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Snorkel trip to Isla Mujeras

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Staying in Akumal. Suggestions on who to book an all day snorkel trip to Isla Mujeras.

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Snorkeling is not that great there, probably best offshore or at Garrafon de Castillo. Garrafon you can get to via taxi or golf cart, offshore tour, just go to the Fishermen's Co-op - they also often used to have people meeting people arriving on the ferries, not sure now that the new ferry terminal is almost open.

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If your going to Isla Mujeres for snorkeling only you might be a bit disappointed. Snorkelling is much better in Puerto Moreles and Akumal both which are much closer to Playa.

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Sorry I didn't notice you were already staying in Akumal. Isla Mujeres is a great way to spend a day though!

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Isla is a great place (and whale shark snorkeling from mid May to mid Sep)

But NOT for any other snorkeling

Cozumel - yes - via their reef boat tours

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PS

If you are staying in Akumal, wanting to go to Isla

WHY are you posting this in the Cancun forum

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Because most snorkel trips leave out of Cancun???

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Glad there are fellow travelers out there that have great suggestions.

Thanks

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Jkennison,

Just got back from snorkeling in Akumal, which was absolutely amazing. Snorkeling with sea turtles right from the beach. There's a dive shop right on playa Akumal that you can rent snorkel gear from, or take a guided tours. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, fish, coral. No boat, just walk right out.

Snorkeling is also supposed to be very good in Puerto Morelos, also closer to you.

If you are looking for transportation and an excellent tour company, we like Entertainment Plus. Depending on your group size, we have really enjoyed their private transportation tours. I think their prices are very good.

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quote: Because most snorkel trips leave out of Cancun???

Not really but I know what you are wanting

I have snorkeled at most places on the whole coast

Snorkel in and around Akumal

Try cenotes ( Casa Cenote, Yal-Ku, Dos Ojos)

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Yal-Ku lagoon in North Akumal, then lunch at La Buena Vida restaurant on Half moon Bay. Why go anywhere else ( except the reef at Puerto Morelos )?

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