Where is the best snorkelling?

On the reefs around Isla Mujeres and at the MUSA underwater museum.

An underwater museum of sculptures you can snorkel or dive.

Can you see whale sharks?

Yes — from mid-May to mid-September, on a dedicated boat trip.

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Isla Mujeres Snorkel & Reef: The Best Itinerary

Isla Mujeres has some of the Caribbean’s best snorkelling. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Snorkel
2MUSA
3Whale shark
4Reef

Reef snorkelling

Clear turquoise shallows.

The MUSA museum

Snorkel the underwater sculptures.

Whale sharks

Swim with giants in season.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Isla Mujeres — prices per person.

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3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum

4.7(208)·2 hours

from$59/ person

via Viator

Isla Mujeres Snorkel & Reef: The Best Itinerary

At a glance

Reef snorkelling

The MUSA museum

Whale sharks

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