The 7 Best Private Snorkeling Charters in Cancun to Book

1.Private Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkel & Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $332Our pick

Explore Tulum ruins, Caribbean reef snorkeling, cenotes, and Mayan tacos on a private Cancun day tour with hotel pickup.

“We did the private tour and Alma was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with. We had plenty of time at each location, and we never felt rushed—we could go at our own pace. We had a group of 10, with 2 adults, and 8 kids ranging in age from 7-18. Everyone had a great time and this was their favorite activity of our trip—and it’s usually impossible for us to find something that EVERYONE in our group likes. I would a million percent recommend this to anyone.”

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2.Private Yacht – 46 ft SeaRay Cancun Bay Snorkel 23P4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

Review of Cancun’s private 46-foot Sea Ray yacht, with route choices, snorkeling details, costs, crew service, and practical booking advice.

“My nine friends and I did this yacht adventure to help celebrate five of us turning 50. We were known as the Fab 5 or Golden Girls. This yacht was the best part of our trip to Cancún. The boat was nice. The operators were friendly and helpful. Shouts out to Victor and Fernando. They were great! We ordered catering as well and it was some of the best guacamole you've ever tasted. If you are able, pay extra for the photographer. I promise you won't regret it. Adrian took the BEST pictures. The pictures you see posted to this review are NOT the ones he took. His were far…”

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3.Private Yacht 46ft Sea Ray Snorkel up to 15 pax 23P2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

Review of Cancun’s private 46-foot Sea Ray yacht, with pricing, snorkeling, Isla Mujeres access, costs, comfort, and booking tips.

“The speaker was old and was working ON an OFF and he docked the yacht far away from the main beach of the Isla Mujeres, all other yacht were docked 40-50 feet closer then ours, I think captain said the yacht is not designed to be in a water lower than a 9-10 feet. So if you are not a good swimmer you can't go on the main beach of Isla Mujeres.”

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4.Private (only you) Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos 2×40 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $185Best value

Review of private Puerto Morelos reef snorkeling from Cancun, with two 40-minute swims, private transport, marine life, price, and practical tips.

“What an incredible experience from start to finish! David picked us up from our resort and shared stories, music, and laughs with us as we made the hour drive to Puerto Morelos. When we arrived, he stayed with us as we boarded the Tres Hermanos boat with our captains and guides, Angel and Luis. They gave us a rundown of the rules and what to expect as we took the short ride to the reef. We started with snorkeling in the deeper area where we saw wonderful schools of fish like groupers, French grunt, sergeant major, and more! We also saw barracuda and an incredible eagle ray during this dive.…”

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5.Cancun to Isla Mujeres Private Catamaran Cruising Snorkeling Fun!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $543

Review of a private Cancun to Isla Mujeres catamaran with snorkeling, open bar, beach time, lunch option, and practical booking tips.

“We had such an amazing day on the Catamaran trip. There were 14 of us that took the Ferry over from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, and met up with Joe and his crew on the boat. At first we took a tour around the harbor, and then went to Playa Norte and dropped anchor. It was a very windy day, but we had fun regardless! Then we were dropped off and had lunch before catching the Ferry back over. Joe and his crew were very accommodating. Thanks again for an amazing trip!”

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6.Private Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres, Snorkeling* from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Review of Cancun’s private Isla Mujeres catamaran tour, with snorkeling, sunset views, open bar, costs, timing, stops, and practical tips.

“The crew was extremely attentive! Always put our safety first and a drink in our hand. We had a great time swimming anchored near the shore and then enjoyed lunch on the island. They played great music and kept us hyped up all day. Definitely would book again! Thank you guys!”

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7.Private Catamaran with Open Bar & Snorkeling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.)

Review of Cancun’s private catamaran with open bar, El Meco snorkeling, and optional Isla Mujeres lunch, including costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Don’t go off the picture on the site. We were told the boat was beautiful. The boat was much older and very tight to accommodate our 26 guests. The boat needs serious maintenance. There were parts falling off and the side barriers are ropes. So not very safe and it was very slippery. . The staff was great. We made the best of it.”

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