Mexico · SNORKELING
35 tours
The 15 best snorkeling trips in Mexico are set out below, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Tulum ruins, reef snorkeling, and a cenote swim in one day from Cancun with lunch and gear. Bring cash for $35 park fees.
“The entire experience was a blast! Safe, clean, and well paced. Sofia, our tour guide did an amazing job!”
Cancun to Isla Mujeres by catamaran with open bar, snorkeling, and Playa Norte beach club time. Dock tax extra.
“First of all, the staff was what made this experience so wonderful. They were all absolutely the best. The catamaran was beautiful, big and comfortable. The snorkeling was beautiful although very crowded but it is a very special place so that was no surprise. We had a great time on the island thanks to the guide’s recommendations to go to the north beach. The beach club was my least favorite part and I could have done without but we still had a great time. I would do this tour again and will recommend it to anyone who will be traveling to Cancun.”
All-inclusive Mega catamaran cruise to Yelapa waterfalls with snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, open bar, and fajita lunch from Puerto Vallarta.
“The staff, food and drink were worth every penny. It was an absolutely fabulous time! I completely recommend. I took my senior dad who also loved it!”
Drive your own speedboat through Nichupte Lagoon, snorkel a reef, and end with a Mayan ceremony at Puerto Maya in Cancun.
“This experience was the worst trip I have ever taken through trip advisor. The whole experience was not what was advertised. Very cheesy Mayan actors. Begged for money for 1 hour. Then went on the boat with an angry guide. He yelled at my son and I while we tried to steer the boat to the snorkeling island. We enjoyed snorkeling but we were only there 20 minutes. Last group in and first group out. They also charged us $200 more when we checked in. Come on Trip Advisor you can do better then this.”
Half-day Akumal snorkeling with sea turtles and a freshwater cenote swim at Yax-Muul, with pickup and snacks included.
“The experience was exactly what we needed. Perfect weather, crystal clear water. We saw everything we wanted without obstacles or murky water. The tour guide Ruben and our photographer Max were splendid. The Cenote was beautiful and clear water, the empanadas were delicious and the tequila shot with a cricket was a new cultural experience but we did it. Best humored tour guides we ever had. Definitely coming back to do this again.”
Tulum ruins, a guided cenote swim, Yal Ku lagoon snorkeling, and beachside lunch from Playa del Carmen, with transport and gear included.
“I did not recieved any text that said pick up time at 7 am. It just said be ready at 7 am. They called me but I can't entertained international calls. They did not ask out hotel desk that we stayed to find us.”
Half-day Great Maya Reef snorkeling from Cancun with Puerto Morelos time and beach club lunch, plus reef fees and optional sales.
“This tour is very well run with great guides and amazing snorkeling. The boat trip back and forth was very comfortable and the guides were very helpful. We saw many varieties of fish and coral and the package of photos and videos was well done and reasonably priced.”
Isla Mujeres snorkeling tour with three reef stops, the underwater museum, and Manchones coral. Includes snorkeling gear, ceviche, and margaritas.
“Had an amazing snorkeling experience! The tour was very well organized, and I loved that our group was small. Our guides, Diego and Ernesto, were fantastic. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable in the water.”
Cancun 5-in-1 snorkeling tour with sea turtles, reef, MUSA statues, shipwreck, and a cenote, plus hotel pickup and easy shallow water.
“You need to know how to swim well. It was absolutely amazing and worth every minute! Pick the morning tour to go with the smaller group. They have a photographer with you if you don't have an underwater camera and you can purchase the photos and/or video as well. The entire experience and crew is amazing! Gracias!”
ATV 4x4 plus shore snorkeling, lunch, and an eight-sample tequila tasting in Cozumel, with pickup and small-group pacing.
“Firstly Ernesto, our guide was absolutely amazing! He was super helpful and knowledgeable and kept us perfectly on schedule. We arrived with enough time for the ship’s departure and as soon as we started the tour he assured me that we’d be perfect on schedule. The tequila tasting was super interesting and fun and the ATVs were great and exciting. We were also welcomed with a complimentary Paloma. The beach resort was a little under whelming but the food was good there.”
4-hour Cozumel snorkeling to Palancar, Columbia and El Cielo, with gear, drinks, and a starfish sandbar for up to 16 people.
Swim in a limestone cenote near Tulum, snorkel Akumal Beach with sea turtles, then enjoy lunch at Punta Venado, pickup included.
“Great experience! Just enough time at each place. Our tour guide Iker and our driver Luis were fantastic! Very informative and we knew what to expect every step of the way. You have to shower at the cenote site before going in- the water is COLD. Be ready! The snorkeling part you are driven out to the starting spot, jump off the boat and you swim back to the beach. We saw plenty of turtles along the way. Just know there is swimming involved. It’s not jump out, snorkel and get back in the boat. We saw a HUGE stingray and many turtles. Again - great tour, great guides/driver Iker…”
Cozumel 3-reef snorkeling tour with drinks and gear. Guided help to spot sea turtles, stingrays, and starfish.
“The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. Efficient and friendly service. Saw everything we wanted too. Star fish. Reefs. Coral. Fish. Stingrays. The tequila. Margs. Beer and water were a lovely addition too”
Swim with gentle whale sharks in the Sea of Cortez from Los Cabos, with wetsuit gear and Baja fish taco lunch included.
“Great excursion! Mario our host was excellent. Very knowledgeable about whale sharks and La Paz (his home town). David our guide was great. Also very knowledgeable and just an all around good guy. Trip was well organized and the stop at the organic farm/shop was a really nice bonus. Would definitely do this again. Just be prepared for a long day but it’s worth it!”
Swim a Mayan cenote and snorkel Yal-Ku Lagoon near Tulum with provided gear, small groups, and included snacks for $99.
“We have a great team: driver Fernando and guide Corona. Everything was on time with water and snacks. The Cenote was absolutely magical! Must see and do place!”
