SNORKELING · REEF
The best of it, mask on.
The 15 most popular cancun & isla mujeres tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres with open bar, snorkel stop, and Beach Club time at Playa Norte, plus optional lunch. Full-day value.
Most Popular“Fun vibes! Great atmosphere. Finished around 6:30pm and started at 12:30pm. Not too long and not too short! Food was ok but take some snacks with you :-)”
Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with Arrecife El Meco snorkeling, Playa Norte swim, beach-club lunch, and open bar.
“We went on Nov 3, 2025 and had a very positive experience. I was a little worry of all the negative reviews. We were pickup at the hotel, . driven to the beach. There was a large hut with lotsa staff in it organizing people telling where to pay, where to lineup etc. There was…”
Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal and swim in a crystal cenote cave. Pickup, snorkel gear, snacks, and a small-group feel from Cancun.
“Tour was excellent! We saw fish, a few sea turtles, a stingray, and some squid while snorkeling at Akumal. The cenote was absolutely amazing and so cool to see! We had 12 people in our group which felt a little snug at times in the cenote but I didn’t mind because we still got to…”
Snorkel the Great Maya Reef near Puerto Morelos from Cancun with hotel pickup, guided reef protection, and beachside lunch at Boquinete.
“Excellent activity, well coordinated. Pick up at hotel on time toPuerto Morelos, keeps it townish aspect. Very professional guide, captan and team. Pleasent snorkeling in shallow reef with time to enjoy. Later tekila tasting, and a very nice snack/lunck of tacos in a cozy restaurant by the beach.”
Snorkel three reefs off Isla Mujeres, including Lighthouse Reef and MUSA underwater museum, then eat ceviche and sip margaritas.
“My partner and I were disappointed as the tour did not live up to the many positive reviews which led us to book it in the first place. After check in we had to wait upwards 30min to get on a boat because we were waiting for other tour participants who had either shown up…”
Cancun 5-in-1 snorkeling: sea turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck and cenote swim, with AC pickup and gear for $79.
“Warning: This company does not always honor reservations, and can simply cancel on you. We booked the snorkeling tour with transportation on Viator for the next day. But, the company contacted us to tell us (morning-of) that transportation would not be available for us. Instead, they offered that we either arrive at the pier absurdly…”
Shared speedboat thrills on Nichupte Lagoon and guided snorkel at Punta Nizuc, with included gear, bilingual help, and a realistic $20 cash dock fee.
“They run rain or shine. I didn’t enjoy my experience, however my partner did. We got rained out and the water was choppy.”
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres with guided snorkeling at El Meco, open bar, buffet, and time for Playa Norte plus downtown.
“While Joel was amazing, I would NOT recommend this experience. The boat was tiny, dirty, and the restroom was extremely makeshift. The place we went for lunch was horrible, and the whole time the drinks tasted like juice. The staff was great but besides that I would say avoid.”
Early boat day from Playa del Carmen to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with reef snorkeling, birdwatching, tasty lunch, and drinks.
“Some issues with communication between guide and back office which resulted in a delay for 30 min. But the guide Lara was nice and gav us some compensation. There was little breakfast snack before going to Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres had pretty blue beach but the Island had some wear. The street sellers are aggressive…”
Luxury catamaran snorkeling at Inah Reef from Playa del Carmen, with paddleboarding, lunch, and an open bar plus hotel transport.
“Lovely day, boat wasn’t too full and crew (Ivan + everyone else) were amazing. Drinks never stopped and snorkelling was great. All around good vibes. Transport/ bus was air conditioned (just a little long but not anyone’s fault). Thank you!”
Small-group snorkeling in Puerto Morelos on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef with wetsuits, gear, reef fees, and two 45-minute swims.
“Wonderful experience. The captain and crew were professional and knowledgeable w everything they did. The snorkeling was great and the reef beautiful with plenty of corals and fish. Highly recommend.”
Catamaran to Maroma Beach for guided coral-reef snorkeling from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and beach access.
“Overall great experience minus the pizza and the extra fee when checking in that’s why I gave 4 out of 5 stars”
Semi-private Isla Mujeres snorkeling with up to 7 guests, Lighthouse Reef to MUSA, coral farm stops, ceviche, and margaritas in 3 hours.
“It was fabulous snorkeling. We are in our 60's and 20+ years older than the other divers but kept up just fine! Fabulous guide and fish were amazing, some of the best snorkeling we had ever done.”
Cancun Dancer catamaran to Isla Mujeres with El Meco snorkeling, open bar, fajita lunch, and time to explore by golf cart.
“Best crew!! The food, the mood and the drinks all amazing!! Very strict with the security of al passengers (which I think its amazing).”
Two 40-minute snorkel stops off Puerto Morelos in a small group. Reef rules, pro gear, and possible turtles.
“This was an awesome experience guides made it fun would definitely recommend we saw tons of fish and turtles”
