Puerto Morelos keeps a fishing-town scale between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Reef trips are the draw, with a shorter, calmer day than the big island cruises.
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Puerto Morelos keeps a fishing-town scale between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Reef trips are the draw, with a shorter, calmer day than the big island cruises.
Small-group snorkeling in Puerto Morelos at the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Two 45-minute sessions with gear, wetsuit, and a guide.
“Absolutely worth it! We were able to see so many colorful fish, a turtle, and other marine species in a relaxed and not at all crowded environment.”
Small-group Puerto Morelos catamaran to a shallow secret sandbar, with lunch, unlimited drinks, paddle boards, and easy swimming.
“The crew was so nice and it was a great afternoon. Would do it again . Highly recommend to anyone . The water was beautiful.”
Two-stop Puerto Morelos snorkel in 2 hours near Faro Inclinado, pro gear, small groups, and strict no-sunscreen reef rules.
“Ritchie (Ricardo) and Jose Luis were great. Very nice, informative, and laid back. Both were knowledgeable and seemed to care deeply about the reef and its inhabitants.”
Walking Puerto Morelos for $80: small-group street food, fruit markets, family restaurants, and Cristobal’s culture stories in 2-3 hours.
“I ended up being the only person on my tour, so I feel like I had a very personalized experience. I think a lot of other tour operators would have tried to reschedule me to go with a bigger group. Cristobal is an excellent guide. He’s very knowledgeable and easy to chat with. The main thing I enjoyed about this tour is you don’t just do nibbles at each stop, you get your own portion so you will end up eating basically a meal and a half. When they say arrive hungry- they are serious.”
Puerto Morelos snorkel on the Great Mayan Reef, Cancun hotel pickup, tequila tasting, beachside lunch, and town time in 4 hours.
“Incredible trip, everything was very well organised and coordinated. The ride was a little bumpy, but everything else more than made up for that! The nature was very beautiful, and our guides made sure to point out interesting species. Make sure to pick out plastic in the water if you see it 🙂”
Snorkel two reef stops in Puerto Morelos Biosphere near Cancun, in a small English-speaking group, with reef-safe gear and wildlife spotting.
“Crispy Bacon was the name of our guide and he was so attentive about making sure my group (some new to snorkeling) were well prepared. Even gave us some pro-tips on how masks should be worn I had never been told before! He pointed out small creatures and plants we would have just swam right past. It was awesome!!”
Cancun or Puerto Morelos full-day trip to Tulum ruins, Cenote Mariposa swim, and Playa del Carmen shopping, with bilingual live guiding.
“It was a very well organised, full of good programmes, the organisers are prepared as well! Carlos Moo and Angelito are amazing people, they did a terrific job! 😌”
Sail from Puerto Morelos on a small catamaran, snorkel the reef with a marine park guide, and enjoy a light lunch plus open bar.
“The snorkel and sail was the perfect Excursion with Marina La Bonita. Shout out to Jorge the office manager, he sent me pictures of the driver and vans, so we had peace of mind about traveling to Puerto Morales from Cancun. Misael our driver was the best, we talked and laughed the whole ride there and back. Jose and Angel were our guides on the boat and the kept everyone comfortable and informed. And I can’t forget Umey, he was the best 😊 This excursion was not over crowded and nor did it give off an obnoxious party vibe. It was relaxing and peaceful. Anything you book with Marina La…”
Full-day Holbox boat tour from Cancun or Puerto Morelos, with lunch, sandbars at Secret Beach, and a swim at Yalahau.
“Kokonaisuus oli hyvä ja aikaa oli riittävästi eri kohteissa. Ruoka oli hyvää, mutta voisi mainita et ruokailu tapahtuu veneessä, sillä siinä voi tulla huono olo. Tekisin retken uudelleenkin”
Puerto Morelos snorkel at the National Reef Park, plus tacos, a tequila tasting, and a short town walk from Cancun with pickup.
“you had to walk into the water, chest high to board the boat. not professional for the price. the boat was very crowded and if your not a strong swimmer try another tour. The lunch was good and we had time to walk around town. The reefs were not as nice as other place / islands we visited. Disappointing...the tequila tasting was very nice and informative............................................thank you for allowing me to write this”
Private Puerto Morelos snorkeling: two 40-minute reef sessions, sea turtles and stingrays, direct pickup, and optional village time for $185.
“Very very good snorkeling experience! Alex was very good both as a guide on the snorkeling, as well as conversation partner about local history culture etc - highly recommend!”
Snorkel 2 hours off Puerto Morelos with gear included, a small group, and a guide helping you spot turtles, rays, and coral.
“Really nice experience. Love the corals! The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, he new where to take us to get to see amazing animals. Will do it again!”
3-in-1 half-day snorkeling at the Great Maya Reef plus Puerto Morelos free time, beachside lunch, and a tequila stop. Roundtrip transport included.
“Communication was poor and we were unable to even attend this experience due to unforseen medical circumstances that were not explicitly explained and are being refused a refund.”
