Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.
Description
Embark on a comfortable boat journey to the stunning Caribbean islands of Contoy and Isla Mujeres. Your adventure begins with a guided snorkeling tour of the vibrant reef (weather and sea conditions permitting), where you'll encounter colorful corals and tropical fish. Continue on to Contoy Island, a protected nature reserve known for its diverse birdlife and crystal-clear shallow waters ideal for snorkeling, swimming, or simply unwinding in true Caribbean fashion. After savoring a tasty beachside lunch, enjoy some leisure time before setting sail for Isla Mujeres. There, you’ll have an hour of free time to explore its charming streets, relax on beautiful beaches, and perhaps pick up a souvenir or enjoy a refreshing ice cream.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We begin with a light snack comprising (juice, a banana, coffee, and cookies.)
Your first stop is a guided reef snorkel tour where brightly colored coral and tropical fish are plentiful. Please note that snorkeling activities depend on good weather and sea conditions. If conditions are not favorable, we will compensate with additional time on the islands.
Next stop is the protected nature reserve of Contoy Island which boasts an incredible population of bird species, and clear shallow water perfect for snorkeling, swimming and just relaxing Caribbean-style.
In your last stop you can enjoy 1 hour of free time on this typical Caribbean island to see the colorful streets and beautiful beaches, to buy a delicious ice-cream or souvenir.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Once your purchase is complete we will organize the pick-up arrangements. Note: If you are on a Private Residence, Hostel or B&B accommodation, we will do our best to collect you there or by a nearest meeting point. Pick up from Pick up from Tulum around 06:00 am Pick up from Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen between 07:00 am-07:40 am and Cancun between 08:00 am -08:40 am.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WHAT TO BRING:
- Bring a towel,
- Change of clothes
- Hat & sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
- Long sleeve Tshirt
- Swimsuit
- It is not permitted to touch the coral or marine life
- It is not allowed to use Sunblock or Mosquito repelent in Contoy Island
- Bring cash for any souvenir purchases as credit/debit card is not accepted
- Contoy island is smoke free for environmental purposes
- Please note that snorkeling activities depend on good weather conditions. If conditions are not favorable, we will compensate with additional time on the islands.
- Biodegradable sunscreen (even biodegradable) harms the coral reefs and other sealife, please apply only on exposed skin in your hotel and after water activities
Reviews(799)
We liked the excursion in general very much and we recommend it without a doubt. The guides were very good, attentive at all times, and made us feel very comfortable throughout the day. Also, they took great care of us with food and drinks; we didn't lack anything at any time. Isla Contoy seemed simply impressive to us. It is a spectacular place, very well preserved and with incredible nature. Also, we were lucky enough to arrive among the first, which allowed us to get umbrellas, something super important because you cannot wear sunscreen there and you burn easily. Without a doubt, it is the most special part of the excursion and the one most worth it. On the other hand, Isla Mujeres is not really worth it for us. They only leave you one hour (more than enough) to visit it, and it is a very touristy place, quite focused on consumption, so it didn't offer us much compared to Contoy. The only thing we liked less was the issue of the photos. They asked us for about €65 for a pack, which seemed quite expensive to us. We believe that if they offered smaller packages at lower prices, they would sell much more, because in the end, we all carry cell phones. If it were more affordable, you would be happy to take the souvenir, but this way it is difficult. It is something we discussed with many people at the hotel, and everyone felt the same way. Otherwise, the excursion is very well organized, and the experience in general is very positive. We recommend doing it, especially for Isla Contoy, which is an absolute wonder.
Hola Andrea, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir una reseña tan completa! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron de la excursión, de la atención de nuestros guías y del servicio de comida y bebidas durante el día. Nos encanta saber que Isla Contoy fue lo más especial de la experiencia. Poder disfrutar de su naturaleza y de un entorno tan bien conservado es, sin duda, uno de los grandes momentos de este tour. También agradecemos mucho tus comentarios sobre Isla Mujeres y, especialmente, tus sugerencias respecto a los paquetes de fotografías y sus precios. Tomamos muy en cuenta este tipo de opiniones y las compartiremos con el equipo correspondiente, ya que nos ayudan a identificar oportunidades de mejora. Gracias nuevamente por recomendarnos y por elegir Ocean Tours. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirlos en otra aventura! Saludos, Laura Equipo Ocean Tours
Highly recommended!! Extraordinary explanation, wonderful beaches, and one of the best excursions I did on my trip. Plus, they fed us phenomenally.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó de las explicaciones, las maravillosas playas y la comida durante la excursión. Saber que fue una de las mejores experiencias de su viaje es un gran reconocimiento para todo nuestro equipo. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos volver a recibirle en otra aventura con Ocean Tours Mexico! 🌊
It was an awesome experience. We loved it
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved the experience and had such an amazing time with us. Thank you for choosing Ocean Tours Mexico, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
Tlal is a spectacular guide, very well informed and very pleasant. The Captain was also great and we ate very well. A 10/10 experience with Tlal!
¡Hola Álvaro! Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto del tour, la comida y, especialmente, la atención de Tlal y nuestro Capitán. ¡Les haremos llegar tus palabras! Esperamos verte nuevamente en otra aventura. 🌊 Saludos, Regina | Ocean Tours
Tlaltemoatonali the best guide!!!
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste de la experiencia y, especialmente, del excelente trabajo de Tlaltemoatonali. ¡Nos aseguraremos de compartir con él tus palabras! Gracias por elegir Ocean Tours para descubrir Isla Contoy e Isla Mujeres. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirte muy pronto para otra aventura inolvidable! Laura Ocean Tours
Great experience. Highlight the staff: Philaé, Carlos and Daniel.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 💙 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron tanto de la excursión y, especialmente, de la atención de nuestro equipo. Haremos llegar con mucho gusto sus felicitaciones a Philaé, Carlos y Daniel. Gracias por elegir Ocean Tours. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirlos muy pronto! Un cordial saludo, Valentina | Ocean Tours
Unique experience, to be repeated another 1000 times. Enchanting place, beach free of seaweed, breathtaking view. We went snorkeling, you can see an intact coral reef. The added value of this island is that there is a maximum number of daily visitors (excellent for preserving the place)
Grazie mille per aver condiviso la vostra esperienza! Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato la bellezza dell’isola, lo snorkeling e la sua straordinaria barriera corallina. La tutela di questo paradiso naturale è una priorità e siamo lieti che abbiate apprezzato le misure adottate per preservarlo. Grazie per aver scelto Ocean Tours e speriamo di rivedervi presto!
We loved Isla Contoy, it is very much worth visiting
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 💙 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron de Isla Contoy y que la consideren un lugar que realmente vale la pena conocer. Es un rincón único del Caribe y nos encanta que hayan podido vivirlo. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirlos nuevamente para otra aventura inolvidable. Un cordial saludo, Valentina | Ocean Tours
Great excursion, very professional and friendly staff. Great destination Isla Contoy
¡Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la excursión y que nuestro equipo le brindó un servicio profesional y amable. También nos complace que Isla Contoy haya sido un destino tan especial para usted; es un verdadero paraíso natural y nos encanta poder compartirlo con nuestros visitantes. Gracias por elegir Ocean Tours. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente en otra aventura muy pronto.
Perfect excursion. However, it would be appropriate for the ban on using sunscreen on Isla CONTOY to be specified at the time of booking. Ocean Tours should remind booking providers of this.
Merci beaucoup pour votre excellent commentaire ! 🌴 Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez passé une journée parfaite à Isla Contoy et Isla Mujeres. Nous vous remercions également pour votre remarque concernant la crème solaire. Vous avez tout à fait raison : cette information est essentielle, et nous allons continuer à travailler avec nos partenaires de réservation afin qu'elle soit communiquée plus clairement avant l'excursion. La protection de cet écosystème unique est une priorité pour nous. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau lors d'une prochaine aventure au Mexique ! Regina | Ocean Tours
