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The 15 most-booked snorkeling tours out of Cancún. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it, so you can pick before you land.
Tulum ruins, Caribbean reef snorkeling, and a cenote cave swim in one long day, with lunch and hotel pickup from the Riviera Maya.
Most Popular“Great day exploring Talum ruins, snorkeling and swimming in cenote. Sergio (guide) and Ibrahim (driver) provided excellent service.”
Isla Mujeres catamaran day trip from Cancun with open bar, snorkeling, and Playa Norte beach time. Great value, just plan for dock tax.
Snorkel El Meco, cruise to Playa Norte, and explore Isla Mujeres downtown with an open bar and lunch from Cancun.
“The captain and crew were fantastic, the ride was smooth and fun with one exception, I was under the impression that it was adults only when I booked, but there were at least 5 kids under the age of 7, some crying and being a bit disruptive. The food at the buffet was delicious. We…”
Drive a speedboat through Nichupte mangroves, snorkel near Cancun’s reef, and join a Mayan ceremony in a small group.
“Juan was our tour guide and was really informative and funny. Fabio also did a great job teaching us to snorkel while being safe.”
Half-day Great Maya Reef snorkeling from Cancun with hotel pickup, guided shallow-water swims, and beachside lunch in Puerto Morelos.
“Mixed feelings about this experience. The snorkeling tour itself was so much fun, and our guide Carlos was excellent. Transportation to and from our resort was fine, on time. But after the snorkeling and before lunch we were rounded into a “tequila presentation” that we were unaware of, featuring a brand we’ve never heard of,…”
Half-day Isla Mujeres snorkeling with 3 stops, Lighthouse Reef plus the underwater museum, and ceviche, sandwiches and margaritas included.
“This snorkeling excursion takes you to three different spots off the coast of Isla Mujeres, with each one being a fun unique experience. The first stop has you float with the current to a lighthouse checking out all the wild life along the route which was beautiful. The second spot is much calmer and you…”
5-in-1 Cancun snorkeling with sea turtles, reef fish, MUSA statues, a shipwreck, and a cenote stop. Small-group, pickup included.
“Excellent crew, well organized and managed tour. Wonderful experience, exciting underwater scenery. Quique, chuie and Itzel were amazing, took extra care in the water and in the boat.”
Shared speedboat through Nichupte Lagoon, then snorkel Punta Nizuc’s underwater statues. Gear, guide, water included.
“They run rain or shine. I didn’t enjoy my experience, however my partner did. We got rained out and the water was choppy.”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with guided snorkeling at El Meco, open bar, buffet, and free time at Playa Norte.
“We had an amazing time. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were having a great time.”
Small-group Cancun snorkeling with reefs, shipwrecks, cenotes, and sea turtles plus hotel pickup, gear, and guided swims. Optional GoPro add-ons.
“Awesome experience! Very well planned out with safety always in mind. I loved the small group. The guide & crew were FANTASTIC! Getting picked up and dropped off at the hotel was an extra bonus. Very well done!”
Luxury catamaran snorkeling near Inah Reef from Playa del Carmen, with paddleboarding, hotel pickup, lunch, and an open bar.
“The crew was funny, welcoming, attentive and professional. The boat was nice, big and well maintained. That being said, this is more of a booze cruise than a snorkeling adventure. It was also a larger group than we expected with between 40-50 people being onboard our catamaran. Most of the trip is filled with loud…”
Two short snorkels in a protected Puerto Morelos reef. Small group, gear and wetsuit included, and you can spot turtles and rays fast.
“We wanted to find an excursion that was JUST a snorkeling experience. This was exactly that. Life jacket is mandatory. They provide snorkel, fin, and even a wetsuit if you want one. The tour guide is very knowledgeable. We saw rays, turtles, sharks, and jellyfish. Beautiful coral.”
3-hour Isla Mujeres VIP semi-private snorkeling with up to 8 guests, 4 reef stops including MUSA, plus ceviche and margaritas.
“Kevin and Diego were amazing guides/captains. We had a fabulous day exploring the reefs with a small group of people. Thank you”
Cancun Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres with El Meco snorkeling, open bar, fajita lunch, and golf-cart island time. Full-day fun.
“This s was the worst experience ever! They took my $460, failed to inform me of a cancellation, then failed to reimburse me for the taxi service and inconvenience of my family waiting for over an hour trying to figure out what happened. I’m still waiting for my refund!”
Guided Puerto Morelos snorkel in the National Park: two reef stops, pro gear, small groups up to 10, no sunscreen rule. 2 hours.
“Very professional and experienced. Cuddly recommend them. They know the best places to go. I can't wait to go back!”
The reef and the cenotes, the Maya cities, the islands and the jungle. Every way out of the Hotel Zone.
