Cancun by boat: Isla Mujeres, reefs and sunsets
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You’re going to love Cancún
Cancún is the Mexican Caribbean at full volume: a long barrier island of white sand and turquoise water, a lagoon behind it, warm weather and a sea that stays between 26 and 29 °C for most of the year. Beyond the resorts, it is the gateway to Isla Mujeres, the Mesoamerican Reef and some of the most beautiful dive and snorkel sites in the Caribbean.
The best of the Riviera Maya is reached by water: islands with calm beaches, reef gardens where turtles feed and sunsets that colour the whole bay. From Puerto Juárez or the Hotel Zone, a boat takes you into that postcard within minutes.
The 5 best reasons to visit Cancún
White-sand beaches and turquoise waterMore than 20 km of beaches along the Hotel Zone, with calm, shallow water on the lagoon side and open Caribbean on the other.
The Mesoamerican ReefThe second-largest barrier reef in the world, with excellent snorkelling and diving a short boat ride from the coast.
Isla Mujeres and Isla ContoyA relaxed island 20 minutes by ferry and a national park for birds and wildlife a little further north.
Mayan culture within reachChichén Itzá, Tulum and Cobá, plus cenotes (natural freshwater pools) within a day’s excursion.
Easy to reach and well connectedOne of Latin America’s busiest airports, with direct flights from Europe, the US and Canada.
What to do in Cancún
- Take the ferry to Isla MujeresA 20-minute ferry from Puerto Juárez or Playa Tortugas to a small island with beaches, golf-cart tours and a laid-back vibe.
- Snorkel or dive at MUSAThe Underwater Museum of Art has hundreds of sculptures under the sea, now part of the reef ecosystem.
- Visit Chichén ItzáOne of the New Seven Wonders of the World, about two and a half hours by road; go early to avoid the heat.
- Swim in a cenoteNatural freshwater pools in the limestone, such as those near Puerto Morelos, Tulum and Valladolid.
- See TulumMayan ruins perched above the Caribbean sea, about two hours south of Cancún.
Boat trips and attractions in Cancún
Cancún’s most beautiful places are on the water: the reef, the beaches of Isla Mujeres, the islands with turquoise lagoons and the sunsets over the bay. A boat trip lets you combine snorkelling, a swim stop and the best views of the coast, with a crew that knows where to find the clearest water.
At the end of this guide you will find all our experiences from Cancún, with live availability and secure online payment.
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