Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Isla Mujeres day trip from Mérida: snorkelling, beach club and Playa Norte
Explore Isla Mujeres from Mérida as an idea for your trip. The details below come from the published catalogue; ask Mary Tours to confirm availability and current conditions.
Review the itinerary and inclusions before sending your preferred date and group size. NearVisual discounts require a group of at least four people and confirmation by the business.
- Duration17 hours approx.
- Schedule5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily
- DepartureCalle 61 #518-B · Centro Histórico, Mérida
- LevelLong / demanding day
How much is it and is there a discount?
Price published on our website$2,500 MXN per person
$300 MXN off per person for groups of 4 or more. Fill in the form below: you get a BUHO code to validate on arrival.
What is included
- Transport
- Guide
- Boat transfer
- Snorkelling gear
- Lunch
Not included
- Environmental tax
- Shopping on the island
- Extra drinks
Paid separately on the day: Sanitation fee
What the day is like
Playa Norte has sand that does not burn and water still at knee height fifty metres out. You get there by boat from Puerto Juárez, with a snorkelling stop at the El Meco reef. Basic gear is included, as is the buffet lunch at the beach club and the use of loungers. On the island the rest of the time is yours: eat, walk the town, or just lie there.
What you will see
- Playa Norte
- Snorkelling at El Meco reef
- Beach club
- Isla Mujeres town
Hour-by-hour itinerary
- Boarding
We leave from the downtown office. If your accommodation is on the way, we collect you there — agreed beforehand on WhatsApp.
- Drive to Valladolid
Two hours on the motorway, with a fifteen-minute stop.
- Drive to Puerto Juárez
Two more hours to the pier in Cancún.
- Isla Mujeres
Sailing the Caribbean, snorkelling at the reef with gear included, a stop at Playa Norte, buffet lunch at the beach club and free time in town.
- Back to Mérida
Four hours back, with a stop halfway.
What to bring
- Swimsuit on already
- Towel and change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Cash in pesos for the island
- Motion sickness tablet if boats affect you
Why take a tour from Mérida?
A day-tour concept lets you compare the route and catalogue inclusions in one place. Confirm transport, activities, timings and any additional costs with Mary Tours before booking.
Departure point
Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
How to book
- Fill in the form with your date, group size and WhatsApp number.
- You instantly get your BUHO redemption code and WhatsApp opens with your booking already written.
- Mary Tours confirms availability and how to pay the deposit: 50% holds the booking (card, transfer, cash or OXXO).
- Ask Mary Tours where to present the code or its screenshot for validation.
Book with the NearVisual discount
Minimum group of 4 people for the discount. No online payment.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Isla Mujeres tour from Mérida?
Around 17 hours in total, scheduled 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM · daily. It leaves from our office in Mérida’s historic centre.
What does the Isla Mujeres tour include?
Included: Transport, Guide, Boat transfer, Snorkelling gear, Lunch. Not included: Environmental tax, Shopping on the island, Extra drinks.
Is there a discount for the Isla Mujeres tour from Mérida?
Yes: the NearVisual discount is $300 MXN per person for groups of 4 or more. Request it on this page and validate it with a BUHO code on arrival.
Where does the tour leave from?
Our office at Calle 61 #518-B, Centro Histórico. If your accommodation is on the way to the tour or near the centre, we can pick you up there — agreed over WhatsApp
What if I cannot swim or do not want to snorkel?
You can stay on board while the group goes in. Vests are mandatory for anyone entering the water.
Do I need a passport?
No. Isla Mujeres is Mexican territory; any official ID is enough.
How long are we actually on the island?
Around seven hours counting the sailing and the snorkelling. That is the long stretch of the day; the rest is driving.
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Information taken from the current Mary Tours catalogue. Times and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp.