Snorkeling in Mahahual with lunch and open bar

One hour in the reef, then the rest of the day on the beach

Snorkeling at the reef off Mahahual includes a one-hour guided dive to three points where turtles, stingrays, fish and coral formations live, followed by lunch from the restaurant menu and an open bar with national beers and mixed drinks at the beach club. The boat ride to the reef takes about ten minutes; guides speak English and Spanish and know the reef as locals. Children are welcome from age 19.

The Experience

The day starts at Los Arrecifes restaurant and beach club in Mahahual. A boat takes you out to the reef—about ten minutes across the water—where trained guides who are natives of the area lead you through three separate points. The snorkeling itself runs one hour. You'll move through the reef among turtles, stingrays, fish, snails, shells and coral formations; the guides know which spots hold what, and they stay with you the whole time. The water is the second-largest reef system in the world, which means the density and variety of what you see is not something you arrange on your own.

On the way back to the beach club, the open bar opens up—national beers and mixed drinks made to order, no limit. You can sit in a beach lounger facing the water and order from the menu whenever you want; a server brings food and drinks to you without you having to leave your spot. The menu includes fish tacos with Mexican sauce, guacamole, hot sauce, corn tortillas and lemon, and you pick what you want when you're ready to eat. The whole day is eight hours, so there's no rush between the reef and the meal.

What’s included

• One hour of snorkeling at three points on the reef with trained guides who speak English and Spanish.
• the boat ride to and from the reef.
• lunch from the restaurant menu.
• open bar with national beers and mixed drinks prepared to order throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by TOURS/EXPERIENCES "NAY ÓOLAL"

Is this one for you?The guides speak English and Spanish, so you follow the reef commentary in whichever language you're comfortable with—useful if you're traveling with a mix of speakers or want the details explained clearly while you're in the water.

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Top questions

What will I see when I snorkel at the reef in Mahahual?

The reef off Mahahual holds turtles, stingrays, fish, snails, shells and coral formations across three separate points where the guides take you. The reef is the second-largest in the world, so the variety and density of marine life is substantial; the guides are locals and know where each species congregates.

How long is the snorkeling part, and how do I get to the reef?

The snorkeling lasts one hour once you're in the water. A boat takes you from the beach club to the reef, a ride of about ten minutes each way.

What languages do the guides speak?

Guides speak English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary in either language.

What's included in the open bar and lunch?

The open bar includes national beers and mixed drinks prepared to order throughout the day. Lunch comes from the restaurant menu—fish tacos are listed, and you order what you want when you're ready to eat; a server brings it to your lounger.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Transportation is not included in this package. Public transportation options are available near the restaurant in Mahahual.

Can children come on this snorkeling day?

Children are welcome from age 19 and up.