Cancun Snorkeling Adventure: Underwater Museum, Reef & Shipwreck
Description
Explore Cancun's Underwater Wonders on Our Snorkeling Adventure! Dive into the Yucatan's top underwater attractions in one morning on our snorkeling tour, designed for all levels, including nervous swimmers and first-time snorkelers. Our friendly guide will ensure your comfort throughout, and we offer convenient hotel pickup and drop-off at the Cancun Hotel area, so no need to worry about meeting points. Experience the safest and most unforgettable snorkeling in Cancun with our dedicated English-speaking guides. We provide top-notch snorkeling gear in perfect condition, comfortable and clean boats, and access to the best-preserved reefs in Cancun. Everyone is welcome, even non-swimmers and beginners. Join us for a personal and warm adventure!
Tour Options
Itinerary
ive into the MUSA, or "Museo Subacuático de Arte," an amazing initiative that helps protect the Caribbean's underwater life. Snorkel through vibrant coral reefs and explore over 500 unique statues created by British sculptor Jason De Caires Taylor and Mexican artists. Marvel at 2 giant underwater statues and visit 2 captivating art galleries: "The Blessings" and "Aquarium Family." Create unforgettable underwater memories in this coral wonderland!
Dive into the pristine "El Meco" coral reef, home to vibrant marine life. Encounter sea turtles with a 96-98% chance of spotting 1-5 turtles and swim alongside rays. Explore a lively shipwreck surrounded by crystal-clear waters and white sands, creating a natural pool experience. Join us for an unforgettable underwater journey in Cancun, Mexico!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-ups are only included for hotels in the Cancun hotel zone and downtown area The exact pick-up time will be provided after booking. Pick-up services from Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera are not included. You will have to arrive directly at the marina on the day of your tour
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up services from Playa del Carmen and the Mayan Riviera are not included.
- To include transportation from your Cancun hotel to the marina, select the "Snorkel With Transfer" tour option.
Reviews(25)
Our tour got canceled last minute due to weather, but the customer service was excellent. They responded quickly, were very polite, and refunded us with no hassle. Disappointed we couldn’t go, but impressed with how they handled it!
Hi Tim, We’re so sorry the weather didn’t cooperate, but truly appreciate your kind words! It means a lot to hear that our team at Next Experience Travel made your day a little easier with quick and polite service. Thanks for choosing us during your vacation at the beautiful Excellence Playa Mujeres to spend your day in Cancun—we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon in the stunning Mexican Caribbean! Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
Big shoutout to the staff for being so kind and professional. The guide took his time to explain everything, and the boat crew was super attentive. I get seasick easily, and they were quick to help and even offered a ride back to shore if needed. A+ service!
Hi Otto, We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time with us in Cancun during your vacation at Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres! The shipwreck is one of our favorites too—so surreal and full of life, right? We're glad everything felt smooth, fun, and well taken care of from start to finish. Thanks for choosing to spend your day in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean with us! Don’t forget to tag us in your photos on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions—we’d love to see your adventure and help others discover this stunning destination too! Hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable moments! Warm regards, The Next Experience Travel Team
From start to finish, this tour was amazing. The shipwreck site was my favorite part—such a cool and eerie experience! We saw a lot of marine life and the equipment was clean and well maintained. Everything felt organized and fun.
Hi mmerBi, We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time with us in Cancun during your stay at the Hyatt Ziva! The shipwreck is definitely a guest favorite—eerie, exciting, and full of marine life! We’re so glad everything felt fun and well-organized from start to finish. Thanks for choosing to spend your day with us in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean! Don’t forget to share your stories and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions—we’d love to see your underwater moments and help inspire other travelers too! Hope to see you again on your next adventure! Warm wishes, The Next Experience Travel Team
Unfortunately, our tour was canceled due to bad weather, but the team handled everything perfectly. They notified us early, explained the situation, and processed our refund right away. Great service and communication—we’ll definitely book with them again next time we’re in Cancun.
Hi mmerBi, Thanks so much for choosing us during your stay at the Hyatt Ziva to spend your day in Cancun, right here in the heart of the beautiful Mexican Caribbean! We’re truly sorry the weather didn’t cooperate, but we’re thrilled to hear our team made the process smooth and stress-free. Your kind words mean a lot, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for the full snorkeling adventure next time! See you again soon! Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
We had such a great time on this snorkeling tour! The guides were friendly, helpful, and really made us feel safe in the water. The underwater statues were stunning, and we even spotted a couple of sea turtles. Everything ran smoothly from hotel pickup to drop-off. Highly recommend!
Hi George, We’re thrilled you had such a great time snorkeling with us in Cancun during your stay at the JW Marriott! Spotting sea turtles and exploring the underwater museum must have been incredible—we're so glad our guides made you feel safe and welcome every step of the way. Thanks for choosing to spend your day with us in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean! Don’t forget to share your favorite moments and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions—we’d love to see your underwater adventures and help inspire future travelers! Hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience! Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
Received notification that we would be picked up at 10:40; asked to be waiting 10 min early. We were waiting in the lobby for 45 min and no ride in sight. I reached out to the tour operator and was notified at that point that the port authorities had cancelled all tours first thing in the morning, but they could accommodate that afternoon. If that were the truth, there is no excuse for us not being notified and left waiting for a ride that was not coming. We went to a tour company located in our resort who looked it up on his phone, & the port was not closed. Their company was operating business as usual. This made matters worse. Had the tour operator been honest with us from the start, and told us whatever the true reason was for cancelling our tour, we could have been more understanding, however dishonesty is never acceptable. Really disappointed because our family was looking forward to the trip.
Dear Linda_B, Thank you for choosing us during your vacation in beautiful Cancun, in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. On the day of your scheduled tour, the Port Authority did cancel all sea activities due to unsafe conditions, and as a licensed operator, we are required to follow their instructions for your safety and the safety of our crew. While we can't speak for other companies or their decisions, we stand by our commitment to safety—even when that means making difficult calls like canceling a tour. That said, we completely understand your frustration. You should have been notified in advance, and we sincerely apologize for the lack of timely communication. That’s on us, and we take full responsibility. We did our best to reach all affected guests, but unfortunately, we missed notifying you in time, and we regret leaving you waiting and disappointed. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity in the future to offer you the snorkeling experience your family was looking forward to. Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
Staff was very helpful and definitely took care of you- making sure equipment was the right size, group stayed together and pointing out things. Casey crushes it as a guide!! Would DEFINITELY book again!
Hi Edwin_S, We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time snorkeling with us in Cancun! Casey will be so happy to hear your kind words—he really does crush it as a guide! Thanks for choosing to spend your day with us in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. Don’t forget to share your amazing stories and tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions—we’d love to see your adventure and help inspire other travelers too! Hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
It was awesome to see a sea turtle. We saw many fish and some coral as well. My older kids loved it! (10 and 12) my youngest- it was a little much for her (7). I don’t blame this on the tour. The guide was very helpful and accommodating. Also, at the beginning of the tour there could have been more instructions about when to change, and what was happening when. This tour has a lot of swimming in comparison to other snorkel tours I’ve done.
Hi Laura, We're so glad you chose to spend your day in Cancun with us during your vacation at Hyatt Ziva Cancun! Seeing a sea turtle must’ve been such a special moment—sounds like your family had a fun underwater adventure exploring the reef, coral, and shipwreck. Thanks for your kind words about our guide and for sharing helpful feedback—we're always working to make the experience smoother for everyone! We’d love to see your favorite moments—feel free to tag us on Instagram or Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions so other travelers can enjoy this beautiful destination too! See you next time in the Mexican Caribbean! Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
Super incredible guides and instructors. I wasn't a very confident swimmer when booking the tour but I did so as a way to face my fears (no, I never claimed to be smart.) The guides were very patient with me and very supportive. They are all wonderful people who make sure your safety and enjoyment as their ultimate priority. We saw so many cool things on the tour. I unfortunately started to feel ill towards the end, but they helped me get back to the boat very quickly and did what they could to help me feel better. Our first date got cancelled due to forecast calling for bad weather but upon calling them, we got it rescheduled no problem. So long as you stay in contact with them and be kind, remembering that they are also human beings you shouldn't have any issues. They got so many cool photos and videos, we opted to get our photos at the end and I'm glad we did. I'm a professional photographer and I can say with confidence that the woman doing the photos is incredible at her job. They're constantly checking on you and making sure you're having a good time. If you come to Cancun, you need to do this tour, plain and simple. Just check the weather forecasts first and plan accordingly!
Hello Anthony, Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our Cancun Snorkeling Adventure: Underwater Museum, Reef & Shipwreck! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with our guides and felt supported throughout your journey, especially as you bravely faced your fears of swimming. It's wonderful to know our team could assist you in feeling comfortable and ensuring your safety and enjoyment were a priority. We're also glad the rescheduling went smoothly and that you loved the professional photos capturing your adventure! We'd love for you to share those incredible moments and stories on Instagram and Facebook. Please feel free to tag us at @NextExperienceTravel so others can see what awaits them in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure, maybe with better weather next time! Warm regards, The Shore Excursions Team
This was a great excursion. We were picked up at the hotel on time without any fuss. Once at the port, we were given equipment and had a little test run at the harbour. The team then took us out to visit a cenote, underwater museum, sea turtles and a shipwreck, all as described. The guide Carlos was great showing us around and explaining. My partner is not a very confident swimmer in open waters and Carlos let her hold onto a lifebuoy while he pulled it, which made the experienceso much better for her. We got to see so many turtles! The captain Fernando was very friendly and helpful as well. All in all this is a tour I can highly recommend.
Hi Anton_H, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your Cancun Snorkeling Adventure with Carlos, Fernando, and the team. It’s great to hear that Carlos made the experience enjoyable and comfortable for both you and your partner. We’re glad you got to see so many turtles and explore the underwater museum, cenote, and shipwreck! We hope you had an amazing time at Royalton CHIC Cancun and enjoyed your vacation in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. Share your amazing stories and tag us on Instagram and Facebook at @NextExperienceTravel so other travelers can see the beauty of this destination! Safe travels and hope to see you again soon! Tropical Regards, The Shore Excursions Team
