RIVIERA MAYA · DAY TRIP
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cozumel tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Ultramar ferry offers a regular round trip from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel in about 30–35 minutes, with live entertainment.
Most Popular“Very clean & on time, easy to access and plenty of room for lots of passengers luggage and even pets food and drinks available for purchase , it was awesome”
Luxury catamaran sailing in Cozumel with snorkel gear, paddleboards, lunch, and open bar. Includes most hotel pickup; ferry fee extra.
“This was a well organized fun experience! The light lunch was delicious and the bartender took very good care of us. The snorkel guide was patient and fun.”
Comfortable, modern ferry transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel with an open ticket, hourly departures, WiFi, A/C, and pet-friendly spaces.
“Fast crossing a. the hour nothing to say remains expensive but all boats are the same price.... boats cleanAuto-translated”
Cozumel 4-tank scuba package from Playa del Carmen with lunch, ferry to Cozumel, and a small-group reef schedule across two days.
“My buddy and I booked a two tank boat dive through the Pro Dive shop and it was breathtaking. David was an exceptional guide, showing us the beautiful life of the sea and spotting the sharks as well as other captivating marine life in the area. David helped get the perfect photos/videos throughout the dive…”
Private 38-foot catamaran from Puerto Aventuras to the Caribbean waters near Cozumel, with Paamul Bay snorkeling, beach time, and unlimited drinks.
“Celeste pinelo pollo and angel did an absolutely amazing job on our 8 hour trip to Cozumel. Highly recommend for amazing trip. Great food and beautiful water to snorkel and swim. Thanks for all your hard work!!”
Day trip from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel by catamaran with reef snorkeling, Mía Beach Club lunch, and time in San Miguel.
“Please do not book with this company ever! I’ve had the worst experience with them. Their advertisement never states a child age restriction. They allow you to purchase tickets for children without advising people that children under 6 are not allowed on a catamaran and children under 8 are not allowed to snorkel in Cozumel…”
4-hour 2-tank reef scuba trip from Playa del Carmen or Cozumel. Small groups, gear included, calm English coaching for certified divers.
“Great experiance from start to finish!”
Private 40’ catamaran from Puerto Aventuras with open bar, troll fishing, snorkeling at Playa Palancar, and lunch back on a breezy day at sea.
“Ramon and his crew were great. They kept us informed as to what to expect and were at the ready drinks, food, snorkels and other water play activities. We wanted for nothing the entire time. Also the boat was in great shape. Very accommodating and friendly crew. I recommend to anyone contemplating this kind of…”
Two-tank scuba day to Cozumel reefs from Playa del Carmen with ferry, lunch, and fees covered. Pickup in Playa del Carmen/Akumal.
“This is my second scuba trip with Viator and both were very low quality. It is best to Google reputable places in the area and buy directly. The boat was complete garbage, the transport was packed full, the snorkel equipment was the cheapest I had ever seen anywhere. No booties for scuba and only fins…”
Full-day Cozumel snorkeling from Playa del Carmen by ferry, with guided reef stops, gear, and lunch. Budget for park fees and depth.
“The provider promotes this as a snorkel tour. In fact, it is for both divers and snorkelers - their name is Pro Dive Mexico. Of course, you do not know that they are a dive company until you book. And even then there is no indication that you will be paired with divers. A dive…”
Private Cozumel yacht with snorkeling, lunch, and open bar, with hotel pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya plus a ferry fee.
“For the price we paid for this, somewhat disappointing. The food was a cheese tray. Drinks were fair and service was acceptable, but not rated a 10. Communication with the tour company, “Viator” was not user friendly.”
Private 50' Azimut cruise to Cozumel’s El Cielo with snorkeling and fishing, homemade ceviche, open bar, and two reef stops.
“Scallywags was amazing! We had the best crew! Free diving was such a wild experience and I wouldn't have tried without their encouragement!”
Fast ferry and catamaran snorkel in Cozumel’s Palancar and El Cielo, with lunch, open bar, and island time.
“The staff people were really friendly and attentive. The amount of people on the boat felt ok but coming out of the water felt very crowded and not organized. The cocktail and food were not good at all.”
Small-group snorkeling from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel reefs and Playa El Cielo, with lunch and round-trip transport in ~5.5 hours.
“Communication with the company was speedy and simple. Pickup arrived on time. It was a suv, only about 10 minutes from our hotel in Playacar to the ferry terminal then a 5 minute walk to the tour office. At the tour office we were taken through the itinerary for the day, given our return ferry…”
Cozumel catamaran day trip with open bar, snorkeling at Palancar Reef, and beach time at El Cielo and El Cielito plus fajitas.
“Excellent service, very punctual, and the tour was amazing. The views were beautiful, and the food on board the catamaran was great.”
The cenotes, the ruins, the reef — and every road out along the Riviera Maya.
