--- title: 8-Hour Private 40' Cat 2 Stop to Cozumel, Food, Drinks & Snorkel lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 2877 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 52 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private boat with lunch rank_in_category: 13 of 24 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/8-hour-private-40-cat-2-stop-to-cozumel-food-drinks-snorkel/ --- # 8-Hour Private 40' Cat 2 Stop to Cozumel, Food, Drinks & Snorkel **Guidekin's take:** A catamaran trip to Playa Palancar offers lunch aboard or on the beach on a private tour for your party. Snorkel gear, towels and an open bar are included; dock fees are extra and pricing is per group. 4.9 from 52 reviews at €2877 per group/vehicle for 8h. In our comparison: #13 of 24 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 the Caribbean Sea! This tour will go to one of the most spectacular beaches you’ve ever seen called Playa Palancar. This is a secluded and incredibly pristine beach and the clear aquamarine waters makes it an ideal place to snorkel. You get to enjoy your provided customized lunch your way, either onboard the yacht or on the beach under the shade of a “palapa” with your feet in the sand with amazing views in all directions. You'll breathe paradise. This tour also allows snorkeling at another nearby reef where you can get up close and personal with sea turtles and tropical fish and coral reef. You'll also get to enjoy a Caribbean sunset over the jungle region of the Riviera Maya; just another beautiful part of this biodiverse region. Snorkeling and fishing gear, towels, free underwater camera and floats all available on this tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet all travelers on the marina at… - Starts 09:00, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: And snacks - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €2877 per group/vehicle - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Riviera Elite - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 10:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.9 from 52 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 52. - 5 stars: 49 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private tour - And snacks - Towels - Snorkel gear and life jackets - Restroom on board - Open Bar w/ unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) ## Not included - Gratuities - Price varies depending on your exact location. - Dock fee ## Itinerary 1. **Riviera Maya** (8h) - Depart from Puerto Aventuras and cruise across the Caribbean to the southern part of Cozumel Island. On our voyage we’ll be troll fishing from the yacht. You're free to participate and help reel in your catch which can also be prepared fresh onboard. We'll anchor in front of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet all travelers on the marina at Plaza Grand Marina, there's a Laundry and a couple of pharmacies, we'll see you at the entrance or inside the plaza at Dímelo bar. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheelchair accessible - Children and young adults under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult. - Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. - Vegetarian/Vegan option (and other dietary restrictions) available. Please advise at time of booking. - You can access the boat with a wheelchair but you will not be able to do water activities unless it meets our safety requirements. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €2877 | €1439 | | 4 | €2877 | €719 | | 6 | €2877 | €480 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Snorkeling Tours start at €35 per person. ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 24** | €2877 per group | 8h | 4.9 (52) | private | | [Private Tulum Ruins with Reef Snorkel, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-tulum-ruins-with-reef-snorkel-cenote-mayan-ceremony/?format=md) | €302 | 7h | 4.97 (330) | private | | [Sunrise Session - The #1 Paddleboard Tour On The Caribbean Sea](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/sunrise-session-the-1-paddleboard-tour-on-the-caribbean-sea/?format=md) | €50 | 2h | 4.97 (231) | shared | | [3 in 1 Private Tour Tulum Cenote and Snorkeling in the reef](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/3-in-1-private-tour-tulum-cenote-and-snorkeling-in-the-reef/?format=md) | €191 | 8h | 5.0 (120) | private | Ranked #13 of 24 in Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €763, median €117; typical length 5h 30m. 8 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/snorkeling-playa-del-carmen/?format=md ## More in Playa del Carmen - All Playa del Carmen tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/8-hour-private-40-cat-2-stop-to-cozumel-food-drinks-snorkel/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/?format=md