CANCÚN · MEXICO
The best of the Mexican Caribbean.
The 12 most-booked half-day tours out of Cancún. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it, so you can pick before you land.
Sail from Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres with guided snorkeling, an open bar, and free time on the island—no driving needed.
Most Popular“We signed up for the 5 hour trip. They begged us to go on the 7 hour trip. I found out it was because they overbooked our trip. I said no to the 7 and they crammed us on a small boat. Then we had to wait for a different boat to take us back…”
Half-day catamaran sailing and snorkel from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with gear, snacks, and an open bar in about five hours.
“The crews are very friendly and funny! Worth the value! They offered soft drinks, tequila and cocktails; the staffs are very responsive. The pickup spot is a bit hard to find as there are multiple agencies in the parking lot trying to sell their products to you so need to follow their instructions closely”
Snorkel in the Caribbean with whale sharks from Cancun, then enjoy lunch on Isla Mujeres. Small group, gear included, extra fees apply.
“Décevant le guide n’a fait aucun effort d’écoute et de compréhension vis à vis de nos différents demandes aux cours de la journée. La visite avec les requins baleines s’effectue pas groupe de deux personnes ce qui laisse peu de possibilités de savourer le moment. Le repas servis sur place dans le bateau et totalement…”
Half-day Puerto Morelos snorkel with reef briefing, included gear and lunch. Pickup options, beach time, and optional photo package.
“We enjoyed snorkel adventure . Saw pretty fish. Mike,Fredia, Hoyl we’re great ! Tacos delicious. Would recommend”
Half-day Cancun underwater tour: swim in a cenote, snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef, and spot sea turtles with hotel pickup.
“Great way to spend a half day seeing what this part of Mexico has to offer! The first part was going to Akumal to swim with sea turtles with a guide. That part was ok. The turtles were adorable and plentiful but being with a big group wasn’Read more”
Shared ATV, zip-lines, and a cenote swim with hotel pickup from Cancun plus lunch. Expect safety briefings and extra cash for lockers.
“Our day with Altustours, arranged by Viator, was far more memorable than we expected. The Altustours staff made every effort to ensure our safety and enjoyment on the zip-lines, the ATV riding, and our swim and diving at the Cenote. Our day started with a van picking up up from the lobby of our hotel.…”
Private 4-hour Puerto Morelos fishing with reef crossing, trolling and bottom fishing, included drinks and bait, plus cleaned catch in hand.
“Took a family fishing trip. The sea state was slightly choppy. Roberto and Rafael worked non-stop to get us on fish. Had 5 rigs out constantly. We ended up with several Bonitos and a Mahi mahi. At the end of the day Rafael prepped the fish for us as well. Watching my brother-in-law and nephew…”
Ride El Rey Polo grounds, zipline and bridges, Honda ATV jungle tracks, then swim Verde Lucero cenote on a 5-hour Cancun tour.
“This tour combined zipline, horseback riding, atv and cenote swim all in 1 day. The guides we super friendly and fun. It was very enjoyable. The only reason it got a 4 star and not a 5 star was because the zipline portion was very beginners level. You get to walk across 2 short bridges…”
Private half-day sport fishing in Cancún with pickup options, fully equipped yacht, gear and bait included, and drinks on board.
“Knowledgeable crew, they knew where to find the fish and how to get hooked up. They were friendly and accommodating.”
Premium catamaran to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling, open bar, and lunch, plus hotel pickup and 2 hours to explore the island.
Half-Day birdwatching in Puerto Morelos with a small group, early 6:00 am start, Ruta de los Cenotes walk, and expert guide.
“We were only two people but the guide and the other huest were experienced birdwatchers. I certainly learned a lot. It wasn’t always easy to find the birds but Carlos gave us pictures and descriptions of the birds afterwards and I was amazed how many birds we actually spotted including a pygmy owl. Also saw…”
Private half-day Tulum ruins tour with skip-the-line entry, hotel pickup, and a local guide. Budget extra cash fees day-of.
“Our tour guide Abbi was AMAZING! We got to the ruins very fast, our tour guide was very informative, and then we went to a Cenote and had the whole place to ourselves. A great 1/2 day activity”
The reef and the cenotes, the Maya cities, the islands and the jungle. Every way out of the Hotel Zone.
