Isla Contoy + Isla Mujeres Tour

We recommend booking in advance, especially if you have a specific date in mind, as access to Isla Contoy is limited and spots are subject to availability.

On the tour you'll sail the Caribbean, visit Isla Contoy, snorkel at Ixlaché reef if conditions allow, and have free time to explore Isla Mujeres. The tour also includes lunch and drinks.

Isla Contoy is a protected natural area known for its beaches, waters and biodiversity. The island is also an important bird sanctuary and has a limited number of daily visitors to help preserve its environment.

You'll have about an hour of free time on Isla Mujeres to stroll its streets, do some shopping or enjoy the island at your own pace.

Isla Contoy is in the Mexican Caribbean, north of Isla Mujeres, off the coast of Quintana Roo.

The tour lasts approximately 10-12 hours. The total time may vary depending on your hotel's location and the day's logistics.

You'll spend about 2-3 hours on Isla Contoy, including lunch, and around an hour of free time on Isla Mujeres. Times may vary depending on the day's logistics.

Yes. The tour includes approximately 20-30 minutes of snorkeling at Ixlaché reef, with the necessary gear. The activity may be changed or canceled due to weather or safety reasons.

No previous experience is needed, but you must follow the instructions of the staff in charge of the activity. The age range for snorkeling is 12 to 60, and pregnant women can't take part in this activity.

Yes. The tour includes the gear needed for snorkeling.

Yes. The tour includes transportation from the pickup areas covered. For Tulum downtown and the Hotel Zone, the meeting point is Super Akí Tulum. For accommodations in downtown Cancún and Playa del Carmen, check the corresponding meeting point.

Yes. The tour includes lunch and drinks on Isla Contoy, plus fruit and sweet bread during the experience.

The federal natural reserve fee and tips, which are optional, are not included. The fee is paid at the destination on the day of the activity. Check the "Not included" section for the amount that applies to this tour.

Yes. Isla Contoy is a protected natural area and the number of daily visitors is limited to help preserve its ecosystem. That's why we recommend booking in advance.

Isla Contoy stands out for its diversity of birds and marine life. During the visit you may see different species in the wild, although sightings depend on natural conditions and can't be guaranteed.

Yes, kids can join the tour. Keep in mind that children under 12 can't take part in the snorkeling activity and the full day lasts approximately 10-12 hours.

We recommend bringing a swimsuit, a towel, comfortable clothes, a hat or cap, flip-flops, a change of clothes and cash for personal expenses. Keep in mind that sunscreen is not allowed inside nature reserves.

Yes, we recommend bringing cash for souvenirs, shopping and other personal expenses. The federal natural reserve fee must also be paid at the destination, as indicated for the activity.

Yes. The order of activities may change depending on the day's logistics, and snorkeling may be changed or canceled for weather or safety reasons when the Port Authority decides so.

The tour includes travel insurance and the gear needed for the activities. While sailing and during water activities, you must follow the instructions of the crew and the staff in charge.

Your provider's name will appear on your confirmation voucher after you book. We work with local partners for shared experiences, while Xplora Riviera runs its private tours directly. Either way, Xplora Riviera will be your point of contact to help with any issue related to your booking.

You don't need to form your own group to book the tour. You can book the spots you need and join the experience as part of the tour's regular operation.