Cozumel Hotels and Vacation Packages

Diving or snorkeling in Cozumel is sublime. Situated in the Caribbean Sea, the island flaunts a coral reef system that is almost as grand and complex as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. There are more than 40 dive sites in the vicinity. The most popular ones are the Barracuda Reef, Chankanaab Park, Colombia Reef, Maracaibo Reef, Palancar Caves, Paraíso Reef, San Francisco Wall and Santa Rosa Wall. The reefs and caves have a magical, garden-like landscape, and the walls can drop for 3,000 feet to the ocean floor. A variety of marine life also thrives in these beautiful formations. Since the water around Cozumel is so clear, visibility for divers and snorkelers often stretches for 100 feet.

Countless dive shops operate on the island offering everything from equipment rentals to introductory through advanced instruction. Two-tank guided dive trips are available in the mornings and afternoons, and there are special twilight and night dive trips as well. The dive shops have divemasters on staff who help make sure visitors have a safe and fun diving experience. Most dive packages include training, equipment, drinks, lunch and transportation to and from the marinas.

Aldora Divers
Calle 5 Sur No. 37
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-3397

Aqua Safari
Rafael Melgar No. 427
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-0101

Blue Bubble Divers
Carretera Costera Sur Km. 3.5
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-4240

Blue Note Scuba Diving
Calle 2 Norte entre Ave. 40 y 45
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-111-9658

Caribbean Divers
5 Ave. No. 265 esq 3 Sur
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-1080

Cha Cha Cha
7 Sur No. 9
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-2331

Deep Blue
10 Ave. Sur & Ave. Rosado Salas, No. 200
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-5653

Deportes Acuaticos
Calle 21 Sur con 15 Ave. Sur C
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-0640

Dive House
Inside the Fiesta Americana Cozumel Reef Hotel
Costera Sur Highway Km. 7.5
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-1953

Dressel Divers
Costera Sur Km. 17782
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-9900

Manta Sports
Calle 3 Sur & Ave. 5
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-1379

Sand Dollar Sports
There are five different locations on the island: The Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa, Residencias Reef, Sabor Resort, Sunset Beach and Aura Cozumel.
52-987-872-0793

Scuba Du
Inside the Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Carretera a Chankanaab Km. 6.5
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-9500

Snorkel Center
5A Ave. Norte No. 8
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-5661

Yucatech Expedition
15 Ave. Sur No. 144
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
52-987-872-5659

Cozumel is a fisherman’s paradise. Its waters are swarming with some of the most exciting sport fishing in the world. Along with deep sea fishing, anglers can attempt bottom fishing, which is normally done by drifting offshore and dropping a line straight down to the ocean floor. Red snapper and triggerfish are usually caught this way. Fly fishing is also available in Cozumel on the northern tip of the island where there are three lush lagoons – each one an ideal habitat for the elusive bonefish. Private and group charters can be arranged for four, six or eight hours. Most operators will provide all the necessary fishing equipment, a fishing license, bait, transportation to and from the marina, beer, soft drinks, water, lunch and snacks. Plus, they’ll often clean and fillet the day’s catch.

3 Hermanos
Address: Marina Puerto de Abrigo, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-107-0655

This company provides deep sea fishing, fly fishing and private scuba diving trips.

Albatros Charters
Address: Calle 5 No. 1190, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-7904

Private sport fishing charters, scuba diving trips, snorkeling tours and sunset cruises are available.

Aquarius
Address: 3 Ave. Sur No. 2, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 011-52-987-869-1096

Visitors can enjoy flats fishing, deep sea fishing, fly fishing and bonefishing charters.

Cozumel Charters
Address: Marina Caleta, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-869-8560

This company offers deep sea fishing, bottom fishing, fly fishing and snorkeling tours.

Cozumel Fly Fishing
Address: Carretera Costera Sur Km. 5, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 1-800-605-9490

Fly fishing trips in Cozumel’s northern lagoons are their specialty.

Ocean Tours Watersports
Address: El Cozumeleño Beach Resort, Playa Santa Pilar s/n, Zona Hotelera Norte Km. 4.5, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-1379

Visitors can go on deep sea fishing charters or diving with certified instructors.

The marinas, beach clubs and water centers in Cozumel provide visitors with state-of-the-art equipment so they can attempt every water activity imaginable. Thrillseekers can be outfitted for kiteboarding, windsurfing and parasailing. Those who are more cautious can rent jet skis, wave runners or motorboats for waterskiing. Finally, careful visitors who want to play it safe can enjoy the natural of beauty of Cozumel aboard a glass-bottom boat or sightseeing cruise.

Aventuras Naturales
Address: 35 Ave. No. 1081, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-1628

This company is one of many offering sunset cruises in Cozumel. Visitors can enjoy two-and-a-half hours of sailing on the Caribbean’s smooth turquoise waters. The romantic experience includes tantalizing tropical drinks, snacks and music. Plus, nothing compares to seeing the sun set over the island’s wondrous landscape.

Las Uvas Beach Club
Address: Carretera Costera Sur Km. 8.5, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Located near the Chankanaab National Marine Park, this beach club is home to a variety of activities and a gorgeous swimming pool. Visitors can rent transparent kayaks that are perfect for viewing underwater life. Lessons and excursions are available for beginning and certified scuba divers. There are restaurants and souvenir shops, too.

Fury Catamarans
Address: Carretera Sur Km. 3.5, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-5145

Visitors always have fun with “Famous Fury.” This company has been offering tours and beachside parties for more than 10 years. Their luxurious catamarans are custom built and travel to some of Cozumel’s most spectacular dive sites. After exploring the beautiful coral formations, passengers enjoy a party on the beach featuring free-flowing drinks, volleyball, kayaking and sunbathing. Private charters are also available.

Tours Cozumel
Address: Calle 2 Norte No. 101-B, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-1098

There are many ways to explore Cozumel’s underwater panorama. Tours Cozumel offers a three-hour excursion on a glass-bottom boat. Visitors can stay dry and view two of the island’s most stunning shallow coral formations – the Palancar and Colombia reefs. A certified guide is onboard to help those interested in snorkeling make the most of their time below the surface.

Visitors can touch, feed and swim with dolphins in Cozumel. Along with these gentle creatures of the sea, there are programs that allow interaction with sea lions, manatees and stingrays.  

Chankanaab Park
Address: Carretera Costera Sur Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera Sur, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-0914

This amazing attraction is located within the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park. It boasts the only inland coral reef formation in the world. There are numerous areas to explore including a botanical garden, a natural aquarium in Chankanaab Lagoon and the Maya Zone, which is a replica of a Maya village. The Dolphin Discovery program lets visitors enjoy a 45-minute encounter swimming with dolphins. There are similar programs involving sea lions and manatees. In addition, the “Snuba and Seatrek” and “Snorkel and Scuba” programs are two exciting ways for visitors to explore the underwater scenery at Chankanaab Park.

Stingray Beach
Address: Carretera Costera Sur Km. 2.8, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-4932

Stingray Beach is located five minutes from downtown Cozumel. Visitors can book a memorable three-hour snorkeling trip, during which they’ll have the opportunity to explore three shallow reefs and interact with stingrays. Upon arrival, guests are given a presentation on how to use the snorkeling equipment. They’ll also learn about the proper way to feed and touch stringrays. (Note: All of the stingrays have had their barbs trimmed as a safety precaution.)

AquaWorld Cozumel
Address: Coastal Ave. Km. 3.5, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-998-848-8327

This giant water attraction offers many delightful and interesting ways to explore the natural wonders of the island. In addition to diving and snorkeling excursions, AquaWorld Cozumel is home to the Sub See Explorer. This unique underwater viewing craft allows passengers to take in the beauty beneath the Caribbean Sea without getting wet. Designed to look like a submarine, it travels four feet below the surface. The crystal clear panels allow for incredible views of the coral reefs and exotic marine life. For those who want to plunge into the water, AquaWorld Cozumel has several dolphin encounter packages. There’s an hour-long Dolphin Swim and Ride experience, as well as the Dolphin Kids Adventure and Dolphin Trainer Program.

Atlantis Submarines
Address: Quetzal Plaza Km. 8, Carretera a Chankanab Km. 4, Zona Hotelera Sur, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-5671

This authentic 48-passenger submarine arrived in Cozumel in 1999. It offers visitors the ability to dip 100 feet below the surface to view the island’s underwater world – while staying dry. The adventure begins with a 12-minute cruise aboard the Ana ferry, which is used to reach the Chankanaab-area dive site. It’s a wonderful to chance to see Cozumel’s west coast. After being transferred to the Atlantis, the submarine plunges to the ocean floor where visitors can check out the coral formations and abundant sea life.

Playa Mia Grand Beach Park
Address: Costera Sur Hwy. Km. 15, Zona Hotelera Sur, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone number: 52-987-872-9030

This beach park features outdoor fun for the whole family. Among the equipment available for rental are kayaks, paddleboats, banana boats, wave runners and sailboats. Visitors can play on a water trampoline, volleyball court, beach soccer area and kids playground. Featured attractions include the underwater Mayan City, a bungee trampoline and the amazing iceberg water mountain. Bookings can also be made to go parasailing, snorkeling and diving.

Currently, there is no direct service connecting Cozumel to tourist-laden Cancun. Visitors who are not staying on Cozumel but are interested in traveling there for the day can take a ferry from Playa del Carmen, which is located south of Cancun on the Yucatán Peninsula. UltraMar (52-984-803-5581) operates an hourly service, and the crossing takes about 25 minutes. A car ferry run by Trans del Caribe (52-987-872-7688) departs from Punta Venado, which is a few minutes south of Playa Del Carmen.