Cancún Underwater Art Museum and Manchones Coral Reef: Snorkeling Tour
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About this experience
Explore the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) in Cancún and discover its fascinating sculptures. Located in three galleries, i.e. Punta Nizuc, Punta Sam, and Manchones, this marine wonderland features 500 life-sized statues. During this 5-hour adventure, snorkel through MUSA and the vibrant Manchones Reef, encountering a variety of marine life including fish, turtles, and rays. Highlights of the underwater tableau include the Cross of the Bay, the Man on Fire, the Dream Collector, Bacab, Anthropocene, the Silent Evolution (a colony of 450 sculptures), a VW Beetle, and The Promise. The tour aims to showcase as many of these sculptures as possible for a complete experience. Once mysterious, these statues are now covered in algae and coral polyps, transforming Cancún into the home of the world's largest artificial reef. Your trip begins with a warm welcome aboard the boat, where the crew will provide snorkeling gear and instructions.
Highlights
- Snorkel MUSA, home to 500 life-sized underwater sculptures
- Explore three galleries at Punta Nizuc, Punta Sam and Manchones
- Spot fish, turtles and rays at Manchones Coral Reef
- See iconic works including Silent Evolution and Man on Fire
- Silent Evolution features a colony of 450 individual sculptures
- Full 5-hour guided snorkelling tour from Cancun
What is included
- Guide and instructions
- Boat ride to the museum
- Snorkeling tour
- Free snorkel tube
- Soft drinks and water
- Lockers and showers
Not included
- Photos and videos
- Reef preservation fee ($20 per person)
Cancellation terms
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
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What is the Cancún Underwater Art Museum and Manchones Coral Reef snorkelling tour?
This is a 5-hour guided snorkelling tour that takes you through the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA) and the Manchones Reef in Cancún. MUSA spans three galleries across Punta Nizuc, Punta Sam, and Manchones, and features 500 life-sized sculptures that are now covered in algae and coral polyps, forming the world's largest artificial reef. You may encounter marine life including fish, turtles, and rays during the tour.
How long is the Cancún Underwater Art Museum snorkelling tour?
The tour lasts 5 hours in total.
What sculptures will I see on the tour?
The tour aims to showcase as many highlights as possible, including the Cross of the Bay, the Man on Fire, the Dream Collector, Bacab, Anthropocene, the Silent Evolution (a colony of 450 sculptures), a VW Beetle, and The Promise.
Where does the Cancún Underwater Art Museum snorkelling tour depart from?
The tour departs from Boulevard Kukulcan in Cancún.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
What is the cancellation policy for this tour?
This tour is cancellable before the selected timeslot. Please check the booking confirmation for the precise cut-off time.
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