About this experience
The turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean are good for more than just a beach day. If you love nature and marine life, this tour is for you, discover the riches of the Caribbean Sea like never before on this snorkeling tour, where you will tour the crystal clear waters of Cancun visiting the second largest coral reef in the world that stretches for miles in all directions and is home to an incredible underwater world, a variety of tropical fish, turtles, rays and other attractive species waiting for you to discover and explore it.
Prepare to remember this tour as a highlight of your Cancun and Riviera Maya vacation. Swim with sea turtles, colorful fish, a coral reef and an incredible shipwreck in Cancun, all in one tour! Our snorkeling tour in Cancun is a 2-hour excursion where the entire area has a maximum depth of 9 feet, with calm and crystal clear waters, the ideal place to enjoy the sea.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
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What is included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- 3 snorkeling spots
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Bottled water, shower and lockers
Not included
- Dock fee $20 USD per person
- Photo and video service are optional and with extra cost
- Marine tax
Itinerary and highlights
Enjoy the best snorkeling tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya, in this snokel tour you can discover the waters of the Mexican Caribbean around Cancun that are the second largest coral reef in the world, around this coral reef you can find colorful tropical fish and marine life of all types.
Enjoy a day visiting 3 differents snorkeling spots, You will stop at three locations while on your tour including: a conserved coral reef where you can see plenty of marine life; a sea grass bed where you can see stingrays, turtles, crabs and lobsters; and, the final stop is a shipwreck sitting atop a bed of white sand with schools of colorful fish swimming about.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Open Vacations
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- Use only biodegradable sunscreen
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Does not include Dock fee $20 USD per person
- Pregnant travelers can't participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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