Cancun Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles, Reef, Underwater Museum and Shipwreck
Description
Discover four of the Yucatan’s top underwater sights in just one morning during a snorkeling tour that’s designed with anxious swimmers and first-time snorkelers in mind. A guide is on hand to ensure you feel comfortable at all times, while hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off mean that you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point. The safest and most memorable snorkel experience in Cancun. Expect a personal and warm service from our friendly, dedicated and knowledgeable english speaking guides, complete professional snorkeling gear in perfect conditions, comfortable, clean and safe boats, and the most amazing and well conserved reefs in Cancun. Friendly with everyone even if you have little or no experience (non-swimmers and beginners are also welcome).
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Itinerary
The MUSA, also known as "Museo Subacuático de Arte", is an initiative that wanted to divert a large group of divers from the ocean that disturbed the balance of the underwater fauna in the Caribbean coastline. One of the best ways to enjoy MUSA and experience its brilliant reefs is snorkeling through this coral wonderland! The Cancun National Marine Park, wanted to offer an alternative to preserve these altered coral reefs bringing on board the British sculptor Jason De Caires Taylor and a group of Mexican artists that created an amazing and interest mix of over 500 statues. Enjoy 2 Giant underwater statues while exploring 2 submarine art galleries: “The blessings” and “Aquarium Family”.You will find yourself gliding through these enticing waters weaving your own aquatic memory!
Enjoy at “El Meco” coral reef, one of the best-conserved spots in the Great Mayan Reef, full of fish and marine life. MUSA Enjoy 2 Giant underwater statues while exploring 2 submarine art galleries: “The blessings” and “Aquarium Family”. Our spot to find sea turtles! 96-98% chances to see from 1-5 turtles! We might also see and swim with rays. Visit a shipwreck full of life, filled with colorful coral and multicolored fish. The shipwreck is surrounded by crystal clear water and white sand, you’ll feel like you are swimming in a natural pool!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up services are only available for hotels located in the Cancun hotel zone and downtown area. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking. Pick-up services from Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera are not included. Guests staying in these areas will need to arrive directly at the marina on the day of their tour. Transportation is only included if guests select one of the "with transportation" tour options during booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only children older than 6 years old can participate in the tour accompanied by an adult
- Weather-Proof Guarantee In case of seaport closure due to bad weather, you can reschedule your snorkeling adventure or receive a full refund—your choice!
- Travel time is included in the schedule. Hotel pickups will begin approximately one hour prior to the tour.
- Please be ready in the lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time
- Pick-up services from Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera are not provided.
- To include transportation from your Cancun hotel to the marina, select the "Snorkel With Transfer" tour option.
Reviews(16)
The boat is very tiny...maybe 8 people plus the crew. The water is so choppy and there are soooo many other boats out in the ocean. Do not eat a meal before this excursion.
We did not get picked up at all, so missed the experience all together!!! Very disappointing- never heard from the operator about what happened! Would not recommend as obviously unreliable.
At first communication was a little rough to reschedule, but once we went on the trip it was beyond amazing. We’ve been on a snorkeling excursion in Cabo, but this one was much cheaper and way more value. Seeing the turtles, the underwater statues, the sunken ship, and the under cenotes was an amazing experience. The only down side was the cold wind from the North. Unfortunately, that’s beyond their control. I would highly recommend this excursion for people in Cancun.
If you are interested in the statues, you will likely be disappointed. Only saw two under water statues. There is a lot of swimming involved which may be a deterrent for less skilled swimmers.
It’s a small boat w max 10 people. You should be a good swimmer, it’s a good exercise. You will see beautiful sea creatures, turtles, sea star, diff fishes, lobster, sting ray.. Daisy is a great tour guide and Mariposa( or something like that, i don’t remember het name) made beautiful picture even when the weather was not too good. Worth it!
We (5 adults) were so disappointed that the tour was cancelled at the last minute on a dubious excuse: “The port was closed.” No further explanation. I suspect that the operators did not fill the whole boat, so cancelled arbitrarily.
Hi Steve_M, We’re sorry for the disappointment and appreciate you choosing us during your vacation in beautiful Cancun, in the Mexican Caribbean. For clarity, the tour was canceled due to an official Port Authority closure caused by rough sea conditions. Please note that even when the sky looks sunny and clear, sea conditions may still be unsafe for tour operations, and these decisions are made strictly for guest safety and are beyond our control. Guests were notified as soon as we received the official notice, and we offered the option to reschedule for a later date once conditions improved. As rescheduling didn’t work with your travel plans, a full refund was processed through Viator. Safety is always our top priority, and tours are never canceled for operational or capacity reasons. We truly regret that the weather affected your plans and hope to welcome you in the future on one of our tours in Mexico or the Caribbean for a better experience. Wishing you safe travels, Next Experience Travel
It was an amazing experience, thank you to the whole team, barracuda, kike and izella for their Welcoming and professionalism during this expedition
My partner and I enjoyed this snorkel tour! Chuy, Captain Lalo and Angel were a great crew - very informative and we felt safe throughout the whole trip. Angel took really nice pictures and videos we just had to buy the video package. Our tour started promptly after getting our small group of 9 people together and testing our equipment before leaving the dock. We then visited all 4 spots listed and it all took about 2ish hours. Throughout the tour Chuy checked that we were all together before moving on to the next spot. We spent a little more time in the turtle and reef section than any others. We then headed back to the dock and waited for our transportation. There are bathrooms and showers at the dock. Would highly recommend!
Hi Valeria, We’re thrilled you and your partner had such a fantastic time snorkeling with us in beautiful Cancun! It sounds like Chuy, Captain Lalo, and Angel really made your day special, and we’re glad you felt safe and cared for throughout the adventure. Visiting all four spots and spending extra time with the turtles and reef must have been unforgettable! Thank you for choosing us to spend your day in the stunning Mexican Caribbean. We’d love to see your amazing photos and videos—feel free to share your stories and tag us on Instagram and Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel so other travelers can be inspired too! We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards, The Next Experience Travel Team 🌴
The staff was great, snorkeling was fantastic. Only issue was details of activity stated 4 hours we were only there for 2. Not sure if we were put on the incorrect tour, we ended up being taken privately which was fine, only issue again is we prepared for longer trip
Hi Dennis, We’re so glad you had a fantastic time snorkeling in Cancun with us! Swimming with turtles, exploring the reef, the Underwater Museum, and the shipwreck—what an epic day in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean Thanks for your kind words about the staff! Just a quick note—the tour length includes roundtrip travel time from the hotel, as mentioned in the description, but we’re happy to hear you still enjoyed the private experience! We’d love to see your snorkeling highlights—feel free to share your stories and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel so other travelers can enjoy this amazing destination too! Warm regards, The Next Experience Travel Team 🌴
This trip was run by Total Snorkel Cancun and the staff were incredible! Captain Emilio and guide Deisy were so knowledgeable and friendly. You should know the details of this trip, it is not a catamaran party boat it is a small boat just 8 people. It is a very personal experience and safe. You get a skilled guide who points out amazing marine life you may have missed. You are literally wet the whole time and go from one spot to the next in a few short minutes. I highly recommend wearing a swim shirt and swim shorts. They discourage applying sunscreen right before you leave the dock due the danger it causes the reef. Apply sunscreen before you leave your resort and wear clothing to cover your bum and back ladies!! There is a lot of swimming/snorkeling on this trip and when we went the seas were very rough and it was quite tiring. Some people were sea sick but the captain took them back to shore-he was very accomodating. You will visit 4 awesome spots but the best in my opinion was the eel grass beds where the sea turtles eat! Absolutely breathtaking to swim so close to a sea turtle. Our young photographer Manuel was incredible-he took the best photos of my daughter and I! I highly recommend purchasing your photos as the cost at the time we went was only $35 and you get all of them digitally! This was an exhausting but awesome experience!! My daughter was 16 and a strong swimmer-I would not take young kids on this trip with the rough seas.
Hi Jen_M, We’re thrilled you chose to spend your day with us in Cancun—what a beautiful way to enjoy the Mexican Caribbean! It sounds like Captain Emilio, Deisy, and Manuel made your snorkeling adventure truly unforgettable. Swimming alongside sea turtles and exploring reef life up close? Absolutely magical! Thank you for highlighting all those helpful tips for fellow travelers—your review is a gem. We’d love to see your photos and stories, so feel free to tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel and help others discover this incredible experience too! Hope to welcome you again on your next tropical getaway! Tropical Regards, The Next Experience Travel Team 🌴
