Cozumel Glass-Bottom Boat Snorkel and Money Bar Beach Club Lunch
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average physical condition; brief swimming/snorkeling in shallow water and short boat transfers.
Overview
Float over glassy water, drop a mask over your face, and meet colorful reefs minutes from Cozumel’s piers—then dry off for tacos at The Money Bar Beach Club. This short, bilingual trip packages snorkeling at three shallow reefs with a beachside lunch and easy logistics.
Cozumel Glass-Bottom Boat Snorkel and Money Bar Beach Club Lunch
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The boat slides away from the pier with a soft shudder and the reef appears like a waking map beneath the glass floor—fractured coral walls, bands of sand, and bright parrotfish that seem to inspect the boat as curiously as you inspect them. Wind teases your hair, the guide passes snorkel masks with practiced efficiency, and the Caribbean around Cozumel takes on a palette of turquoise and cobalt that pulls at your attention and your limbs.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Apply a reef-safe SPF before arrival and bring a small bottle for reapplication to protect coral and reduce skin exposure while swimming.
Arrive early and pay pier fee
Show up 30 minutes before departure and have the $8 USD marine/pier fee ready to speed check-in.
Wear water-friendly shoes
Bring shoes that can get wet for boarding and the beach club; surfaces can be slippery and rocky.
Float, don’t stand on coral
Keep your fins horizontal and avoid touching the reef to protect delicate coral and avoid cuts.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Colorful parrotfish
History
Cozumel has long maritime roots: the island hosted Mayan pilgrims and evolved into a 20th-century hub for sport diving; today marine protections preserve sites visited on short tours.
Conservation
The reef is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and benefits from local marine park regulations and entrance fees; use reef-safe products and avoid contact to minimize impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the reef; apply before boarding and reapply after swimming.
summer specific
Mask and snorkel (if you prefer your own)
Operator provides gear, but your own ensures fit and comfort in the water.
Quick-dry towel and change of clothes
Useful for the beach club after snorkeling and for cooler breezes on the return boat ride.
Water shoes
Protects feet when boarding, wading, and walking around the beach club's rocky edges.