Jungle and Snorkel Tour

In Cancun, there is lots to see and do. The nightlife is amazing and the many flea markets, restaurants and nightclubs can keep you distracted for hours, but also leave your head spinning. If you are looking to get away from that madness and see some of the geological treasures that this area offers, STS can hook you up with some really great side trips. One of our favorites is the Jungle and Snorkel Tour offered by the Sunrise Marina.

The Sunrise Marina is located in the Hotel Zone on the lagoon side, directly across from the JW Marriott and provides everything from jet skis to fishing trips with all the equipment you will need.

There is a great little restaurant you can snack at while waiting for your tour to begin. An open air view of the lagoon is the perfect back drop to a seafood lunch before a great time out on the reefs!

Your guide will explain the rules to you before you venture out into the beautiful Caribbean for some amazing sites. This guide, Alex, let us know we were in good hands and gave thorough directions before we left the dock.

Two people to a boat, we take off through the lagoon and around the side of the Cancun, with a great view of the hotels and an even better view of the crystal clear blue water.

The views are incredible, but there is much more to see.

You will pass a cool little beach restaurant while making your way to the Riviera Maya and you will likely see locals fishing in the water or swimming, many birds and other boats.

As you wind through the jungle, the narrow paths lead way to the Caribbean Sea, just on the other side of the strip. Your hotel is probably right on the beach, but to view the area from the open water is an experience all of its own.

After a 30 minute boat ride (you drive your own), we park out on the edge of the Puerto Morelos reef, the second largest coral reef in the world. Where the calm water meets the surf, the waves will let you know you are here and ready to explore the marine plant and animal life that dwells here. 

Dive right in!

Your guide will lead you through the water, where he will point out lobster, sea urchins, colorful fish and the most beautiful plant life under the sea.

After about 45 minutes of snorkeling, you will turn around and head back to the marina where you can purchase pictures that are taken for you (you do not want to bring your camera, but underwater ones are perfect!) We really recommend this trip if you are interested in seeing what lies beneath the clear blue water of the Caribbean that got you to Mexico in the first place. Enjoy!

For more information on how to book a trip to Cancun or Riviera Maya, please visit http://www.ststravel.com/ or call 1-800-648-4849