4 Hour Costa Maya Fishing and Snorkeling Experience
Overview
We offer water, sodas, beer, fresh seasonal fruit and homemade guacamole to enjoy right on the boat!
After your tour, feel free to relax on the beach and use our kayaks and paddle boards. Our area of beach is right alongside Hotel 40 Cañones, where you can enjoy a swim or a nap in a hammock.
Our family business focuses on sustainability and experiences that provide a lasting impression. We work hard to make sure our guests feel comfortable while creating a connection with the natural world. We also have over 40 years of experience in Mahahual!
We use Penn fishing equipment, a fish finder, and skirted ballyhoo to visit the areas with the highest probabilities for a great catch. We also use semi-professional snorkeling equipment to make sure guests are comfortable while snorkeling, which is crucial for a memorable experience.
Our experiences are provided in English and in Spanish in order to always provide clear, smooth communication.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcohol is only available for guests 18 years or older.
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fishing equipment
- PIck up or drop off at the cruise terminal
Meeting Location
Malecón
77940 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Are you interested in a blend of what a day in Mahahual has to offer? Join us for a Caribbean fishing and ECO snorkeling experience here in Mahahual Costa Maya!
We’ll begin the trip at our booth in front of Hotel 40 Cañones, where we’ll board one of our 25ft pangas. Our fishing charter offers three hours of coastal trolling and/or bottom fishing (at depths of 60 to 200 meters). Trolling catches may include barracuda, spanish mackerel, jacks and, if we get lucky, wahoo, mahi, kingfish and billfish. While bottom fishing we may catch different types of snapper, including “huachinango” or red snapper, amberjacks, or caribbean reef sharks. When children are part of the group, we can shift our focus to smaller catches in shallower areas with casting equipment when requested.
After fishing, we will enjoy one hour of snorkeling among the local flora and fauna of the Great Mesoamerican Reef, right here in Mahahual Costa Maya. The area is populated with many Caribbean fish and coral species (French and Gray angelfish, Damselfish, Bluehead and Yellowhead wrasse, Stoplight parrotfish, Grunts, Puffers and more). If we’re lucky, we may even see a spotted eagle ray or green sea turtles.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
(14)Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
A: Yes, we allow pregnant women to go on snorkeling. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before doing so to assess your individual health and pregnancy stage. Read more Jan 2022
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Activity code: C-354994P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (14)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Yes, we allow pregnant women to go on snorkeling. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before doing so to assess your individual health and pregnancy stage.
Jan 2022Yes, this is possible, as long as you are comfortable going into the water. All City Boat Tours snorkeling tours adhere to strict safety regulations and have been designed to be enjoyed by all.
Your safety is our #1 priority, which is why:
- You will be wearing a flotation device at all times.
- On many tours, there is a stairway from the boat into the water so you won’t have to “jump” in!
- There are trained staff in the water and watching from the boat at all times.
For these reasons, we believe that even non-swimmers can have a wonderful time on our snorkeling trips, however, the final judgment call is yours to make. Please note we do not give refunds if you decide not to snorkel on the trip.
Oct 2021The snorkel gear we use on City Boat Tours tours is high quality and for your protection, the equipment is sanitized after each use. However, if you feel more comfortable using your own snorkeling equipment, feel free to bring it on the tour. Please note, there is no discount for providing your own equipment and we can’t be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
May 2023First-time snorkelers can be assured of one-on-one instruction and assistance. We find introducing folks to our world very rewarding!
Oct 2021Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022There are no legal age limits for snorkeling. We have found that age 5 or 6 is a good age to learn the basics of snorkeling, however, it’s entirely up to individuals to make the best choice for their family.
Sep 2021If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is only available for guests 18 years or older.
- Bottled water.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- Fishing equipment.
- PIck up or drop off at the cruise terminal.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4 Hour Costa Maya Fishing and Snorkeling Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4 Hour Costa Maya Fishing and Snorkeling Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcohol is only available for guests 18 years or older.
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Fishing equipment
- PIck up or drop off at the cruise terminal
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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