Snorkeling Tours in Puerto Morelos: 15 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Meet Wet Set Diving Adventures in Puerto Morelos for a short boat ride to the protected Mesoamerican Reef. You get two 45-minute snorkeling sessions, a guide such as Chris, Mario, or Christian, and equipment, life jacket, wetsuit, water, and park fees included. The small-group format suits families, beginners, and anyone short on time.

“Great experience. Great guide, Eli. Felt safe and had a ton of fun. Easy directions to get there and gear ready. Appreciated the respect for the reef and how to access sea without harming nature.”

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2.Snorkeling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Meet Atma-Ha Tours by the Faro Inclinado in Puerto Morelos for two reef stops, about 40 minutes each. Guides such as Richie, Omar, Ricardo, Olaf, and Jose lead small groups through coral habitat known for turtles, barracuda, rays, sharks, and colorful fish. Equipment is supplied, but bring a rash guard and towel. Sunscreen is prohibited.

“Jose ran the trip even though I was the only passenger - it was an awesome experience! He pointed out barracuda, dove to show me conch, and made sure I had the best time.”

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3.Snorkel, Town Walk, Tequila & Beach Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 180 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Spend about 80 minutes snorkeling Puerto Morelos Reef with bilingual guides such as Francisco, Carlos, Jordan, or Kevin, then sample tequila, eat three tacos by the beach, and browse town. Gear, light lunch, and hotel transfers are included. Bring cash for the $15 reef fee, drinks, and refundable $10 locker deposit.

“we had the most excellent day even my asthma was playing up on the day I tried to swim but chest was too tight, but the boy's (guides) where absolutely brilliant saying they would stay with me, Jordan Kevin Kevin Bradley le capitan and the rest of the team was absolutely excellent would recommend this tip 100% to anyone Bradley and Nicola xx”

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4.Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Snorkel two sites for about 45 minutes each inside the Puerto Morelos Biosphere. Guides such as Alejandro, Mario, and Crispy Bacon point out turtles, rays, eels, sharks, barracuda, coral, and small reef life. Groups are limited to 10, equipment is provided, and the tour returns to its beach meeting point.

“Beautiful snorkeling, professional service, tons of fun. Also, a great deal! The town of Puerto Morelos is also lovely. If I had seen it before booking an Airbnb in Playa del Carmen, I would have booked in Puerto Morelos instead.”

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5.Puerto Morelos Catamaran Reef Sail and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Sail from Marina La Bonita to Puerto Morelos National Marine Park aboard a modern catamaran capped at 18 people. A certified reef guide leads roughly 30 to 45 minutes of snorkeling, followed by lunch, drinks, and a relaxing sail back. Pickup is available from select Cancun-area hotels.

“We are a family of four and we loved this tour. The trip was perfect. The crew, especially Jose, was great and helped us with anything we needed. The snorkel guide took us around and made sure to point things out to the kids which they loved. We enjoyed the light lunch after snorkeling and then napped on the nets on the front of the boat. We then went to the back in the shade and enjoyed drinks and the scenery. Highly recommend this tour.”

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6.National Reef Park Snorkeling & Beach Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Spend four hours visiting Puerto Morelos from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Akumal. A bilingual guide leads a one-hour reef snorkel, followed by tacos or a beachside snack and free time in town. Guides including Landi, Kike, Mike, and Alex have earned praise for patient instruction and careful support in the water.

“We had an amazing snorkeling experience. We came on vacation with some friends and this activity was highly recommended to us, so we decided to take the tour in the morning. One thing we really liked was that the tour includes transportation, which was very helpful since it was our first time in Cancun and we didn’t know the area. They picked us up from our hotel without any issues. During the ride everything was very pleasant. When we arrived at location, the staff was already waiting for us to place us in the group we would be snorkeling with. The weather was perfect and the water was crystal clear.…”

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7.Snorkeling Adventure in Puerto Morelos Includes snack, Water and Round Trip.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum to Puerto Morelos for about 45 minutes of reef snorkeling, followed by tacos at a beach club, a tequila tasting, and a short cultural walk. Guides such as Mike, Kevin, and Alberto have earned praise for keeping groups safe and pointing out fish. Expect shared transport, possible waits, and a $15 port tax.

“WOW! My boyfriend and I had such a wonderful time. The only part that we were not in favor of was the van being 35 minutes late to pick us up and the long trek back to our resort. The van picks up other people on the way to drop off at other excursions. However, the excursion itself was a blast! Our guides were very nice, very informative, and showed us the best spots! After snorkeling, we went back to get cleaned up and they offered tequila tasting. It was great hearing the history and how to find true authentic tequila. To finish off, we ate tacos that was just…”

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8.Guided Snorkeling Tour with Gear & Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Best value

Join Lighthouse Tours for a two-hour guided snorkeling trip from Puerto Morelos. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Greg, Craig, and Tony lead small groups of up to 10 people to two reef sites. Gear, park fees, and bottled water are included, while the calm, shallow reef suits confident beginners and experienced snorkelers.

“The guide Craig was great Super nice service Very nice activity Strongly recommend”

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

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

Travel privately from your Riviera Maya hotel to Puerto Morelos, then take a short boat ride to the national marine park for two 40-minute snorkel sessions. Guides such as Daniel, Chema, Alex, and Mauricio have helped families and first-timers spot turtles, rays, barracuda, lobsters, and colorful reef fish. Free time in the fishing village is available.

“Great snorkeling excursion! Perfect length of time for kids (3 hours max including transportation), private car to the dock in Puerto Morelos, a very short boat trip from the dock, and great snorkeling along the Great Mayan reef.”

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10.Snorkel at the Reef 2 HOURS Puerto Morelos National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Meet Lighthouse Tours in Puerto Morelos for about 90 minutes in the water at the national park reef. Your guide supplies the mask, tube, vest, fins, and bottled water, then points out turtles, rays, barracudas, coral, and tropical fish. The advertised group limit is 10, though one past account described 14 people on a boat.

“Beautiful reef snorkeling with experienced engaged guide. He made sure everyone could see the sting rays, barracudas, jelly fish turtles, and abundant colorful tropical fish and corals”

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11.3-in-1 Puerto Morelos: Snorkeling, Tequila & Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about four hours snorkeling near Puerto Morelos, with one hour on the Great Maya Reef, a beachside lunch, tequila tasting, and time to stroll through town. Hotel pickup, equipment, and a maritime guide are included. You must swim independently, wear a life vest, and pay the $10 reef park fee separately.

“Apesar que uno no pudo manejar me pusieron una lancha de 4 y el capitán no se molesto y le costó algo aser todo el cambio”

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12.Puerto Morelos Reef Snorkeling Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47

You’ll leave Cancun for two guided snorkeling stops near Puerto Morelos, with gear, a life jacket, hotel transport, and lunch at the Puerto Morelos Fish Market. Guides such as Gustavo and Raphael have helped beginners feel safe in the water. Expect a small-group setting of up to 20 people, plus a $25 reef tax and $25 dock fee.

“The snorkeling was not amazing, but still good. However, I don't blame the company for this. Sometimes you just don't see a lot when you're snorkeling. I felt safe and the guide was kind and helpful. The lunch was delicious. Overall, it was a very good experience.”

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13.Reef Snorkel In National Park In Puerto Morelos With Lunch And Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $44

Take a boat into Puerto Morelos National Reef Park with guides such as Mike, Kevin, Fran, and Juan Garcia. Expect a guided snorkel, reef rules, tacos at a beach club, and a tequila tasting. Hotel pickup and gear are included, but bring a rash guard because sunscreen and personal cameras may not be allowed.

“What an awesome experience. Pick up from our resort was on time. Arrived at the venue to be greeted by friendly young men and women. We had to shower (dressed) to remove any contaminants such as sun screen. We then sat for a very informative safety presentation. Once we were set we set off for the experience. We boarded a boat which appeared well maintained. The tour leaders then had us don life jackets. We were then instructed how to put on our flippers, masks and snorkel. We then arrived to our snorkeling spot. To me it seemed like we were a mile off shore but likely not. We then…”

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14.Snorkeling at The National Reef Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Meet outside Crazy Fish Tacos in Puerto Morelos for a two-hour snorkel trip to two reef sites, about 500 meters offshore. A certified English or Spanish-speaking guide provides equipment, life jackets, and port fees. Expect shallow water, colorful fish, rays, turtles, and no sunscreen allowed.

“We Left promptly and we were ready to get into the water within 20 min. I was amazed by the variety and health of the corals. We dove in spot and saw a large variety of fish, including squid, lobster, turtles, shark and cute stick fish.”

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15.Half-Day Puerto Morelos Snorkeling Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel from Cancun to Puerto Morelos for a guided reef snorkel, usually about 45 to 60 minutes in the water. Guides such as Francisco, Mike, Freida, and Miguel Angel have earned praise for clear instruction and friendly service. Lunch, town time, equipment, and shared transport are included, though a $12 reef and dock fee is extra.

“We had a wonderful afternoon trip. Our guide pointed out several interesting things in the reef that we would have overlooked with out him. The tacos afterward were delicious and we ate on a deck overlooking the sea. Beautiful!”

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