Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

4.3 (723 reviews)5 h–6 hCozumelSightseeingAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:40 pm, 1 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Cozumel20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 5 h–6 h; we plan for 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:20 am.
  4. 2:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 2:40 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Cozumel call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 2:40 pm — 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:40 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Punta Langosta.

Among the 400 Cozumel shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 4 h); 90% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cozumel call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

This private, customizable tour allows you to drive your own Jeep, following a guide so you know where to go. Discover what the island of Cozumel has to offer as you explore sites like, Maya ruins, and go snorkeling in clear Caribbean waters. Visit a white-sand beach, enjoy an included lunch, and more. The departure time is flexible to suit your schedule.

Private tour English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks at restaurant
  • National Park Fee

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Punta Sur Eco Beach Park
    Enjoy at the Ecological Park
    1 hAdmission not included
  2. 2
    Stop 2
    Take an awesome picture in this stop
    15 min
  3. 3
    Chankanaab Reef
    Enjoy this beautiful park in Cozumel
    1 hAdmission not included
  4. 4
    Zona Arqueologica San Gervasio
    Learn the history of the Mayan culture and get to see this important Mayan settlement in Cozumel
    1 hAdmission not included
  5. 5
    Mercado Municipal
    Enjoy the food at the Local Market
    30 min
  6. 6
    El Cedral
    Get to know this clourful town in Cozumel
    1 hAdmission not included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please know that booking with 2 or 3 pax tour guide goes in the the jeep with guest for personal and interactive experience
  • Please know that guests must drive the vehicle outside of town (approximately 10 minutes)
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age to drive is 18 years
  • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses
  • A valid driver's license is required for anyone wishing to drive the Jeep
  • Jeeps are Manual transmission (Automatic only by request)
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • National Par fee of $10 usd Payable cash upon arriving meeting location

Traveler reviews

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