- Transportation included
- Bilingual guide
- Half day
Tour · All Inclusive Tours
Snorkel with Turtles in Cancún: Total Snorkel
- Duration 3 h 2 hours in the water; with transfers, 3 to 4 hours in total depending on the distance from your hotel
- Languages ES · EN Spanish and English
- Departs Daily Every day
- Cancellation Cancun100 general policy
What this tour is like
Five snorkel zones with two hours in the water: sea turtles, the El Meco reefs, the Las Bendiciones underwater museum, a sunken ship and a marine cenote, on boats for just 8 people with three assistants. The reef is 5 minutes from the marina and the trip is designed for beginners and for those who cannot swim. Transportation included from Cancun if you arrive on time at the lobby.
- It is for you if…
- You cannot swim or it is your first time snorkeling
- You want to see turtles without a long boat ride
- You prefer small groups with individual attention
Highlights
- 5 zones: turtles, El Meco reefs, Las Bendiciones underwater museum, sunken ship and marine cenote
- 2 hours in the water
- Groups of 8 per boat with 3 assistants
- Suitable for non-swimmers and beginners, with a lesson beforehand
- The reef is 5 minutes from the marina
- Full gear, with prescription mask if you need it
- Souvenir digital photo
What it costs
| Adult | MX$1,313 |
|---|---|
| Child | MX$1,313 |
Deposit availableDepositYour spot is held with the deposit; the balance is paid before the tour or on the day, depending on the operator.
Itinerary
- Pickup: You are picked up at your hotel's motor lobby, or you get to the Punta Sam marina on your own.
- Check-in and lesson: Registration, safety instructions and a personalized snorkel lesson.
- Boat departure: Boat for 8 people; the reef is 5 minutes away.
- Five snorkel zones: Turtle zone, El Meco reefs, Las Bendiciones underwater museum, sunken ship and marine cenote. Two hours in the water in total.
- Return: Return to the marina and transfer to your hotel.
What's included
- Round-trip transportation from the Hotel Zone, downtown Cancun and Costa Mujeres, if you are on time at the motor lobby
- Bilingual guide
- Safety instructions and a personalized lesson before entering the water
- Full gear: snorkel vest, mask, snorkel and fins; prescription mask if you need it
- 5 snorkel zones, 2 hours in the water, with individual attention
- Bottled water
- Lockers
- Souvenir digital photo
Not included
- Environmental sanitation fee: 20 USD per person, paid at check-in
- Transportation if you are not on time or reschedule with less than 4 hours' notice: 20 USD per person
- Companion on board who does not snorkel: 25 USD per person, on site and subject to availability
- Food
- Tips
Before you go
Meeting point 2
- With transportation: your hotel's motor lobby in the Hotel Zone, downtown Cancun or Costa Mujeres; be on time
- On your own: marina in Punta Sam, Puerto Juárez–Punta Sam highway, kilometer 2.05
Restrictions 7
- Minimum age 6; minors must always be with an adult
- Snorkel vest mandatory
- Not permitted for pregnant women
- Not permitted while intoxicated
- Not recommended for people with back or heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Capacity of 8 people per boat
- Subject to weather and sea conditions
Notes 7
- The environmental sanitation fee is paid at check-in: 20 USD per person
- The included transportation requires punctuality at the motor lobby: if you do not show up, or reschedule with less than 4 hours' notice, 20 USD per person is charged
- Single rate for adults and children
- Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel, cap, sunglasses and change of clothes
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and apply it in advance
- If you need a prescription mask, let us know when you book
- Bring cash in dollars for the environmental sanitation fee, tips and extras
Snorkeling in Cancun with turtles: five zones in two hours
The boat leaves from Punta Sam and reaches the reef in 5 minutes. In two hours in the water you visit the turtle zone, the El Meco reefs, the Las Bendiciones underwater museum, a sunken ship and a marine cenote.
There are 8 people per boat with three assistants and a lesson before going in, so it works for beginners and non-swimmers. Transportation from Cancun is included if you arrive on time at the lobby.
Frequently asked questions
What's included?
The boat trip to 5 snorkel zones with 2 hours in the water, a lesson beforehand, gear with snorkel vest, 3 assistants for every 8 people, bottled water, a souvenir digital photo and transportation from your hotel in the areas covered. It does not include the environmental sanitation fee, which is paid at check-in.
Is it for people who cannot swim?
Yes. The trip is designed for non-swimmers and beginners: you get a lesson before going in, you wear a snorkel vest and there are 3 assistants for every 8 people.
Will I get seasick?
It is unlikely: the reef is just 5 minutes from the marina by boat.
Will I see turtles?
The turtle zone has a 96 to 98% chance of seeing 1 to 5 turtles, and sometimes rays. These are wild animals and it is not guaranteed.
Is transportation included? Do you pick up in Playa del Carmen?
It includes transportation from the Hotel Zone, downtown Cancun and Costa Mujeres, as long as you are on time at the motor lobby. If you are staying farther south, you get there on your own or we quote you a transfer.
What is paid on site?
The environmental sanitation fee, 20 USD per person, at check-in. If you are not on time for the transportation or reschedule with less than 4 hours' notice, transportation costs 20 USD per person.
Can someone come without snorkeling?
Yes, as a companion on board: 25 USD per person on site, subject to availability.
How long does it last in total?
Two hours in the water, plus between one and two hours of transfers depending on how far your hotel is. Allow 3 to 4 hours door to door.
How much is the deposit and how do I cancel?
You book with the deposit Cancun100 tells you when confirming. Cancellations follow Cancun100's general policy.
What does snorkeling with turtles in Cancun include and who can do it?
The Cancun 100 snorkeling with turtles tour departs from a marina in Punta Sam, north of Cancun, at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., every day, with 2 hours in the water and 3 to 4 hours in total with transfers. It visits 5 zones: turtles, El Meco reefs, the Las Bendiciones underwater museum, a sunken ship and a marine cenote, on boats for 8 people with 3 assistants. It includes a lesson beforehand, full gear, water, digital photo and transportation from the Hotel Zone, downtown and Costa Mujeres if you arrive on time at the lobby. It is for ages 6 and up, with a single rate, and is not permitted for pregnant women. At check-in you pay 20 USD per person for environmental sanitation.
Information verified on October 13, 2026
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We tell you what is paid on site
Environmental sanitation fee, 20 USD per person, at check-in.