--- title: Reef Snorkeling in National Park with Beach Club & Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.69 reviews: 2837 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Low fare, tequila tasting rank_in_category: 12 of 17 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/reef-snorkeling-in-national-park-with-beach-club-lunch/ --- # Reef Snorkeling in National Park with Beach Club & Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Snorkeling on the reef right off Puerto Morelos, a short drive from Cancún, with new gear, a guide and a snack at a beach club, plus a tequila tasting for adults. Reef tax and drinks are paid on the day, and sunscreen is banned in the water. 4.69 from 2837 reviews at €26 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #12 of 17 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Snorkel the world's second largest great barrier reef, located right off the beach at Puerto Morelos, a 15 minutes drive from Cancun. Definitely the best snorkel en Mexico, the great barrier reef is home to many different species of fish and colorful corals. We take you to explore one the best locations of the reef, after snorkeling take some time to wander the charming town of Puerto Morelos or just relax on the beach. Finally enjoy lunch at Boquinete, TripAdvisor's #1 restaurant in Puerto Morelos located right by the beach. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 635 pickup points - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Regional Snack in a Beach Club, Tequila… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €26: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 635 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €26 per person for the Afternoon Tour - Meeting Point option; other options up to €35 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.69/5 from 2837 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Extreme Adventuring Cancun - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.69 from 2837 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2609 of 2837. - 5 stars: 2373 (84%) - 4 stars: 236 (8%) - 3 stars: 100 (4%) - 2 stars: 63 (2%) - 1 star: 65 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the supportive guides and tequila tasting; keeping pace with the group can limit time to study the reef. **Praised:** - Friendly guides give clear instructions and explain what to expect - Patient support for beginners and less confident swimmers - Colourful fish and coral are highlights for many snorkelers - Informative tequila tastings with a range of flavours to try - Good value for the mix of snorkeling, tasting and lunch **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the tacos, while others find them cold, dry or bland - Following the group leaves some little time to stop and examine the reef - Official photos cost extra, and the ban on personal cameras catches some visitors by surprise - Some see plenty of marine life, while others report few sightings or poor visibility Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-08-31 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Afternoon Tour - Meeting Point | €26 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup in Meeting Point: This option only offers pick-up from a Meeting Point in Cancun Downtown Start Time 2:00 pm Pickup included | | Afternoon Tour - Hotel Pickup | €32 / person | Spanish, English | Start Time 2:00 pm Van: This option includes pick-up from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya. Pickup included | | Morning Tour Meeting Point | €32 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup at Meeting Point: This option only offers pick-up from a Meeting Point in Cancun Downtown Start Time 10:00 am Pickup included | | Morning Tour with Hotel Pickup | €35 / person | Spanish, English | Start time 10:00 am Van: This option includes pick-up from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya. Pickup included | ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Professional guide - Regional Snack in a Beach Club - Tequila Tasting Experience (Only +18) - Use of snorkel equipment (Mask, Fins, Brand new snorkel tube) ## Not included - Gratuities - Beverages at lunch - Reef Tax - Refundable Lockers Deposit ## Itinerary 1. **National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos** (40m) - Explore the stunning tropical seascapes at the world's second largest reef formation, the Great Maya Reef, during an hourlong snorkeling adventure. Swim along the surface surrounded by colorful fish and keep your eyes opened for crabs, lobsters and even sea turtles. 2. **Puerto Morelos** (2h) - Following your snorkeling adventure, dry up and head to our beachside restaurant for a delicious light lunch with great sea views featuring traditional fish tacos. Top off your experience with some free time in central Puerto Morelos, where you can see the iconic leaning... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 635 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - The use of sunscreen and photo or video cameras is not allowed to prevent any damages and deterioration of the reef. Instead, we recommend you to wear a sun protection swim shirt. - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. - You must be able to swim on your own. - Minumum age to participate in Snorkel Activity is 6 years old. Maximum age 65 years old. - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Not Allowed for pregnant Travelers ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 17** | €26 | 4h | 4.69 (2837) | 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 #12 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/reef-snorkeling-in-national-park-with-beach-club-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md