Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres Day Trip from Cancún with Snorkelling
A full day out of Punta Sam with Contoy Adventures: an hour on Isla Mujeres, 35 minutes of snorkelling on the Ixlache reef, then Isla Contoy — a national park where only 200 visitors a day are allowed ashore. Breakfast, buffet lunch and an open bar are included; $109 per adult without hotel pickup, $125 with it, plus a $20 park and dock fee in cash.
Cancún, Mexico · 8h 15min · $109 per adult (12+) without hotel pickup
What a great experience from start to finish. Pay the extra and do the combo tour of both islands with the transportation - makes for a super smooth day, keeps the margaritas flowing! The reef snorkel experience was stunning and Contoy had some sting rays in the bay to see too. Ulises and the crew were awesome! 😍
What is this tour like?
Contoy Adventures runs this day from its own terminal at the Punta Sam ferry dock on the north side of Cancún. The boat stops first at Isla Mujeres for about an hour, then anchors at the Ixlache reef for 35 minutes of snorkelling before heading on to Isla Contoy. The island has been a national marine park since 1998 and lets only 200 visitors a day ashore; certified guides lead an island tour past its lagoon, a magnet for birdwatchers, and the rest of the time is yours on the beach.
The operator's own timing is roughly 9:45 to 18:00, not counting the drive. Hotel pickups start around 7:00 south of Playa del Carmen and around 8:40 in Cancún; the exact time comes after booking. The $20 dock and park bracelet is paid in cash at check-in and is not in the ticket price.
What are the highlights?
- Isla Contoy is a national marine park: only 200 people a day may land there
- Two islands in one day: an hour on Isla Mujeres, then Contoy with its lagoon and beach
- 35 minutes of snorkelling on the Ixlache reef with sterilised gear
- Light breakfast, buffet lunch and a domestic open bar included
- Full refund if you cancel 24 hours ahead or the weather stops the trip
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 7:00–8:40Hotel pickup
If you booked with transport: from about 7:00 south of Playa del Carmen, 7:30 in Playa, around 8:40 in Cancún. Without transport, come straight to the Punta Sam terminal.
- 9:45Isla Mujeres, about one hour
Light breakfast on board, then about an hour on Isla Mujeres.
- 35 minSnorkelling at the Ixlache reef
35 minutes in the water with sterilised gear and the guides.
- —Isla Contoy: guided walk, lunch, beach
An island tour with certified guides past the lagoon, a buffet lunch, then free time on the beach.
- 18:00Back at Punta Sam
Approximately 18:00 at the terminal, then the drive back if you booked transport.
What's included in the price?
- Light breakfast
- About an hour on Isla Mujeres
- Sterilised snorkel gear and 35 minutes of snorkelling at the Ixlache reef
- Isla Contoy tour with certified guides and free time
- Buffet lunch
- Domestic open bar
- Hotel transport, if you choose the $125 option
What's not included?
- Dock and national-park bracelet: $20 per person, in cash at check-in
- Hotel transport on the $109 option
- Tips and souvenirs
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Contoy Adventures terminal at the Punta Sam ferry dock, Carretera Punta Sam km 4.1, north of Cancún. With transport, the operator collects you from your hotel and sends the exact time after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“What a great experience from start to finish. Pay the extra and do the combo tour of both islands with the transportation - makes for a super smooth day, keeps the margaritas flowing! The reef snorkel experience was stunning and Contoy had some sting rays in the bay to see too. Ulises and the crew were awesome! 😍”
“Absolutely loved this boat excursion! 🌴🌊 We got to snorkel, spend time on the island, and enjoy the bar with unlimited drinks. The lunch buffet was also way better than expected—plenty of options and everything was delicious! The whole day was such a fun, relaxing experience with great vibes, beautiful views, and nonstop entertainment. Definitely recommend this excursion if you're looking for a fun day on the water! 🍹☀️🐠 Marco was awesome!”
“We had such an amazing experience on this tour! The entire staff was incredibly kind and attentive from beginning to end. A special mention to the gentleman playing music during the ride he made the whole experience even more fun and memorable. The rest of the crew was wonderful as well, always making sure we had the drinks we wanted and that everyone was having a great time. The guides were excellent, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting!”
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