A real underwater adventure is just around the corner on this full-day snorkelling tour. You'll head to two different spots within the Puerto Morelos National Reef Harbour for some guided snorkelling. At each reef, you'll have about 45 minutes to swim, explore and check out all the marine life that calls these areas home. After your time in the water, you'll head to a restaurant called Casa Matea for lunch, before some free time to do some shopping. Just so you know, the drinks aren't included at lunch.
Puerto Morelos Reef snorkelling tour with lunch
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Free cancellation
Place: Cancun
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language: Spanish, English
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Why you’ll love this…
- You'll snorkel around two coral reefs at the Puerto Morelos National Reef Harbour with a guide
- Lunch is served at Casa Matea, a restaurant that specialises in the local cuisine
- There's some free time factored into the itinerary so you can do some shopping
Important to know
- Coral reefs are damaged by sunblock – please apply biodegradable sunblock at least three hours prior to activity
- Long sleeved swimwear is recommended as well as a hat
- Port tax of $25 per person (USD) is not included and is to be paid locally
- Lunch at the restaurant is included, but you'll need to pay for any drinks
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
- Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for guests who can't swim
- Bring bathing gear and sunblock
- Bring a towel
- Bring biodegradable insect repellent
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Lockers not included
- Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Transport
- Guide
- Equipment
- Snorkel stops
- Snorkeling
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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