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Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

1. Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

Board a boat that will take you to the middle of Isla Mujeres bay, located only 30 minutes away from Cancun. Once the boat has reached the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art, jump into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea to go snorkeling. Admire more than 400 life-size human figures that are brought to life by coral, algae, and other marine life. The submerged sculptures were designed by Jason de Caires. Continue to the Manchones Reef, where you will have another chance to go snorkeling. You will be able to see various types of fish, as well as sea turtles, rays.

Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

2. Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

Explore the colorful marine life and clear blue waters of the Cancun jungle on this guided water adventure. Get your adrenaline pumping on a speedboat ride around Nichupte Lagoon, and slow the pace down with peaceful snorkeling over the underwater statues at the Punta Nizuc coral reef. Get fitted with a lifejacket and snorkeling equipment at the marina before learning how to operate the speedboat safely. Board your two-seater speedboat to explore the Nichupté Lagoon, which is rich in mangrove vegetation. Navigate through the mangrove jungle as your guide points out the most interesting fauna and flora to ensure that you discover all this unique area has to offer. After around 35 minutes, arrive at the Mayan Coral Reef at Punta Nizuc. See some of the Musa statues that form an underwater museum, where you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. After 30 minutes, return your speedboat to the marina.

Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

3. Cancun: Paradise Snorkel at Reef and Underwater Museum

Board a motorboat and enjoy a ride out to Punta Nizuc reef where a floating platform is waiting for you. From here, plunge into the crystal-clear waters and discover a reef full of corals to admire the stunning underwater world. The shallow waters provide a calm sheltered snorkel site so beginners can learn the basics of snorkeling. Enjoy hopping in and out of the water at your own pace. The platform makes it easy for kids and adults to access the water. Refresh yourself with a cold drink or beer available on the platform before diving back in to explore the MUSA, Cancun Underwater Art Museum. If the weather allows it, you can see 16 statues under the water including the ‘The Garden of Hope’, ‘Timebomb’, and ‘The Last Supper'.

Cancun: Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives

4. Cancun: Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives

Take a scuba dive lesson for one day and have the opportunity to dive in popular spots in the crystal waters of Cancun without need for a scuba certification. Learn the basic of scuba diving in a pool, then explore the underwater world with two tank dives in the ocean. After filling out a short medical form, you will take theory lessons and pool practice to learn the basics of scuba diving, then you will do two tank ocean dives. The first dive tales place at MUSA Underwater Museum and the second dive at Manchones reef.

Cancún: Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour & Swim with Dolphins

5. Cancún: Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour & Swim with Dolphins

Take a catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres, with a stop to snorkel at Cancún Underwater Museum en route. Explore the island, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and relax at the beach club. Get up close to dolphins. Play with them, hug them, and shake hands. Learn all about these intelligent creatures. Board the catamaran at Playa Langosta and head straight to Cancún Underwater Museum. Put on a snorkel and mask and take a dip to discover the creative sculptures on the seabed. Marvel at how nature has taken over, adding its own twist to these artworks. Spot fish and other marine life. Climb back aboard the catamaran to head to Isla Mujeres, one of three Magical Towns in Quintana Roo. Embark on a guided tour of the center of the island for an hour. Discover its natural wealth, Mayan vestiges, and Caribbean culture. Immerse yourself in the island's relaxed, romantic atmosphere. Next, have a short briefing before your swim with dolphins. Choose between 3 options, ranging from 40 to 60 minutes. Take part in different activities such as handshaking, hugging, and belly-riding. Feel the excitement of being foot pushed by dolphins. Learn about the species from the specialists. Finally, enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch and take advantage of the open bar at the Discovery Island beach club. Sunbathe on a lounge chair, take a dip in the swimming pools, and generally unwind after your fun-filled morning. Return to Cancún aboard the catamaran in a party atmosphere.

Cancun: Clear Boat Tour with Beer

6. Cancun: Clear Boat Tour with Beer

In Nichupte lagoon, a natural reserve of more than 3,000 hectares, we start our tour in our transparent boat. Then we'll head towards the beautiful Caribbean Sea and finish by visiting a magnificent coral reef that you'll be able to observe from the all-glass boat. Throughout the tour, you will be able to see a wide variety of fish, turtles, snails, manta rays, starfish, and other marine life. If you love adventure, the sea, and nature, then this glass boat tour is for you. Enjoy a unique experience in the Caribbean Sea, sailing with us in a 100% transparent boat. We begin the adventure by entering the waters of the Nichupte Lagoon, a nature reserve of more than three thousand hectares. From the lagoons, we will flow into the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The next stop on our aquatic adventure will be the beautiful marine reefs. Enjoy an unparalleled view thanks to the complete transparency of the boat and observe a wide variety of fish, manta rays, snails, turtles, and other marine life along the way.

Cancun: Parasailing and Jet Ski Tour in Cancun Bay

7. Cancun: Parasailing and Jet Ski Tour in Cancun Bay

Start your experience with a prompt and comfortable hotel pick-up. Head to the marina where you'll experience 2 water sport tours in Cancun at once (kids & family-friendly)! Our 2 tours: -Parasailing: Enjoy the safest and most memorable parasailing experience in Cancun. Enjoy breathtaking bird eye view of natural sand bars, Cancun Hotel Zone, Nichupté Lagoon and Isla Mujeres. Soar up to 260 ft. in the air and see what the Caribbean has to offer. -Jet Ski 30 minutes: 30 minutes rental individual ride. Live sensational moments riding waves, making turns and racing across Cancun beautiful water. Save time in transportation and avoiding lines taking all the activities in the same marina. Lockers, towels, showers and bathrooms are included in the facilities! Hotel drop-off in offered when the tour is finished!

Cancun: Snorkeling Boat Trip

8. Cancun: Snorkeling Boat Trip

Amazing snorkeling tour, ideal for everyone: experts, little or no experience. Get ready to remember this tour as something outstanding during your Cancun vacation. Tons of colorful fish, living coral reefs, turtles in their natural habitat and an impressive shipwreck, are waiting for you in this 2 hours ride under the sea, where the entire area does not exceed 4 meters deep, with warm, calm waters and very light sea currents. Our marina is located 1 km away from the reef, approximately 5 minutes by boat. The Snorkel tour is divided into 4 visits, with 3 dives: First visit: Enjoy the (El Meco) coral reef, one of the best preserved in the Great Mayan Reef, full of fish and marine life. The reef has depths of 2.5 to 4 meters with different coral formations and schools of fish. Second visit: Our second visit is to an underwater museum, where we will admire two underwater art galleries, art interaction and the environment in the Caribbean Sea. Beautiful works of art, with a spectacular turquoise blue background. Third visit: The point for finding turtles, we have 96 to 98% chances of finding 1 to 5 turtles. We can also find and swim with manta rays. Fourth visit: Visit a sunken boat, full of marine life, multicolored coral and schools of fish of different species. It is a semi-submerged boat and perched on a sandbank that makes around it, a natural pool of turquoise water, it is impressive!

Cancún: Snorkeling, Parasailing, and Jet Ski Rental

9. Cancún: Snorkeling, Parasailing, and Jet Ski Rental

Reef & Shipwreck Snorkeling tour:5 stops Cancun snorkeling tour. Swim with sea turtles, coral reef, statues, shipwreck and cenote. Parasailing: Soar up to 260 ft. in the air and see what the Caribbean has to offer. Jet Ski 30 minutes: 30 minutes rental on a individual ride. Lockers, showers and bathrooms are included in the facilities!

Cancun: Beginners Underwater Museum & Reef Scuba Diving

10. Cancun: Beginners Underwater Museum & Reef Scuba Diving

Participate in an introductory scuba diving tour, perfect for beginners who want to experience a unique outdoor activity. Start the course by getting comfortable and confident with some quick lessons in a practice pool located at the Marina in the middle of the hotel zone. After the quick pool lessons, head out on a 30-minute boat ride from Cancun Hotel Zone to Isla Mujeres where you will visit the Underwater Museum and then a reef. Arrive at your first dive spot, the biggest underwater museum in the world. Witness the interaction between art and underwater wildlife. Next, head over to an incredible reef full of vibrant marine species and colorful fish. After your 2 dives, return to the Marina by around 4:30 PM.

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What people are saying about Cancún Underwater Museum

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 297 reviews

A great day out! We initially just booked the catamaran & dolphin experience but glad we changed to this one! The catamaran is big & you can sit in the sun whilst on it. Snorkelling equipment is included in the price (only a short swim in the ocean, not a huge amount to see but still an experience). Drinks were also included on the boat - Both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. We then went to Isla Mujeres where you get 2 hours to explore. You can rent a buggy or get a taxi tour to drive round the island & take photos at tourist spots (both options are around $50) we jumped in with another couple so it only cost us $25 to do. They then take you straight to Dolphin Discovery … such an AMAZING experience!! The buffet food here was delicious, couldn’t fault it. Having done the Royal Swim and Swim Adventure in the past, I’d happily recommend the middle package (Adventure) over the Royal Swim, but definitely pay for the photos! We finally headed back to Cancun whilst watching the sunset.

Our experience was awesome! We were beginners, never done this before, but Gaby was very patient and explained everything about the diving. Now we feel like the experience divers and would do it again and again. Recommend this tour for everyone, beginner or not! The underwater museum situated between Cancun and Isla Mujeres and the place close to Isla Mujeres Island (where the divings are organized) are places to be seen! PS: If you’re more than 45 years old, you need a medical check.

Such a fun excursion..the boats are pretty fast and easy to drive. The guide was fun and the snorkling was cool as well. We even came across a stingray.. You will definitely enjoy yourself. Jimmy was our guide and he was great

We had a great time on this excursion! The staff was very good with instructions and also a lot of fun! Snorkeling was amazing and it was the perfect amount of time! Would definitely recommend.

Great experience with Brian. We were in a small group so we had lots of attention. Experience of a life time. Got some great pics and vids.