Fishing, sailing, horseback riding, golf and other activities in Cozumel, Mexico

The island of Cozumel has for many years been a fisherman's paradise. The extensive reef system has been supporting a huge population of fish life for centuries. The abundance of fish has long provided the island with a steady supply of fresh fish. Sports fishermen discovered the excitement of fishing in Cozumel's waters years ago, long before diving became so popular.

Today deep sea and bonefishing are major attractions. You'll find a numbe rof charger companies with boats in various sizes with rates from $100 for a few hours on a small boat to $1400 for a full day on a deluxe boat.

The waters off Cozumel abound with white and blue marlin, dolphin fish, sailfish and wahoo. Throughout the year, you can deep-sea fish for tuna, kingfish and barracuda, and you'll find the lagoons good places for bonefish, tarpon and snook. If you decide to fish, be aware that it is illegal to kill certain species; if you catch such a specimen, you must throw it back in the water.

Species that you can catch all year include: Wahoo, Mackerel, Barracuda, Amberjack, Bonito, Snapper, Shark

Best months for fishing are March-April-May-June: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Tuna.

Tour operators include:

The Reef
These guys run some great trips and we highly recommend them. The Reef offers both half and full-day fishing trips. Half day trips include beer, drinks, fruit and snacks. Rate is $350 for up to 4 fishermen. Full-day trips include beer, frinks, fruit, snacks and lunch for $450 for up to 4 fishermen. Ask for rates for more than 4.

NOTE: The Reef also offers dive and snorkel trips, gear rental, certification and resort courses (Hernan is a PADI instructor).
Email: hernanbacelis@hotmail.com
Phone from the US: 011-52-987-872-4205
In Cozumel, dial 872-4205
Located on 15th Ave., between 5th and 7th Street, #512
Club Nautico de Cozumel
The fishing headquarters of Cozumel is located at the marina in Puerto de Abrigo north of town, toward the airport. Six fully equipped boats are available for US$400 for a half-day excursion and US$500 for a full day; the price includes lunch and drinks. Annual competitions include the Billfish Release Tournament and the Marlin Tournament, both in early May.

Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 5:30-8pm
Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Puerto de Abrigo.
Tel. from US: 011-52-987-872-1024 or 1113;
in Cozumel, 872-1024 or 872-1113
Fax. 011-52-987-872-1135
Cozumel Flats
Avid fly-fishers flock to this spot offering bait, tackle and guides to Cozumel's most bounteous lagoons. In the pristine aquamarine water, it is possible to see fish swimming underfoot before even casting the reel. Snook, tarpon and bonefish are the most sought-after species here, and bonefish have a reputation for being especially large.

Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 6-9pm
Avenida 10 Sur, near Calle 1
From US, 011-52-987-872-4349 or 3181;
from Cozumel, 872-4349 or 872-3181
Fiesta Cozumel Holidays
This tour operator with branches at 15 major hotels offers full-day and half-day deep-sea fishing trips for 2-40 people. Trips cost approx. US $82 per person for a 9 am-5 pm full day, and US $78 per person for a 9 am-1 pm half-day, including bait and tackle. Anglers must also purchase a fishing license that costs US $9. Trips are offered daily.

Open daily 8 am-1 pm, 4-7 pm
Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Calle 11 near Avenida 30

From US 011-52-987-872-0725, in Cozumel, 872-0725
Fax, 011-52-872-21044
Albatross Charters
This operation uses Fin-Nor, Penn International and custom reels and rods. If you prefer, you can bring your own gear to fish. All trips include purified water, soft drinks, Mexican beers, snacks or fruit and light food. Sport fishing in the Cozumel area is primarily done with trolling using outriggers and down riggers with a minimum of 5 lines in the water. Depending on the season you can expect to catch sail fish, blue and white marlin (these are catch and release only), wahoo, grouper, snapper, dorado (dolphin, mahi-mahi) and barracuda just to name a few. During the high season (March through July) you can expect to catch Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sail fish, Dolphin and Tuna. Year round, expect to catch Wahoo, Grouper, Barracuda, Mackerel, Amberjack and Snapper.
For charter sport fishing, boat limit is maximum six persons.
Full day: $575-$650, for up to 8 hours fishing time.
3/4 day: $500-$575, for up to 6 hours fishing time.
1/2 day, $420-$475 for up to 4 hours fishing time.
A $100 deposit is required to confirm any reservation. *
Rates include the 10% IVA tax, but not the new 5% luxury tax. Credit cards accepted.
Toll Free: 888-333-4643
In Cozumel: 872-7904

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	Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
	Cozumel is diving and snorkeling heaven! See our guide to dive sites, dive map, dive shops, etc.
	Jeep Tours and ATV Tours
	The Pantera Tour: A Jurassic Journey A 6-hour, 60-mile expedition, exploring the the island of Cozumel by Tracker: • Full island tour • Beach barbecue lunch • Sodas, beer, water • Snorkeling and gear • Sea kayaking • Beach kites • Experienced guide • Tour the northeast jungle • Visit isolated beaches • Explore Untouched reefs • Discover ancient Mayan ruins • Southeast and western beaches • 4WD transportation *Trackers when possible • We speak English, Spanish, French & Italian • Cozumel-Eco Adventure • Flexible schedule, personalized tours • Pickup from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. • Affiliated with hyperbaric chamber • First aid kit Cozumel's most complete island tour! You'll see more in one day than others see in a lifetime!* Pantera expedition begins as early as 7 a.m. when you'll be picked up at your hotel/villa or condo. The 6-hour, 60 mile adventure offers exploration of dense tropical jungle, remote beach areas, Mayan ruins, an island village, city orientation and more. This island expedition allows you to explore Cozumel's "wild side." A visit to Mayan ruins along the beach will enrich your knowledge of the mysterious Mayan culture. You'll enjoy snorkeling on colorful reefs. Lunch and drinks are provided along shore. You explore both Cozumel's east coast and west coast, making a loop around the island of Cozumel. The Pantera Connection is the island's most thorough and personalized tour; you'll see more of Cozumel than others see in a lifetime. Included in the price is transportation, experienced guide, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, beer, purified bottled water, snorkeling and gear, island map and a special pass that allows you to visit Senor Frog's where you'll enjoy an a free drink plus a complimentary shot of tequila. Pantera Tour will be the highlight of your vacation! COST: Adults, $90; Children 6-12, $45; Children under 6, free. Private tours (for group of 2 or more) available at $100 per person. INCLUDES: Experienced guide, transportation, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, beer, purified bottled water, snorkeling, kayaking, kite flying, island map and FREE drink and shot of tequila at Senor Frog's!! DURATION: 6 hours, 60 miles. Flexible schedule starting as early as 7 a.m. Recommended: Hat, oil-free sunscreen, comfortable shoes, bathing suit, towel, camera for photo opportunities, mosquito repellent. RESERVATIONS are required for this expedition as group size is limited. E-mail us to reserve (indicate number of adults, children, date of tour and where you are staying). Deposit of 25% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable on the island in cash or travelers check. E-mail us to make a reservation See MORE details on the Pantera Connection.
	Fishing
	The island of Cozumel has for many years been a fisherman's paradise. The extensive reef system has been supporting a huge population of fish life for centuries. The abundance of fish has long provided the island with a steady supply of fresh fish. Sports fishermen discovered the excitement of fishing in Cozumel's waters years ago, long before diving became so popular. Today deep sea and bonefishing are major attractions. You'll find a numbe rof charger companies with boats in various sizes with rates from $100 for a few hours on a small boat to $1400 for a full day on a deluxe boat. The waters off Cozumel abound with white and blue marlin, dolphin fish, sailfish and wahoo. Throughout the year, you can deep-sea fish for tuna, kingfish and barracuda, and you'll find the lagoons good places for bonefish, tarpon and snook. If you decide to fish, be aware that it is illegal to kill certain species; if you catch such a specimen, you must throw it back in the water. Species that you can catch all year include: Wahoo, Mackerel, Barracuda, Amberjack, Bonito, Snapper, Shark Best months for fishing are March-April-May-June: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Tuna. Tour operators include: The Reef These guys run some great trips and we highly recommend them. The Reef offers both half and full-day fishing trips. Half day trips include beer, drinks, fruit and snacks. Rate is $350 for up to 4 fishermen. Full-day trips include beer, frinks, fruit, snacks and lunch for $450 for up to 4 fishermen. Ask for rates for more than 4. NOTE: The Reef also offers dive and snorkel trips, gear rental, certification and resort courses (Hernan is a PADI instructor). Email: hernanbacelis@hotmail.com Phone from the US: 011-52-987-872-4205 In Cozumel, dial 872-4205 Located on 15th Ave., between 5th and 7th Street, #512 Club Nautico de Cozumel The fishing headquarters of Cozumel is located at the marina in Puerto de Abrigo north of town, toward the airport. Six fully equipped boats are available for US$400 for a half-day excursion and US$500 for a full day; the price includes lunch and drinks. Annual competitions include the Billfish Release Tournament and the Marlin Tournament, both in early May. Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 5:30-8pm Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa Puerto de Abrigo. Tel. from US: 011-52-987-872-1024 or 1113; in Cozumel, 872-1024 or 872-1113 Fax. 011-52-987-872-1135 Cozumel Flats Avid fly-fishers flock to this spot offering bait, tackle and guides to Cozumel's most bounteous lagoons. In the pristine aquamarine water, it is possible to see fish swimming underfoot before even casting the reel. Snook, tarpon and bonefish are the most sought-after species here, and bonefish have a reputation for being especially large. Mon-Sat 8am-1pm, 6-9pm Avenida 10 Sur, near Calle 1 From US, 011-52-987-872-4349 or 3181; from Cozumel, 872-4349 or 872-3181 Fiesta Cozumel Holidays This tour operator with branches at 15 major hotels offers full-day and half-day deep-sea fishing trips for 2-40 people. Trips cost approx. US $82 per person for a 9 am-5 pm full day, and US $78 per person for a 9 am-1 pm half-day, including bait and tackle. Anglers must also purchase a fishing license that costs US $9. Trips are offered daily. Open daily 8 am-1 pm, 4-7 pm Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa Calle 11 near Avenida 30 From US 011-52-987-872-0725, in Cozumel, 872-0725 Fax, 011-52-872-21044 Albatross Charters This operation uses Fin-Nor, Penn International and custom reels and rods. If you prefer, you can bring your own gear to fish. All trips include purified water, soft drinks, Mexican beers, snacks or fruit and light food. Sport fishing in the Cozumel area is primarily done with trolling using outriggers and down riggers with a minimum of 5 lines in the water. Depending on the season you can expect to catch sail fish, blue and white marlin (these are catch and release only), wahoo, grouper, snapper, dorado (dolphin, mahi-mahi) and barracuda just to name a few. During the high season (March through July) you can expect to catch Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sail fish, Dolphin and Tuna. Year round, expect to catch Wahoo, Grouper, Barracuda, Mackerel, Amberjack and Snapper. For charter sport fishing, boat limit is maximum six persons. Full day: $575-$650, for up to 8 hours fishing time. 3/4 day: $500-$575, for up to 6 hours fishing time. 1/2 day, $420-$475 for up to 4 hours fishing time. A $100 deposit is required to confirm any reservation. * Rates include the 10% IVA tax, but not the new 5% luxury tax. Credit cards accepted. Toll Free: 888-333-4643 In Cozumel: 872-7904 Return to top
	Sailing
	Cozumel Sailing now offers a new adventure on the island. All boats are safe, secure, self-righting keel boats with electric start motor, cabin, galley, marine head (bathroom), marine radio, shallow depth alarm, life jackets and cooler with cold beverages of your choice. The sailboat rental service offers shore to boat transportation, boat and equipment, instructions if needed, constant radio communication with motor boat captain, assistance back to mooring and transportation back to shore. Boats can be rented hourly or daily for your private sailing adventure. Up to six people per boat can experience this Caribbean activity. Rates start at $85 for four people for two hours, including 4 drinks. Additional hours are available. Want a sailing guide for instructions or so that you can relax and enjoy the experience? No problemo, just $10.00 per hour. Also available: Sailing instructions, snacks, fruit, lunch or dinner and extra drinks. Cozumel Sailing is located at the Puerto Abrigo marina. Give sailing a try and let us know how you like it! You can e-mail Cozumel Sailing for more information or to reserve your sail boat. See Cozumel Sailing for more information.
	Jet skiing, parasailing, glass bottom boats, Atlantis submarine
	Many of the beach areas on the west coast offer jet skis, parasailing, glass bottom boat rides, etc. snorkeling excursions and scuba diving. Playa Sol, Mr. Sancho's and Nachi Cocom also have swimming pools, restaurants/bars and small shops. There are also beaches on the east coast of Cozumel featuring good 'ol beach bars complete with thatched roofs and hammocks for hanging out. Wave action is much stronger here, so be careful. Check out the beach areas on our beach page. Note that Playa Sol has an entry fee for using facilities; go to Mr. Sancho's, San Francisco, Nachi Cocom or Palancar instead! Atlantis Submarine, Cozumel: Over 6,000,000 people have taken an adventure of a lifetime on an Atlantis submarine somewhere in the world. Now with a vessel in Cozumel, Atlantis Submarine will put you out to sea in one of the most technologically-advanced passenger submarines. Trimmed, prepped and ready to take you into another world. You’ll experience why Cozumel is one of the top dive destinations in the world. Submarines are spacious and air-conditioned with large viewing ports to allow you to relax and enjoy the wonders of the deep. About the sub: 65 ft. overall, 13 ft. beam, approved to dive to 150 ft. with capacity of 48 passengers and 3 crew members. All systems are duplicated for security precautions. Atlantis Submarine is air conditioned and US Coat Guard approved. Tour is 2 hours at a speed of 2.5 knots with constant radio contact. Located: South of town on the coast road, across the street from the Casa del Mar Hotel. Description: Dive to depths of up to 100 feet, Atlantis brings you up close and personal with Cozumel’s top attraction, Chankanaab, an exciting part of the second largest reef in the world. Departures: 9 a.m., 10 a.m. 11 am., 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 pm. Cost: $72 Adult, $36 Child Return to top
	Horseback Riding
	There are several areas where you can ride in Cozumel. Enjoy a relaxing ride along the beach or in the jungle. Don't expect a huge stable of steeds . . . you'll find these are pretty small, simple operations with just a few horses, but still a good time. Larger groups can be accommodated with enough notice. Don't expect a huge stable of steeds . . . you'll find these are pretty small, simple operations with just a few horses, but still a good time! Rancho los Laureles: Horseback riding is available north of town (1.5 hours). Rancho Palmitas is located near Diamond Hotel south of town on the coastal highway. You can choose from a couple options including a 1.5 hour ride through the jungle to a cenoteor a 2.5 hour jungle ride to a cave, Mayan ruins and a small temple. Hours at the ranch are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 044-987-876-8988 or stop by the Ranch. Horseback riding is also available at Mr. Sancho's. We recommend that you wear tennis shoes, sunglasses, hat and bring sun screen. Bug spray may be a good idea for the jungle.
	Golf and Miniature Golf
	Golfers can now tee off on the island's new championship golf course which opened late in 2001. Cozumel Country Club is located about 3.5 miles north of town near Country Club Estates. Play 9 holes or all 18. Rate is approx. $125 for 18 holes, including a cart. Rental clubs, shoes area available. Beverage cart makes rounds on the course. There is also restaurant/snack bar with covered outdoor seating. Cozumel Country Club offers practice area with putting green, practice tee, chipping green and practice bunker. Nicklaus rental clubs, Footjoy rental shoes and golf instruction are available. Currently open to the public, but in the future may only be open to members. (A second golf course is scheduled for development south of San Miguel). From US, call 011-529-872-9570 Other golf courses in the area include Playacar Club de Golf in Playa del Carmen with 18 holes and Puerto Aventuras Resort with 9 holes. Playacar Club de Golf, 987-30624 Puerto Aventuras Resort course, 987-23233 Miniature Golf is fun for the whole family! Cozumel Putting Course is located on the corner of 1st St. South and 15th Avenue (if you find the water tower, you can't miss the mini golf); it's just across the street from the Diamond Cafe Bakery. Miniature golf is inexpensive to play and the course is challenging with traps and lots of water. We would recommend you play in the evening and take advantage of the cool breezes. Walkie-talkies are provided so you can order frosty cold beer, sangria or soft drinks, delivered to you while you play.
	Tennis, Squash and MORE . . .
	Sunday Fiesta in the Plaza: It's a Sunday tradition in Cozumel for locals to gather in the central plaza for live music, food and fun. Locals, dressed in the best, converge on the plaza for an evening of dancing and socializing. Gringos are welcome, too! Jean Laffite Snorkel Tour: Operated by Caballito del Caribe Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tour includes cruise on pirate-style ship with Mexican buffet lunch, snorkeling on two reefs with a certified snorkel guide, free souvenir snorkel, music and entertaining and open bar. On the island phone 872-1449 or 869-1034 for reservations. Tennis: Bring your rackets and enjoy tennis each day. Public courts are available at the sports field located on 11th Street and 40th Ave. You'll also find basketball courts, soccer fields, and running track. Squash: New squash courts are open to the public. Take Juarez to 75th Ave. and turn left just before the gas station. Squash courts are located on the corner of the next block on the left. Stop in or call to make a reservation and try this fast indoor game, similar to racquetball. Racquets and ball are provided. Reservations: 869-1878, 872-7445, or cell 044-987-800-7043. Spectator Sports: You can usually find soccer games or practices at local fields in town. Baseball is also played at the stadium on 30th Ave. Movies: Cozumel has a 5-screen cinema called Cinepolis. Located directly behind Chedraui on the second floor of the new mall. Cost ranges from 20 to 40 pesos ($2-$4 US) depending on the time and day that you go. Current releases are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Wednesday is 1/2 price day! Massage: Treat yourself to a soothing massage and improve your health and wellness. Your body will love it! Laura DiTuri will come to your villa or condo and pamper you with an hour of therapeutic massage. Or, if you prefer, you can visit her at her location near the central plaza. You can call her on the island at 872-5223 or e-mail lauritad@hotmail.com. For more information see islacozumelmassage.com
	Also see Island Sightseeing
	For more information on museums, parks, beach areas and ruins (San Gervasio) on the island. Go to island sightseeing
	Excursions to the mainland
	See this page for mainland excursions, including Tulum, Coba-Pac Chen Chichen Itza, Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Tres Rios, Tikal, Uxmal, Kohunlich, Palenque and Merida. Go to: Mainland excursions Return to top