Mexico · BOAT TOURS IN CANCUN
The 15 best boat tours in Cancun you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Half-day catamaran cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling, open bar, and free island time plus easy hotel pickup.
“Great experience and lots of fun. Staff was great and attentive! Christina and Judy were very friendly and entertaining as well as the rest of the crew!”
Full-day catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with an open bar, snorkeling, and Playa Norte beach club time.
“Awesome crew! Great communication. Perfect amount of time on the island. So much fun!”
Catamaran cruise from Cancun to El Meco reef and Isla Mujeres with open bar, snorkel gear, lunch buffet, and beach time.
“We paid for the pick up from our Hilton Garden Inn Airport hotel, but the night before the operator changed the meeting point (Hotel Confort Airport) and we had to pay for the transport bothways, because the weather the snorkel was canceled because. But we left an hour later and was sunny, the lunch wasn’t good. At the hotel they say the operator pick people all the time at this hotel.”
All-inclusive catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with El Meco snorkeling, Playa Norte, beach club buffet, open bar, and sunset return.
“The food at the beach club was mediocre. There was another beach club on the same adjoined beach with lobster, carne asada and pizza. And ours only gave us access to buffet style food that wasn’t that tasty it was like just something to fill your stomach. Although it didn’t make us sick it wasn’t flavorful or delicious and the drinks were watered down. The water wasn’t fit for swimming until we went to the last stop for the day at Playa Mujeres. For the price you pay you would think the beach club food would be much tastier. Was a little bit of a let down but the crew…”
Drive a speedboat through Nichupte mangroves, snorkel a top reef, then join a Mayan ceremony in Cancun for about 2.5 hours.
“While the boat tour was great, we had to wait over an hour to actually do the boat tour. They started with some Mayan rituals where folks had to partake. This wasn’t shared when we signed up for the tour and didn’t feel comfortable participating in it.”
Adults-only hip hop booze cruise in Cancun with DJs, champagne showers, open bar, a swim stop (weather permitting), and pro photos included.
“Had a great time. The music was really good. And they go around with drinks and shots so you gonna get lit and the vibes was definitely there. Highly recommend”
Shared speedboat and snorkeling tour from Cancun, cruising Nichupte Lagoon then snorkeling over underwater statues at Punta Nizuc coral reef.
“Average experience, old boat and to much complexity, everything is pay inclusive dock tax 20 dollars, the time of activity less of 2 hours (1.35m) and when finished try to sell everything pictures, videos , tequillha , and tips (propina) seriously I don’t like this …,.”
Cancun to Isla Mujeres by catamaran with El Meco snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, and beach plus downtown time. Hotel-zone pickup options.
“The boating, snorkel, and island experience was good. The boat crew was amazing and friendly. But my largest complain is for the “SAT company”. Their communication and shuttle team is horrible. The pick up time initially gave a large window of 7am-9am. I spent a week messaging them every day asking for the time with no respond. In the middle of the night before, they decided to message me that pick up time is 9:05am with such a little notice. For the shuttle back, they were initially 30 minutes late. After the driver arrived, he had us sit in the shuttle for another 30 mins. We kept telling him that…”
Private 55-ft yacht in Cancun for up to 15, with crew, snorkel gear, lily pad, and Isla Mujeres Playa Norte options.
“Perfect day! The staff were kind and helpful and accommodating to our wishes. Had a great time. 100% recommend”
Luxury catamaran snorkeling at Inah Reef from Playa del Carmen, with open bar, lunch, paddleboarding, and hotel pickup.
“Be aware that no matter what Viator says this adventure is not in Cancun. It is 53 miles away in Riviera Maya! And they will not pick you up at your hotel even though that is part of the package.”
Cancun to Isla Mujeres by catamaran with open bar, guided snorkel at Arrecife El Meco, and beach club or free island time.
“I didn't give a score too low because the guys on the boat were very nice and served us plenty of drinks in a happy and fun atmosphere. BUT... read the smallprints, as in our case sadly the snorkeling activity was cancelled due to waters being not clear and there's no compensation for that. If you come from Playa del Carmen as we did, you'll be presented with an extra bill you'll have to pay on the spot. The "lunch" on board is a meager ham and salad sandwich (no sauce, very dry), and when we asked if they had a vegetarian option for my bf they replied "of course…”
Private 46-foot Sunseeker yacht off Cancún, choose 1 to 8 hours, with crew, snorkeling gear, and time at Isla Mujeres.
“This was one of the best things we have ever booked on a trip!!! Our crew was PHENOMENAL and we had a beautiful yacht. My kids both said “this is the best day ever!!” We had a great time and I’ll recommend this to anyone I know traveling to Cancun. Thank you so much!!”
Private catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for up to 13, with snorkeling gear, unlimited open bar, and flexible stops.
“Victor and Captain Willy were amazing! I highly recommend this excursion! It was so nice to not be crammed on a boat with 50 other people! We were able to be in charge of the day and how long we spent swimming in one of the most beautiful beaches! The drinks were good and never stopped coming!”
Luxury catamaran to Isla Mujeres with small-group feel, premium open bar, and buffet lunch at a VIP beach club with hotel pickup.
“My friends and I really enjoyed this beautiful Isla Mujeres escape for half of the day! Everything outlined in the description was as expected, regarding timing and all required costs. (Optional costs are noted in my review below). The boat staff, operated by Cancun sailing, was very professional and knowledgeable and clearly explained everything throughout the day. They were also so friendly and helpful, always offering refills of drinks. Some of the drinks available besides water were margaritas, tequila sunrises, and rum punches. We got an explanation and choice as to whether we wanted to snorkel or just stay on the boat. The snorkeling was worth it, and we even…”
Private 48-ft Cancun flybridge yacht with crew, snorkeling gear, paddle board, and flexible hour options for Caribbean swims and Isla Mujeres.
“I have an autistic son and they showed him a wonderful time and was very patient with him, I appreciate the guys so much”
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