Isla Mujeres North Beach Catamaran: Snorkel MUSA, Beach Club Buffet & Open Bar
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic mobility to board and swim is required
Overview
Spend a sun-soaked day on a catamaran to Isla Mujeres: snorkel the MUSA underwater sculptures, enjoy a buffet and open bar at Playa Norte beach club, then sail past Punta Sur as the sun dips. Practical, social and beautifully blue.
Isla Mujeres North Beach Catamaran: Snorkel MUSA, Beach Club Buffet & Open Bar
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The catamaran yawns away from Cancun as the marina slips behind you, the city's skyline shrinking into a silver ribbon. Salt lifts in the air and the Caribbean unspools: a bright, shallow blue that dares you to jump in. Within an hour the boat eases over the Meco reef — part of MUSA, the underwater museum where concrete sculptures rest like curious guests in a living reef — and the deck erupts into snorkel flippers and quiet gasps.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The reef is fragile; using sunscreen labeled ‘reef-safe’ protects coral and is often required at beach clubs.
Check-in early
Arrive at the Temptation Hotel minimarket by 9:00 a.m. to complete registration and secure good seating on the boat.
Manage seasickness proactively
If you get queasy, take an antiemetic before boarding and choose a midship seat on deck for steadier motion.
Cash for island purchases
Bring small pesos for local vendors and tipping; most shops accept cards but street stalls are cash-only.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Parrotfish and tropical reef fish
History
Isla Mujeres was an important sacred site for the Maya, dedicated to the moon goddess Ixchel; fishing and salt production have long defined local life.
Conservation
The MUSA project and local authorities encourage reef protection; use reef-safe products and avoid touching coral or sculptures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects coral and keeps your skin safe under intense Caribbean sun.
summer specific
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
You'll spend long stretches in the water and at the beach club; a towel and suit are essential.
Light windbreaker or cover-up
Evenings on the water can feel cool; a thin layer blocks spray and breeze.
winter specific
Sturdy water shoes or sandals
Useful for walking rocky spots at Punta Sur and navigating wet docks.
spring specific