Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with food option

Snorkel the second-largest coral reef, then wander Isla Mujeres on your own schedule

A half-day catamaran snorkeling tour from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres includes certified guide, snorkel gear, open bar and free time to explore the island. The boat stops at El Meco reef first, where you can see manta rays, fish and coral, or stay aboard if you prefer. You choose whether to add buffet food at checkout. The return includes another open bar session on the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres

• Register and receive tour information
• Board boat and sail through Caribbean bay
• Snorkel at El Meco reef (optional)
• Enjoy open bar while sailing to Isla Mujeres
• Explore Isla Mujeres: murals, beaches, dining
• Return trip with free drinks on board

The experience

You board at Playa Tortugas and sail into the turquoise Caribbean bay toward El Meco, the first stop. A certified guide leads the snorkeling activity. The reef is optional, so if you'd rather stay on deck with a drink, that works too. In the water you'll see oily fish, manta rays and marine corals. The guide points out what lives on the second-largest coral barrier in the world. After snorkeling, the boat heads to Isla Mujeres while the open bar runs, and you can order cocktails, beer or non-alcoholic drinks as the sea rolls past.

Once you dock at Isla Mujeres, the crew gives you a meeting time and point for the return trip. Everything else is yours to decide. The town has restaurants ranging from upscale menus to traditional Yucatecan food, or you can skip eating and walk the colorful streets to see the murals, visit North Island beach (locals call it one of the most beautiful in the region), or climb to the viewpoint where waves crash together and the light is good for photos. You get free time to move at your own pace. There's no group itinerary once you land.

The return sail back to Playa Tortugas includes another round of open bar. The whole outing runs about six and a half hours from start to finish. Bilingual staff speak English, Spanish, Italian and French. If you want food included, you can add a buffet at checkout. Otherwise the bar and snorkel gear are part of the base tour.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and certified guide at El Meco reef.
• open bar with cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic drinks aboard the catamaran (both outbound and return).
• free time to explore Isla Mujeres on your own.
• optional buffet food available at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard tour that includes an open barGuide in 4 languages · 10:00Drinks are served so you can enjoy the walk with a refreshing drink in hand. Snorkels let you swim among a variety of fish and admire the underwater figures. Food is not included in this option, but you can order it at our windows or from the captain. Navigate by sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and enjoy the breeze.

Tour that comes with a meal plus an open barGuide in 4 languages · 10:00A delicious buffet of regional food is served along with drinks from the open bar. Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and enjoy the breeze aboard the Motovelero catamaran.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 6h 30m, runs every day at 10:00, from US$ 59 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.7 with pickup ›

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours Mayan Riviera Mx

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to snorkel without renting a car. The boat departs from Playa Tortugas, and you can add a meal option at checkout if you want lunch beyond the included bar service.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 will I see when I snorkel at El Meco reef?

El Meco is part of the second-largest coral barrier in the world. You'll see oily fish, manta rays, marine corals and other Caribbean species. A certified guide leads the activity and points out what's living on the reef. Snorkeling is optional. You can stay on the boat if you prefer.

How much free time do I get in Isla Mujeres?

The crew tells you the exact meeting time and boarding point when you arrive, and you have the rest of the time until then to explore. There's no set itinerary on the island, so you choose what to do: eat, walk the streets, visit North Island beach, or go to the viewpoint.

Is food included, or do I need to pay separately?

The base tour includes an open bar but no meals. You can add a buffet food option at checkout if you want lunch included. Once on Isla Mujeres, restaurants are available throughout the town if you prefer to choose your own.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

Both options include the catamaran, snorkeling, certified guide, snorkel gear, open bar and free time on the island. The difference is that the tour with food option adds a buffet meal. The basic tour does not.

Do I need my own snorkel gear, or is it provided?

Snorkel equipment is included with the tour. You don't need to bring your own.