About this experience
This is a protected Island that only welcome 200 people per day, make sure you book in advance!
This tour offers you the opportunity of visit this beautiful and magical island, enjoy a day in Isla Contoy, this is a protected Island that only welcome a small amount of people per day, walking in the white sand while having the most gorgeous views of the Caribe
The first step of this incredible tour is the reef Ixlache which is our first point of snorkeling. After this, we’ll navigate to Contoy, where you'll can enjoy a trip of exploration with our certified guide. You'll have time to relax on the beach or to make a second snorkel on the shore.
Later you will delight yourself with a delicious regional buffet meal. In our way back you will have the opportunity of visit Isla Mujeres where you can walk and buy souvenirs.
A tour filled with nature and adventure!
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr 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
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What is included
- Unlimited Open National Bar (Only after the meal)
- Access to Isla Contoy
- Snorkeling at Ixlache reef (35 minutes) (depending on the weather)
- Access to Isla Mujeres (1 hour)
- Catamaran (1 or 2 floor assigned at the marina)
- Certified guides
- Round Transportation from Cancun & Riviera Maya
- Use of Snorkeling equipment (if weather is suitable)
- Regional buffet meal
Not included
- Dock tax $20 USD per person at the marina
Itinerary and highlights
At Contoy we'll have the chance to do snorkel in it's protected reef filled with colorful marine life
At the island we'll have a guided tour and the staff will get the lunch ready to refuel energy
Later we will set sail to island mujeres where souvenir stores and neat attractions will be available. and finally head back to shore and catch our ride back to the hotels.
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 Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen The pick up time is set according to your location, pick up start at 7:00 am and depending on the location the pick up time will be set, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- New Choice Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- The marina of departure is located at Cancun
- The Catamaran can be a double decker or one floor sailing, this is assigned a the marina
- Does not include Dock tax $20 USD per person
- Snorkel is not available for non-swimmers, people over 59 years old or children under 10 years old
- The free time at the Island is without a guide
- Children can only participate in the snorkel with the company of a parent or guardian
- Life vest is mandatory
- Snorkeling may be cancelled due to weather or rough seas. Its unavailability is not grounds for a partial nor full refund.
- Date change requests must be submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour date. Any requests received less than 24 hours before the tour cannot be accepted.
- Guests who fail to arrive at the designated meeting point or are not available at the scheduled pick-up time will be considered a No Show, no refund will be provided
- Guests are responsible for providing accurate booking details such as hotel names, number of passengers and correct section of adults and children
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue
Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen
The pick up time is set according to your location, pick up start at 7:00 am and depending on the location the pick up time will be set, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
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