Cancun Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles, Reef, Underwater Museum and Shipwreck

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the magic of the Mexican Caribbean beneath Cancun's warm, turquoise waters.

Swim above El Meco's colorful coral, explore the Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA) with its collection of 500+ submerged sculptures, watch for sea turtles in their natural habitat and explore a shipwreck reclaimed by the Caribbean.

Then comes something you probably never imagined finding beneath the sea—an underwater cenote, where freshwater emerges through the seabed in the Caribbean.

In approximately two hours in the water, five remarkably different underwater experiences reveal just how much there is to discover beneath Cancun's famous waters.

First-time snorkeler? Small boats, shallow waters and attentive guides keep the experience personal and comfortable.

By the time you climb back aboard, you'll have snorkeled over coral, underwater art and a shipwreck, searched for sea turtles and even discovered a cenote beneath the Caribbean—all without leaving Cancun's coast.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Showers and lockers.
  • Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Only If Selected at Booking
  • Gratuities
  • Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Unless Selected at Booking.
  • Dock fee and reef conservation tax
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Meeting and Pickup

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Hotel Pickup: Available from Downtown Cancun, Cancun Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Please provide your hotel name at booking to receive your assigned pickup time and location. Pickup begins approximately 30 minutes before your tour time.Outside Pickup Area: Pickup is not available from Moon Palace, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya. Guests staying in these areas must arrive directly at the marina.Direct Arrival: If you don't have pickup or did not provide hotel information, meet at Marina Punta Norte, Carretera Punta Sam km. 2 + 050, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 30 minutes before your tour time for check-in.

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Carretera Punta Sam Marina km.2 + 050
Supermanzana 84, 77525 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

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Marina Punta Norte

Begin your adventure with hotel pickup, if included, or arrive directly at Marina Punta Norte. After check-in, enjoy a short snorkeling briefing before heading out.Board your boat for the short ride to El Meco Reef, a beautiful shallow snorkeling area along the Great Mayan Reef.Slip into the warm Caribbean and snorkel above colorful coral as tropical fish swim around you. With depths of approximately 8–12 feet (2.5–3.5 meters) and generally mild currents, it's a great place to begin your underwater adventure.Next, discover the Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA), where art becomes part of the marine world. Its collection of 500+ submerged sculptures was designed to evolve beneath the sea, creating new habitats as coral and marine life grow around them. Glide above giant submerged statues beneath the blue Caribbean as marine life transforms the artwork over time.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museo Subacuatico de Arte

Your underwater adventure continues in a favorite area for sea turtle sightings, watching for turtles gliding through the Caribbean in their natural habitat. Rays and other marine life may also make an appearance.Next, explore a shipwreck reclaimed by the Caribbean, now covered in colorful coral and surrounded by schools of tropical fish. With white sand below and crystal-clear turquoise water all around, it feels like snorkeling through a natural Caribbean pool.For your final snorkeling experience, discover an underwater cenote, where freshwater emerges through the seabed. Explore this unusual natural formation and the marine life around it—a fascinating final glimpse into Cancun's underwater world.After experiencing five snorkeling areas—from coral reefs and underwater art to turtles, a shipwreck and an underwater cenote—enjoy the short boat ride back to Marina Punta Norte.Take a freshwater shower, then relax on your return ride to your hotel if transportation is included.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Outside Pickup Area: Transportation is not available from Moon Palace, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya. Guests staying in these areas must arrive directly at Marina Punta Norte.
  • Direct Arrival: Guests without transportation or without hotel information must arrive at Marina Punta Norte 30 minutes before their scheduled tour time for check-in.
  • Snorkeling Experience: Beginners and first-time snorkelers are welcome. A snorkeling briefing is provided before entering the water.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cancun Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles, Reef, Underwater Museum and Shipwreck?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Showers and lockers.
  • Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Only If Selected at Booking
  • Early Return Assistance – Boat Transfer Back to the Marina If Needed
  • 5 Snorkeling Areas – Reef, Underwater Museum, Sea Turtles, Shipwreck & Underwater Cenote
  • Snorkeling Equipment – Mask, Snorkel, Fins & Life Vest
  • English-Speaking Certified Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Roundtrip Hotel Transportation – Unless Selected at Booking.
  • Dock fee and reef conservation tax

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Swimming Requirement: Guests must be comfortable swimming in open water and able to follow the guide's safety instructions throughout the snorkeling activity.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age Requirement: Children must be at least 6 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Hotel Transportation: Available from Downtown Cancun, Cancun Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres and Playa Mujeres when included with your booking. Please provide your hotel name at booking. Transportation must be requested at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Pickup Time: Pickup begins approximately 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time, depending on your hotel. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time.
  • Outside Pickup Area: Transportation is not available from Moon Palace, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya. Guests staying in these areas must arrive directly at Marina Punta Norte.
  • Direct Arrival: Guests without transportation or without hotel information must arrive at Marina Punta Norte 30 minutes before their scheduled tour time for check-in.
  • Snorkeling Experience: Beginners and first-time snorkelers are welcome. A snorkeling briefing is provided before entering the water.
  • Wildlife: Sea turtles, rays and other marine animals are wild. Sightings may vary and cannot be guaranteed.
  • Environmental Protection: Sunscreen is not permitted to help protect the coral reef. A long-sleeve rash guard is recommended for sun protection.
  • Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. If the port is closed to navigation by local authorities, you may reschedule your tour or receive a full refund.
  • Travel Time: Transportation, check-in, briefing and boat travel are included in the total tour duration.
  • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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