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Duration5 Hrs activities
DifficultyMedium
Age6+
Group sizeMax 15
GuideEnglish / Spanish
What you’ll do on the Cancun: snorkeling adventure at Puerto Morelos Reef
This Cancun snorkeling tour takes you to the Puerto Morelos reef, part of the second largest coral reef in the world, followed by a walk through Puerto Morelos town and a tequila tasting. It is a half-day trip from Cancun and Playa del Carmen for travelers aged 6 to 65 who want to combine the sea, a small Caribbean town and a taste of Mexico.
What you'll do
- Get picked up at your hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen in an air-conditioned van.
- Board a boat with a bathroom and easy access to the water.
- Snorkel over coral with tropical fish. If conditions allow, you may swim near sea turtles and rays.
- Enjoy a regional snack by the beach, with fish, meat or vegetarian options.
- Walk through Puerto Morelos with our guide to see the leaning lighthouse, the main square and markets with Mayan crafts, then have some free time.
- Finish with a tequila tasting where you learn about its history and how it is made.
Who it's for
This tour suits couples, friends and families who want an easy introduction to reef snorkeling close to Cancun. Snorkelers must be between 6 and 65 years old and have at least a moderate level of fitness. Children under 6 can ride on the boat with an adult but cannot snorkel. People with respiratory, heart or mobility problems should not snorkel.
Good to know
- The tour lasts about 5 hours.
- Included: round-trip transport, snorkel gear (mask, fins and snorkel), life jacket, passenger insurance, beach snack, tequila tasting and free time in town.
- Not included: reef tax, lockers, professional photos, tips, souvenirs and soft drinks. Bring cash for these.
- For safety, phones and cameras are not allowed during the activity.
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, hat and biodegradable sunscreen.
- Our vans have jaguar-print lettering and our logo, so they are easy to spot at your hotel.
- Guides speak English and Spanish. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Reef snorkeling
You snorkel on the Puerto Morelos reef, part of the second largest coral reef in the world.
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Turtles and rays
When conditions allow, you may swim near sea turtles and rays among tropical fish and coral.
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Boat with bathroom
The boat has a bathroom and easy access to the water.
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Puerto Morelos town
A guided walk shows the leaning lighthouse, the main square and craft markets.
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Tequila tasting
You learn how tequila is made and taste it at the end of the tour.
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Gear and snack included
Snorkel gear, life jacket and a regional beach snack are included.
What’s included
In the price
- ✓Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Snorkel gear (mask, fins and snorkel)
- ✓Life jacket
- ✓Passenger insurance
- ✓Regional beach snack (fish, meat or vegetarian)
- ✓Tequila tasting
- ✓Free time in Puerto Morelos
Not included
- ✕Reef tax
- ✕Lockers
- ✕Professional photos
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Souvenirs and soft drinks
Pickup from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Where we pick you up depends on your city. Check yours before booking.
| You’re staying in | Pickup | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cancun | Hotel pickup | Pickup from most hotels; share your hotel name and room number |
| Playa del Carmen | Hotel pickup | Pickup from most hotels; share your hotel name and room number |
| Other areas | Meeting point | Contact us to confirm a meeting point |
We pick you up at most hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Please send us your hotel name and room number when you book. If you stay outside these areas, contact us and we will confirm a meeting point. Our vans are easy to spot: they carry jaguar-print lettering and colors with our logo.
Read this before you book
Send us your accommodation first. Not every address can be reached by our vehicles. Send your hotel or Airbnb to one of our advisors on WhatsApp and they will confirm whether we pick you up at the door or agree a meeting point nearby.
Your pickup time is not the tour start time. They are very different. We collect you well before activities begin, because the drive and the other pickups on the route take time. Your advisor gives you your exact pickup time when your booking is confirmed — go by that time, not by the departure hour shown on this page.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup in Cancun or Playa del Carmen
- Drive to Puerto Morelos
- Get your snorkel gear and life jacket
- Boat ride to the reef
- Snorkel among fish and coral
- Regional snack by the beach
- Walk through Puerto Morelos town
- Tequila tasting
- Drive back to your hotel
What to bring
SwimsuitTowelBiodegradable sunscreenHatCash for the reef tax and tips
Frequently asked
How long is the tour?
About 5 hours, including snorkeling, the town walk and the tequila tasting.
What is the minimum age?
Snorkeling starts at age 6. Children under 6 can ride on the boat with an adult but cannot go in the water.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should have at least a moderate level of fitness. A life jacket and full snorkel gear are provided for everyone.
Will I see sea turtles?
It depends on nature. If conditions allow, you may swim near sea turtles and manta rays, but sightings are not guaranteed.
Can I take photos with my phone?
For safety, phones and cameras are not allowed during the activity. Professional photos are not included.
Is food included?
Yes. A regional snack by the beach is included, with fish, meat or vegetarian options. Soft drinks are not included.
Where do you pick up?
We pick up at most hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. If you stay elsewhere, contact us for a meeting point.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start time; no refunds within 72 hours. Changes within 24 hours are not accepted.
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