The 15 Best Snorkeling Trips in Cancun

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - The early pickup and long road south

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

Review of the Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, cenote, and caves tour from Cancun, with practical advice on cost, timing, transport, and value.

“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide arrived on time and the driver drove safe. Carolos shared a lot about the local people and culture which was amazing. We loved Tulum and cenote...snorkeling was nice - but the boat company they partner with chum the waters and so sting rays and turtles are common - I'd rather we were more respectful of the turtles and have it a more natural experience, but this is how its done here. Pictures are AWESOME, so I'd recommend purchasing the package. Accommodated our group with ages 14-78 no problem. It was a highlight of our trip to Cancun! I'd recommend this tour!”

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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

2.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59

Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with open bar, snorkeling, lunch, beach time, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“excellent support during the tour and it was nice tour and snorkeling”

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

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

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

Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran cruise with snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, beach time, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“From pick up to drop off the service was top notch. Isla mujeres is a truly stunning. Really enjoyed the snorkelling & atmosphere on the boat followed by some free time on Isla mujeres. On the way back it’s a slow pace to watch the sunset & enjoy a party, staff were literally amazing, my husband said he would go again as we had a great day. It was a full day trip, we were in riviera maya and from pick up to being dropped back it was around 11 hrs so amazing value for money. The buffet and drinks which are included on Isla mujeres are for 1.5 hrs,…”

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Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony

4.Reef Snorkeling & Jungle Speedboat Adventure with Mayan Ceremony

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

Review of Cancun’s Puerto Maya speedboat and reef snorkeling tour, with Mayan ceremony, costs, timing, safety tips, and honest value advice.

“The whole experience was amazing. Enjoyed the Mayan history & presentation. The snorkeling was exhilarating and the snack was good as well.”

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Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

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

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

Review of Cancun reef snorkeling in Puerto Morelos, with guided reef time, tacos, tequila tasting, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Amazing trip, very professional guide - we saw Baracudas, a turtle, a stingray and many other coloured fishes. The guide knew exactly where to bring us. Safety was guaranteed. The meal was wonderful!”

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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure

6.Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure

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

Review of Isla Mujeres snorkeling: three reef stops, MUSA statues, gear, ceviche, margarita, costs, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Diego was a fabulous tour guide who was youthful, friendly and very helpful. This was a great experience to go to three different snorkel sites and top it off with delicious drinks and guac and chips. Wow! Met a great group of people- small group at that and it was just a perfect day!”

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

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

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

Review of Cancun’s 5-in-1 snorkeling tour, with turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, cenote, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Canceled on the morning of excursion. Other options not even comparable to the excursion that was scheduled. Will be waiting up to 10 days for a refund.”

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Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

8.Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,444 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Review of Cancun’s shared speedboat and snorkel tour, with Nichupte Lagoon thrills, Punta Nizuc reef views, costs, tips, and weather advice.

“Great experience, well worth money! Boats are fast , water is clear and perfect temp, reef is beautiful.”

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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

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

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

Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, hotel transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The crew on the boat were amazing!!! Very energetic and kind. We would absolutely recommend it and/or do it again.”

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Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

10.Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

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

Review of Riviera Maya’s luxury catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, paddleboarding, lunch, open bar, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“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

11.Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Review of Puerto Morelos reef snorkeling near Cancun, with small groups, two 45-minute swims, gear, guides, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We have three very anxious autistic kids. We did a lot of prep before our trip, talking about what we would see, practicing snorkeling in a pool, etc. We were hesitant to commit to one of the tours offered by our resort, because we would have been in a large group for several hours with no easy way back if it became too much. Wet Set was small and personal and tailored the experience to our needs. Our family had the boat to ourselves, which is not always the case, but also didn’t seem uncommon. It was easy to call a taxi from our resort and the driver came back…”

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3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

12.3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

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

Review of Isla Mujeres’ 3-hour VIP snorkeling tour, with four reef stops, MUSA, small groups, ceviche, margaritas, price tips, and practical advice.

“Kevin and Ernesto were great. Wonderful snorkeling at lighthouse and other stops even in less than great conditions. Ceviche was excellent and our kids had a great time overall. Smaller boat but we expected that since it was a smaller tour.”

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Cancun Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling and Lunch

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

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

Review of Cancun’s Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling, lunch, open bar, water slide, practical costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Great staff it was overall a fun day on the boat! Lunch was good as well. Would recommend to others!”

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Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico

14.Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico

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

Review of Puerto Morelos snorkeling near Cancun, with two reef stops, turtles, fish, small groups, costs, safety tips, and booking advice.

“It's been over a week since this tour and I'm still in awe of what I saw! The tour guides were AMAZING so we managed to see Turtles and a sting ray amongst the various colourful fish and beautiful reef 😍. I took the earliest slot so there weren'tsny people in the water and we felt like we had the reef to ourselves! I had a few issues with my goggles and the team were very accommodating trying a few different ones until I felt comfortable. I'd do this again- no question!”

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