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Isla Contoy Eco Adventure: An Unforgettable Snorkeling Journey to Mexico's Virgin Island
4.4
198 Ratings
Cancún
Embark on an eco-adventure snorkeling tour to Isla Contoy, Mexico’s only virgin island. Explore the national park and ecological reserve, snorkel at the scenic Ixlache reef, and indulge in a gastronomic experience with fresh Tikinxic fish. Book now!
Embark on an eco-adventure snorkeling tour to Isla Contoy, Mexico’s only virgin island. Explore the national park and ecological reserve, snorkel at the scenic Ixlache reef, and indulge in a gastronomic experience with fresh Tikinxic fish. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Isla Contoy - Join us in this eco-adventure snorkeling tour to the only virgin island in the Mexican Caribbean the national park and ecological reserve of Contoy Island. Experience its unique flora and fauna with our certified bilingual guides, and snorkel at the scenic Ixlache reef which marks the start of the 2nd largest reef barrier in the…
- Isla Contoy - Join us in this eco-adventure snorkeling tour to the only virgin island in the Mexican Caribbean the national park and ecological reserve of Contoy Island. Experience its unique flora and fauna with our certified bilingual guides, and snorkel at the scenic Ixlache reef which marks the start of the 2nd largest reef barrier in the world.
This also includes a gastronomic experience during lunch, the famous Tikinxic fish will be served, fresh out of the water, broiled and marinated in local spices along with grilled chicken, salad and your favorite drink, an open domestic bar is also included in the tour (soft drinks, beer and cocktails).
Before Contoy Island we will make a 45 minute stop in downtown Isla Mujeres, this is the perfect time for souvenirs or just walking around in it’s beautiful “malecon”. After lunch in Contoy, expect a very joyfull return to Cancun with our fantastic crew!
What's Included
- Two and a half hours at Contoy island including a tour with a Certified Guide
- One-hour visit to Isla Mujeres Downtown and walking to Playa Norte beach (optional)
- Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear
- Buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Roundtrip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen choosing the correct…
- Two and a half hours at Contoy island including a tour with a Certified Guide
- One-hour visit to Isla Mujeres Downtown and walking to Playa Norte beach (optional)
- Light breakfast and sterilized snorkeling gear
- Buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Roundtrip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen choosing the correct option
- Stop at Ixlache Reef for a 30-minute snorkeling (activity for adults depending on the weather)
- Open bar (water, soft drinks, beer and cocktails)
What's Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
Join us in this eco-adventure snorkeling tour to the only virgin island in the Mexican Caribbean the national park and ecological reserve of Contoy Island. Before exploring Contoy, we make a 45 minute stop in dowtown Isla Mujeres, this is the perfect time for souvenirs or just walking around in it’s beautiful ‘malecon’.
Then, we head to Contoy, where…
Join us in this eco-adventure snorkeling tour to the only virgin island in the Mexican Caribbean the national park and ecological reserve of Contoy Island. Before exploring Contoy, we make a 45 minute stop in dowtown Isla Mujeres, this is the perfect time for souvenirs or just walking around in it’s beautiful ‘malecon’.
Then, we head to Contoy, where you can experience its unique flora and fauna with our certified bilingual guides, and snorkel at the scenic Ixlache reef which marks the start of the 2nd largest reef barrier in the world.
This also includes a gastronomic experience during lunch, the famous Tikinxic fish will be served, fresh out of the water, broiled and marinated in local spices along with grilled chicken, salad and your favorite drink, an open domestic bar is also included in the tour (soft drinks, beer and cocktails).
After Contoy Island we return to our marina, expect a very joyfull return to Cancun with our fantastic crew!
- Dress code is casual and please do not forget your swimsuit!
- The tour is operated by a multi-lingual guide and crew.
- Isla Contoy is a protected area with certain restrictions aimed at the conservation of the environment.
- No service animals allowed in Contoy Island.
Location
Contoy Adventures
Departure Point: Our own private marina is conveniently located in Punta Sam right next to the Isla Mujeres ferry terminal and the Villa del Palmar hotel
Return point: Tour ends when our vans take you back to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(198 Ratings)
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Maurizio
May 3, 2025
Beautiful hike. - Booked through our hotel in Playa del Carmen, we did this excursion to Isla de las Mujeres and Isla Contoy. The boat is unfortunately covered and travels very fast so you can not sunbathe but the staff is great at entertaining everyone with drinks and smiles and various ballets. The first stop in Isla Mujeres is reached quickly and takes about an hour of free time to walk or go to the beach. Then we leave for Isla Contoy, a pristine eco paradise that is the highlight of the day. You have to wear sunscreens beforehand because they are picked up before snorkeling (which is done halfway between the two islands) to protect the corals from contamination. On May 2 when we did the excursion there was a strong current and then the snorkeling was done strictly in a group and accompanied by two of the crew. Then you get to Contoy which is a paradise on earth. Immaculate beach, good lunch and then about two and a half hours to enjoy the beach. You can also take a walking tour accompanied by them. Unforgettable trip made special by the crew, especially Ulises and Edgar! I recommend it!
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Dianarosaria_m
Apr 17, 2025
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful experience. Our guide was great!The island is gorgeous. I really recommend this trip
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Guardaparque
Feb 7, 2025
Isla contoy 🐢🌊 - Very good service in contoy adventures, the staff is very friendly from the time you arrive at reception, until you get on the boat, they explain everything very detailed, and they are all very fun, I had an amazing time on this tour, I would definitely repeat it again.
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Breond
May 28, 2025
Great trip to Contoy - This excursion is a must do if you come to Cancun. Snorkeling was good and would have been better if wasn’t windy.
The island was beautiful
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Tomwb2615pi
Apr 30, 2025
Nice boat trip for the family - Pro:
+ the organization was very good
+ the crew was nice especially to the kids (2 and 4 years)
+ the nature was respected as much as possible
+ the food and drinks where good
+ the trip was really nice for the whole family
Con:
- the snorkeling was ok. Not spectacular but also good organized just not breathtaking. Do the trip for island Contoy and the nice boat trip
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V2319sbjanah
Apr 2, 2025
Isla Contoy is a paradise - Absolute recommendation for the tour. Isla Contoy is a beautiful island. The view there is madness.
The staff on the boat set a lot of mood, which could bridge the long boat trip very well.
Also a praise to the tour guide Alexis.
Don't make the mistake of just booking a tour to Isla Mujeres. Isla Contoy is a must-see.
Unfortunately, I have to give a small minus point, because I did not get any information about the pick-up after booking the tour and had to ask several times.
But I think this was only an isolated incident, due to the fairly short-term booking.
Otherwise we were super satisfied.
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Enrique_e
Apr 18, 2025
Contoy is nice, but… - The snorkeling is very short and not relaxing as you need to keep moving the whole time with the tour guide. You cannot venture or swim on your own. Rules are very strict and any deviation can land you in “boat jail”. Not to mention that every single tourist and tour company in Cancun are at the same spot… there must have been hundreds of people snorkeling. It is so bad that the tour guide lost my girlfriend in the big shuffle. I had to point it out to them so that they would not leave her behind. I found this unacceptable from a safety standpoint.
Isla Mujeres is a giant gift shop… a complete waste of time from a cultural standpoint. You will hear more English and see more tourists here than anywhere else.
Contoy Island is the main attraction and what a disappointment it was. We only got to spend 2 hours on the island and they have extremely strict rules. For starters, the area of the island you are allowed to walk on is very limited. You can only walk around with your tour guide and the walking tour is less than 15 minutes by foot. Yes, the island is very beautiful, but it felt to me like I was in a beautiful cage as I was not allowed to do much except stay in the little beach area by the boat dock. I did bring my camera gear to photograph exotic bird species as the tour advertises 700+ bird species on the island. We counted 4.
For the price you pay, and the time you spend going to and back from Contoy island this tour is absolutely not worth it.
All tour guides were very nice, friendly and really funny. They kept the energy very positive throughout the tour and really put a lot of effort to make sure everyone was either very well hydrated or drunk or both.
A note about the speakers on the boat, they are awful and loud… high notes pierced my ears as if they were being stabbed. Thank God I had an extra pair of ear plugs to put on. The playlist was good and fun… I am just referring to the loudness of the speakers… they were extremely loud to the point of not being able to have a conversation with the person next to you.
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Luzconzuelo
Mar 7, 2025
Not recommended. Poor quality x your money - Buy the tour Isla Mujeres_ Isla Contoy.
In the inter-islands we were offered to snorkel what there was not because they justified the north _ south air movement and that there would be no visibility, what arriving at Contoy you could snorkel.... But if that's not the way reefs exist. Another hoax.
A disappointment for me and the other fellow travelers.
Very poor quality food and very little, and poor and limited drinking.
The staff and guide are friendly and attentive.
It is not a relaxing trip, as it is scheduled and you are brought in in a hurry and in the end you do not enjoy a lot neither island women nor. Cntoy, hour and a half on each island.
Contoy is beautiful but the same on the peninsula there are other places very paradise and one can go relaxed. And you can eat well and snorkel. Better take another tour.
The snorkeling because definitely the guide told me because you bought the wrong tour. And if it happened
The seller sells it to you phenomenally. And then it is very little travel within the islands and very expensive. Very bad experience. The hotel vendor is attentive to selling and then washes his hands and the operator says it was the seller's thing. Please be honest when selling. An expensive tour with few expectations. For the paid I could go to holbox for example and stay one night
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Essencetoo
May 30, 2025
BE CAREFUL OF OVERPAYING DOCK FEES - The island was beautiful but please ensure they charge you correctly at the port. I paid for my excursion in full but when we got to the dock they were supposed to only charge us an additional 20 per person and they charged me 30 per person in Mexico peso and we never noticed the 20 EXTRA charge. I called them and after weeks of going back and forth showing them the receipt and the purchased document they reimbursed me the 20 dollar different. i know it not a lot but at this point consider it a donation to Mexico.
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Pascal_p
Feb 15, 2025
Not good if you are 60 or more and you want make snorkeling - We have chose this tour to make snorkeling
When you chose this activity it's not indicate that it's not possible to make snorkeling if you are more than 60 years old and it's not indicate in the condition when you pay
Only when you are on the boat the guide inform you but it's to late..
It must be writen in the conditions before to pay
Don't chose this activity if you are more than 60 and you want to make snorkeling
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