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Escape Cancun for a full-day trip that pairs snorkeling at Ixlaché Reef with a guided visit to protected Isla Contoy and free time on Isla Mujeres. Expect clear water, bird colonies, a buffet lunch and an open bar on the return sail.
Escape Cancun for a full-day trip that pairs snorkeling at Ixlaché Reef with a guided visit to protected Isla Contoy and free time on Isla Mujeres. Expect clear water, bird colonies, a buffet lunch and an open bar on the return sail.
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Operated by Only Vacations & Tours · Isla Contoy, Quintana Roo
The catamaran slips away from Punta Sam before the sun clears the hotel roofs, and the Caribbean begins to assert itself: a low, steady swell that nudges the hull, salt tasting like a promise. On deck, the two-level boat hums with the soft chatter of travelers and the crisp slap of water against fiberglass. Midway, the crew eases engines and hands out masks—Arrecife Ixlaché waits, a coral garden that pushes color up to the surface and invites you in.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in casual to good health; involves short walks on sand and standing on boat decks.
Pickups are arranged from hotels across Cancun with departure windows starting around 6:00 am; exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Yes—mask, snorkel and fins are included and sanitized between uses.
Children 1–11 are charged the minor rate; infants (0–11 months) pay a small transportation fee—confirm specifics with the supplier at booking.
Yes, but visitor numbers are controlled daily and the island may close or restrict access during severe weather or conservation events.
A buffet lunch is provided on Isla Contoy and there’s an open national bar on the return boat trip.
Not recommended for those with recent surgeries, pregnancy, serious heart or severe back problems; mobility limitations can affect access to some areas.
Isla Contoy has long been a fishing and birding site; it was designated a national park to protect nesting seabirds and fragile reefs.
Visitor caps and rules against anchoring on coral aim to minimize human impact; guests are asked to use biodegradable products and avoid disturbing wildlife.
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