Cancun Watersports

Here you will find some of the world’s finest beaches and most exciting Cancun water sports we have above and below the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Cancun has 14 miles of white-powder sand beach ideal for windsurfing and parasailing and also boasts the second largest reef in the world – the Great Mesoamerican Reef which makes Cancun watersports an enthusiast’s paradise.

Set sail on the deck of a schooner or speed out to sea and vie for big game aboard a deep-sea fishing boat. Under the sparkling surface, snorkel or scuba dive in the world’s second largest natural reef and experience breathtakingly close views of amazing corals and vividly colored fish. Adventure can be found everywhere in the waters off Cancun and Puerto Morelos.

Cancun watersports centers
There are over 25 Cancun watersports centers and marinas manned by expert guides and professional operators with excellent fleets for providing all the services you might require. All the Cancun watersports centers use environmentally sensitive technology to minimize fuel-related contamination.
Take a look at our list of recommended Cancun watersports centers and you can see all the activities they have to offer. It is your choice. You can rent a wave runner or catamaran - go on a jungle tour – take a trip on a glass bottom boat or even get SCUBA-certified by an experienced dive instructor.

Cancun Scuba Diving
Cancun scuba diving offers an unimaginable world of underwater beauty in one of the best places in the world. Cancun is renowned for its shallow reefs with dazzling colours and a diversity of life… more info

Cancun Snorkeling
Cancun snorkeling offers exceptional opportunities to see a magical underwater world because of the Great Mesoamerican Reef – the second largest reef in the world. If you are not so keen on scuba-diving then Cancun snorkeling is still a great way to discover this other amazing other world… more info

Cancun Fishing
Cancun fishing is just as diverse as its other watersports. You can enjoy fly-fishing, sportfishing and deep-sea fishing depending on your particular passion … more info

Cancun Sailing
There are many different options for sailing in Cancun. You can go on a sailing tour or charter a sailboat or catamaran of your own, enjoy a romantic sunset sail or go on a booze cruise. This is a great way to explore the azure blue waters of the Caribbean… more info

Cancun Watersports Tips
Mexican law prohibits the following practices: touching animals or coral reefs, collecting rocks, sand, seashells or any natural object in the water or on the beach. Those violating these laws may be prosecuted.
Be sure to use sunscreen/suntan lotion, but make sure it’s biodegradable to avoid polluting the waters.
Always wear a life jacket while doing water sports in Cancun or any other nautical activities.

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Snorkeling - Scuba Diving - Fishing - Sailing - Jungle Tours - Pirate Ships - Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy and Holbox