The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Mexico

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

★★★★★★★★★★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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2.Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Los Cabos luxury sailing, snorkeling, lunch, open bar, hotel pickup, whale sightings, costs, tips, and who should book.

“Extremely friendly and professional crew. Snorkeling was some of the best we have done on tours. Overall very pleased with the entire outing. Everything was top notch for food and entertainment!”

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3.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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4.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Review of Puerto Vallarta’s all-inclusive Yelapa yacht cruise, with snorkeling, waterfall hike, meals, open bar, kayaks, and practical tips.

“Chica Locca, the operator, delivered a great experience; DJ David was very playful and made the time on the boat fly by. Crew was the absolute definition of attentive. For example, one passenger tracked a bunch of sand onto the deck of the boat. When that passenger realized his mistake, he went to shake his shoes off over the side of the boat. As soon as he stood up, a member of the crew was there to mop up the mess. Literally right away. None of the crew was ever still, either cleaning the boat surfaces or serving passengers. The only down side is that I never got the massage…”

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5.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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6.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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7.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Swim with sea turtles at Akumal and explore a clear Yucatan cenote on this guided half-day tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya.

“That you need to have a longsleeved t-shirt, otherwise they sell it to you. You go through a tunnel with stalagmites and huge sharpe rocks under water, it is not swimming in a cenote. Seeing turtles happens together with a lot of people, I would prefer taking the trip just max 2 more people. The price is too much for a short trip and a big group of 12 and there were 3 children.”

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8.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Explore Tulum ruins, swim through a cenote, snorkel Yal Ku Lagoon, and enjoy a beach lunch on this full-day Riviera Maya tour.

“Great tour, we'll organized and so much education and fun! Lunch happens quite late in the trip so make sure you eat before so u r not hungry during the excursions”

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

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

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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10.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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11.5-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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12.ATV 4×4+Snorkeling+Beach Club+ Lunch+Sabores de Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,468 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Cozumel ATV, snorkeling, tequila tasting, beach club, and lunch review with honest advice on value, safety, weather, and who should book.

“Very fun day! Our guide was Tony and he did a great job at making us feel comfortable and engaged in each activity. Drive safely and van was air conditioned and comfortable. We enjoyed each stop of the tour and had an overall blast!”

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13.Cozumel Snorkeling Tour: Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo Reefs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,462 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Snorkel Palancar, Columbia, and El Cielo reefs on a four-hour Cozumel boat tour with guides, drinks, gear, and a small group.

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14.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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15.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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