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“This was a nice ride on a nice boat. It was comfortable and there was an option to buy drinks and snacks if desired.”
Luxury catamaran sailing in Cozumel with snorkel gear, paddleboards, lunch, and open bar. Includes most hotel pickup; ferry fee extra.
“Water was great felt safe Staff was attentive and accommodating Food was very delicious Was a really glad the captain put the sails up that was one of my best parts Happy ending”
Comfortable, modern ferry transfer from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel with an open ticket, hourly departures, WiFi, A/C, and pet-friendly spaces.
“Very easy to purchase ticket on-line or at the ticket counter near the ferry... friendly staff and very safe”
Cozumel 4-tank scuba package from Playa del Carmen with lunch, ferry to Cozumel, and a small-group reef schedule across two days.
“ProDive is one of the top companies in the district, covering Cancun all the way down to Tulum. Instructors are excited to share their passion of scuba diving with their customers. Sales and admin on the other hand are a whole different matter. After equalization issues and bad weather, we decided to rest for the…”
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.
“Superb, the lessons were awesome and the dives were really awesome. Great instructor, i panic on entry only but used my yoga breathing with mouth, calm down and it was peachy. Love it and it was my first time ever, i am a horrible swimmer, i learnt swimming in 10 days only 😅 but i…”
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.
“Book with another provider. The transportation was poorly coordinated, we snorkeled at two locations for about an hour each and did not include El Cielo. The equipment provided was substandard including cheap inflatable safety vests with snorkel gear of questionably hygiene standards. The food was sparse and the buffet lunch had a long line with…”
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.
“This was an excellent tour! Aqua Dream 4 crew was awesome. Hernan our snorkeling guide was very attentive and made sure we were OK and having a good time. The water at Ceilio & El Honey is just stunning. This was a long day and worth the money for sure!!!”
Small-group snorkeling from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel reefs and Playa El Cielo, with lunch and round-trip transport in ~5.5 hours.
“Highly recommend! It was a great time even with kids! We would do it again for sure! The crew were so professional and fun!”
Cozumel catamaran day trip with open bar, snorkeling at Palancar Reef, and beach time at El Cielo and El Cielito plus fajitas.
“It was a rough experience, with poor organization, and we spent more time on the ferry than exploring Cozumel.”
The cenotes, the ruins, the reef — and every road out along the Riviera Maya.
