Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tours
Cancun Snorkeling & Whale Shark Snorkel Tours
Contoy Eco Adventure
Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy All-Inclusive Snorkeling Tour
Contoy Adventures - Cancun Snorkel Tours
Isla Contoy is truly a nature lovers paradise, designated as a National Marine Park by the Mexican Conservation Authority in 1998, this virgin island located right in the edge of the Gulf of Mexico and the Mexican Caribbean is a hidden gem. A well-kept secret so very close to the hustle and bustle of Cancun. Our all-inclusive tour takes you to this unique island in a snorkeling and sightseeing expedition.
Explore its lagoon, a most for all bird watching lovers and it’s secret passages with our certified guides or just relax on it’s a beautiful virgin beach, become one of the lucky 200 people allowed daily in this ecological reserve. Sun, snorkeling, relaxing and shopping on 2 amazing Islands!
What’s Included
- Light breakfast
- Isla Mujeres one-hour visit
- Sterilized snorkeling gear
- 35 minutes snorkeling at Ixlache reef
- Island tour with our certified guides
- Activities and free time
- Buffet Lunch
- Domestic open bar
What’s NOT Included
- $20 USD per person Deck and National Park Bracelet fee due in cash at check-in.
What to Bring
- Towel, Swimsuit, Comfortable shoes/sandals
- Camera, Sunglasses, Cap, Biodegradable Sunblock
- $20 USD in cash per person for Deck and National Marine Park Entrance Fee Bracelets
- Additional Cash/Credit card for Tips, souvenirs, etc.
Pickup times
It depends on your Hotel or Airbnb, Starting south of Playa del Carmen at 7:00 AM, Playa del Carmen at 7:30 AM, North of Playa del Carmen 8:00 AM and Cancun around 8:40 AM, you will receive your exact pick-up time after your purchase.
Departure Location
Tour departs from luxury newly expanded private 10,000 sq ft Facility @ Punta Sam Ferry Terminal in Cancun
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled 24 hours before the tour.
- 100% refund if canceled due to bad weather.
Pricing and Reservations
- Isla Mujeres + Isla Contoy Day Trips
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Adults (12 Years and Older)
$120 USD Per Person
Children (6-11 Years Old)
$85 USD per Person
Infants (0-5 Years Old)
$45 USD per Person -
Early Booking Discount
Adults save $10 USD booking 6 or more days in advance -
Tour Duration
Approximately 9:45 AM to 6:00 PM
It is recommended to add round-trip transportation to your reservation
Round-trip Transportation Pricing
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No Ground Transportation Required (Rental Cars)
$0 USD per Person -
From Cancun Downtown, Hotel Zone to Moon Palace Resort
$15 USD per Person -
From Royalton Riviera, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
$25 USD per Person -
From Xcaret, Puerto Aventuras, Kantenah and Akumal
$35 USD per Person - From Hacienda Doña Isabel (pickup point for people from Tulum) $40 USD per person
Contoy Eco-Adventure Trip Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Snorkeling Ixlache Reef
First stop will be the Ixlache Reef which is the actual start of the famous Mesoamerican Reef system that extends down the Caribbean . You’ll be provided Professional Grade Snorkel and Flotation vest certified by National Geographic. (Other tour Companies charge EXTRA for Snorkel Gear….your gear is included at NO EXTRA CHARGE!)
You’ll easily enter the snorkeling area from the rear step-deck section of our specially equipped boats for easy in and out access….No ladders or jumping overboard as you’d be forced to do on “other” tours.
Isla Contoy Trip
After approximately 45 minutes observing the Colorful fish, turtles, etc., you’ll head to Isla Contoy with its White Powder Sugar beach and Virgin Crystal-Clear waters. You’ll be able to visit the Amazing Marine Museum operated by the “Amigos De Isla Contoy”, as well as checking out the nature trails and observatory overlooking the island.
Mayan Style BBQ and Isla Contoy Beach and Isla Mujeres
Then it’s “LUNCH TIME”. You will enjoy an Amazing Caribbean BBQ featuring Fresh Fish prepared “Mayan Style” or Tik n Xic, which are Fresh Fillets marinated in secret Mayan Spices charcoal broiled over native hardwood. Also featured is Charbroiled Chicken, Rice, Vegetables, Salad, Potatoes, fruit, Water Soft Drinks & Beer!
Then RELAX on the beach after which we’ll re-board the Fast Boats and head to ISLA MUJERES where you’ll have an hour or so to do some shopping, etc. When you depart on Isla Mujeres and return you’ll receive a Special Fun Cocktail. On the return trip to Marina it’s “PARTY TIME”!!!! The Bar is Now open Rum, Tequila, Vodka and the Music is “Cranked Up”. Hit the Upper Dance-Deck & “Shake your Booty”!!!
You’ve now enjoyed a Full Day of Fun – Sun Snorkeling, Exploring, and shopping on 2 Amazing Islands all for the cost of a 30-Minute Encounter with a Trained Dolphin.
AVAILABILITY: Isla Contoy Marine Park Adventure is available every day except Sunday and when the port is closed due to bad weather (refund or rebook).
About Isla Contoy
About Isla Contoy
Isla Contoy is in the State of Quintana Roo and is located at the point of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 30 kilometers north of Isla Mujeres. The island is only 8.5-Km in length. Isla Contoy is also considered the most important nesting place of sea birds in all of the Mexican Caribbean.
Protected by the Mexican government since 1961, and declared a National Park in February 1998, the island is jointly run by the Isla Mujeres-based Non-Governmental Organization, Amigos de Isla Contoy A.C.“ and the National Comission for Natural Protected Areas CONANP who depends of the Secretary of Environment, Natural Resources and Fishing (SEMARNAT).
Besides its unparalleled beauty, secluded sandy white beaches and lush palm trees, the island boasts more than a hundred and fifty migrating and resident bird species. The most easy to observe are the frigate, the brown pelican and the double-crested cormorant. Isla Contoy is also an important nesting place for Sea Turtles!
There is also snorkeling locations close to Isla Contoy, where visitors can stop and snorkel the beautiful Ixlache Reef, home to countless marine species.
