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MUSA Underwater Museum Snorkel

Snorkel at Manchones, the largest gallery of the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA), between Cancun and Isla Mujeres: life-size sculptures covered in coral and full of marine life. Guide and gear included.

  • No transportation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Water
  • Cancun

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About this tour

  • Taxes included · on-site fees extraPaid on site: reef and dock fee, 15–22 USD per person.
  • Instant confirmationMobile voucher by email as soon as you pay.
  • Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.

What you’ll do

Snorkel at Manchones, the largest gallery of the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA), between Cancun and Isla Mujeres
Sculptures such as Man on Fire, The Dream Collector, Anthropocene (the VW) and Silent Evolution
Second snorkel stop at Manchones reef, with schools of fish, turtles and rays
Snorkel gear, guide and instructions included
Lockers and showers at the marina

What to expect

Picture yourself floating above a crowd of human figures gazing up at the surface, crusted with coral and circled by fish. That's what's waiting for you at Manchones, the largest gallery of the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA), in the stretch of sea between Cancun and Isla Mujeres.

The sculptures were sunk with a clear purpose: to give visitors an alternative to the natural reefs, which need a break, and to give coral a fresh base to grow on. Over the years the stone has filled up with algae and coral, and each piece has turned into a shelter for marine life.

Once you reach the snorkel spot, the guide hands out the gear and a briefing, and you slip into the water to look for works like The Silent Evolution, the Anthropocene VW Beetle or The Dream Collector. How many you'll spot depends on sea conditions and visibility that day. The second stop is Manchones reef, where schools of fish often swim by and, if you're lucky, a turtle or a ray.

You'll leave from Marina Aquaworld in Cancun's Hotel Zone. The boat ride, guide, snorkel gear, a free snorkel tube to keep, water and soft drinks are included, along with lockers and showers. Transportation isn't included, and the reef conservation fee is paid at check-in.

It's open to ages 8 to 60 who know how to swim. Book your spot and see a museum you can only visit with a mask and fins.

What’s included

  • Guide and instructions
  • Boat ride to the museum
  • Snorkeling tour
  • Snorkel gear
  • Free snorkel tube to keep
  • Water and soft drinks
  • Lockers and showers

Not included

  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Photos and videos
  • Reef preservation fee (paid at check-in)
  • Tips
  • Food

Itinerary

  1. Check in at Aquaworld Marina 30 minutes before departure
  2. Board the boat and meet the crew
  3. Near Manchones you receive instructions and your snorkel gear
  4. Snorkel among the MUSA sculptures
  5. Snorkel at Manchones reef
  6. Return to Aquaworld Marina

Where it starts

  • Aquaworld Marina, Blvd. Kukulcan km 15.3, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun, Q.R. Arrive 30 minutes before your departure to check in.

Good to know

  • Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your spot.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sandals
  • Comfortable clothes

Restrictions and requirements

  • Ages 8 to 60
  • Participants must know how to swim
  • Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not permitted during pregnancy
  • Not permitted after recent surgery
  • Not permitted under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Not suitable for people with reduced mobility
  • Subject to weather conditions

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Common questions

Is hotel pickup included?
No. Transportation isn’t included with any option: you get there on your own.
What does each age pay?
The rates are: Adult (12 to 65), Child (8 to 11). Some activities within the tour also have their own minimum age or height.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Book at least 24 hours ahead: that’s the notice we need to confirm your spot.