The 14 Best Isla Contoy Tours from Cancún

1.Isla Contoy Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, Ixlache Reef, and protected Isla Contoy. You get hotel pickup, light breakfast, snorkeling gear, a guided island walk, Tikinxic fish lunch, and an open domestic bar. Expect strict conservation rules, weather-dependent snorkeling, and a short Isla Mujeres stop.

“This was the most amazing day trip!! The whole day felt surreal and is an experience that we will never forget! The guides and all the people on the boat were amazing and so knowledgeable and made the whole experience brilliant! We first went to Isla Mujeres where we could walk around and look in the shops, we only spent an hour here but I think that's plenty of time. We had a meeting point inside a jewellery store where they gave us free tequila shots (we had to stop ourselves, cause they kept trying to give us more and more) and the island was very pretty. We then got…”

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2.Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres Tour with Snorkeling from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Spend about 8.5 hours on a high-speed boat from Cancun, snorkeling at Ixlache Reef, exploring protected Isla Contoy, eating a Mayan-style fish barbecue, and shopping on Isla Mujeres. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, equipment, and selected hotel transfers are included, but park and dock fees cost extra.

“The water was quite rough the day we went out, so some people were sick - if you tend to get sea sick, take gravol before you go on this. Also, the snorkelling was not bad but we were rushed through the pre-defined route, and the people were running into each other because the some people were faster than others. A bit more space between groups and smaller groups maybe 5-6 would be better - less time on the beach and more time snorkelling! Also, becuase of the roughness of the water, it was quite cloudy -not the tours fault.... Then lunch was very good - especially the charcoal bbq'd…”

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3.Full-Day Isla Contoy Sailing Nature Experience in Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet at Punta Sam at 10 a.m. for an English-language sailing trip to Isla Mujeres, El Farito, and Isla Contoy. You get snorkel gear, a buffet lunch, free time on Isla Mujeres, and a short eco tour on the protected island. Bring $20 for the reef tax.

“Il a commencé à pleuvoir vers la fin, mais cela n'a rien enlevé à la beauté de l'expérience”

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4.Explore Contoy Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $169

Cruise from Cancun on a 55-foot boat to Ixlache Reef, Isla Contoy, and Isla Mujeres. You get snorkeling gear, a buffet lunch, drinks, a certified guide, and hotel transport. The snorkeling suits confident swimmers over 12, while the short Isla Mujeres stop may feel rushed.

“we just wanted to thank Cristhian, we met a few days ago here at Royalton. Been unbelievably helpful booking the trip to make our honeymoon special. He was very helpful and friendly and went above and beyond”

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5.Contoy Island Tour from Cancun and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155Top rated

Meet Beto and Captain Memo in central Isla Mujeres for a 45 to 60 minute boat ride to Contoy Island. Enjoy a guided island walk, three hours on the beach, a Tikinxik fish or chicken buffet, and weather-dependent snorkeling near the island.

“Great trip. Beto and Capt. Memo were great. Beto went snorkeling with us and pointed out things we never would’ve spotted on our own, lobster, octopus, etc. Isla Contoy was fabulous. We loved seeing the birds around the lagoons. The lunch was legit delicious, much better than a typical lunch you get on a boat trip like this. Would recommend to anyone.”

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6.Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres Tour from Cancun & Playa Del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Cancun to protected Isla Contoy and lively Isla Mujeres. You get a guided Contoy visit, a 35-minute reef snorkel when conditions allow, Mexican buffet lunch, snorkel gear, and an open national bar after the meal. Expect a group of up to 50 people.

“Sorry, but i can't recommend this tour or this company. In summary Isla Mujeres is a must see tour. Isla Contoy not so much. For our experience the transfer to the boat was in a old van crammed with every seat filled. Most of the tour time was spent traveling to and from Isla Contoy. The island itself is not worth it. It's a very small beach front with no amenities (think no flushing toilets). Pretty place, but you can see it all in 20 mins. Once we got to Isla Mujeres we only had 45 minutes to walk around. This could be partially due to the bad weather getting…”

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7.Contoy Island Tour from Playa del Carmen & Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $162

Travel by catamaran from Cancun to protected Isla Contoy for a guided visit, reef snorkeling, and a regional buffet. Then get one hour on Isla Mujeres. Hotel pickup, equipment, guides, and open national drinks after lunch are included. Alex may lead your group.

“This was a fun excursion with many beautiful things to see! Guides were very entertaining and did an excellent job. Contoy is a very beautiful island!”

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8.Excursion Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend 11 to 12 hours between protected Isla Contoy and easygoing Isla Mujeres. You’ll snorkel at Ixlaché Reef, walk a bird sanctuary, eat a beach buffet, and enjoy an open bar. Pickup, equipment, bilingual guides, and transport are included, but add the $20 dock fee.

“Do not go on this trip if you have kids under 12 years old. My 9 year old (who is a strong swimmer and snorkeled in open water just the day before) was heartbroken when we got to the snorkeling stop and they said she couldn't go because the minimum is 12 for "insurance reasons." Seeing her cry and be upset is not my idea of a good time on vacation. THIS AGE MINIMUM WAS NOT COMMUNICATED ON THE TOUR DESCRIPTION, IN ANY OF THE EMAILS, OR ANYWHERE ON THE WEBSITE. There were a few nice aspects of the trip, the water is beautiful and so is Isla Contoy. The…”

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9.Isla Contoy Incredible Tour! Round Transportation From Cancun & Playa Del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $161

Spend a full day sailing from Cancun to protected Isla Contoy, with a 35-minute snorkel at Ixlache Reef when weather allows, a regional buffet, open bar after lunch, and one hour on Isla Mujeres. Guides such as Alexia keep the day friendly, but pickup delays and limited island time require patience.

“Really enjoyable day, run by enthusiastic, knowledgeable and bilingual staff. Our time on Isla Mujeres felt a bit rushed, but we enjoyed our time and Isla Contoy was beautiful!!! There were enough lunch options for vegetarians and anyone that’s gluten intolerant.”

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10.Full Day Tour to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel from Cancun by boat to Isla Contoy National Park for 45 minutes of snorkeling at Ixlache Reef, a guided lighthouse and bird visit, buffet lunch, and free time. Finish with one hour at Playa Norte or Isla Mujeres Town. Pickup, equipment, drinks, and a certified guide are included.

“Amazing experience! Really glad I went and had a really good time. I love that they prioritized safety and made you feel at home.”

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11.2 Island Adventure: Contoy & Mujeres with Snorkeling & open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Start at Marina Puerto Xtabay for a boat trip to Isla Mujeres, Ixlaché Reef, and protected Isla Contoy. You get breakfast, snorkeling gear, a 25-minute guided reef stop, buffet lunch, an optional eco-tour, and open bar service. The crew is multilingual, and the group is limited to 30 people.

“The host made us feel like family. Over all 10 start experience will highly recommend. The tasting of the food and liquor were amazing.”

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12.Discover Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres: Nature, Snorkel & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend a full day sailing from Cancun to protected Isla Contoy, snorkeling at Ixlaché Reef, eating lunch on the island, then visiting Isla Mujeres. Bilingual guides, gear, breakfast, transport, and an onboard national open bar are included. Expect a group of up to 50 and an extra $20 government fee.

“I’ve done tours all over North America & Europe including 2 this summer to Cozumel. This is one of the best tours Ive done regarding amenities, safety, & customer service. Transportation to the marina was in a well cared for, air conditioned van. Isla Mujeres was about 1 hr of free guided tour or free time. Water was choppy on day of our tour. I’m not a strong swimmer so I stayed on the boat during snorkeling. I noticed staff were helpful & very safety aware. My teen went alone with group & enjoyed it! We had a big group but for snorkeling they divided it up groups. I noticed…”

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13.Sailing at Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres! Snorkel at Ixlache Reef

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres. You can snorkel Ixlache Reef for 35 minutes, join a guided island visit, eat a regional buffet, and enjoy an open national bar after lunch. Hotel pickup, equipment, and transport are included, with a $20 dock tax extra.

“We had an amazing time in this tour, the tour company was very organized, we were picked up in playa del carmen and dropped off in the same location. The trip to isla Mujeres and isla Contoy were amazing, the snorkeling was great and got to see some reef sharks, Manta Ray's, alot of turtles and fish. The lunch in isla Contoy was really good. The staff was amazing they went out of their way to make sure we all had a safe and great time. I would recommend this tour for anyone who is looking to get out of the city and enjoy the beauty of Quintana Roo. We…”

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14.Contoy Caribbean Adventure! Round Transportation from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $173

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Cancun to protected Contoy Island, with a guided visit, Mexican buffet, optional 35-minute reef snorkeling, and one hour at Isla Mujeres. Round transport, equipment, drinks after lunch, and certified staff are included. A $20 marina dock tax is extra.

“We left 20 to 30 minutes late because we were waiting for people to arrive in a van. This impacted our time that we had at Isla Mujeres . On Isla Mujeres we only had one hour from the time we left the boat to return. The snorkeling area they took us to was around a single rock. It was very crowded and small. Snorkeling was nonexistent. The lunch was good and the national park was beautiful. In the future I would skip the Isla Mujeres portion because it is too short. We arrived very late back to the port and then there was no van for our particular group.…”

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