Isla Contoy Day Trip: Snorkeling at Ixlache Reef and Eco-Paradise Tour

Highlights

Stress-free excursion to Isla Contoy from Cancun
A great experience for nature enthusiasts
Traveling with a guide means access to the best snorkel spots
Breakfast, lunch, an open bar, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included

Summary

Your tour begins with hotel pickup in the early morning, in order to arrive at the Scuba Cancun Marina in time for the 9:30am boat. On arrival, you’ll board your vessel and set sail on the Caribbean Sea. During the cruise, you’ll enjoy pastries and coffee. On arrival at one of the world’s largest coral reefs—second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef—you’ll plunge into the transparent waters and observe multiple species of turtle and tropical fish alongside your guide. Back on the boat, you’ll head to Isla Contoy and take a guided tour of the island, visiting the lighthouse and a nesting lagoon while learning about the refuge’s natural biodiversity. During the return journey, you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch and an open bar before you’re dropped back off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Isla Contoy is hailed as one of Mexico's most diverse natural biospheres. Travel to the island on a stress-free boat excursion from Cancun. Your guide knows the best places to snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, increasing your chance of observing wildlife such as sea turtles, living coral, and tropical fish. Plus, breakfast, lunch, an open bar, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.