The 15 Best MUSA Underwater Museum Tours

1.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Set out from Total Snorkel Cancun for five water stops: reef, two MUSA sculpture sites, turtle habitat, a shipwreck and a cenote. Snorkel gear, bottled water and Cancun-only transport are included. Guides such as Daisy, Chuy and Mauricio have helped first-timers feel at ease, but you should be comfortable in open water and ready for a busy, active outing.

“I got to swim with the turtles. I have wanted to do that all my life. Ship wreck was amazing for the fish”

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2.Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52

Meet your guide at 10:30 am in Isla Mujeres for a small-group boat trip to reef sites and the MUSA underwater museum. Snorkel with provided gear, then enjoy included lunch. Guides such as Leo, Felipe, Oscar, and Carlos have led past outings, but the crew can vary. Drinks and transport to the island are extra.

“The guides were nice & made sure everyone had access to decent flippers, mask & snorkel. Make sure to take Dramamine beforehand if needed…”

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3.Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Pilot your own small speedboat from Marina Puerto Madero through a mangrove lagoon to Punta Nizuc, where a guide leads a snorkel outing over coral and underwater museum statues. The roughly two-hour private tour includes gear, water, lockers, and a take-home snorkel tube. Weather can limit access to the reef, and an environmental fee is extra.

“Awesome way to explore part of MUSA and literally swim with the fishes. There were so many fishes swimming around our group that I was really concerned I'd touch them (don't touch the wildlife. It's bad for them) by accident. Very cool experience! The currents and wind were pretty strong the day we went so we couldn't go into the deeper part of the area for snorkeling but it was still really cool. Irvin is a fantastic guide. He was super nice and pointed out cool things to see underwater and shared his knowledge about the reefs. Highly recommend the tour and extra, extra recommend taking the tour with Irvin!”

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4.Isla Mujeres: Snorkel Tour at Musa and Manchones Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 169 reviews · 4 hours · from $50Best value

Join Pocna Dive Center for a four-hour snorkel trip to Musa’s underwater sculptures and Manchones Reef. Guides such as Lalo, David, and Tito have helped beginners feel at ease and pointed out turtles, rays, and fish. Equipment, cookies, fruit, and water are included; bring cash for the $15 park and dock fees.

“This was my first time snorkeling and it was an amazing experience thanks to our guide Lidia. She was very patient and explained everything very well. The corals were beautiful. We saw lots of fish and even one sea turtle.”

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5.Scuba diving at MUSA the underwater museum for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135Top rated

From Isla Mujeres, certified scuba divers visit MUSA’s more than 450 underwater statues and the Manchones reef on a roughly five-hour, two-tank trip. Pocna provides equipment, fruit and water, with groups capped at 10. You might see corals, tropical fish, turtles, rays and crustaceans. Pepe and Danni are among the crew members named by past participants.

“The MUSA was fun, but the majority of the dive is to get to the statues and back. I would have loved more time looking into more detail instead of the the journey to there and back. I would also advise to let people know that a dive light would be beneficial on this tour so you can really see all the life dwelling. The dive boat was barely a dive boat, but the instructor cared a lot and if anyone works with Ponca dive center, Danni is truly kind and attentive.”

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6.Isla Mujeres: Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $57

Join Isla Fun Tours for a 3.5-hour, usually morning outing to El Farito Reef, Sac Bajo Reef and MUSA. You’ll snorkel with a guide, look for fish, turtles and rays, then stop near Playa Norte for food and time by the sea. Guides have included Leo, Pacho and Felipo. Equipment and snacks are included.

“This was an awesome activity!! I loved seeing hundreds of beautiful fish surrounding us, like we were in a giant aquarium. Our guides did a great job letting us know when we had to get ready to get into the water, and then they allowed plenty of time to leisurely look at the reef and the underwater statues. We also loved the lunch stop which was fresh grilled fish and learned it was mackerel. It was delicious! I also really appreciate they were willing to refund one of my tickets. My son got sick with a stomach bug the night before our excursion, and he could not make the event.…”

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7.Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $58

From Aquaworld in Cancun, take a boat into Isla Mujeres Bay to snorkel at MUSA’s life-size sculptures and Manchones Reef. You get a mask, life jacket, locker, water and soda, plus a snorkel tube to keep. Guide names can vary; past trips have included Samuel and Oscar. Bring a towel and sun-protective swimwear, since sunscreen is not allowed.

“I would highly recommend the crew from Boat # 5 (my boat)....they were thoroughly professional and absolutely knew what they were doing; I would say I had 100 % confidence in them. Also they were really nice people and great to be around!”

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8.Musa Underwater Museum & Reef Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $195

Start with a safety lesson and pool practice, then take a speedboat to MUSA and a nearby reef for two guided underwater outings, down to 33 feet. Instructors including Ian, Rene and Karla have helped first-timers feel at ease. Gear and water are included; photos cost extra.

“The scuba diving was phenomenal. This was the best thing we did in Cancun. Perfect day!”

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9.Cancun Snorkeling Adventure: Underwater Museum, Reef & Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about four hours snorkeling from Marina Punta Norte, including stops at MUSA’s underwater statues, El Meco reef, a turtle area and a shipwreck. Gear, bottled water and a certified guide are included. Hotel pickup is available in Cancun’s Hotel Zone and downtown. The sea determines the day’s conditions, and turtles are wildlife, not a guarantee.

“We went as a group of four adults. We were picked up just outside our hotel, and it took around 1 hour to drive to get to the marina. The snorkeling took about 2 hours, and another hour to return, so about 4 hours total time. The water is absolutely gorgeous - so clear! We ended up seeing 2 different turtles, a lot of coral, and a ton of really cool fish. The shipwreck was our group's favorite. Bring sunscreen, a swimsuit, a change of clothes, towels, and SOCKS! Wearing socks under our flippers would probably have saved us from some blisters. We would have really liked to bring an…”

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10.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling at MUSA, Buffet Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Sail from Cancun on the Trimaran Lupita, snorkel among MUSA’s underwater statues, and spend time at Isla Mujeres’ beach club and town. Snorkel gear, buffet lunch, and an open bar are included. Crew members praised by name include Roberto, Javier, Charlie, Manolo, and water guide Miguel, though assignments may vary.

“Demasiado bueno!!! De los mejores tours en Cancún! 100 recomendado! El servicio del staff super bueno! Todos amables y educados. Increible la cantidad de idiomas y el nivel que manejan. La experiencia es increible! El snorkeling impresionante! y la Isla Mujeres preciosa! Too good!!! One of the best tours in Cancun! Highly recommended! Staff service super nice and pro! All friendly and polite. Amazing how many foreign languages and the level of each that they handle. The experience is awesome! I loved the snorkeling! And Isla Mujeres is stunning!”

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11.Cancun Snorkeling Tour: Swim with Turtles, Reef, Underwater Museum and Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Swim among two MUSA sculpture galleries, coral at El Meco, turtle habitat and a fish-filled shipwreck on a four-stop Cancun snorkel trip. Gear, bottled water and a certified guide are included. Hotel pickup is available with the right booking option. Expect plenty of swimming, and allow for a separate $20 dock and reef fee.

“This trip was run by Total Snorkel Cancun and the staff were incredible! Captain Emilio and guide Deisy were so knowledgeable and friendly. You should know the details of this trip, it is not a catamaran party boat it is a small boat just 8 people. It is a very personal experience and safe. You get a skilled guide who points out amazing marine life you may have missed. You are literally wet the whole time and go from one spot to the next in a few short minutes. I highly recommend wearing a swim shirt and swim shorts. They discourage applying sunscreen right before you leave the dock due…”

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12.Underwater Museum & Reef for Certified Scuba Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $98

Aquaworld Cancún takes certified scuba divers by boat to MUSA’s coral-covered sculptures, about 30 feet underwater, then to a natural reef with fish and turtles. The 4.5-hour outing includes an instructor and two tanks. Guides speak English and Spanish. Bring your Open Water certification and budget an extra $20 for the reef preservation fee.

“It was quick and efficient. Saw the statues and some sea life. Saw sea turtles and a stingray.”

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13.2-Tank Dive for Beginners with MUSA and Reef Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $157

Start with a safety briefing and pool practice, then take a boat to MUSA’s 400 underwater sculptures and a natural reef. The six-hour trip is limited to six people, with English or Spanish instruction. Clemente Herrera is named as an instructor, though you should confirm who will lead your date.

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14.Beginner Scuba Diving at Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

Start at Sotavento marina at 8:00 am with a pool lesson led by a certified PADI instructor, then take a boat to Cancun’s Underwater Museum and Manchones Reef. The five-hour outing includes equipment and two open-water sessions. Groups are limited to four, with instruction in English, Portuguese or Spanish.

“Thanks to Alex for your professionalism and humor. An unforgettable visit to Musa and the surrounding reefs. I highly recommend it. Bertrand and Catherine.”

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15.Dive Underwater Museum & Manchones Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

From Hotel and Marina Sotavento, take a boat toward Isla Mujeres for two open-water scuba sessions: one among the Underwater Museum’s sculptures, another at Manchones Reef. A PADI instructor leads a group capped at four. Check in at 8:30 AM; the boat leaves at 9 and returns around 1 PM.

“I can dive in good time.There is a car and a lot of stau”

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