Discover The Forbidden Location Where You'll Enjoy An Exclusive Snorkeling Experience In Cozumel!

Then, as a grand finale, we visit probably the most magnificent of the three reefs – the ‘Dzul-Ha Reef’. That means ‘Royal Water’ in the ancient Mayan language.

There are many stunning corals and unique fish in abundance. It is easy to get carried away and stay here for hours.

Even if you are not a seasoned snorkeler, you can rest assured that you will see at least some of the living beings found there like serpent stars, anemones, sea fans, and some other tropical fish and corals.

Even though it's not guaranteed, you can see some turtles too.

Hola … my name is Alberto Novelo and I and my close family have been providing snorkeling tours in Cozumel for 23 years (since 1995). So, when you take our tour you’ll know you are dealing with a family owned and staffed business, because we will look after you far more attentively than a business staffed by mere employees.

And it’s important for you to know that – whether I or my brother, Jorge or my cousin, Sandy is your Snorkeling Guide, you are being served by one of the owners of the business – not merely a disinterested employee.

That means we are very proud of our reputation and will work extremely hard to ensure your total satisfaction and enjoyment.

• My company is one of very few that fulfills the very strict ecological demands by operating ultra eco-friendly glass-bottomed boats and are thus licensed to enter the restricted rich marine life protected area forming Cozumel’s spectacular underwater wonderland – The Cozumel Marine Park.
• Our glass-bottomed boats are all equipped with ample shade and plenty of comfortable seating. So if you can’t swim (or simply don’t want to snorkel) you can still enjoy the glorious sights in the shallow, crystal clear tropical waters below the boat from the comfort of your seat, shaded from the sun, with a cold drink at your elbow.
• We are a family owned business and all of our Guides & Captains are family members. This means we are far more motivated to make your day wonderful in a way no employee could ever be.
• All our Staff speak fluent English and we hold an American English certificate ‘Test of English as a Foreign Language’.
• While other Snorkeling tour companies will charge you to supply a cooler with water, you can enjoy our unique ‘Welcome Pack’ on board our Boats with Beers, Softdrinks, and Bottles of Purified Water completely free of charge.
• You see, despite our boats being licensed to carry up to 22 guests, your comfort and enjoyment comes first, so we rarely take more than 12 passengers on a trip. That means you have the room to spread yourself on the boat and we can give you a really personal service.

Your choice of time

• For Groups of 10 or more people, we offer Private Charter Trips at no extra cost.
• You get to choose your own depart time.

1. The first part of your day

   Meeting up could not be easier and if you are one of the 80% of our VIP clients who come off a cruise ship, you’ll find our meeting place just 50 yards from the Cruise Pier right across the road at the Marti Sporting Goods Store.

   And, if you are coming by ferry from Playa del Carmen, our meeting point at the Marti Sporting Goods Store is just a mile away along the shoreline. You’ll find taxis right outside the ferry arrival point that will quickly transport you to our meeting point.

   And, if you are staying in a hotel on Cozumel, you’ll received ample directions with the emailed confirmation of your booking. And every taxi driver knows where the Marti Sporting Goods Store is.

   Once you step aboard our beautiful glass bottom boat, you’ll be struck by how neatly organized everything is and much room you have. That’s because – even though our boats can carry up to 22 passengers in complete safety - we normally take no more than 10-12, so you can really enjoy the personal attention of our captain and snorkeling guides.

2. During the 20 minute boat ride...

   Your guide will explain how to use the snorkeling equipment and you’ll feel your excitement start to rise.

   Then, the magical moment arrives when you take your first dive!

   When you slip gently into the warm, crystal clear tropical water, you’ll enter a silent world of brilliant colors coupled with a wonderful feeling of weightlessness – just like flying.

   And – even if this is your first dive – you’ll feel totally confident because your experienced snorkeling guide will be close at hand in case you have any problems.

3. And, if this is your first time snorkeling in these protected waters...

   You’ll be astonished at the sheer volume and variety of the colorful tropical fish swimming among the impressive reefs of both hard and soft coral (we actually feed the fish to encourage them to stay in the reefs).

   If you’re really lucky, you might enjoy a glimpse of a clawless lobster, turtles or a graceful ray with its graceful wave-like motion.

   The most spectacular reefs in the area lie within the protected Cozumel Marine Park area and thus out of reach to the majority of tourists who have to settle for a second best experience, because their tour operators are denied access to the ecologically sensitive are where the most beautiful reefs are located.

   So that strictly limits the amount and variety of marine life they see.

4. What’s more

   (Unlike our boats) many tour boats (some of which might not even have a glass bottom) are jam-packed to full capacity, carrying 20 or more passengers.

   In addition, the crowded nature of the whole experience with all the unlicensed craft clustered around this limited area of second rate reefs outside the protected Marine Park, means it is very difficult to snorkel without bumping into other swimmers.

   What’s more, you simply do not get the sheer quantity and range of fish and other marine life you’ll find in the protected area of the Marine Park.

   But, because we are one of the very few businesses who have invested in the high quality glass-bottomed boats, with the latest environmentally friendly engines, to meet the very strict ecological requirements needed to preserve this marine wonderland, you will enjoy a spectacular trip of a lifetime with us.

   And, not only will you be enjoying the most stunning reefs of all, but you’ll find you are snorkeling with complete freedom – probably only having to share the reef with the 10 or 12 members of your own party.

5. We visit a total of three reefs

   Which – needless to say –are three of the most astonishing among a whole area of astonishing reefs.

   The first of these are the aptly named ‘Paradise Reef’.

   Then we’ll visit the ‘Villablanca Gardens Reef’, which is no less beautiful. Both reefs are a mix of hard and soft coral, each type of coral having its own indigenous marine plant life.

   Then, as a grand finale, we visit probably the most magnificent of the three reefs – the ‘Dzul-Ha Reef’. That means ‘Royal Water’ in the ancient Mayan language.

   This is just eight feet deep from the water surface to the sandy bottom, and so enjoys full sunlight and is a most impressive sight, even when viewed through the glass bottom of your boat.

6. You’ll have plenty of time

   To relax on board between dives, with ample shade provided while you sip a cool soft drink, beer or water with our compliments, and excitedly swap experiences with your fellow divers.

   Then all too soon, it’s time to head back to port. Can we really have packed so much excitement and lifetime memories in less than three hours?

As you now know, access to the fragile ecosystems that make up the protected Cozumel Marine Park is severely limited.

But because of our high end glass-bottomed boats are so eco-friendly, we are allowed to operate 3 boats ONLY.

However, despite being licensed to take 22 passengers, we restrict most parties to 12 so you enjoy maximum comfort and close personal attention at all times, particularly when snorkeling.

And, because we are one of very few businesses able to provide the highest quality snorkeling experience and most of our clients come from the cruise ships, bringing in around 20,000 cruise visitors daily when we have a maximum capacity of just 36 seats - we tend to get booked up lightening fast for every day of the week, including Sundays.

You can either stop to ‘think about it’ - only to come back later and be dismayed to see your choice of day has been taken.

That means, if you only have that one particular day for your trip, you’ll either have to forgo the trip entirely or have to settle for a second rate trip which will NOT include snorkeling among the very best marine life rich reefs of the Paradise Reef, the Villablanca Gardens or the Dzul-Ha Reef.

Instead, you will have to make do with the relatively barren reefs that most tour companies visit which were not considered spectacular enough to be part of the ecology-rich Marine Park that we are licensed to visit.

What’s more, the general tourist area is not protected like the Marine Park, so there is a quite marked difference in the quality and quantity of the marine life.

And the chances are high you will be crammed onto a boat (that might not even have a glass bottom) with 20 or more other folks, severely limiting your enjoyment and perhaps you’ll struggle to understand your guide’s broken English.

Haven’t you worked hard to afford this trip to Cozumel and so don’t you deserve the best that is on offer?

Because of our small fleet of boats and our strict limit on passenger numbers, designed to give you the best possible personal experience, we often have difficulty coping with all the bookings coming from the 20,000 cruise passengers that arrive in Cozumel daily.

So, now you know what a wonderland the Cozumel Marine Park is, I’d hate it if your hesitation in booking your tour with us condemned you to having to settle for a second best tour that does not take you into the protected, marine life rich Marine Park, but puts you – and up to 20 others - into the crowded poor quality reefs outside the park.