Swathes of pure white sandy beaches, tropical bird sanctuaries and coral reefs that dazzle beneath the surface of crystal clear water – these are just a few characteristics of Contoy and Mujeres islands. And, on this full-day boat trip, you'll hop across the sea from Cancun for a day of sunbathing and wildlife spotting.

Before boarding the boat at Marina MarAzul, you'll be treated to a light breakfast, ready for a day of pure exploration. Then it's across the waves to Isla Contoy. On the island, your guide will walk you through this protected eco reserve, where you'll be able to spot 152 species of tropical birds as well as turtles, stingrays and more.

After a lunch and some time to relax, you'll set sail for Isla Mujeres – a typical Caribbean island – where you can explore at your own pace, wander through the town or sit back on one of the pristine beaches.

Our tour guide Damien was brilliant. He explained we wouldn't be able to snorkel in the reef due to unfavourable conditions. And in all honesty, I was glad to spend more time on Isla Contoy because it is stunning. So peaceful and beautiful. After our time there and a delicious lunch, we stopped off at Isla Mujeres. Again, another beautiful island, but so much more commercial. Also be aware that the boat crossings can get a bit choppy and wet (and hilarious!), but cover your ears!

A little bit more guidance when you are arriving at the island. To take your towels etc

The boat trip to Contoy was great. Contoy itself is what made the trip. The unspoilt tranquil beach was stunning and lunch was gorgeous, the fresh BBQ'd fish was to die for. The journey from Contoy to Mujeres was dreadful, we all got soaked, I had a waterproof jacket with me on holiday, but was not advised to take it, I had to wrap myself in my towel There was also no mention of any snorkeling. Just Contoy & snorkeling would be a perfect trip, thought Mujeres was too touristy, non stop hassle

Nous n’avons pas pu faire la sortie plongée sur la barrière de corail .

Alles war perfekt organisiert. Die ganze Tour ging ruhig und nach einem festen Plan. Sehr professionell. War ein echt schöner Urlaubstag.

Ineens ingeboekt naar alleen Engelstalige gids. Deze groep kreeg heel summier info vergeleken met de groepen die in hun eigen taal werden geholpen. Ook zouden we zogenaamd ontbijt erbij krijgen, dit bleek een stukje cake te zijn alleen.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll enjoy a boat trip to Contoy and Mujeres islands on this full-day tour
There's a guided walk through a nature reserve included in the itinerary
You'll get some free time on Isla Mujeres to wander through the town ot unwind on the beach

Important to know

The minimum age for snorkelling is 12 years
Only biodegradable sunblock is permitted in Isla Contoy
Just so you know, each person will need to pay a 20 USD dock fee in cash at check-in
Languages other than English and Spanish cannot be guaranteed and will depend on a minimum number of participants
Not suitable for expectant mothers
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring a hat
Bring money for extras or gratuities

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Boat cruise
Open Bar
Boat transfer
Snack
Soft drinks
Guide
Swim stops
Light breakfast

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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RED1
Solo traveler
April 26, 2026
5
United Kingdom
Our tour guide Damien was brilliant. He explained we wouldn't be able to snorkel in the reef due to unfavourable conditions. And in all honesty, I was glad to spend more time on Isla Contoy because it is stunning. So peaceful and beautiful. After our time there and a delicious lunch, we stopped off at Isla Mujeres. Again, another beautiful island, but so much more commercial. Also be aware that the boat crossings can get a bit choppy and wet (and hilarious!), but cover your ears!
M
Magdalena
April 3, 2026
5
United Kingdom
A little bit more guidance when you are arriving at the island. To take your towels etc
C
Carol
Traveled as a couple
March 1, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The boat trip to Contoy was great. Contoy itself is what made the trip. The unspoilt tranquil beach was stunning and lunch was gorgeous, the fresh BBQ'd fish was to die for. The journey from Contoy to Mujeres was dreadful, we all got soaked, I had a waterproof jacket with me on holiday, but was not advised to take it, I had to wrap myself in my towel There was also no mention of any snorkeling. Just Contoy & snorkeling would be a perfect trip, thought Mujeres was too touristy, non stop hassle
F
Franck
Traveled as a couple
April 24, 2026
4.2
France
Nous n’avons pas pu faire la sortie plongée sur la barrière de corail .
T
Thomas Klaus
Traveled as a couple
April 20, 2026
5
Germany
Alles war perfekt organisiert. Die ganze Tour ging ruhig und nach einem festen Plan. Sehr professionell. War ein echt schöner Urlaubstag.
D
Danny Prins
Traveled as a couple
April 18, 2026
3.4
Netherlands
Ineens ingeboekt naar alleen Engelstalige gids. Deze groep kreeg heel summier info vergeleken met de groepen die in hun eigen taal werden geholpen. Ook zouden we zogenaamd ontbijt erbij krijgen, dit bleek een stukje cake te zijn alleen.