Costa Maya Snorkel Tour

Ww had an amazing time with Tito and Memo. Tito was very friendly and showed us all over the reef for an hour! He gave us wetsuits which allowed us to comfortably swim for a longer time. Best part was being in a smaller boat so we didn't have to deal with large group. (We took a taxi from the cruise terminal to the Yaya Beach Club location (20.00 for 4 people), but chose to walk 25 minutes back.)

The Doctor Dive Shop located near the port was fun and the guide was experienced and helpful. We paid $10 USD total for taxi from port to the Doctor Dive Shop and the same price for return trip to port. Some suggest you can walk the distance (about 1.5 miles from the port) but I wouldn't chance it. Some of the areas enroute are a bit sketchy and best to travel in a car or with a big group if walking. The Dive shop was in the middle of the beach scene, where there are plenty of dining and drinking options. There were massaage tables along the beach offering full-body massages at $15 per 1/2 hour. Lots of vendors in beachside shops and open air canopies along the beach. Wish we had planned more time to just hang at the beach and shop after or before our excursion. Didn't see anything more exotic than choral and schools of fish, but water was clear and visibility was good.

This was an excellent experience. Cesar was a knowledgeable and attentive guide who pointed out a wide variety of marine life, including a spotted eagle ray. We booked a private snorkeling charter, and as a group of women, we felt safe, well cared for, and comfortable throughout the trip. The pricing was also very reasonable. Highly recommend booking this experience.

This is a perfect experience for a group of divers with varying skill levels. Caesar is a great guide — always working to make you see as many fish as you can. He’s also incredibly friendly. The location of this trip also takes you out of the hustle and bustle of the port to see a better side of costa maya in my opinion,

The snorkeling experience in Costa Maya was unforgettable, and what really set it apart was the exceptional customer service from start to finish. The staff made everything easy, from clear instructions before departure to helping us gear up and ensuring we were comfortable in the water. The boat ride to the reef was smooth, well organized, and the crew kept the energy fun without feeling chaotic. Once in the water, the reef delivered big time, healthy coral, vivid tropical fish, and surprisingly great visibility. We saw everything from parrotfish and angelfish to schools of smaller, shimmering fish weaving through the coral like something out of a documentary. The guides struck the perfect balance between giving us freedom to explore and staying close enough to help when needed. They were knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy sharing the reef with us. Safety was clearly a priority, but it never overshadowed the adventure. Afterward, the staff had towels, water, and smiles waiting for us, which made the whole return feel personal and thoughtful. It was the kind of service that makes you want to come back before you even dock. I’ll absolutely book again when I return to Costa Maya!

Due to previous weather, the clarity of the water wasn't ideal and this was presented to us. We were given the option to go out and see for ourselves whether or not we wanted to continue the excursion. We decided to continue and the guide was great! We saw some beautiful fish and other ocean life. It was just our family so we had our own personal guide. He went out of his way to dive down and point out hidden crab and other hard to see beauties!

Caesar was an excellent snorkel guide. He was helpful & patient. We had a private snorkel experience, just my sister & myself. The reef was teeming with beautiful fish. We even had the opportunity to see a sea turtle grazing on sea grass!

A good snorkel tour with a family, the seven of us had a boat to ourselves with our own guide. She was very patient with the children, a great experience all the way around.

Amazing! We saw a lot of fish and a ray and a turtle. Very good guide and very good captain. They have good snorkeling equipment.

We started the excursion with some hesitation due the overall look of the water and smell but ended up being one of our favorite adventures. The water where we got on the boat was filled with seaweed, had an horrible smell and very murky so we didn’t know if it would be a good place to snorkel. The tour guide definitely proved us wrong by taking us to an area where we were able to see some of the most beautiful fish, sea urchins, and corals reefs. We loved every minute of our snorkeling. A must do and value on cost.