Isla Mujeres Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Isla Mujeres tours and things to do on Mexico’s island paradise off Cancún: sail across the turquoise Caribbean on an all-inclusive catamaran, snorkel the coral reefs and the MUSA underwater museum, swim with giant whale sharks in season, relax at a beach club, and cruise back at sunset. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
Explore Isla Mujeres by interest
Whatever brings you to Isla Mujeres — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Catamaran
All-inclusive sail.
ExploreSnorkeling
Clear turquoise reefs.
ExploreWhale sharks
Swim with giants.
ExploreBeach club
Open bar & music.
ExploreFerry trip
Explore at your pace.
ExploreMUSA museum
Underwater sculptures.
ExploreSunset sailing
Golden-hour cruise.
ExploreIsla Mujeres highlights
Sail & snorkel.
ExploreTop attractions in Isla Mujeres
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Catamaran Cruise
All-inclusive sail.
Reef Snorkeling
Clear turquoise water.
Whale Sharks
Swim with giants.
Beach Club
Open bar & music.
Fast Ferry
Explore at your pace.
MUSA Museum
Underwater sculptures.
Sunset Sail
Golden-hour cruise.
Isla Mujeres
Caribbean island paradise.
From Cancún awayCatamaran Cruise
All-inclusive sail.
Isla Mujeres awaySnorkeling
Turquoise reefs.
Offshore awayWhale Sharks
Swim with giants.
Isla Mujeres awayBeach Club
Open bar & music.
From Cancún awayFast Ferry
Explore at your pace.
Isla Mujeres awaySunset Sail
Golden-hour cruise.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Isla Mujeres visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Apr)
Dry, sunny and warm — the best time to visit.
Peak
December to April is busiest, so book ahead.
For whale sharks
Mid-May to mid-September for the whale-shark season.
Summer (May–Aug)
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Quieter, with a small chance of storms.
Best overall
December to April, or summer for whale sharks.
One day
A catamaran cruise with snorkelling.
Two days
Add whale sharks or a beach-club day.
Three+ days
Add the MUSA museum and island time.
For the sea
Catamaran and sunset cruises.
For snorkelling
Reef and MUSA tours.
For wildlife
A summer whale-shark swim.
By boat
Catamaran cruises sail from Cancún.
By ferry
Fast ferries run from Cancún in minutes.
By golf cart
Rent a golf cart to tour the small island.
On foot
The town and Playa Norte are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay near the town or Playa Norte beach.
Peso
Mexico uses the peso, though US dollars are widely accepted.
Catamaran
Book an all-inclusive cruise for the best value.
Whale sharks
Only book season trips from mid-May to mid-September.
Snorkelling
Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect the coral.
MUSA
Snorkel the underwater museum in calm morning water.
Golf cart
Rent one to reach Punta Sur and the quiet beaches.
Combos
Many cruises bundle snorkelling, lunch and open bar.
Catamaran cruises
All-inclusive cruises fill up — book ahead.
Whale-shark trips
Season trips sell out — reserve early.
Snorkelling tours
Reef trips fill up — book ahead.
Beach-club cruises
Party cruises sell out — reserve early.
Sunset sails
Evening cruises fill up — book ahead.
Winter peak
December to April is busiest — book far ahead.
Ferry trip
From about $21 for a round-trip ferry.
Catamaran
Around $30 for an all-inclusive catamaran cruise.
Snorkeling
About $63 for a reef snorkelling tour.
Sunset sail
From $55 for a sunset sailing cruise.
Whale sharks
Around $187 for a whale-shark swim.
How to save
Join group catamaran cruises rather than private charters.
Isla Mujeres through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Dry & sunny.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Warm seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.
- Best for
- Whale sharks.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Quiet island.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Calm.