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15 Best Cancun Snorkeling Tours

The snorkel trips: reef runs along the Mesoamerican Barrier, the underwater sculpture museum and multi-stop days that fit five activities in before dinner. Water clarity peaks in the dry months.

1.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

Explore the Tulum ruins, snorkel vibrant reefs, and swim in stunning cenotes on this full-day guided tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya for an authentic Mexican adventure.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This tour was amazing! I highly recommend it! A lot of experiences in one day! My whole family ranging from 54 years old to 21 years old thoroughly enjoyed it!”

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3.Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

Discover the best of Isla Mujeres on this 10-hour cruise with snorkeling, beach time, buffet lunch, and open bar — a fun, affordable Caribbean getaway.

★ 4.0

“The captain and crew were fantastic, the ride was smooth and fun with one exception, I was under the impression that it was adults only when I booked, but there were at least 5 kids under the age of 7, some crying and being a…”

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4.Mayan Jungle Tour Speed Boat Snorkel and Snack

Experience Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon with this 2.5-hour tour featuring speedboat driving, snorkeling on the second-largest reef, and cultural Mayan traditions.

★ 5.0

“What an experience! The Mayan show to kick things off was fun! The speed boats were super fun to drive and simple to operate. Fabio was a great captain who delivered very clear instructions. The scuba portion was just the right amount of time for…”

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5.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

Discover Cancun's vibrant coral reefs with a half-day snorkeling tour, including boat trips, marine wildlife, beachside lunch, and small-group experience.

★ 4.5

“Best bang for your buck for the experience. However, the low price comes with a lot of sales gimmicks. You’re asked if you want to pay an extra $55 USD to do the snorkeling in a smaller group of 8 included with extra time, and…”

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6.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

Discover Cancun’s underwater marvels on this 2.5-hour snorkeling tour. Swim with turtles, explore coral reefs, shipwrecks, and cenotes—perfect for all skill levels.

★ 4.5

“Great trip - very well run though. My daughter was nervous at first but grew in confidence. Emilio was very good at looking after everyone.”

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7.Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboat

Experience thrilling speedboat rides and vibrant snorkeling in Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon and Punta Nizuc reef with this well-rated, fun-filled tour.

★ 4.5

“This was a great experience! Tour guide Jorge was amazing! Speed boats are fun and the snorkeling was cool lots of fish to see. Come prepared to enjoy yourself, if wearing a hat or sombrero make sure to hold on to it! I lost mine…”

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8.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

Discover the beauty of Isla Mujeres on this full-day catamaran tour with snorkeling, open bar, and optional hotel transfers—perfect for a fun, relaxed day in Cancun.

★ 4.5

“Although staff ware fantastic and really kind the main reason why we booked this trip was for the snorkelling stop. We never got one.. nor did we receive an explanation to why. Trip was good however if you want a relaxing boat ride , this…”

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9.Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Snorkeling, Lunch & Tastings

Explore Maya ruins at Tulum and Coba, swim in a cenote, and enjoy tastings in this full-day Cancun tour. Perfect for history lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 4.5

“The group was only 10 people, which was a perfect size, making the trip much more personal. Kevin was very knowledgeable and full of jokes, which is always appreciated. Alex the driver got us there and back safely (obviously). At no point did we get…”

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10.Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

Experience the Riviera Maya in style with this luxury snorkeling cruise. Enjoy marine life, paddleboarding, gourmet lunch, open bar, and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“The crew was funny, welcoming, attentive and professional. The boat was nice, big and well maintained. That being said, this is more of a booze cruise than a snorkeling adventure. It was also a larger group than we expected with between 40-50 people being onboard…”

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11.Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos

Experience the vibrant marine life of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef on a small-group snorkeling tour from Puerto Morelos, including gear, guides, and park fees.

★ 5.0

“No personal items or sunscreen allowed on boat. You are actually snorkeling (mask in water) for 1.5 hours. Reef and fish beautiful. Must follow guide in a line as it is a national park.”

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13.Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico

Experience the vibrant marine life of Puerto Morelos on a guided snorkeling tour. Enjoy personalized guides, stunning reefs, and low-impact access for just $40.

★ 5.0

“Best snorkeling experience ever! Richi and Elof were great and helpful. Richi is a super experienced guide and he took us to those spots there we saw millions of beautiful fish. We also got to swim with sea turtles really close. Thank you!”

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14.Private 3 in 1 Discovery Combo Tours Tulum Ruins, Snorkeling & Cenotes Adventure

Experience the best of Quintana Roo with this private 3-in-1 tour featuring Tulum ruins, snorkeling on a vibrant reef, and swimming in stunning cenotes.

★ 5.0

“We did the private tour and Alma was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with. We had plenty of time at each location, and we never felt rushed—we could go at our own pace. We had a group of 10,…”

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15.Catamaran Plus Reef Snorkeling and Isla Mujeres Visit

Discover Cancun’s turquoise waters on a luxurious catamaran, snorkel vibrant reefs, and enjoy free time in Isla Mujeres with this all-inclusive tour.

★ 5.0

“Im very disappointed when they charged you open bar food sounds super. And you asked for a beer they said beer is hot. No yet after snorkeling. And when u get there to the food. The food the worse. I have to paid for food.…”

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More Cancun Snorkeling Tours

4.0Catamaran to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Open Bar and Lunch8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$37.00 4.5Jungle Tour with Snorkel in Cancun2 hours (approx.)$49.50 5.0Dancer Cruise Isla Mujeres Snorkel Food and Drinks Included7 hours (approx.)$84.15 5.0Private Yacht – 46 ft SeaRay Cancun Bay Snorkel 23P42 to 6 hours (approx.)$290.00 4.3Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Ride with Open Bar, Snorkeling, and Lunch8 - 10 hours$56 4.0Isla Mujeres Island and Snorkeling Tour8 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.5CATAMARAN to Isla Mujeres, Snorkel & Beach Club by Xcaret7 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$74.66 4.5Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum2 hours (approx.)$59.00 4.5Ultimate 5×1 Combo with ATV, Ziplines, Cenote & Reef Snorkeling7 hours (approx.)$114.00 4.3Cancún: Puerto Morelos Reef Snorkeling Tour & Seaside Lunch4 hours$39 4.4Isla Mujeres: Snorkel Tour at Musa and Manchones Reef4 hours$50 5.0Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$45.00 4.5Isla Mujeres Day Tour with Catamaran, Snorkeling & Beach Club7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$89.00 5.0Catamaran with Snorkeling and Playa Norte Beach, Isla Mujeres6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$49.00 4.5Puerto Morelos Catamaran Reef Sail and Snorkel3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$120.00 3.5Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Open Bar, Lunch and Snorkeling8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$59.90 4.5Cozumel Starfish and Tropical Reef Snorkeling by Powerboat with Lunch4 hours (approx.)$139.00 5.0Private Yacht 46ft Sea Ray Snorkel up to 15 pax 23P22 to 6 hours (approx.)$260.00 4.5Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling3 hours$50 4.0Cancun Jetski and Snorkel Adventure2 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.03 in 1 Jungle Speedboat and Snorkeling in Cancun2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$65.50 4.0Snorkeling Adventure in Puerto Morelos Includes snack, Water and Round Trip.5 hours (approx.)$44.25 5.0Speedboat and snorkel tour: Single Passenger Boat2 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.5ATV Adventure Combo with Snorkeling, Ziplines, Cenote, and Lunch8 hours (approx.)$109.65