Isla Contoy tour with Isla Mujeres: the untouched island with limited spots
A national park with no hotels or residents, home to more than 150 bird species. Snorkeling on the reef, a white-sand beach, lunch and an hour on Isla Mujeres, with transport from your hotel.
- from MX$2,300
- limited spots each day
- Contoy + Isla Mujeres
- Monday to Saturday
1 · Prices
How much does it cost to go to Isla Contoy
The price depends on where you are picked up. Price per person.
| Leaving from | Adult | Child (5-11) |
|---|---|---|
| 1Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Puerto Morelos | MX$2,300 | MX$2,100 |
| 2Playa del Carmen, from Royalton Riviera to Playacar | MX$2,400 | MX$2,200 |
| 3Riviera Maya, from Playa del Carmen to Bahía Príncipe | MX$2,700 | MX$2,500 |
Paid in full when you book: spots are limited.
- Ages 0 to 4 free (they only pay the dock fee, no seat).
- From age 12, adult.
- Paid there: the dock fee and the national park wristband are paid there; we tell you the amount when you book.
- Prepaid: paid in full when you book.
What's included and what isn't
Not included: dock fee and wristband, towel, photos or tips.
- Round-trip transport
- Continental breakfast at the marina.
- 35 min of snorkeling at Ixlaché reef, gear included.
- Guided tour of Isla Contoy.
- BBQ buffet lunch
- Open bar on board.
- One hour on Isla Mujeres.
2 · Choose
Contoy Adventures is the premium departure, with three prices depending on your area.
With Isla Contoy, also
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Isla Mujeres
Catamaran, boat or dolphins: the complete guide.
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Swim with dolphins
The programs and their prices.
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May to September
Whale shark
In season, Contoy is right in their area.
3 · Calculate
Work out what everyone pays
Departure × adults × children × infants, with the dock fee on its own line.
4 · Discover
Why Isla Contoy is unique
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National park since 1998
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8.75 km²
70% mangrove.
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More than 150 bird species
Pelicans, frigatebirds, cormorants.
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Sea turtles nest here
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No hotels or residents
Staying overnight on the island is not allowed.
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Only 200 visitors a day
Each operator has its own quota.
Cancun, Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres
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paso 1
1 · Cancun
You leave from the Punta Sam marina on a two-deck catamaran: 1 h 40 min to 2 h out.
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paso 2
2 · Isla Contoy
Snorkeling at Ixlaché on the way; guided tour and beach. About 50 km from Cancun.
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paso 3
3 · Isla Mujeres
An hour on the island, about 30 km from Contoy, and a shorter ride back past Playa Norte.
The route on the map
From Punta Sam to Isla Contoy and on to Isla Mujeres.
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Departure from Cancun
Visited by: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres All-Inclusive Day Trip -
Isla Contoy (protected natural area)
Visited by: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres All-Inclusive Day Trip -
Ixlache reef snorkel
Visited by: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres All-Inclusive Day Trip -
Isla Mujeres (end of the tour)
Visited by: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres All-Inclusive Day Trip
A day on Isla Contoy, hour by hour
- Morning: pickup depending on your area
- Marina: breakfast at the Punta Sam marina
- ≈9:45: the two-deck catamaran sets sail (1 h 40 min to 2 h to Contoy)
- Ixlaché: snorkeling (optional, with a life vest)
- Isla Contoy: guided tour and beach
- Lunch: BBQ buffet
- Isla Mujeres: one hour of free time
- ≈18:00: arrival at the marina and ride back to your hotel
What you'll see on Isla Contoy
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A small museum
The island's natural history.
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20 m observation tower
For birdwatching.
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Trails
With a guide.
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Birds
Frigatebirds, pelicans, cormorants.
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Sea turtles
They nest from April to November.
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Ixlaché reef
Coral, fish and sometimes turtles.
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Untouched beaches
With white sand.
- No smoking or alcohol on the island.
- Don't touch or feed the animals.
- Only authorized trails and beaches.
- Take your trash with you.
- Only biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent.
5 · Plan
What to bring to Isla Contoy
- Swimsuit and towel.
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Hat
- Cash for the dock fee and wristband.
Kids are welcome (ages 0 to 4 free). Snorkeling is optional: anyone who prefers not to go in waits on the boat.
6 · Questions
Frequently asked questions about Isla Contoy
Are there hotels on Isla Contoy?
No. It is a national park: there are no hotels and staying overnight is not allowed. You visit on a tour and come back the same day; if you are looking for a place to stay, Isla Mujeres is 30 km away.
Are there flights to Isla Contoy?
No; you can only get there on an authorized boat from Cancun or Isla Mujeres.
How many people can visit?
Very few: the park limits daily visits (each operator has its own quota, between 100 and 300 people). That is why you book and pay in advance.
What days does it run?
Monday to Saturday.
What is the best time to go?
You can visit all year; from May to October the sea is calmer for snorkeling, from April to November the turtles nest, and in January northerly winds can close the port.
Is there a museum?
Yes, a small museum and a 20-meter observation tower.
How much does it cost to go to Isla Contoy?
From MX$2,300 per adult with transport, lunch, open bar and snorkeling; plus the dock fee and wristband, paid there.
Can you swim at the beach on Isla Contoy?
Yes, there is free time on an untouched beach.
Does it include Isla Mujeres?
Yes, one hour on the way back.
Isla Contoy is a national park 30 km from Isla Mujeres, with no hotels or residents, that only takes 200 visitors a day. The Cancun100 tour runs Monday to Saturday from Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, from MX$2,300, and includes transport, breakfast, snorkeling at Ixlaché reef, a guided tour, BBQ lunch, open bar and an hour on Isla Mujeres. RNT 042300561BC73.
Updated October 9, 2026 · Cancun100 · RNT 042300561BC73
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