16 tours · €72–€343 per person · ★ 4.8
Day trips from Playa del Carmen here were picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 16 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €72 per person for shared reef snorkeling to €343 per boat for a private catamaran to Cozumel. A shared Sian Ka'an tour bundles the boat outing with transfers and a meal, so transport and lunch are already arranged.
A quick way to choose: on a Cozumel day trip from Playa del Carmen by powerboat, the ferry fee is extra, and you need to allow additional time for hotel transfers and the ferry crossing. Private catamarans charge a separate dock fee, so the charter price does not cover everything. The best reviewed day trips from Playa del Carmen come first below.
After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to the Sian Kaan Reserve and we will enter the park in the most comfortable way, with a very short ...
You'll be greeted with a welcome drink and have this whole tour for your private group and it's customizable to you! See the Riviera Maya coast from t...
Enjoy a full-day tour exploring some of the most amazing inland attractions in Tulum. Visit Punta Laguna, is a nature reserve managed and protected by...
Dive into the ultimate relaxation with Best Maya Tours; Private Sian Ka'an Lazy River Adventure! Experience the epitome of serenity as you gently floa...
Tour Highlights: Pick available from Mayan Riviera, Playa del Carmen y Tulum Enjoy a stress-free experience with hotel pickup and a certified guide ...
You'll be greeted with a Welcome drink and have this whole tour for your private group and it's customizable to you! See the Riviera Maya coast from t...
You'll be greeted with a Welcome drink and have this whole tour for your private group and it's customizable to you! See the Riviera Maya coast from t...
An unusual day full of nature. Swimming in a cenote. We will set out to search for crocodiles, and among the mangrove forests we have the chance to se...
Immerse yourself (literally) in the marine beauty surrounding the island of Cozumel during this 2-day scuba-diving tour from Playa del Carmen. Start w...
After stopping by your hotel, we will travel to the Sian Kaan Reserve and go in the most adventurous way to visit the park. Our certified guides will ...
Let yourself be seduced by the pink waters that hide on the Yucatan coast. On this excursion to Las Coloradas we will discover this natural park and t...
Cozumel, in the top 10 list of the best dive destinations in the world! Consistently voted among the world’s top ten best dive destinations, Cozumel w...
*Bacalar Pueblo Mágico* also known as the *Laguna de los 7 Colores* is an excellent option to tour the spectacular Lagoon with its shades of turquoise...
The island of Cozumel with its turquoise waters, relaxed atmosphere and idyllic white sandy beaches is a paradise full of natural and cultural beauty ...
Discover the iconic pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and the wildlife of Rio Lagartos on a well-organized full-day group tour from Cancun. Designed for c...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Route, included meals and transport, fee exclusions and shared or private format. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 16 day trip listings by route, inclusions and shared or private format; the category also includes a multiday dive package.
Choose Sian Ka'an at €208 per person for a 10h day with a boat ride, meal and hotel transfers; reef snorkeling is only attempted if time permits.
Book private Coba and Punta Laguna with lunch at €290 per person for 8h; minimum two guests, pickup north of Tulum extra.
Book the 4h 'From Cozumel island' option at €72 per person for reef snorkeling with gear; the ferry is extra.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sian Ka'an Boat Experience | Boat outing with meal | €208 per person | 4.94★ (180) | 10h | Reef snorkeling is only attempted if time permits |
| Private Coba and Punta Laguna | Private inland, minimum two | €290 per person | 4.98★ (53) | 8h | Pickups north of Tulum cost extra |
| Cozumel Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat | Reef snorkeling from Cozumel | €72 per person | 4.68★ (132) | 4h | Ferry excluded from the From Cozumel island option |
| Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors | Lagoon boat trip with lunch | €152 per person | 4.6★ (52) | 10h–11h | Bacalar eco tax is extra |
| Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos | Pink lagoons, boat and lunch | €140 per person | 4.66★ (111) | 12h 30m | Las Coloradas Salt Tax is extra |
| Holbox Boat Ride & Buffet | Punta Mosquito and buffet | €136 per person | 4.91★ (53) | 10h | Excluded 'last payment' is not explained |
| Private Cozumel Catamaran, Two Stops | Private boat with lunch | €2877 per group/vehicle | 4.9★ (52) | 8h | Dock fees are extra |
| Cozumel Dive Package, Four Dives | Dives with ferry, 2 days | €343 per person | 4.73★ (51) | 2 days | Open Water required; rental gear and park fees extra |
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After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to the Sian Kaan Reserve and we will enter the park in the most comfortable way, with a very short ...
The island of Cozumel with its turquoise waters, relaxed atmosphere and idyllic white sandy beaches is a paradise full of natural and cultural beauty ...
Discover the iconic pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and the wildlife of Rio Lagartos on a well-organized full-day group tour from Cancun. Designed for c...
Paradise has a name: Hol Box, is located in the extreme north of Q. Roo, Mexico. World-renowned for being the natural sanctuary of the Whale Shark, Ma...
Choose Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors for a shared lagoon outing; Private Cozumel Catamaran, Two Stops suits a party wanting its own boat. Lunch is included on both, but local fees are extra. For example, Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors: €152 per person, 4.6 from 52 reviews, with an extra eco tax. Private Cozumel Catamaran, Two Stops: €2,877 per boat, 4.9 from 52 reviews, with dock fees extra. Divide the vehicle price by your party size.
Plan a full day for shared trips, whose median listed duration is 10 hours; the middle half of per-person prices on this page is €136 to €208. The page median is €164 per person and 8.5 hours; 13 of 16 listings with a duration exceed five hours. These figures include a multiday dive package. For example, Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos is €140 per person, rated 4.66 from 111 reviews. Its Salt Tax is extra.
Start with shared trips if price drives the decision. Private Coba and Punta Laguna is priced per person, so taking your own party does not turn its fare into a group price. Shared and private medians are €146 and €208 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium for the same trip. For example, Private Coba and Punta Laguna is €290 per person, rated 4.98 from 53 reviews. Lunch is included; pickup north of Tulum costs extra. Multiply per-person fares by your party size. For a boat charter, divide the vehicle price by your party size.
For wheelchair access, 3 of 6 private trips are operator-marked accessible. Filter first, then confirm with the operator; also start with private trips for strollers and infants. Across the page, 3 of 16 trips are operator-marked accessible. The kids filter means strollers and infants accepted: 6 of 6 private trips meet it, against 1 of 10 shared trips. A family example is Private Coba and Punta Laguna, €290 per person, rated 4.98 from 53 reviews. Family acceptance does not establish wheelchair access.
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Budget separately for the ferry on Cozumel Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat's 'From Cozumel island' option. It includes snorkeling gear; Sian Ka'an Boat Experience bundles a meal, transfers and entry. For example, Sian Ka'an Boat Experience lists a meal, hotel transfers and included entry: €208 per person, 4.94 from 180 reviews. Cozumel Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat: €72 per person, 4.68 from 132 reviews. That option includes snorkeling gear; its ferry is extra.
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Start with shared trips if hotel pickup is a priority: 10 of 10 list it. Private trips list pickup on 3 of 6. Hotel pickup is listed on 13 of 16 day trips. For example, Holbox Boat Ride and Buffet lists hotel pickup at €136 per person, rated 4.91 from 53 reviews. Its excluded 'last payment' is unexplained. Hotel pickup does not establish cruise-pier pickup or a return timed to your ship.
Figures in these answers come from the 16 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.