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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Tour with Open Bar & Optional Lunch

1. Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Tour with Open Bar & Optional Lunch

Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a catamaran. Relax on a picturesque beach and snorkel in tropical waters. Sip on drinks from the open bar. Taste local flavors with the option to select a tour that includes lunch buffet, or pick a tour that includes hotel transfers. Enjoy the views as you cruise along the sea, stopping at a coral reef park along the way for an hour of snorkeling. Swim in the crystal-clear waters while admiring beautiful coral formations, tropical fish, and other fascinating creatures of the sea. Your guide will sprinkle fish food into the water so that you’re surrounded by schools of colorful exotic fish. After snorkeling, head to the beach where you can relax and take in sweeping ocean views while savoring a delicious lunch buffet. Relax under palm trees with your favorite drink and marvel at the beauty of your surroundings.

Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Snorkel, Open Bar, and Transfer

2. Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Snorkel, Open Bar, and Transfer

Hop aboard a catamaran bound for Isla Mujeres, a picturesque island off the coast of Cancun known for its gorgeous beaches and snorkeling. After departing from the port, stop to snorkel at a plentiful coral reef. Your onboard guides will provide you with all the necessary equipment and show you the best spots on the reef. Set sail once more for Isla Mujeres to enjoy the soft white sand of Playa Norte beach, lined with palm trees and washed by the blue turquoise sea. After relaxing in the sun, head to the traditional downtown area of Isla Mujeres, a favorite of the locals. Stroll down the picturesque and friendly streets, rent a golf car, or buy a fun souvenir to remember your trip to paradise.

From Cancun: Catamaran Day Trip to Isla Mujeres

3. From Cancun: Catamaran Day Trip to Isla Mujeres

Enjoy the astonishing colors of the sea while you sail in Catamaran to Isla Mujeres. Live a memorable experience surrounded by colorful fish while snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea. Connect with the beach vibes of Isla Mujeres. Taste local flavors at the beach club if you choose the option that includes buffet lunch. Explore Isla Mujeres at your own pace during your free time in the Island. Make the best out of this experience and add round transportation to this tour. Round transportation is available if you choose this option. There are two departures time to choose from for this tour. If you want to enjoy the Sunset, choose the 12 pm tour. It is worth it.

Cancun: Jet Ski Rental

4. Cancun: Jet Ski Rental

Before boarding your jet ski, you will take part in a short safety briefing offered by a highly-trained and English-speaking guide. You can watch an instructional video containing all the safety procedures and navigation guidelines, after which you will be ready for your 30-minute or 1-hour jet ski rental. All equipment is provided, including a life jacket and brand new 2018-2019 Sea Doo GTI 130 Jet Ski. Speed up your vacation on a powerful jet ski in a safe area with a small amount of traffic and calm water. Your guides consider safety a priority, and have therefor created a designated area marked with easy-to-see buoys where you will be able to ride at full speed. Following your activity, you will be free to use the facilities on site which include showers, toilets, a resting area, and a cold bottle of water.

Cancun: Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives

5. Cancun: Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives

Take a scuba dive lesson for one day and have the opportunity to dive in popular spots in the crystal waters of Cancun without need for a scuba certification. Learn the basic of scuba diving in a pool, then explore the underwater world with two tank dives in the ocean. After filling out a short medical form, you will take theory lessons and pool practice to learn the basics of scuba diving, then you will do two tank ocean dives. The first dive tales place at MUSA Underwater Museum and the second dive at Manchones reef.

Cancún: Skyrider Parasailing Experience

6. Cancún: Skyrider Parasailing Experience

Sit back in comfort and gaze at the impressive sites of the Nichupté Lagoon and Cancún Hotel Zone from the sky. Experience the peaceful atmosphere flying in the sky provides, but be thrilled by the heights you'll be at. This parasailing experience for two begins with instructions before enjoying a slow and smooth rise above the water from a platform on the back of a boat. Take in the astounding views of Cancún as you ascend into the air. Spend 10 minutes in flight before descending. The unique design of the parasailing equipment allows for a comfortable and secure ride, providing a chance of a lifetime experience.

Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

7. Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

Board a motorboat and enjoy a ride out to Punta Nizuc reef where a floating platform is waiting for you. From here, plunge into the crystal-clear waters and discover a reef full of corals to admire the stunning underwater world. The shallow waters provide a calm sheltered snorkel site so beginners can learn the basics of snorkeling. Enjoy hopping in and out of the water at your own pace. The platform makes it easy for kids and adults to access the water. Refresh yourself with a cold drink or beer available on the platform before diving back in to explore the MUSA, Cancun Underwater Art Museum. If the weather allows it, you can see 16 statues under the water including the ‘The Garden of Hope’, ‘Timebomb’, and ‘The Last Supper'.

Cancún: Speedboat, Snorkel & Jet Ski Rental Combo Tour

8. Cancún: Speedboat, Snorkel & Jet Ski Rental Combo Tour

Enjoy a full-day adventure with this jam-packed combo tour. All in one day, you can experience the famous Jungle Tour Adventure and rent a jet ski for 30 minutes. During your Jungle Tour, you'll also get to drive your own speedboat and snorkel at Punta Nizúc. And the best part, this tour is eligible for people without any boating experience.  Ride on 13 ft speedboats and jet skis that are easy to drive, safe, stable and completely suitable for first time boaters. You will be taught how to navigate (you steer the wheel just like a car) your own speedboat and jet ski. For the speedboat portion of the day you will follow a highly-trained tour guide as they demonstrate to you the beautiful mangrove canals and Punta Nizúc bay. The snorkelling activity will be taking place at the beautiful Punta Nizúc coral reef, which is part of the second biggest coral reef barrier in the world, a site known for its incredibly clear water, coral reefs and underwater museum.

Playa del Carmen: Xplor Park All-Inclusive Entry Ticket

9. Playa del Carmen: Xplor Park All-Inclusive Entry Ticket

Discover a paradise for thrill-seekers holidaying in the Riviera Maya. Book your all-inclusive Xplor Park ticket and zoom past impressive rock formations on a zip line. Take part in adrenaline-pumping activities, such as rafting and cave swimming, and enjoy a lunch buffet with unlimited drinks. Step into the heart of the jungle and live out your wildest Riviera Maya dreams. Make use of the latest safety equipment and receive instructions from the professional staff. Have access to 2 zip line circuits, 2 amphibious vehicle circuits, 2 unique river swims, and a river rafting experience. Drive for 10 kilometers aboard amphibious vehicles, admire panoramic views of nature as you glide along the zip lines, and see stunning stalagmite rock formations while swimming through the caves. Be treated to a delicious lunch buffet and unlimited drinks throughout the day.

Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

10. Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

Board a boat that will take you to the middle of Isla Mujeres bay, located only 30 minutes away from Cancun. Once the boat has reached the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art, jump into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea to go snorkeling. Admire more than 400 life-size human figures that are brought to life by coral, algae, and other marine life. The submerged sculptures were designed by Jason de Caires. Continue to the Manchones Reef, where you will have another chance to go snorkeling. You will be able to see various types of fish, as well as sea turtles, rays.

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Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 11 reviews

I was skeptical about the activity because it usually doesn’t last much. Surprisingly, both dives lasted more than 45 min each underwater, which was a complete blast! Lorena was a perfect instructor, very clear in the theoretical explanation and helpful in the practice. Then left us exploring and enjoying the dives in the ocean. The dives themselves have been great, the underwater museum is spectacular, and the coral reef is also stunning. Everything was perfect, worth every penny. I also asked Lorena to take pictures and videos with her GoPro, which sent over after the day for 60$. Quite expensive, but the result was great. I would definitely suggest it if you are into diving or just want to try the experience. Couldn’t be more happy to have chosen this.

Very good experience, the classic option was worth it, I advise you to take the pack with the drinks only. On arrival, you are offered to take a vip catamaran but normally you have to be around forty and everyone is space, it doesn't bother you at all. While in vip, they looked tighter. We didn't take the pack with the extra food, we went to eat in a restaurant on our own and it came back a lot cheaper (20 dollars for 2) when they were offering to pay 20 dollars a head. I advise you to take the food with you for more economy. What was unfortunate was the cancellation of snorkelling due to the weather.

This was a great experience! I would definitely recommend this activity to my friends. It was my very first time swimming with dolphins and snorkeling & I enjoyed both activities! I do not claim to be an excellent swimmer, but we were provided life vests for all activities, so it is okay for low level swimmers/ beginners. Just know that we had to swim a long path when snorkeling so be prepared. Also, do. not. swallow. the water! I made that terrible mistake. Still a 10/10 experience!

Super fun experience sailing on the catamaran, snorkeling, eating lunch at Isla de Las Mujeres. Mosquito and his team are the best! Really recommended trip !!

The guides were friendly and super helpful. The ride was AMAZING and felt much longer than 12 minutes. We will be doing this again!!