Mexico · Submarine Tours

Cancun Submarine and Optional Snorkeling Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Cancún Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through the mangroves of the Nichupté lagoon
  • 02 Enjoy a submarine-style glass-bottom reef experience
  • 03 Look for turtles, colorful fish, barracudas, and possibly dolphins
  • 04 Learn about local marine life from your guide
  • 05 Upgrade your experience with optional guided snorkeling
  • 06 Family-friendly adventure in Cancun’s waters

Discover Cancun’s underwater world on a family-friendly adventure that combines a scenic ride through the Nichupté lagoon with a submarine-style glass-bottom experience at Punta Nizuc reef. Travel in comfort as you look out for marine life while your guide shares fascinating facts about the species that call this area home.

If you choose the snorkeling option, continue the experience in the water with your professional guide and explore the reef up close. With colorful fish, possible turtle sightings, and a fun surprise at the end, this tour offers an exciting way to experience Cancun from above and below the surface.

You are likely to see turtles, hundreds of fish of different colors, barracudas, and even dolphins.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Cancun
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Check in

We will be waiting for you at the Aquaworld marine to get you on board and take you to the submarine . 

Submarine

You will travel through the mangroves of the Nichupté lagoon towards the Punta Nizuc reef, where you will board the submarine with air conditioning, windows and glass bottom, which will take you on the sea voyage.

You will meet a great diversity of creatures, while your guide explains interesting facts about the species that inhabit the area and points out exciting facts, so you do not miss them. You are likely to see turtles, hundreds of fish of different colors, barracudas, and even dolphins.

Wait for a surprise at the end. 

Snorkel

You can submerge in the reef with snorkel equipment, and follow your professional guide while you explore this world. You will not want to get out of the water.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cancún 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Submarine tour
  • Beer and refreshments
  • If option selected:
  • Snorkeling tour
  • Snorkel equipment - yours to keep

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Dock fee (US$20)

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cancún, MX
Tour start
Cancún, MX
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Cancún.

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