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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

“Love, love, love! Everything about this day was amazing! It was my first time traveling solo, but I never felt alone. Raul, Marcel, and Ivon were great: professional, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. I’d definitely do this again, but I’d also do excursions to each of…”

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2.Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

Experience a full-day trip to Isla Mujeres with a catamaran ride, open bar, snorkeling, and beach time. Perfect for relaxation and fun in the Caribbean.

★ 4.1

“Such a great trip with these guides! We had so much fun snorkelling, had great food, and a nice beach day. We ended up with a fantastic guide who made the experience so fun and easy. A great trip if you need a day planned…”

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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

“- picked us up 30 minutes later than the time that was set, did not give information on the car previously even though i requested - a bit messy, they didn’t explain things properly. tried to sell the “premium experience” but we already knew that…”

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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

“While the boat tour was great, we had to wait over an hour to actually do the boat tour. They started with some Mayan rituals where folks had to partake. This wasn’t shared when we signed up for the tour and didn’t feel comfortable participating…”

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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

“Tour guide told us everything we needed to be safe on the boat and in the water. As a not-too-fit 60 yo I did not think I could board the boat the way the guide demonstrated and was ready to forfeit. But ithe boats are…”

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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

“Lovely tour! We started at Tulum right when it opened at 8 a.m., and despite it being high season, there were no crowds. We were able to take photos with no one in sight! The weather was also perfect at that time! Our second stop…”

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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

“This was a fab excursion! We were the only people on our booking so we basically got a private snorkelling tour of the reef! The instructor was very knowledgeable about the creatures we saw and you can tell they really care about conserving the beautiful…”

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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

“It was a wonderful day experience with Carol, Kevin and Rich. They made the snorkeling an entertaining adventure and look forward to coming back !”

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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

“A lot of activities . Our tour guide took great care of us. Tulum beautiful. Caves wonderful. Snorkeling great we saw turtles, stingrays and fish .”

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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