Cancún: Subsee Explorer Submarine Tour at Cancún Boat and Water Activities

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A semi-submersible tour over Nizuc Reef in Cancún, passing MUSA sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor designed to support coral reef growth.

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The Cancún Subsee Explorer Submarine Tour is an underwater attraction off the coast of Cancún, offering a 30-minute guided ride aboard a semi-submersible vessel over Nizuc Reef, also known as Paradise Reef. The tour departs from Boulevard Kukulcan, where a boat transfers guests to the reef in approximately 20 minutes. The reef is home to the MUSA underwater museum, an ecological sculpture project featuring life-sized statues by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor and Cuban sculptor Elier Amado Gil, designed to support coral growth and provide habitat for marine life.

Aboard the Subsee, a guide leads the underwater viewing session, pointing out the submerged sculptures and the reef's marine inhabitants through the vessel's large windows. The total experience runs around one hour, including the boat transfer and return to shore. Among the Isla Mujeres attractions and surrounding waters, this tour stands out for combining an art installation with an active reef ecosystem. Tickets cover the guide, instructions, and the Subsee ride; beer, water, and soft drinks are included for Cancún departures. Photos, videos, and the reef preservation fee of $20 per person are not included. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

What's included

Guide and instructions
Subsee ride
Beer, water, and soft drinks (only in the Subsee Explorer Cancún)

Photos and videos
Reef preservation fee ($20 per person)

Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Make your way to the starting point on Boulevard Kukulcan and aim to arrive a few minutes before your scheduled departure. The full experience runs for approximately one hour, including a 20-minute boat ride out to Nizuc Reef and a 30-minute guided tour aboard the Subsee vessel, so plan your day accordingly.
On the boat and during the tour
Water, soft drinks, and beer are included and served on the boat for Cancún departures.
Photography and video are not included in the ticket price and must be arranged separately if you wish to have a record of the tour.
A reef preservation fee of 20 US dollars per person is payable separately and is not covered by your booking.
Follow all safety instructions given by your guide before boarding the Subsee, and keep hands and belongings clear of the vessel's viewing areas as directed.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Frequently asked

What is the Subsee Explorer Submarine Tour in Cancún?

The Cancún Subsee Explorer Submarine Tour is an underwater experience that takes you to Nizuc Reef, where you explore an ecological art installation created by British artist Jason DeCaires Taylor and other international artists, including Cuba's Elier Amado Gil. The installation features life-sized statues designed to support coral growth and provide a habitat for marine life. You view the reef from aboard the Subsee, a semi-submersible vessel with a guided tour.

How long is the Subsee Explorer Submarine Tour?

The full experience lasts approximately one hour in total. This includes a 20-minute boat ride to Nizuc Reef and a 30-minute guided tour aboard the Subsee.