirt to protect yourself while swimming, towel and dry changing clothes
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
$5 USD per passenger need to be paid in cash for the Marine and Pier fees
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
OPERATED BY Safe Tours Cozumel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

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What is the social distancing policy during VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during VIP Private Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling, 3 Reefs in Cozumel

WilliamKenneth_A

, Mar 2020

We enjoyed the trip and we snorkelled for one and a half hours. The state of the coral was disappointing (sadly nothing that can be done about that) but we did seea lot of interesting fish. I had booked for my wife and me. There was only one other family on the trip. We were well looked after our guides were very knowledgeable and provided us with pletny of drinks. We felt this was a better experience than we would have had with the cruise ship excurcion and we had better value.

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1 traveler found this review helpful

Snorkeling coral reefs

Pdennisf

, Mar 2020

I wish I could rate it higher but I have to rate it on my experience. The crew were good and explained things well. My problem was that this was only my second time snorkeling (the first two days earlier) and there was no comparison. At one point I got widely separated from the others and began to be rather tired and almost panicked. I felt pretty much abandoned. There were only 4 of us snorkeling, my wife and I and a father and son. I kind of felt like the small boy was taking enough of the guide's attention to cause her to neglect others.

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Beautiful Tour

courtneymballantyne

, Jan 2020

Had a great time out on the reef. Lots of fish to see, and we had a very knowledgeable guide showing us what to look for.

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Very good service on rough seas!

d4barker

, Jan 2020

Just happened the wind was up and the water was rough on our day of snorkeling. Nonetheless the three men on our boat did a very good job!!! The water was clear, the fish were amazing and we had a very good time!

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1 traveler found this review helpful

November in Cozumel

R9547HQjimh

, Nov 2019

I can highly recommend the VIP Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling trip. They trip begins at the El CId Motel which is just a short walk from cruise pier. We were greeted by the owner and his daughter and directed to boat, Miguel and his crew were friendly and informative. I was very impressed that a crew member was in the water during the snorkeling portion of the trip equipped with a life saving ring. They put safety ahead of everything. Take the trip, you won't be disappointed.

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Super snorkel trip!!

JeffreyArionos

, Sep 2019

Let me start by saying the location is a two minute walk from the royal cruise port located at the el cid hotel. We were quickly treated by a super friendly staff and was briefed when to meet at the dock. Once on board we were taken to three little reefs close to the cruise port. Now granted it was not the best reefs they have to offer in Cozumel but for 30 dollars plus a 5 dollar each marine park fee which included water, beer and soft drinks how can you complain. Royal snorkel package was 89 dollars and they were at the same places we were. I would highly recommend this trip if you are on a cruise ship. Can not give high enough praise.

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Snorkeling and Glass Bottom Boat

Mobile47141349777

, Jun 2019

Boat takes you to three reefs, you get about an hour to snorkel around with the group. Drinks included. Afterwards you can relax on a private beach. Price is very affordable. Good alternative to cruise provided excursions.

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Response from Host , Jun 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for mentioning that the price was affordable. If you ever come back, we would love to offer you some other tour. Best wishes, Ana Díaz.

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Would not recommend: too expense, too many people

Elie M

, Jan 2019

Jammed packed boat- was 35 min late waiting to pack more folks in.We selected the English tour...little to no English. Drinks were cold and yummy. Very overpriced, would not recommend to anyone that was interested in trying out snorkeling

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Safe Easy snorkeling

janettevietze

, Aug 2018

The 3 reefs they showed us were beautiful. I was slightly disappointed since I did not read the description of the tour very well and thought we were going to Palancar and Columbia reefs, since I booked the tour on recommendation of people who did just that. Turned out they only go to those reefs on Sundays,,, So, make sure this is the tour you want to do. The reefs are just on the other side of the safety buoys in San Miguel. you might feel like you do not need to take a tour to see them, but it allows you to snorkel in safety in areas with high boat traffic. Obviously I cannot compare it to the aforementioned reefs, but we felt it was worth it. 2 members of our party was sick and could not make it. Safe Tours, who operate the tour for Viator, arranged a refund on my behalf. I am very happy with their service. Thank you Arturo Diaz.

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Good time June 2018

mmarlow32

, Jun 2018

Glass bottom a little decieving probably 4X2 area is glass although neat not like I have seen before. The Capt and instructors were friendly and helpful but whole time seemed rushed. The trip was fun and enjoyable and Arturo, the greeter, paid our taxi ride back to ferry since trip was cut a little short on time in water only $4 but hey made up for the tip that was requested.

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