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The 15 Best Snorkeling Tours in Cancún

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The second-longest reef on the planet starts minutes offshore. Ranked below are the best snorkeling tours from Cancún – the MUSA underwater museum, the national-park coral gardens, jungle-speedboat runs and whale-shark trips in season – with what you’ll actually see, group sizes, and prices for each.

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Price and what $129 really covers (plus the $35 cash fee)

1.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, and cenote caves in one long day. Includes lunch and pickup, plus a separate $35 marine tax.

“The driver picked me up right on time, and everything went smoothly from the start. We picked up Mimi (our guide) and the photographer on the way, then headed to Tulum. Mimi explained everything clearly — where to go, when to change, and what to expect — which made the day super easy and stress-free. Snorkeling at the beach was fun, and the photographer took great pictures, including underwater ones with a GoPro. The cenote cave was a bit scary because it’s dark, but the water was crystal clear and the rock formations were incredible. You can get so close to them, which is something you usually can’t do in…”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch - The open bar and onboard vibe: fun, but watch the details

Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar - Price and what to expect beyond the ticket

3.Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,383 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $53

Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with El Meco snorkel, open bar, lunch buffet, and Playa Norte and downtown time.

“It was an awesome day cruise. The people are very, very organized, safety, conscious, and extremely nice! The snorkeling was great! The beach time and time on your own was the perfect length before you go back to the boat and back to the home port. I highly recommend this catamaran cruise for anybody that's looking for an excursion on the water and having a great time with a lot of other people from other countries also looking for having a good time. It's a must do!”

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Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony

Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony - The Mangrove Tour Part: Nature Lessons Without the Lecture

4.Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,208 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Drive your own speedboat in Nichupte Lagoon, snorkel the reef, then finish with a Mayan ceremony in Cancun.

“If it was just the speed boats it would have been 5 stars, we had a fantastic time! While we didn't need it, there was very minimal instructions or supervision given with the boats. The whole experience started with a Mayan welcome, interesting. It then proceeded into running across a suspension bridge for photo opportunities, kind of cheapen the experience. The snorkelling, while we saw statutes and lots of fish, the 3 groups all had orange life-jackets, white boats & crew all wore purple made it very disorientating in the water when trying to find your group or boat. Plus there was no easy way to get back into the…”

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Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch - Getting to Puerto Morelos: Pickup That Saves Time

5.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,781 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Hotel pickup to Puerto Morelos for Great Maya Reef snorkeling, a beach-club lunch, and optional extras like photos and a tequila tasting.

“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, led by a representative of the brand who provided information about their tequila vs other “famous brands” that we felt was highly questionable. Still, having had such good vibes from Carlos, we gave the brand ambassador the benefit of the doubt and purchased a couple of bottles (quite overpriced, it seemed). But when I tried…”

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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure

Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure - Stop 1: Lighthouse Reef Shallow Snorkel With Easy Sight Lines

6.Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,746 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Half-day snorkeling off Isla Mujeres with 3 reef stops, the underwater museum, and Manchones coral. Gear, ceviche, and margaritas included.

“We had a great time on the boat with Island Adventures Mexico! Though the water was rougher than expected, we still had a great time”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - MUSA Underwater Statues: Art You Can See Without Swiping Screens

7.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

A 5-in-1 Cancun snorkeling day with sea turtles, reef fish, MUSA statues, a shipwreck stop, and a cenote finale. Small-group value.

“Highly Not Recommended This snorkeling company canceled my trip the day before, at 5:00 PM, which completely disrupted my plans in Cancun. Last-minute cancellations like this are extremely unprofessional, especially when people are traveling on a tight schedule. They claim that a full refund was issued, but I am still waiting for the money. I was told it could take 2–10 business days, which is very inconvenient and unacceptable given that the cancellation was on their end. To make matters worse, the Viator platform is very outdated when it comes to communication. The only way to reach customer service was by phone — no WhatsApp, no Facebook Business chat, no…”

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Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat - Learning to drive the speedboat (and why it changes the whole feel)

Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport - Playa Norte and nearby downtown time: where the party turns into sightseeing

9.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Catamaran day trip from Cancún to Isla Mujeres with guided El Meco snorkel, open bar, meal, and time for Playa Norte.

“The crew was really helpful and fun. Everyone seemed to be having a blast and were friendly and helpful as well. My wife and I were the oldest on board and though we did not snorkel, we managed well. Lunch was very good. Highly recommend this tour. Our only criticism is that we had a difficult time getting answers on where and when we would be picked up.”

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Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Inah Reef snorkeling: what you’ll see and how long it lasts

10.Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 634 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $139

Luxurious catamaran snorkeling from Playa del Carmen: Inah Reef coral, paddleboarding, lunch, and an open bar, with hotel pickup included.

“Be aware that no matter what Viator says this adventure is not in Cancun. It is 53 miles away in Riviera Maya! And they will not pick you up at your hotel even though that is part of the package.”

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Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos

Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos - Price and what you actually get for $45

3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience - Boat time, group size, and what you should really expect

12.3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

A 3-hour semi-private snorkel around Isla Mujeres with up to 8 people, multiple reef stops, and included gear, ceviche, and margaritas.

“This small family company was great. Did an outstanding job. I love small family companies with small boats. No crowds, takes you where big boats don’t go. The captain and first mate were so friendly. The boat may not be much to look at but it was sturdy and did the job.”

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Cancun Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling and Lunch

Cancun Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling and Lunch - El Meco Reef Snorkeling: When It’s Great and When It Gets Restricted

13.Cancun Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Catamaran party cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with El Meco snorkeling, open bar, fajita lunch, and time to explore on your own.

“The atmosphere, food and ambiance was amazing. The crew was outstanding shoutout to Felix! Even if you don’t participate in the snorkeling activity the dancer boat is still worth the ride.”

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Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico

Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico - Two reef stops near shore: what the snorkeling feels like

14.Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Two hours of guided snorkeling in Puerto Morelos with provided gear, small groups, and two reef stops near shore.

“The highlight of our Mexico trip. Olaf and Omar were amazing guides and we saw all sorts of sealife. The reefs were stunning and it was awesome having a more personalized tour. Couldn’t recommend it enough and we will be back!”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure

Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure - Morning logistics: pickup, timing, and getting there