Isla Contoy Eco Adventure: An Unforgettable Snorkeling Journey to Mexico's Virgin Island

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…
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…
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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James
Dec 1, 2025
Fantastic experience!! - Contoy is absolutely beautiful. The trip was very well organised with a brief stop at Mujeres. Isla Contoy is like paradise. So glad we booked this trip one to remember. A special thank you to Rolando and the rest of the crew. You must book this trip!!!
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Willoerty
Nov 7, 2025
Fragile - Beautiful place but should close it for its importance and fragility, beach where turtles go to nest
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Manueldoba
Sep 4, 2025
Beach beauty - Excellent tour! Very good boat and all the staff attending us at all times. Rolando one of the guides took us around the island and told us about flora and fauna of the island. Highly recommended!!!
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Monicamh8333ih
Jul 2, 2025
Great Time Swimming with Whale Sharks - There were so many whale sharks, Probably around 60! Our captain Julian and guide Nae were wonderful. We had a great time swimming with them!
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David
Jun 23, 2025
Tour to Isla Mujeres - Very fun crew. Music was great, snorkeling was great. Fun for all ages. Ulisis was a great host. Our whole family had a great time and I would do this again.
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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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Dimitri
Jul 8, 2025
Fun day on the water by boat - This is a great trip for people who enjoy a guided boat tour, with stops in Isla Mujeres, Ixlache reef (to snorkel) and Isla Contoy. Isla Contoy is beautiful and peaceful. The only thing we found missing a little bit is clear information about sunscreen use and insect repellant. Both were not very appreciated by the crew on the boat (and of course we understand that conserving our ecosystems is important) and even taken away from guests while visiting the reef.
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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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Maria_d
Dec 20, 2025
Better to stay on the beach than see the lagoon - I think all the tours are similar, so look for a low price and a big boat in case there is waves / the lagoon did not like and there were many mosquitoes, better to stay on the beach of island contoy, the food very well. Free time island women 1 hour and total time island contoy 3 hours. Snorkeling was not good, there was bad weather and we were stopped near the island but not on the reef
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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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From $140
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).