Snorkeling in Costa Maya: Meso-American Barrier Reef

The barrier reef here is the largest in the Northern Hemisphere, and you'll snorkel it at an average depth of 6 to 12 feet.

Snorkel the Meso-American Barrier Reef in Costa Maya with a live guide. The use of snorkeling equipment, water and soft drinks are included.

The experience

You've got a few hours between ship time and departure, and this outing puts part of them on the reef. Come in your swimsuit with a towel and sunscreen. The rest is provided: mask, fins, snorkel tube, water and soft drinks.

The guide takes you out to snorkel the Meso-American Barrier Reef, the Northern Hemisphere's largest barrier reef. You'll snorkel over the reef at an average depth of 6 to 12 feet, with the guide close by.

Moderate fitness is expected (you're swimming and managing equipment in moving water), and the activity isn't suitable for anyone with spinal injuries, cardiovascular conditions or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment (mask, fins, tube), water and soft drinks.
• live guide throughout the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Doctor Dive Costa Maya

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting Costa Maya on a cruise and want a guided snorkel on the reef. Choose it for hands-on guidance throughout if you're new to snorkeling or want to understand what you're seeing underwater.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Meso-American Barrier Reef like when you're actually in the water?

You snorkel over the reef at an average depth of 6 to 12 feet with the guide close by, and the outing works for beginners as well as people with more experience.

What snorkel equipment do I need to bring, and what's provided?

Just wear your swimsuit and pack a towel and sunscreen. The mask, fins and snorkel tube are provided, along with water and soft drinks.