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This full‑day catamaran tour from Cancun pairs two distinct Caribbean stops: a reef snorkel and a guided visit to Isla Contoy — a strictly limited wildlife reserve — followed by free time on Isla Mujeres. Expect clear water, seabirds and a Mexican buffet.
This full‑day catamaran tour from Cancun pairs two distinct Caribbean stops: a reef snorkel and a guided visit to Isla Contoy — a strictly limited wildlife reserve — followed by free time on Isla Mujeres. Expect clear water, seabirds and a Mexican buffet.
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Operated by Nauticos del Caribe · Cancun, Quintana Roo
A low-slung catamaran slips away from the Cancun marina before the heat builds; the Caribbean opens like a blue command, and the engine hushes into a steady, salt-scented rhythm. Onboard, towels are still damp from the hotel room and cameras hum with first shots of an endless horizon. The first stop is the shallow reef at Ixlache — an introduction in bright coral and darting parrotfish — before the boat threads north toward Isla Contoy, a tiny protected island that admits no more than 200 visitors a day.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to board a catamaran and swim short snorkel sessions if participating
The tour runs about six hours from scheduled pickup to drop‑off, with roughly four hours ashore at Contoy and Isla Mujeres combined.
Snorkel stops depend on weather and sea conditions; the itinerary includes reef snorkel at Ixlache and a possible shore snorkel at Contoy if conditions allow.
Yes — a dock tax of roughly $20 USD per person is not included, and infants incur an $18 USD transportation surcharge.
Snorkeling is not available for non‑swimmers, children under 8, or many guests over 60; check the operator’s safety rules when booking.
Yes — staff are bilingual and certified; guided interpretation is provided on Contoy but free time on Isla Mujeres is unguided.
Bring biodegradable sunscreen, a swimsuit, towel, hat, light cover‑up, cash for dock tax and souvenirs, and any motion‑sickness meds if you’re prone to seasickness.
Contoy has long been valued by coastal communities for birds and turtles; it gained federal protection as a national park in the 1960s to preserve nesting habitat.
Visitor numbers are capped and only reef‑safe sunscreen is allowed to reduce coral stress; follow guide instructions and avoid touching marine life.
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