--- title: Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 1120 duration_minutes: 160 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Families with pickup rank_in_category: 13 of 17 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/family-snorkeling-cancun-with-transportation/ --- # Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation **Guidekin's take:** A family version of the multi stop snorkel: a shallow reef, the MUSA sculpture galleries, a turtle area and a shipwreck, with gear, insurance and pickup in Cancún. Children must be over six with an adult, and the dock fee is paid at check in. 4.68 from 1120 reviews at €63 per person for 2h 40m. In our comparison: #13 of 17 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 1st area: snorkel on a coral reef, full of fish and marine life with an 8-12 feet depth, warm water, and few or non sea currents. 2nd area: admire statues from 2 musa underwater art galleries: “blessings” and “vestiges.” . 3rd area: time to find some turtles, 96-98% chances to see from 1-5 turtles! We might also see and swim with rays. 4th area:explore a shipwreck full of coral and many multicolored fish. The crystal clear water and white sand in this place will make you feel like you are swimming in a natural turquoise pool! 5th Area: : Last but not least, a cenote! Dive in an underwater cenote and explore this fantastic natural formation. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 124 pickup points - Starts 09:00, 12:00, 14:30: 3 departures a day - Children from €62: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 124 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person - Duration: 2h 40m - Rating: 4.68/5 from 1120 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Total Snorkel Cancun - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 12:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.68 from 1120 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1036 of 1120. - 5 stars: 937 (84%) - 4 stars: 99 (9%) - 3 stars: 33 (3%) - 2 stars: 15 (1%) - 1 star: 36 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise varied sites, marine life and helpful crews; strong currents can make the swimming demanding. **Praised:** - Varied snorkeling sites, including reefs, statues and a shipwreck - Frequent reports of turtles and a wide variety of fish - Patient help and equipment checks for beginners and children - Small groups with personal attention from the crew - Convenient hotel transfers and clear advance communication **Complaints:** - Strong currents and waves can make swimming tiring, especially for weaker swimmers - Some find the pace comfortable, while others feel rushed or struggle to keep up - Some find photo packages costly, while others consider them worth buying - Last minute cancellations by the operator Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-01-30 to 2026-08-18); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Bottled water - Professional guide - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Passenger Insurance ## Not included - Gratuities - $5 USD deposit for locker key (refunded when returning the key). - Dock fee (payable at check-in) ## Itinerary 1. **Choose between three departure times when you book, then meet your guide in t...** (2h) - Choose between three departure times when you book, then meet your guide in the lobby of your Cancun hotel to begin this half-day of adventure. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned van and drive to the marina for your check-in and briefing. Get outfitted with a complete set... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 12:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our marina is located 400 yards away from Ferry Ultramar main dock, and few steps away from El Meco Mayan ruins. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE6TYL2AuTI8Ro-z7Nd618Ts Pickup points listed by the operator: 124 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Restrictions: Only children older than 6 years (accompanied by an adult). A responsive letter must be signed, in the case of children their parents must sign. - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cancun is included; pickup and drop-off from hotels in Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya may have an additional charge - Please note that the 3.5 hour activity duration is the time from start to finish, the actual time in the water is about 2 hours - We suggest to bring: Swimsuit, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen, dry clothes, towel and cash for personal expenses. ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 17** | €63 | 2h 40m | 4.68 (1120) | shared | | [Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) | €282 | 5h | 4.94 (489) | private | | [Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos](/mexico/cancun/tours/small-group-mesoamerican-barrier-reef-snorkeling-in-puerto-morelos/?format=md) | €41 | 2h | 4.92 (530) | shared | | [Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel](/mexico/cancun/tours/cancun-jungle-tour-drive-your-own-speedboat-reef-snorkel/?format=md) | €56 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (3341) | shared | Ranked #13 of 17 in Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €26 to €282, median €63; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/snorkeling-cancun/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/family-snorkeling-cancun-with-transportation/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md