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Escape Playa del Carmen for a private speedboat day to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres: guided reef snorkeling, a protected seabird reserve, a beach lunch, and an hour to wander Isla Mujeres’ colorful streets. Expect clear water, strict conservation rules, and a full Caribbean day with bilingual guides.
Escape Playa del Carmen for a private speedboat day to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres: guided reef snorkeling, a protected seabird reserve, a beach lunch, and an hour to wander Isla Mujeres’ colorful streets. Expect clear water, strict conservation rules, and a full Caribbean day with bilingual guides.
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A private speedboat lifts from Playa del Carmen before the sun has fully burned the morning mist away. Salt spray snaps at your cheeks as the coast recedes and the Yucatán bleaching of reefs and beaches slides into view; the pilot eases the throttle and the Caribbean opens like a page. Your first stop is a shallow reef where schools of sergeant majors and parrotfish choreograph around staghorn and brain corals. The guide points, you slip over the rail, and the ocean takes you without hesitation — currents nudging you like a gentle hand toward the reef.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate—comfortable with short swims, getting on/off a speedboat ladder, and some walking on sand
The private tour is approximately 8 hours (480 minutes) including boat time, snorkeling, lunch, and free time on Isla Mujeres.
No—the federal marina and national park fee (about $20 USD per person) is payable in cash at pickup.
Contoy has strict rules—apply sunscreen at your hotel before boarding and wear protective clothing; sunscreen application on the island is restricted to protect marine life.
Yes—infants can use strollers and infant seats are available, but staff advise supervision around water and recommend moderate fitness levels for older children.
Moderate swimming ability is recommended for snorkeling; guides stay nearby and life vests are available if needed.
Tipping is customary—around 10–20% of the tour price distributed between the crew and guide is typical if service was good.
Local Maya communities used these islands as seasonal fishing grounds; in modern times Contoy was set aside for conservation to protect its bird colonies and nesting sites.
Contoy is a federal protected area with visitor caps and strict rules on sunscreen and waste; tours operate under regulations to minimize reef and bird disturbance.
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