--- title: Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 61 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: 12 of 17 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 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 €61 per person for 2h 40m. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €61 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 ## 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. ## 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. ## How it compares in Snorkeling Tours Ranked **#12 of 17** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Private Turtles & Cenotes Adventure](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/private-turtles-cenotes-adventure/?format=md) — €275 per person, 4.94 (489) 2. [small-group-mesoamerican-barrier-reef-snorkeling-in-puerto-morelos](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/small-group-mesoamerican-barrier-reef-snorkeling-in-puerto-morelos/?format=md) — 4.92 (528) 3. [Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/cancun-jungle-tour-drive-your-own-speedboat-reef-snorkel/?format=md) — €61 per person, 4.87 (3297) 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/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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