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Cozumel El Cielo Snorkel Tour aboard Don Clemente

Snorkel the Columbia and Palancar reefs and float over the El Cielo sandbar aboard Don Clemente, a fully restored 1966 classic yacht for 18 guests — with a crew, gourmet food and open bar.

Panorama of the Cozumel island shoreline seen from the sea, showing hotels, buildings and a lighthouse-like tower along the green coast above deep blue water.
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Snorkeling & El Cielo / El Cielito Tour aboard of this comfortable and equipped boat.

Do you heard about El Cielo before? What does it mean? El Cielito means Heaven; and it is in Cozumel!
A turquoise-and-white twin-cabin tour boat named 'Don Clemente' anchored on clear shallow water under a soft purple-blue sky. Yellow sun canopies shade the decks and two people stand on the bow; the green hull shows clearly through the water.

Don Clemente brings a touch of vintage charm to the El Cielo run. Lovingly restored from a 1966 classic, the mint-hulled yacht seats 18 in comfort with a roofed cabin, an onboard bathroom, four cushioned fishing chairs up top and a Bluetooth sound system. The 6-to-7-hour tour cruises Cozumel's southwest coast to snorkel the renowned Columbia reef — turtles, eagle rays and clouds of tropical fish — before anchoring at the shallow El Cielo sandbar to wade among starfish. A skipper, sailor-chef and certified guide look after you, serving fresh fruit, ceviche, guacamole and seafood cocktails alongside soft drinks, beer and tequila.

Come with us and enjoy together with your family a unique experience in Cozumel, sailing aboard a classic boat of 1966 totally restored.

Don Clemente counts for his comfort with bath and capacity for 18 passengers comfortably seated, additionally it has 4 pillowed fishing chairs in the superior part, it counts on cabin roofed for comfort and protection, as well as the bottom of closed, which allows you accompanied from the child to the older adult, also has interior and exterior lighting, stereos with bluetooth system to enjoy your music on board.

The service is attended by an experienced skipper, a sailor cheff and a qualified guide; they will make you live your best experience in Cozumel.

You could navigate the coast of Cozumel, enjoy the sights, know the best reefs of the island, and one of the most famous bays in the world called "El Cielo"

As a first stop we will arrive at the best reef in Cozumel, called Columbia Reef, on this reef you will be able to appreciate of an impressive marine life, stories like, Turtles, Stripes, Morenas, in its season, the famous Eagle Ray, different types of fish, both of size as colors!

Our second stop is at Cielo where you can enjoy what our team prepares, different gourmet foods, ranging from seasonal fruit to ceviches and seafood cocktails, guacamole at the moment, salads and even cake; to refresh us there will be available at any time, soda, juices and purified water ... and if you are looking for diversion, you will also have access to cold beer, clamato and why not? Some shots of Tequila.

In the Sky you can also enjoy the sea, you can go down from "Don Clemente" to enjoy the bay where the water reaches the waist, enjoy with your family and / or friends, along with music of your choice and relax in the sun Caribbean

Our tour lasts from 6 to 7 hours, although time is no problem for us.

The departure is from the private marina, and the time to agree is between 9 and 10 in the morning, although we can not adjust to your preference.

As a safety measure, we have: life jackets, snorkel equipment, marine radius, survival kit at sea and oxygen tanks.

Interior main cabin of an older wooden tour boat with white-painted walls and ceiling, a wooden ship's-wheel decoration on the central bulkhead, life jackets stowed in open compartments along the sides, and marina boats visible through the windows.

The turquoise 'Don Clemente' tour boat anchored on vivid turquoise water with a woman diving off the stern and a group of people gathered at the back. Yellow canopies shade the deck; a large 'COZUMEL' text overlay sits across the bottom.

Two smiling men stand in turquoise water behind a boat's white swim platform that is laid out with snack platters of watermelon, papaya, banana, olives, chips, salsa and a bundt cake. One gives a thumbs-up; open sea behind.

A group of adults and a child stand in turquoise water behind a boat's swim platform spread with fruit, watermelon, snacks and hot-sauce bottles, smiling and posing. Bright turquoise sea and blue sky with clouds behind them.

Half-over half-under split-level water shot of the green-and-white 'Don Clemente' boat with yellow canopy floating on turquoise water, dramatic puffy clouds above and clear water below. A person in yellow stands on the bow.
 

Take a smooth boat ride along the southwest coast of the island while enjoying the scenery and popular beaches that many tourists come year after year to visit. We will arrive at Cozumel's most beautiful snorkeling reefs which are Palancar, Columbia, where you can enjoy a spectacular reef scenery formed by many colors created by sponges, corals and seafans; hundreds of tropical friendly fish swimming through the reef and encounter with turtles, all in tropical waters with more than 100ft visibility. Our snorkeling trips include a professional guide that can show you this vast underwater world and will explain as much as possible through out your journey. Our snorkeling tours are safe and designed for all ages.

Have your own snorkeling equipment? Bring it along! We will take care of it! Need snorkeling equipment? Dont worry, it's included!

After both snorkeling sites, we will continue south until we reach a 4ft sandbar with turquoise blue waters, white sandy bottom and many starfish all around you. To swim and play here, is of course, Heaven. You can enjoy this most beautiful atmosphere and relax in the boat or in the ocean.

After eating and playing at El Cielo, its your choice! Snorkel at one last reef or stay longer in Heaven!

Our staff is more than ready to serve you and make this trip an unforgettable memory.

Things that you will need? Towels, sunscreen, hat, eyeglasses & your camera so along the cruise  we can take as many pictures as you want.

 

Illustrated tourist map of Cozumel island on a dark blue sea background, labeling the cruise/ferry piers on the west coast (Muelle Fiscal, Punta Langosta, Puerta Maya), the airport, dive sites and reefs, beaches, ruins and lighthouses around the island.

 

 

 







About this yacht — what you'll see aboard

Aboard the Cozumel El Cielo Snorkel Tour based out of Cozumel, built for private Caribbean day cruises. Onboard photos show a comfortable indoor cabin. Great for sunset cruises and half-day charters along the coast.