The 4 Sailing and Snorkeling Trips in Cancun That Earn Their Price

1.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59Our pick

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with a lively crew, national open bar, a short reef snorkel, Playa Norte time, and optional buffet lunch. Guides such as Juam, Ivet, Luis, and Romando have earned praise for keeping the day friendly and well organized, though the dock fee and crowded snorkel stop deserve attention.

“A really fun day out. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Really fun vibe. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Sail from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres on a shared catamaran with a guided El Meco reef snorkel, national open bar, buffet meal, music, and downtown free time. Crew members such as Javier, Sergio, and Joel have earned praise for friendly service, though weather, crowded water, and inconsistent transport can affect the day.

“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…”

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3.Catamaran to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Open Bar and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 279 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Best value

Spend about eight hours aboard a Cancun catamaran with snorkeling, a Mexican buffet, open bar, beach-club access, and time in Isla Mujeres town. Hotel pickup is offered, but budget an additional $45 per person for the dock and reef fee. The afternoon departure serves lunch late.

“You guys quote some price on the page and when pay it in full then you come out with a different price. After paying you guys, you still left a balance due on the customer because you put them in a situation where they have nothing to do except to pay you. Dissatisfied service”

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4.Private Yacht – 46 ft SeaRay Cancun Bay Snorkel 23P4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Hire a private 46-foot Sea Ray yacht from Sunset Marina for up to 15 people. Choose two hours of Cancun Bay cruising, or four to six hours with snorkeling, Isla Mujeres, and Playa Norte. Crew, snorkel gear, ice, soda, and water are included; bring your own alcohol.

“They were on time, friendly, professional. and catered to us completely. We felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed our time with Leo and crew.”

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