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For
fun in and on the water, this page
provides you with information on
fun on the water. Enjoy a
boat excursion to nearby Isla Mujeres,
or take your own 2-person boat or
jet-ski through Cancun's Nichupte
lagoon. Enjoy a dinner cruise
on a pirate ship, dine on lobster on a romantic sunset cruise,
or dance the night away on a
party cruise. The subsee
explorer allows you to experience
the beauty of the reefs
in the area. Or head for the
open sea on your own 34-foot yacht
and fish Barracuda, Gruper, Red
Snapper, Dorado, Amberjack, Mackerel,
Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna and
more.
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Boating Excursions
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Contoy Island
Asterix Tours
Location:
Isla Contoy.
Departs from:
Cancun
 Enjoy an
unforgettable
experience
crossing the
majestic
Caribbean Sea to
get to a place
few have had the
privilege to
discover: Isla
Contoy. This
unspoiled
island, which
measures barely
5.2 miles long
and only 70 ft.
at its narrowest
point, is
located about 45
minutes north of
Isla Mujeres, on
one end of the
second largest
coral reef in
the world. Its
shallow, clear
and calm
beaches, with an
abundance of
underwater life
that will thrill
any snorkeler,
make of Isla
Contoy a spot no
nature lovers
should miss.
Moreover, Contoy
is famous for
its flora and
fauna, specially
for its birds of
which more than
90 species are
considered
either resident
or migratory,
turning the
island into a
delight for
people that like
to do bird
watching. The
tour to Isla
Contoy aboard
the Asterix
boats is a
unique
experience and
the most
comfortable way
to get to know
this amazing
natural haven.
Choose from
Contoy-only or
the Contoy plus
Isla Mujeres
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Contoy Island
"Kolumbus Tours"
Location:
Isla Contoy.
Departs from:
Punta Sam near
Cancun
 Embark
on a journey of
discovery and
explore the
natural wonders
of the most
unspoilt place
in the Mexican
Caribbean, the
Isla Contoy
National Park.
Enjoy the
numerous species
of birds and
beautiful white
sand beaches and
visit the new
museum of
nature. Enter
the magical
underwater world
with the help of
your snorkeling
equipment and
see the amazing
fauna in the sea
depths; also,
watch and learn
about the
diverse birds in
their natural
habitat with the
help of an
experienced
guide. This
wonderful trip
is done onboard
the “Corsario”
or the “Pinta”,
both replicas of
famous discovery
vessels, which
will transport
you back in
time. Finish it
with a feast of
delicious "Tikinxic"
fish (Maya-style
grilled fish)
prepared by your
own captain. |
Jungle
Tour-Sunrise
Marina
Location:
Cancun.
 Jungle Tour is
an unparalleled
adventure.
Experience the
excitement of
driving your own
two-person
speedboat
through the
second largest
coral reef in
the world. This
adventure will
take you across the
Nichupte lagoon,
allowing you to
get in touch
with the beauty
of the mangroves
and get to know
the diverse
fauna and flora
of these complex
ecosystems. Come
and experience
the great
variety of
activities you
can experience
in the waters of
the Caribbean
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Shotover Jet
Ride
Location:
Cancun.
 The
world’s most
exciting jet
boat ride! Feel
the speed and
enjoy a ride
through the
Nichupte
lagoon’s
mangroves and
the lush
tropical
paradise full of
exotic birds and
animals aboard
this high-tech
boat, feeling
safe in the
knowledge that
you are in hands
of an expert
pilot. Prepare
yourself for the
avalanche of
water when you
see your pilot
wave his hand in
the air just
before making
one of the
incredible 360º
degree turns for
which the
Shotover Jet
Ride is
renowned. |
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Dinner Cruises -
Booze Cruises
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Captain Hook
Pirate Ship
Dinner Cruise
 Location:
Cancun.
Transportation
optional from
Playa del
Carmen, Riviera
Maya.
Sail aboard the
pirate ship
Captain Hook
over the
wonderful waters
of Cancun’s bay.
Fight against
the fierce
pirates on the
seas. Delight in
the New York
steak or lobster dinner
while enjoying
Cancun’s
skyline, and
everything under
the stars. Come
and have a great
adventure at
Captain Hook! |
Caribbean
Carnaval
 Location:
Cancun.
Transportation
optional from
Playa del
Carmen, Riviera
Maya.
Caribbean
Carnaval is a
journey into the
very heart of
the party and
fun. Come and
experience this
wonderful cruise
to Isla Mujeres
on a catamaran.
Once you get to
Isla Mujeres,
the party starts
and it doesn’t
end.
Enjoy the
Caribbean Show,
the music, the
fun ambience
created by the
staff, the
domestic drink
open bar and the
exquisite
outdoor buffet
diner. |
Lobster Dinner
"Columbus"
 Location:
Cancun.
Transportation
optional from:
Riviera Maya,
Playa del
Carmen.
Escape from the
hustle and
bustle of the
crowds and enjoy
this beautiful
and romantic
cruise on the
Nichupte lagoon
on board the
"Columbus", a
Spanish-type
galleon boat.
Sail under the
stars with an
extraordinary
view to the
lights in Cancun
and taste a
succulent
gourmet banquet
with lobster
dinner. On the
Columbus a
saxophonist will
play melodious
notes while you
spend special
moments with
your beloved
one. Drink your
favorite
cocktail and the
chef will cook
your lobster
dinner on board. |
Night Fishing
 Location:
Cancun.
Enjoy a night
fishing
adventure. You
can capture a
great variety of
marine species,
such as snapper,
groupers and
sharks, among
others. Welcome
aboard, come and
experience an
unparalleled
adventure with
your family and
friends in one
of our 55 boats
with
capacity for
up to 20 people.
After your
catch, our
personnel will
gladly cook you
a delicious
dinner! |
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Submarines & Glass-Bottomed
Boats
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Subsee Paradise
Location:
Cancun.
 The
Subsee Paradise
is one of the
most modern
glass bottom
ships in Cancun.
The Subsee
Paradise
emulates a
submarine,
taking you into
a journey that
will turn into a
great adventure.
During the
35-minute long
tour, you will
enjoy the beauty
of the coral
reefs; fish
school, rays,
turtles, and if
you are lucky
enough, you will
even have the
chance to see a
shark. |
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Jet Skis & Wave Runners
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Jungle
Tour-Sunrise
Marina
Location:
Cancun.
 Jungle Tour is
an unparalleled
adventure.
Experience the
excitement of
driving your own
two-person
speedboat
through the
second largest
coral reef in
the world. This
adventure will
take you across the
Nichupte lagoon,
allowing you to
get in touch
with the beauty
of the mangroves
and get to know
the diverse
fauna and flora
of these complex
ecosystems. Come
and experience
the great
variety of
activities you
can experience
in the waters of
the Caribbean
Sea. |
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Fishing
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Deep Sea
Fishing
 Location:
Cancun.
Take a journey
into the open
waters of the
Caribbean on a
shared
air-conditioned
yacht. On this
amazing deep-sea
fishing tour you
will be able to
fish Barracuda,
Grouper, Red
Snapper, Dorado,
Amberjack and
Spanish Mackerel
all year round,
and from April
to August you
can catch
Marlin,
Sailfish, Wahoo,
Mahi-Mahi and
Tuna. Come
deep-sea fishing
and have the
most thrilling
adventure you
will find in
Cancun! |
Night Fishing
Location:
Cancun.
Enjoy a night
fishing
adventure. You
can capture a
great variety of
marine species,
such as snapper,
groupers and
sharks, among
others. Welcome
aboard, come and
experience an
unparalleled
adventure with
your family and
friends in one
of our 55 boats
with
capacity for
up to 20 people.
After your
catch, our
personnel will
gladly cook you
a delicious
dinner! |
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