Mexico · SNORKELING IN CANCUN
Good snorkeling in Cancun fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, cenote, caves, lunch, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips for this Cancun day tour.
“The entire experience was a blast! Safe, clean, and well paced. Sofia, our tour guide did an amazing job!”
Review of Cancun's Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with open bar, snorkeling, beach club access, lunch options, island time, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing tour and activities,great atmosphere on the boat! Staff were really nice helpful! Amazing day trip!”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran cruise with reef snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, beach time, and practical booking tips.
“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 had adequate time on the island. Over all very enjoyable except for the kids...”
Drive a speedboat through Cancun’s mangroves, snorkel a coral reef, and watch a Mayan ceremony, with fees and practical tips explained.
“Excellent time operating the speed boat through the lagoon! It was great to learn how to operate a speedboat properly…no pedals…gas or brake. Watch your speed because the person in front of you may slow down unexpectedly. Had to take a star off because they contacted me 90 minutes nefarious departure to say they couldn’t make it to my hotel due to logistical issues. I booked the excursion back in March, so surely they knew of these issues well before 90 minutes to departure. The initial Mayan celebration was a nice touch…well worth it.”
Review of Cancun reef snorkeling near Puerto Morelos, with guided swims, fish and turtles, tacos, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing experience on the Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch! 🌊🐠 Our tour leader Carlos, was excellent, very professional, friendly, and made the whole trip so much fun. A very special thanks to Jonathan from Carlos' team, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. My family had a wonderful time and we left with great memories. Highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Cancun!”
Review of Cancun’s 5-in-1 snorkeling tour with turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, cenote, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Weather didn’t cooperate with us but the crew did an awesome job with all the kids in some rough water.”
Cancun speedboat and snorkel review covering the Nichupte Lagoon ride, Punta Nizuc reef, added fees, weather limits, and practical tips.
“Carlos was a fantastic teacher and guide. Would highly recommend taking this tour. Get to drive a boat, snorkel and be a part of a group that plays together.”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, hotel transport, and practical tips.
“We really enjoyed our visit to Isla Mujeres. The crew on our catamaran was very friendly and accommodating. There were a lot of other people snorkeling at the same time as us but the crew made sure we were all doing ok. The lunch was nothing special but it was fine and there were plenty of drinks available throughout the trip. We really enjoyed the downtown area of Isla Mujeres.”
Review of Riviera Maya’s luxury catamaran cruise, with reef snorkeling, paddleboarding, lunch, open bar, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Beautiful boat..very clean. Transportation to Cancun from Playa was right on time. Organized getting us onboard. Boat staff was friendly. Not 5 stars for a couple of reasons: there were families with young kids and music being played was explicit; floating mat was older and worn and did not float above the water once u laid on it; sandwiches were good but there was nothing else offered..chips, pretzels or other snack would have been a nice add. Reset action calls out ‘Life Jackets’. Only waist belts were offered so I didn’t feel secure to snorkel..also, water was rough and distance the snorkelers were taken from the boat was way to…”
Small-group snorkeling from Puerto Morelos with two reef sessions, expert guides, gear, wetsuits, and a short boat ride from Cancun.
“Was perfect for our family of 5. Some of us have snorkeled before and our 11 and 14 year olds were newbies. I liked that wetsuits were available.”
Review of Cancun’s Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres, with reef snorkeling, fajita lunch, open bar, water slide, and practical booking advice.
“Being told that I was too old to snorkel. My husband and I have been doing it for many years and have our own gear. We paid extra for the snorkel and no where did it say we couldn't because of our age. That disappointed us.”
Review of Puerto Morelos’ two-hour reef snorkel tour, with turtles, fish, small groups, equipment, costs, safety, and booking tips.
“Great experience both tour guides were excellent and very helpful and took us to 2 greats spots to see fish, stingrays, and a turtle. Well worth it”
Explore Tulum, snorkel with reef wildlife, swim in cenotes, and enjoy a Mayan taco lunch on a private Cancun day tour.
“This private tour was the highlight of our trip and one that I can’t recommend any higher. The tour was seamless with the pick-up from our hotel, drive to Tulum ruins, short hike to the boat that took us to the reef where we saw fish, rays, and sea turtles, and culminated in a short drive to the underground which was truly amazing. So thankful for our tour guide Mariano, our photographer Lara. You gave us an amazing day and memory!! So thankful!”
A practical review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour, covering snorkeling, open bar, lunch, fees, timing, transport, and value.
“There is a 45 dock fee per person that is not included in the cost of the trip. It was hidden in the fine print. Also we paid an additional fee for pickup and drop off from our resort. They picked is up and brought us to the marina but there was no one there when we returned so we had to find different transportation. I emailed the provider and was never returned a message about the transportation and did not receive my money back.”
Drive a two-seat speedboat through Cancun’s mangroves, then snorkel warm reef waters near underwater statues with gear and showers included.
“Went with my mom on the speedboat and snorkel excursion. Our guide Merci was informative and kept an eye on all of the boats. One of the boats broke down, and he was able to quickly get to the boat and start it back up. The snorkeling was out in the ocean in a roped off area over a coral reef. It was really cool to see all of the fish chilling in their habitat. Some of the fish even swam right past my face! After the snorkeling, our guide helped us get back onto the boat. I'm a tall and curvy woman and he was able to pull me…”
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