Snorkeling in Riviera Maya: Catamaran & Two Reefs

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1/19

Duration3h

GroupUp to 100

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Two reef dives and a spinnaker flight, all in one morning.

Snorkel two reefs in the Riviera Maya aboard a catamaran departing from Maroma Beach, with 45 minutes at each site to explore tropical fish and coral formations. Hotel pickup is included from centrally located Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya properties; the tour runs three hours total and is led in English and Spanish. Three departure times are available, and you choose the one that fits your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and snorkeling tour

Get picked up from hotel
Board catamaran at Maroma Beach
Sail into Caribbean Sea
Snorkel at first reef
Snorkel at second reef
Relax on deck and enjoy beverages
Return to dock and hotel

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then a sail into the Caribbean from Maroma Beach. As the catamaran cuts into the water, the reef comes into view—the second largest coral reef in the world—and you'll have 45 minutes at the first snorkeling site to move through the formations at your own pace, mask on, watching the fish move around you. The guide stays in the water and points out what to look for, speaking English or Spanish depending on your preference.

Back on deck, you towel off in the sun while the boat moves to the second reef. Another 45 minutes in the water, then a return to the catamaran where water, soft drinks and beer are waiting (beer service starts after you're back on board). If the weather holds, the crew will fly the spinnaker on the sail back, a moment most catamaran passengers never see. The whole outing takes three hours from start to finish, ending with free access to Maroma Beach before the boat returns you to your hotel.

Snorkeling gear is provided and fitted to you before you enter the water. Children as young as six can join if accompanied by an adult, and the tour is open to all fitness levels, though the operator asks that anyone with back problems, recent surgery, limited mobility or cardiovascular concerns reach out first to confirm the activity will work for them.

What’s included

Roundtrip hotel pickup from centrally located Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya properties.
snorkeling equipment.
guided snorkel adventure at two reef sites with live commentary in English and Spanish.
catamaran cruise with deck time between dives.
water, soft drinks and beer.
free access to Maroma Beach after the activity ends.

Good to know

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

Operated by Maroma Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the 9:30am departure if you want the morning light on the reef and the rest of your day free; the 1:30pm option suits a slower morning or a late arrival. The Deluxe option offers the same snorkeling and reefs but with a different schedule—check the departure times at checkout to find the one that matches your hotel's location and your day.