easy
2 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable in shallow to moderate depths of water.
Dive into Cozumel’s crystal waters for a rare chance to feed and swim alongside stingrays and nurse sharks with Stingray Beach. This two-hour encounter blends safe, guided interaction with vibrant snorkeling over new coral habitats.
Starting at MXN $1000 ($50 usd) | 2 Hours | Great for families! | Available Everyday
Experience an unforgettable adventure with stingrays and nurse sharks in a safe, interactive environment. Enjoy a 30-minute encounter where you can feed and hold these gentle creatures, followed by snorkeling among vibrant marine life in a stunning coral reef. Relax at the private beach club with amenities and fun activities.
Adult (Ages 13 and up): MXN $1000 ($50 usd) Child (Ages 5 to 12): MXN $500 ($25 usd)
2 hours
This Stingray Encounter and Snorkel excursion allows you to meet, interact with, feed and hold stingrays, which have been trained to meet and interact with humans. These stingrays have had their barb clipped. (It’s like a fingernail.)
Before entering the one-acre enclosure, you will be given a safety briefing and issued the appropriate gear. First, you will meet the rays in waist-deep water for a 30-minute encounter where they will surround you and softly touch your legs, (much like a kitten) urging you to feed them. Allow the rays to eat out of your hand and pet their silky wings.
Then, move to the deeper part of the enclosure where in full snorkel gear, you will be able to swim and dive for 30 minutes with stingrays, a few Nurse Sharks and many colorful fish in an area 4 to 18 feet deep featuring a new coral reef installation: 10 Artificial Marine Habitats with more than 800 coral.
Also enjoy the Beach Club that includes Ray’s Sand Bar, (a snack bar), photo and souvenir shop, Macaws, Parrots, a Green Gecko, and Iguanas posing for pictures, Hermit Crab races, a Massage Tent and a water trampoline. This tour includes all snorkel gear, water shoes, and facilities to shower at the beach club. Personal items secured in a sealed bag.
A brief presentation in a shaded auditorium on gear safety and how to feed & touch the rays will put you at ease around them. The tour is designed to offer the highest level of fun, convenience and safety; unforgettable experience with rays (whose barbs have been trimmed) and low guest per guide ratio.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to complete safety briefings and gear fitting without rush.
Store valuables in sealed waterproof bags provided or leave them at the beach club; cameras are only allowed during snorkeling, not during the stingray encounter.
Water shoes are recommended to protect feet from rocky or coral surfaces in the shallow and deeper enclosure areas.
To ensure your safety and that of the marine life, always listen carefully to guides, especially during feeding and handling moments.
Stingray Beach operates in a region known for traditional fishing and has become a hub for marine conservation and eco-tourism on Cozumel’s north hotel zone.
The operation maintains a protected one-acre enclosure to safeguard rays and nurse sharks and promotes sustainable interaction practices to minimize environmental impact.
Wear comfortable swimwear suitable for water activities and quick drying.
Protect feet from coral and rocky surfaces while in the water enclosure.
Apply water-resistant, reef-friendly sunscreen to protect skin while preserving marine life health.
summer specific
Bring a towel for drying off at the private beach club amenities after the tour.