ISLA CONTOY
Dreaming of a desert island in the Caribbean? Wanting to get away from the golf carts and hustle and bustle of Isla Mujeres for a day?… Well, why not discover the gorgeous white sands and crystal clear waters of the uninhabited and magical Mexican island of Isla Contoy? The National Park and beautiful island of Isla Contoy will take your breath away with its gorgeous, natural setting, wildlife and magnificently pristine beaches. If you’re a nature lover this day trip will be the highlight of your visit to Isla Mujeres.
Located 30km north of Isla Mujeres, this nature lover’s paradise is home to over 150 different species of birds, it is an important nesting site for seabirds here in Mexico’s Caribbean. The surrounding, crystal clear waters of the island are also home to an abundance of beautiful underwater life.
Just south of Isla Contoy is Ixlache Reef, located at the beginning of the Great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which is the second largest coral reef in the world. Due to efforts to preserve this stunningly natural area and the island, the National Park of Isla Contoy only allows a total of 200 people to visit per day, which means that you will need to book this trip in advance.
On the morning of your trip you will meet your certified guide and crew, as well as others on your boat (unless you’re taking a private group trip). You will then enjoy a relaxing and gorgeous boat ride… be sure to keep your eyes open for dolphins and turtles that can be seen sometimes on this route. On the way to Isla Contoy, if the weather permits it, you will have the opportunity to snorkel in the stunning Ixlache Reef, where you may be able to see beautiful coral and brightly colored fish such as parrotfish and angelfish, and possibly even some turtles.
When you arrive at the island you will have some time before lunch to go on a guided tour, and walk around the museum, and after lunch to explore the incomparable beaches, spot birds and swim in the shallow, clear waters. The lunch is enjoyed on the beach, with wonderful surroundings, and includes chicken, fish, and sides such as pasta, rice and salad.
Once your time on Isla Contoy is over, you will enjoy another relaxing boat ride back, with incredible memories of your day in paradise.
Isla Contoy Island Tour - 8 Hrs
Make your trip to Isla Mujeres even more magical and memorable with an incredible day trip to Isla Contoy. Take a boat trip to this national park. Snorkel, explore, enjoy lunch, and indulge in this beautiful island and its stunning beaches, with a knowledgeable and bi-lingual guide and crew.
General Info: The duration of this tour is approximately 8 hours long, and it leaves at 8:30 AM everyday. There is a capacity of 200 people allowed on the island per day. Water, beers, sodas, appetizers, and lunch are included.
$115 Per Person
Deposit Only
Private Isla Contoy Island Tour - 8 Hrs
Enjoy a magical day out, with a private tour to Isla Contoy. Take a boat trip to this national park with your party of up to 10 people, on a private boat. Snorkel, explore, enjoy lunch, and indulge in this beautiful island and its stunning beaches on a private tour (for up to 10 people), with a knowledgeable and bi-lingual guide and crew.
General Info: The duration of this tour is approximately 8 hours long, it is a private boat that can hold up to 10 people maximum. It leaves at 9:00 AM every day. There is a capacity of 200 people allowed on the island per day. Water, beers, sodas, appetizers, and lunch are included. Deposit Only: 350 USD deposit, you will pay remaining $775 USD when you arrive on your boat. Price per private boat, for up to 10 people.
$1,125
(Max. 10 People)
Deposit Only
INFO ISLA CONTOY TOUR
What is included
Mask and Snorkel
Appetizers
Lunch
Drinks
Bilingual guide
Life Jackets
SERVICE
The bilingual and knowledgeable guide and crew are there to take you to Contoy, snorkel with you, and take you on a guided tour on Isla Contoy, as well as prepare your lunch.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING?
Wear your bathing suit
Bring a towel
Sunscreen
A long sleeved shirt or a rashguard for the areas where sunscreen is not allowed
- Frequently Asked Questions -
Q. How long is the tour going to take?
A. The whole tour is going to take around 8 hours in total and will leave at 8:30 AM in the morning and you will be back in Isla Mujeres around 5 PM.
Q. Should I book this trip in advance?
A. We do recommend to book this tour way ahead of time since there is daily limited space, you want to seccure your tour by booking ahead of time but you can always try last minute to see if there is space available.
Q. Do we have space to leave our bag on the boat?
A. There is storage on the boat to leave your luggage. We do recommend only taking whatever you going to need for the trip.
Q. What is there to see on the snorkel trip?
A. There are lots of colorful fish that you will see, if you are lucky you can see Turtles, StingRays, Lobsters, Octopus and other underwater life.
Q. How much of an experienced swimmer you need to be in order to go snorkeling?
A. You don't need to be an experienced swimmer. You will have to wear a lifejacket (mandatory) and the guide always has a bouy where you can hang on and he or she can take you around. The snorkel spots are very easy and beautiful. If you prefer to skip the snorkeling part of the tour you can stay on the boat.