Snorkeling tour cancun puerto morelos snorkeling tours. You will see a ton of starfish, eels, octopus and different colored fish including sergeant majors and angel fish. Activities snorkeling cancun experience the magic of snorkeling in cancun. The girls got braids and we had a blast on a beach in puerto morelos all. The caribbean sea is renowned for being one of the most spectacular places for snorkeling and diving. Snorkel equipment is available for you to borrow for free throughout your stay from 10. Snorkel boat trip looe keysombrerocoffins patch florida. Leave your worries behind and experience the wonders of the cancun jungle on this expertly guided snorkel tour, located close to the cancun hotel district. Group size is limited to 10 for a personal experience. South of cancun and southeast of playa carmen off the mayan riviera, the snorkeling in cozumel is popular for the extensive offshore reef formations. Are there really good areas in these places to just snorkel offshore or do we need to hire someone to take us farther out the reef.
Whether cozumel is a destination on your cruise itinerary, if you are already hosted in town, or if you are staying in playa del carmen or cancun, you may feel totally. Hopefully this is a better place for it my family tried to go out on a snorkel trip 3 years ago while we were in key west. The turquoise waters of the mexican caribbean are good for more than just a beach day. The shallow patch reefs of the coffins patch sanctuary preservation area spa, located approximately four nautical miles off key colony beach, offer some of the best snorkeling in the middle keys. Coffins patch is a great reef close to the marinas and no more then 30 feet deep, you can see small nurse sharks, barracuda, rays even eels. Reef and shipwreck snorkeling tour in cancun 2020 viator. Snorkeling on the sombrero reef in the keys on 21215. Best 10 snorkeling spots in florida keys globo surf.
Snorkeling in marathon fl is a once in a life time experience you dont want to miss. We heard that the best snorkeling is at puerto morelos, akumal and cozumel. Dec 27, 2016 we snorkeled in cancun, mexico and it was incredible to pretend to be mermaids. Why not explore the marine life at the beach at villa del palmar cancun by borrowing snorkel gear and taking a look for yourself. Cancun offers crystalclear water, amazing marine life, and worldclass hospitality. The warm waters of the eastern coast of the yucatan peninsula abound with fish all year round. A family run dive center with nearly 35 years of experience, this is the oldest run operation of its king in the riviera maya. Seen are angel fish, butterfly fish, tangs and other tropical fish. My wife and i are looking for the best shore snorkeling in cancun. If you are only snorkeling, we recommend the cozumel allinclusive, which is nearly the same but quite a bit less expensive. One of our fave cancun tours for snorkeling enthusiasts, this snorkel tour is tops.
Why not explore the marine life at the beach at villa del palmar cancun by borrowing snorkel gear and taking a look for yourself snorkel equipment is available for you to borrow for free throughout your stay from 10. Take any one of the ferries over to the island for a great day away from cancun, good reasonable eats, and just a completely different vibe than cancun. The shallow patch reefs of the coffins patch sanctuary preservation area. This snorkel tour in cancun offers three stops at the amazing puerto morelos reef. Cozumel is an ideal vacation destination for serious scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. There are six patches of reef, some with excellent snorkel depths. Dive equipment, with the exception of the wetsuits. After worldclass snorkeling at two separate sites, well head back to cancun. Visibility is sometimes good here, sometimes not so. Next, head into the jungle to find the sac actun cenote system, where youll don snorkeling gear for a swim through the cavern of nohoch nah chich, with stalactites and. The snorkeling in this area is excellent, with many coves, arches and rocky outcrops to keep you busy. Coffins patch consists of six different reef agglomeration patches, which form a unique dive site in marathon.
Scuba diving in the area is also marked by the exploration of ship remains. Cozumel snorkeling tours information and details about cozumel snorkeling tours book online or call today 1 866 9303391 cancun vacation and information center from usa. The crystal clear waters offer visibilities of up to 200 feet a truly magical experience. Feb, 2015 snorkeling on the sombrero reef in the keys on 21215.
Admire the underwater world situated between cancun and isla mujeres. Our daily snorkel trips depart from the tranquil island of duck key, which boasts some. The coffins patch is composed of different patches of reefs and is located about three and half miles offshore. Find plenty of fish, turtles, rays, and colorful coral reef are waiting for you.
I stood most of the way because there was no where to sit love loud music but the sound systems are brutal. Water temperatures range from the low 80s in the summer to the upper 70s in the winter comfortable all year round. You can wear a lifejacket or snorkeling vest to keep you afloat. We look forward to helping you make the most of your vacation stay. The coffins patch snorkeling is located 4 nautical miles southeast of key colony beach. Even the name of the site goes from the ship sank here, which was carrying coffins. Well start the day picking you up at your hotel in cancun or riviera maya forward to our warm mexican caribbean private beach club.
Our promise is to offer you the best snorkeling adventure in cancun. Afternoon snorkeling in cancun, cancun lomas travel. Florida keys guide and dive frankos fabulous maps of favorite. Hi guys and gals, as you all know already i will be in cancun with my parents from january 30february 6. After just five minutes on the boat, arrive at the first location. Dive into the reef and explore a new underwater world. The best snorkeling in marathon florida keys is with spirit snorkeling. In order to go snorkeling in isla mujeres you can either take the ferry to the island and book a tour onsite with or you can book a tour from your hotel in cancun and ship away from cancun itself. Had one trip that was a 4 out of 5 and the rest were sad.
This is one end of the cancun hotel zone and there is a hotel actually named like this. This feature alone makes an exploratory trip out to this florida reefs dive site worthwhile. Tip after a long day of snorkeling at coffins patch, then grab some grub conch at morada bay beach cafe in islamorada or saltys waterfront grill for some cold drinks. We originally booked the sheraton buganvilias in puerto vallarta, but realized that snorkeling in the clear blue waters was huge for us. Coffins patch is a preserved area, which means that there is mor e and more fish every year. The weather was too windy and the seas were too rough and the boat trip out of bahia honda was cancelled each of the 4 days that we were there. A half day enjoying of an amazing submarine adventure and discovering the fascinating marine life of the second world largest coral reef. Experience an actionpacked adventure deep inside the yucatn jungle on this 6hour tour from cancun. Swim with turtles, multicolored fish, coral and more. Snorkeling coffins patch from marathon is worth doing. Cruise past the local mangrove area on the nichupte lagoon and snorkel in the worlds second largest reef. Boulevard kukulkan 17, zona hotelera, 77500 cancun, quintana roo, mexico. Club med in cancun they can be reached at 52 98797508 or 52 98494736.
The colors and movements of the life under water are so fascinating and brilliant. The girls got braids and we had a blast on a beach in puerto morelos all day with the family yo yo yo. Cancun snorkeling tour in the paradise of puerto morelos. Where you find the best personal service for all cancun has to offer. Contact one of the many local dive shops for information on renting snorkeling equipment fins, mask, snorkel, life jacket. Snorkeling adventures cancun 2020 all you need to know. You will snorkel alongside endemic marine creatures and gaze at wonderful coral formations to a maximum depth of 8 feet.
This snorkeling tour is run by a dive shop, so we recommend this tour if you have divers in your group, but some of you want to snorkel as well. Our captains, who have over 20 years of experience fishing in local waters will share their local knowledge to give you the best chance of catching lots of fish. Beginners can participate in an optional snorkeling lesson in the shallow waters close to shore before boarding the boat and setting out to sea. Explore the aweinspiring underwater world that lies below the surface of the caribbean sea. Meet a driver at your hotel in cancun, then travel to the maya community of rancho san felipe to start the day with a traditional purification ceremony led by a local shaman. However, the wreck is very old and not preserved well.
We have been to hawaii over 20 times so we are experienced snorkelers. Safe snorkeling cozumel welcomes you to one of the most enchanting island in the caribbean, the island of cozumel. The caribbean island of cozumel, off the coast of the yucatan peninsula near cancun and playa del carmen, is home to some of the best snorkeling anywhere in the world. Other great locations for renting snorkeling equipment and finding information on snorkeling tours are. Coffins patch key colony beach 2020 all you need to know. We have been coming to cancun for 7 trips and love to snorkel.
The mesoamerican reef, the worlds second largest barrier reef begins in cancun and continues south across the entire riviera maya and far beyond, all the way down to honduras. We snorkeled in cancun, mexico and it was incredible to pretend to be mermaids. Geographic zone list reef environmental education foundation. Drift over a coral field and see the colorful world below the sea.
Group snorkeling at coffins patch reef provided by. Southern stingrays, brain coral, fire coral, and pillar coral are common here. From xcaret, boat tours take passengers offshore to snorkel at barracuda reef. Includesif you are a beginner the training and class is for free scuba diving cancun bilingual marine park certified guide. The nautilus diving training center located at the carrousel hotel can be reached by fax or telephone at 52 98844967. While world renowned for scuba diving, the snorkeling can be a little challenging off cozumel due to water depths, constant currents and shore reef damage from hurricane wilma in 2005. Reef, turtle encounter and shipwreck snorkeling in cancun duration. Apr 21, 2019 south of cancun and southeast of playa carmen off the mayan riviera, the snorkeling in cozumel is popular for the extensive offshore reef formations. Had this posted in the key west forum and it was suggested that i post it in another place. You will see coral reefs that are more diverse that any world you could imagine. With the help of a guide, wander through sac actun and nohoch nah chich, two cenotes part of a wonderland of underground caves, and snorkel around stalagmites. Paddle through warm caribbean waters as you discover the stunning underwater world on three separate snorkeling stops. If youre looking for a place that offers snorkel rentals, excursions, or similar services, you can check with scuba cancun. Swim among big schools of fish, wild turtles, and colorful coral reefs during this 3.
A short lesson is offered for less experienced snorkelers, and group size is limited to 10 so you receive plenty of personalized attention from your guide. Coffins patch key colony beach 2020 all you need to. We cant say enough about the beauty of marathons reefs. Its possible to sample the excitement of snorkeling tours in cancun when you visit this mexican diving resort when you decide to try cancun snorkeling, you will enter a weird landscape where there are sculptures, which are lifesized. As a guest of this iberostar the snorkeling is organized for you by daily free transfer to the iberostar resorts of playa del carmen and cozumel with the very best snorkeling in the region. We have a snorkeling desk right by the pool of the iberostar cancun. Cancun shallow reefs are the best choice if you want to have a really good snorkeling in cancun experience, and the perfect combination for those who does not want to go diving but want to see the reef and all the life, we go to manchones reef the area its a coral reef formation with more than 2 miles of reef in the south of isla mujeres, the place is protected by the. Rumble through the jungle aboard a monster 4x4 truck, and stop to rappel and zipline into. Snorkeling in cancun where to go and explore the ocean. The overall area is composed of 6 different reefs, each sporting a predominantly different coral.