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Sail north of Cancún to a protected island and a vibrant reef on a full-day catamaran that combines guided nature walks, two snorkel stops, and an hour to explore Isla Mujeres. Space is limited—book early to secure one of the few daily permits.
Sail north of Cancún to a protected island and a vibrant reef on a full-day catamaran that combines guided nature walks, two snorkel stops, and an hour to explore Isla Mujeres. Space is limited—book early to secure one of the few daily permits.
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Operated by New Choice Travel · Isla Contoy, Quintana Roo
The catamaran slips away from Cancún’s marina just after the harbor wakes—sails unfurling and the Gulf of Mexico widening into a blue that insists you look harder. Salt air stings the nose, gulls wheel like punctuation, and the reef at Ixlache appears as a scatter of turquoise ribs beneath the hull. The first dive is brief and focused: masks fog, fins kick, and a coral forest unspools below, parrotfish grazing like lawnmowers while curious sergeant majors inspect the new arrivals.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for people in average physical condition; requires short swims/snorkels and walking on flat sand and low dunes.
The full-day tour is approximately 10 hours, including transit, snorkel stops, time on Isla Contoy, and an hour on Isla Mujeres.
Yes—snorkeling equipment is provided when sea conditions allow, but you may bring your own mask or fins if preferred.
Snorkeling is not available for non-swimmers, children under 8, or guests over 60 for safety reasons; check with the operator if you have concerns.
No—the dock or park tax (about $20 USD per person) is typically paid separately at the marina.
Round transportation from Cancún and the Riviera Maya is included, but pickup time depends on your hotel location; confirm details after booking.
Bring cash for souvenirs, a hat, light cover-up, and comfortable shoes—the island has shops and small beaches to explore during the one-hour stop.
Isla Contoy has long been a resource for local fishers and was later designated a protected area to conserve seabird nesting habitat and coral reef systems.
The island enforces strict visitor limits and beach access rules; visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe products and avoid disturbing nesting birds and marine life.
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