Sailing in Cancun, Mexico on a Boat Rental from Sailo

The perfect way to start your sailing trip in Cancun is at Punta Nizuc - a snorkeling spot located at the southern tip of the island. Admire turtles, lobsters, crayfish, and other friendly underwater creatures, as you escape the crowds of the city for the peace of the ocean. Another snorkeling and diving highlight is the famous Underwater Museum (MUSA). Explore two different sections of underwater sculptures, made up of over 470 figures! Interesting corals and rock formations can also be admired.

An unmissable site is the C58 Minesweeper Wreck dive, which is only accessible by boat. Interesting fish which can be spotted from your yacht charter or catamaran in this area include eagle rays, manta rays, and groupers. If you want to venture further afield, now that you have your own Cancun based boat rental, why not sail to Puerto Morelos? This fishing village, located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, offers snorkelers and divers one of the most preserved coral reefs in the area, with beautiful, exotic sea grass.

Even for tourists who aren’t on a sailing trip in Cancun, Cozumel is a major attraction when visiting the city. It’s very accessible by boat from the mainland, and also offers incredible opportunities for diving and snorkeling with its National Marine Park and shallow reefs. Anchor your Cancun boat rental on one of the charming beaches which dot the island’s shore, such as Playa el Cielo, and spend a day exploring this gem of an island.

Isla Mujeres is also a mecca for divers and explorers, and is home to the intriguing Cave of the Sleeping Sharks, where boaters can go diving and watch the small slumbering black sharks. If you want to stick to the beaches, then you must sail to the northern sands of Playa Norte, or visit shores of Punta Sur in the south. While you’re there, it’s also worth checking out the Mayan temple remains, which has become a sanctuary for sea turtles.

The nearby islands of Isla Contoy and Isla Holbox are definitely worth visiting as part of your sailing itinerary in Cancun if you fancy swimming with some sharks! Even though these creatures are slightly larger than humans, they are nevertheless harmless and gentle - and luckily they only like to eat plankton, fish eggs, and deep sea fish! The best time to swim with sharks is between June and August, when the sharks are making their journey towards the Mexican Caribbean.