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Every page on the site in one list: 14 Isla Contoy tours across three categories, from hotel pickup boat days and catamaran sailings to departures from Isla Mujeres. Shared tours start at $136 per person; the one private charter is $840 per group. Browse by category or go straight to the tour you want.
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Tours
- Beach BBQ, 9 Hours
- 10-Hour Nature Expedition
- Beach Lunch Day, 9 Hours
- From Playa del Carmen, 6 Hours
- Snorkel Day, 8 Hours
- Combo Day, Snorkeling
- Eco Adventure, 8 Hours
- Nauticos Catamaran, 10 Hours
- Open Vacations Catamaran, 10 Hours
- Sailing Catamaran, 7 Hours
- National Park, Optional Snorkel
- Untouched Beach Day
- Snorkel Trip, 6 Hours
- Private 8-Hour Snorkel Day
Guides And Blog
Guides
- Best Isla Contoy Day Trips Compared: Sailing, Speedboat And Private: A side-by-side comparison of every Isla Contoy day trip family: boat days with hotel pickup, catamaran sailing trips and Isla Mujeres departures, with real prices, durations and inclusions.
- Isla Contoy National Park: Rules, Fees And Visitor Cap: A research-based guide to Isla Contoy National Park: CONANP rules, the MXN 225 entry fee and its discounts, the 200 visitors a day cap, and why every visit runs through an authorized boat tour.
- How To Get To Isla Contoy: Boats, Ferries And Why You Need A Tour: Every real route to Isla Contoy: the departure ports, the crossing times, the ferry confusion, and why an authorized tour is the only way to land on the island.
- Isla Contoy Tour From Cancun: Pickup, Marinas And Timing: How a Cancun departure to Isla Contoy works: marinas, pickup windows, total day length, costs and rules, compared across the bookable listings.
- Isla Contoy Tour From Isla Mujeres: Docks, Boat Time And Options: A planning guide to Isla Contoy day trips that depart from Isla Mujeres: meeting points, boat times, fees and which of the three island departures fits your trip.
- Isla Contoy Tour From Playa del Carmen: Is The Long Day Worth It?: No boat leaves Playa del Carmen for Isla Contoy: here is how the van transfer, the marina leg and the island day actually stack up, with every price and pickup line compared.
- Snorkeling At Isla Contoy: Ixlache Reef, Life Vests And What You See: What to expect from the Ixlache reef snorkel stop on an Isla Contoy boat day: the mandatory vest rule, which listings include gear, and how weather shapes the stop.
- Birdwatching On Isla Contoy: Frigatebirds, Pelicans And Boobies: A birder's guide to Isla Contoy: the seabird colonies, the best months, the trail and tower rules, and which boat days give you the most time on the island.
- Sailing Catamaran Or Speedboat To Isla Contoy: Which Is Better?: Catamaran or speedboat to Isla Contoy: crossing times, comfort, seasickness, group sizes, price spread and on-site fees compared across the actual listings, so you can pick the right boat day.
- Private Isla Contoy Charters: Cost, Boats And Who They Suit: What a private Isla Contoy boat day costs, what the one bookable private charter includes, and how it compares with small-group premium and shared departures.
- What To Bring To Isla Contoy: No-Sunscreen Rule, Gear And Cash: A packing guide for an Isla Contoy day trip: the official no-sunscreen rule, what to wear instead, how much cash to carry for on-site fees, and what the tours already supply.
- Best Time To Visit Isla Contoy: Months, Norte Winds And Wildlife: A season-by-season guide to Isla Contoy weather: the CONANP Norte wind warning for January, hurricane season dates, sargassum, sea temperatures and the reported bird and turtle calendar.
- Things To Do On Isla Contoy: Trails, Tower, Beach And Reef: What a day on Isla Contoy actually contains: the mandatory guided trails, the lookout tower, the visitor center, beach time and the Ixlache reef snorkel stop, with time-ashore figures from real listings.
- Wildlife And Sea Turtles On Isla Contoy: Birds, sea turtles, iguanas and reef life on Isla Contoy: what the national park protects, what you can realistically see on a boat day, and which trips reach the habitats.
- Best Island Day Trips From Cancun: Contoy, Mujeres And Holbox: A practical comparison of the three island day trips reachable from Cancun: protected Contoy, easy Isla Mujeres and laid-back Holbox, compared by effort, cost, wildlife and crowds.
- Free Things To Do In Isla Mujeres Before Or After Contoy: A planning guide to the genuinely free things on Isla Mujeres, Playa Norte, the promenade, the town center, plus the GuruWalk free-tour reality check and the paid Contoy day as the one splurge.
- Isla Contoy And Whale Shark Season: Can You Do Both?: Whale shark season off Isla Mujeres and Holbox runs roughly mid-May to mid-September, but no Contoy listing includes a swim. Here is how to plan both days.
- Isla Contoy On A Budget: Cheapest Ways To Go: The cheapest ways to reach Isla Contoy: the lowest-priced tours, every on-site fee and final balance, and where a low price quietly costs you more.
- Isla Contoy Or Isla Mujeres: Which Island Day Fits You?: Isla Contoy versus Isla Mujeres compared on cost, effort, time and what you actually get: a protected national park reached only by authorized tour against a busy beach town on a short public ferry.
- Isla Mujeres Day Trips: Beaches, Catamarans And Contoy: A research-backed guide to Isla Mujeres day trips: Contoy boat days from the island, catamarans from Cancun, stop lengths, ferry logistics and real listing prices.
- Snorkeling At Isla Mujeres Versus Isla Contoy: A plain-language comparison of snorkeling at Isla Mujeres sites like El Farito and Manchones versus the Ixlache reef stop on an Isla Contoy boat day, with prices, crowds and rules.
- Where To Stay For An Isla Contoy Day Trip: Cancun Or Isla Mujeres: Where to base yourself for a Contoy boat day: Cancun marina proximity, Costa Mujeres pickups, Playa del Carmen transfer times, and the Isla Mujeres departure trade-off.
Answers
- Are There Sea Turtles On Isla Contoy?: Yes, three sea turtle species nest on Isla Contoy's protected sanctuary beaches, with occasional leatherback records. What the official sources say, when nesting happens, and what a day tour realistically offers.
- Can You Snorkel At Isla Contoy?: Yes, snorkeling at Isla Contoy happens at Ixlache reef from the boat on most tours, with a life vest mandatory. Here is how the stop works, which listings include gear, and the rules.
- Can You Stay Overnight On Isla Contoy?: No, there is no hotel, lodge or camping on Isla Contoy. The national park is day visits only, capped at about 200 visitors a day, and here is where to sleep instead.
- Can You Visit Isla Contoy Without A Tour?: No, Isla Contoy cannot be visited without a tour: access is by authorized operators only, a guide is mandatory on the trails, and there is no public ferry or independent landing. Here is how the authorized day trips work.
- Can You Wear Sunscreen On Isla Contoy?: No. Isla Contoy's national park rules ban sunscreen and blocker entirely, and the management program says to stop applying it 30 minutes before arrival. Here is what the official rule says and what to wear instead.
- Does An Isla Contoy Tour Include Lunch?: Lunch on an Isla Contoy day trip: which listings include a meal, what the menus actually say, where drinks and open bar appear, and how to spot the extras.
- How Far Is Isla Contoy From Cancun?: The real distance from Cancun to Isla Contoy by boat, the reported crossing times from each marina area, and how long the full day runs door to door.
- How Long Is The Boat Ride From Isla Mujeres To Isla Contoy?: The crossing from Isla Mujeres to Isla Contoy is the shortest route to the national park: reported at 1 to 1.5 hours, and as little as 45 minutes on some speedboat routes.
- How Long Is The Ferry From Cancun To Isla Mujeres?: The Cancun to Isla Mujeres ferry takes about 15 to 20 minutes from Puerto Juarez and about 25 to 35 minutes from Playa Tortugas. Here is how it connects to Isla Contoy day trips.
- How Many Visitors Are Allowed On Isla Contoy Per Day?: Isla Contoy admits about 200 visitors a day, a cap the park management program sets at 202. Here is what the limit means for booking, crowding and which tours sell out first.
- How Much Does It Cost To Go To Isla Contoy?: A full price breakdown for an Isla Contoy day trip: shared boat days from $136 to $199 per person, the private charter from $840 per group, on-site fee lines and the official MXN 225 park entry.
- Is Isla Contoy Closed In January?: Isla Contoy is not officially closed in January, but CONANP recommends against visiting that month because Norte winds often keep the port shut. Here is what that means for your trip.
- Is Isla Contoy Worth Visiting?: A verdict on Isla Contoy: what the day actually includes, the real downsides, the ratings from the listings, and who should book something else.
- Is Isla Mujeres Safe To Visit?: Isla Mujeres sits in Quintana Roo, a region under a Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution advisory, the same level as many popular destinations. Here is what that means in practice, plus ferry, beach and weather safety.
- Is Isla Mujeres Worth Visiting From Cancun?: A practical verdict on the Cancun to Isla Mujeres day trip: ferry times and costs, what is genuinely free on the island, and why many travelers add Isla Contoy to the same day.
- Is The Isla Contoy Entrance Fee Included In The Tour?: Whether Isla Contoy's entrance fee is bundled into tour prices: the official MXN 225 CONANP fee, the US$20 or US$10 dock and park fee collected on site, and the tours that state no fee line at all.
- What Is The Best Month To Go To Isla Mujeres?: No single official best month exists for Isla Mujeres. This guide breaks down dry season, hurricane season, whale shark season and sargassum month by month so you can pick dates that match your priorities.