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A full-day catamaran from Cancun or the Riviera Maya that pairs a reef snorkel with a guided visit to Isla Contoy—Mexico’s protected bird and reef sanctuary—plus a stop in Isla Mujeres. Advance booking is essential: Contoy caps visitors at 200 a day.
A full-day catamaran from Cancun or the Riviera Maya that pairs a reef snorkel with a guided visit to Isla Contoy—Mexico’s protected bird and reef sanctuary—plus a stop in Isla Mujeres. Advance booking is essential: Contoy caps visitors at 200 a day.
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Operated by Cancun City Tour · Isla Contoy, Quintana Roo
The catamaran eases away from the marina and the city’s skyline recedes into a ribbon of heat and glass. Salt spray stings your lips, gulls wheel as if reviewing the guest list, and the horizon opens to a sheet of Caribbean blue that seems to dare you to keep looking. Ninety minutes of slow ocean and the water changes—deeper blues give way to the pale greens of reef flats—and then Contoy appears: a low, forested oval ringed with white sand, its mangroves and palms moving like a crowd of attentive listeners.
moderate.
10 hours (full day).
Suitable for most travelers who can board a small boat and swim short snorkel sessions; expect some walking on sand and uneven paths.
Transit time varies by vessel and departure point but expect roughly 60–90 minutes from the Cancun marina to the snorkeling site and Contoy area.
Yes—snorkel equipment is included; you may still bring your own mask and snorkel for a better fit.
Children are allowed, but snorkeling is restricted for non‑swimmers, under‑8s, and people over 60; infants may incur an extra fee and must sit on an adult’s lap.
Yes—there is a dock tax of approximately $20 USD per person not included in the tour price, payable locally.
The tour includes one hour of free time at Isla Mujeres without a guide—enough for a quick walk, shop, or café stop but not a long exploration.
The operator may cancel for bad weather with a full refund if done at least 24 hours before departure; confirm local conditions and cancellation terms when booking.
Isla Contoy has long been recognized by local fishers; it became a national park in 1998 to protect its seabird colonies and reef habitats.
Contoy’s strict visitor limit and guided tours aim to minimize human impact; visitors are asked to stay on paths, avoid disturbing nesting birds, and use reef‑safe products.
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