El Cielo and Columbia Snorkel with Playa Mia Beach Club Excursion in Cozumel from Playa del Carmen

Description

• English speaking snorkel guide!
  
• Snorkel at 2 locations - El Cielo Starfish Bay and Columbia Reef!
• Snorkel set includes varied sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest!
  
• Marine toilette onboard the catamaran boat!
• Entrance fee to Playa Mia Grand Beach Park!
• Marine Park fee!
• 1.5 hour Beach Break at Playa Mia Grand Beach Park afterward!
  
• Open domestic bar at Playa Mia!

This adventure begins when you hop on a ferry in Playa del Carmen. You'll enjoy 40 minutes of spectacular scenery as you glide across the waters of the Caribbean. For your comfort, the ferry has facilities and serves drinks and snacks. Consumables are not included in the price. Sit up top and feel the ocean breezes, or sit below with large viewing windows and air conditioning. Your guide will greet you when you arrive and show you to the catamaran.

With a capacity of 80, pick a spot and relax during your ride to the snorkel sites. The catamaran crew will circulate on the deck to pass out cold beverages during the 1-hour sail. When you arrive at the famed Columbia coral reef, the snorkel staff will pass out the snorkel gear and show you how to use it. They will then assist you into the water and lead you on a guided drift snorkel. This means the gentle current will glide you over the reefs and you will not have to use your fins much at all. There is a lot of beautiful marine life to see as you glide over one reef to the other. The snorkel time is about 45 minutes drift snorkel over Colombia Reef.

Then guests will hop back on board and head to the magical, El Cielo or "heaven" in Spanish a 15-minute sail away. This special location is also known as Starfish Bay. This is a shallow white sandy bottom bay only accessible by boat. Starfish of many varieties are scattered along the bottom or "the stars scattered in heaven". Guests may use the snorkel gear to glide over the starfish or relax in the shallow water (on average the water is approximately 3 feet deep). Guests will have approximately 45 minutes to enjoy this special bay that not many guests ever get to see.

At the end of the snorkel part of this Playa Mia Catamaran Shore Excursion, you will be assisted back aboard the boat. The excursion crew will have an open bar ready to refresh you! The captain will then set sail for Playa Mia Beach Club for your beach break. At Playa Mia, you will have about 1.5 hours to enjoy the lunch buffet and all the facilities at the beach club. There is a lot of choose from and do. You will also have an open bar!

At the end of your Cozumel catamaran excursions with beach break, the staff will send you back to your pier via taxi. Guests may also have the option to stay at Playa Mia and return to the cruise ship at their leisure and at own expense. Note the opening hours at Playa Mia Beach Club are 9:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

A Partial List of Playa Mia Beach Park Attractions: Restaurant, bars, beach, cantina pool, twin pool slides, Oasis Pool with Hydro Massages, kids pool, floating water park (in the ocean), underwater Mayan city snorkeling area (snorkel gear for rent)

A Partial List of Playa Mia Amenities, Games, Activities and Services (included): Kids games, Wi-Fi Internet, lounge chairs, Hobie Cat sailboats, kayaks, pedal boats, water tricycles, floating mats and inner tubes, bungee trampoline, ping pong, hammocks, snorkeling gear (at additional cost), beach volleyball and soccer, playground, shopping area, showers, dressing rooms and restrooms, live vests, lifesaving service and supervision, rescue boat, First Aid Center and Paramedic

Buffet Options:
Cold Station: House salad, Caribbean salad, pasta salad, fish ceviche, vinaigrette, Caesar dressing, season tropical fruits, corn, beet, carrots, tortilla chips, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapenos, red sauce, sour cream, croutons, Parmesan cheese, other cheeses

Entrees: Breaded fish fillet, fried tacos, chicken fajitas, hot dogs, lasagna, mini meatballs, chicken nuggets

Side Dishes: Zucchini au gratin, fusilli Pomodoro, fried potatoes, french fries, mashed potatoes, Mexican rice, fried beans, house bread, corn tortillas, mac and cheese, catchup, mayo, and mustard

Desserts: Rice pudding, Jell-O (various flavors) and assorted cookies

National Open Bar: Purified bottled water, soft drinks, draft beer, juice, mixed drinks with tequila, mezcal, brandy, rum or vodka (such as margaritas, pina colada, rum punch, daiquiris), house wine, coffee and unlimited flavored water (no straight shots)

What is included?

• Round trip catamaran transportation from the meeting point
  
• Aquadream catamaran excursion, sailing when conditions allow
  
• Marine toilette onboard the catamaran boat
  
• PADI certified English speaking snorkel excursion guides
  
• Snorkel set including: Varied sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest!
  
• Guied drift snorkeling time at Columbia Reef in the National Marine Park
  
• Snorkeling and relaxing at the famous El Cielo Starfish Bay
  
• Domestic Open Bar On-board
  
• Entrance fee to Playa Mia Beach Club

• Amenities and Facilities at Playa Mia all included at no charge:
  
• International Buffet
  
• Domestic open bar at Playa Mia
  
• Entrance into the Brand new water park with: Buccaneer's bay kids' area with a lagoon-pool and activities including a pirate ship, water cannons, water sprays & animal slides, Oasis island pool & hydro massage tub, 200-foot long twin twister water slides
  
• Shopping area
  
• Lounge Chairs
  
• Underwater Mayan City (snorkel gear available for rent)
  
• Ocean Kayaks
  
• Hobie Cats, Paddle Boats, Water Bicycles, Inner Tubes, Floating Mats
  
• Kids' Club, Playground
  
• Organized Games
  
• Ping Pong Tables, Volleyball Court, Soccer Court
  
• Huge Board Games
  
• Hammocks, Showers, Restrooms and Dressing Rooms
  
• Lifeguard, On-site First Aid Center & Paramedic
  
• All fees and entrance costs
  

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you bring swimsuit, towel, and cash for tips and additional purchases, waterproof camera, etc.
  
• Lockers, umbrellas, and towels can be rented at Playa Mia.
• Playa Mia now has restrictions on sunscreen use in order to help fight the spread of White Band coral syndrome. Use of ANY type of sunscreen, sunblock, and suntan lotion is strictly prohibited. All guests must shower BEFORE entering either the ocean or Playa Mia pools. They suggestion use of long-sleeved UV filtering shirts, hats, and sunglasses. Coral, fish and all other sea creatures thank you for your cooperation!
  
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For El Cielo and Columbia Snorkel with Playa Mia Beach Club Excursion in Cozumel from Playa del Carmen, the meeting will be right outside the Cozumel ferry terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Minimum participation age is 10 years old, maximum participation age is 70 years old.
• Children ages 4 to 9 years old may not snorkel.
• Minimum weight is 70lbs. Maximum weight is 250lbs (114Kg).
• Guests must be able to climb up a ladder to get back into the boat.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests who are on medications such as antidepressants, Lithium, beta-blockers or blood pressure/vein constrictors may not participate.
• All participants must be proficient swimmers, in GOOD health and self-sufficient.
• The use of a life vest during the snorkeling activity is mandatory with no exception.
• Participants must comply with all of the instructions given by the Vessel Captain and/or its crew.
• PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFIC RULES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY INSIDE THE PARK. Participants must comply with Cozumel National Marine Park rules of use.
• Under-aged participants must be accompanied, directly supervised and cared for by the responsible Companion, Parent (s)-or Legal Guardian at all times.
• Alcoholic Beverages will be served AFTER the Snorkeling activity only.
• The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years of age. *FOR SAFETY REASON, STRAIGHT SHOTS ARE NOT PROVIDED; ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SERVED AS MIXED DRINKS.
• Playa Mia Beach Club requires, at its sole discretion, a valid photo ID as proof of age for alcoholic beverage consumption.
• Playa Mia Beach reserves the right to refuse service of Alcoholic beverages to guests that appear intoxicated, are unruly or underage.
• ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.