The 5 Best Underwater Museum Tours in Isla Mujeres

1.Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

From Isla Mujeres, an experienced guide such as Leo, Felipe, or Oscar leads you by boat to reef sites and MUSA statues. Expect three water stops, fish, coral, an underwater VW Beetle, lunch at Playa Tiburon, and a small group of up to 24 people. Bring motion-sickness medicine and cash for tips.

“The guides were nice & made sure everyone had access to decent flippers, mask & snorkel. Make sure to take Dramamine beforehand if needed…”

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2.Scuba diving at MUSA the underwater museum for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135Top rated

Join Pocna Dive Center for a five-hour, two-tank trip from Isla Mujeres to MUSA and Manchones reef. Certified divers receive equipment, fruit, and water, with a maximum of 10 people. Guides such as Pepe and Danni are praised for patient, attentive support.

“The MUSA was fun, but the majority of the dive is to get to the statues and back. I would have loved more time looking into more detail instead of the the journey to there and back. I would also advise to let people know that a dive light would be beneficial on this tour so you can really see all the life dwelling. The dive boat was barely a dive boat, but the instructor cared a lot and if anyone works with Ponca dive center, Danni is truly kind and attentive.”

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3.Private MUSA Snorkeling Experience at Isla Mujeres and Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private boat around Isla Mujeres, snorkeling at MUSA and nearby reef sites at your own pace. Guides such as Roberto, Jimmy, Phillip, Philippe, Lolo, Antonio, Manuel, and Felipe have led departures. Pickup is available from Cancun hotels, while Isla Mujeres visitors meet at Señor Frog’s.

“Our tour guides were fabulous, such an enjoyable experience! Would definitely recommend, we were a family of 3. Two adults and 1 child.”

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4.Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres and Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about four hours snorkeling Lighthouse Reef and MUSA, the underwater museum near Isla Mujeres, before stopping for tikin-xic roast fish at a beach club. The group is capped at 12, equipment and lunch are included, and guide Ivan, known as El Capitan, may lead the outing. Strong swimming ability helps.

“You need to be a strong swimmer. The weather was stormy but they didn’t cancel so we went out. It was rough and the waves were very high. Swimming from the boat to the lighthouse was very hard and the guide went fast and way ahead. There was no time to enjoy the marine life. Two people got motion sickness from the rough seas. When we reflected back on the day, we realized it was very dangerous in a small old boat and should not have gone.”

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5.MUSA Museum and Colorful Reef 2 Tank Dive-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Certified scuba divers visit Jason deCaires Taylor’s MUSA sculptures and Manchones Reef, both at about 30 feet. Aqua Adventures Eco Divers runs morning and afternoon departures from its Isla Mujeres shop, with guides such as Nina and Sebastian, tanks, weights, snacks, and marine park fees included. Bring or rent scuba gear separately.

“The whole scuba experience could not have been more fun or more professional. They called us to confirm the day of, after emailing confirmation. They fitted us for gear, the crew was funny and very accommodating as well as educational. Great dive spots. Zero complaints and two thumbs up for recommendations. We would return for our next visit to dive with this organization.”

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