Snorkeling at Cabo Catoche: Fishing, Ceviche & Manta Rays

Manta rays and nurse sharks in the shallows at Cuevones, ceviche waiting on the sand.

Snorkeling tour from Cabo Catoche with fishing, snorkel gear and ceviche included—a half-day that starts with casting for grouper and snapper, moves to a reef site where manta rays and nurse sharks swim close, and ends on a quiet beach with fresh fish ceviche and hammocks. The guide speaks English and Spanish; children from age 3 are welcome. All equipment and transport by boat are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing, snorkeling, and beach relaxation

• Meet at gamaextreme palapa
• Depart from whale shark pier
• Fish for corvina, grouper, snapper
• Snorkel near Cabo Catoche at Cuevones
• Eat fish ceviche at Cocalito
• Relax on beach and hammocks

The Experience

You meet at the gamaextreme palapa and board from the whale shark pier. The first stop is a fishing ground where the guide sets you up with rod and line—no experience needed—and you cast for corvina, grouper, snapper and chac chi while the water stays shallow enough to see what bites. This is not a long-line operation; it's you holding the rod, feeling the pull, and landing what takes the hook.

From there the boat moves to Cuevones, a snorkel site very close to Cabo Catoche where the reef life is dense and the water clear. Manta rays glide past, nurse sharks cruise the bottom, and sea horses hide in the grass. You have the snorkel gear—mask, fins, snorkel—and the guide stays with the group. The site is sheltered and the entry is easy; the reef is the draw.

The last stop is Cocalito, a beach where the boat pulls in and you wade ashore. A fresh fish ceviche waits—the catch or the day's supply, served cold and sharp with lime. You have free time to eat, rest in the hammocks strung between palms, and let the afternoon slow down. Soda and bottled water are included throughout. The whole outing runs about five hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear (mask, fins, snorkel).
• fishing rod and line.
• fish ceviche.
• bottled water and soda.
• boat transport from the whale shark pier.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Gamaextreme tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves between three stops—fishing, snorkeling, and beach—so you're active at each one rather than watching from the boat. The water entry is easy and the snorkel site is close to shore, which suits anyone comfortable in the sea but not looking for a long boat ride or deep-water work.

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Top questions

What kind of fish will I catch if I go fishing at the first stop?

The fishing ground at the first stop holds corvina, grouper, snapper and chac chi. The guide provides the rod and line, and you cast from the boat in shallow water where you can see the bottom.

What marine life can I expect to see while snorkeling at Cuevones?

Cuevones near Cabo Catoche is home to manta rays, nurse sharks, sea horses and a wide variety of reef fish. The site is close to shore and the water is clear enough to spot them without deep diving.

Is the ceviche included, or do I pay extra for it?

Fish ceviche is included in the tour price and served at Cocalito beach as the final stop. You also get soda and bottled water throughout the day.

Do I need snorkeling experience, or is this suitable for a first-timer?

Snorkeling at Cabo Catoche is suitable for all fitness levels. The guide provides all snorkel equipment and stays with the group; no prior experience is required.

Can I bring my three-year-old on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 3. The tour includes a fishing stop, snorkeling and beach time, and the guide speaks both English and Spanish.