4 Sailing and Snorkeling Trips in Playa del Carmen to Build a Day Around

1.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

From Maroma Beach, you’ll sail by catamaran to two reef sites, snorkel with a guide, and spot tropical fish and coral. Crew members such as Carlos, Nato, Juan Carlos, and Luciano have been praised for friendly service. Hotel transport, gear, water, soft drinks, and beer after snorkeling are included.

“Nato was a great instructor. The crew waa super attentive and nice. The drinks were good and the experience of meeting others was amazing.”

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2.4 hours snorkel & beach tour – Private Yacht 47 ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

From Puerto Aventuras, Captain Francisco and crew members such as Valeria and Lester take your private group along the Riviera Maya coast for snorkeling, sandbar time, paddleboarding, drinks, and fresh lunch. Choose a reef route or a calmer southern cove, with a four-hour charter for up to 15 people.

“We had an incredible time on the boat and can’t say enough good things about the crew. Daniel, Victor, and Alex took such great care of us from start to finish and made the entire day feel relaxed, fun, and effortless.”

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3.Isla Mujeres on luxury catamaran with snorkel, open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $130

Sail from Marina Cancun to El Meco for snorkeling near underwater finger sculptures, then enjoy free time on Isla Mujeres. The six-hour trip includes hotel transport, lunch, premium open bar, and a maximum of 25 people. Contact the operator on WhatsApp with your hotel details after booking.

“Lunch is just a sandwich and apple. It is overpriced for what is offered. U would recommend either change price or enhance the "lunch". Staff is polite, credits to Fernando, but the girls are there only to take and sell photos to you.”

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4.Snorkeling in Isla Mujeres, Luxury Sailing- PRIVILEGE

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $122

Sail from Playa del Carmen toward Isla Mujeres for a guided snorkeling stop, an onboard brunch with vegan and gluten-free choices, and time at Playa Norte. Your catamaran group can have up to 15 people. Snorkel gear, lunch, drinks, and port fees are included, but a $5 tax and photos cost extra.

“My boyfriend and I were on catamaran 12 with Bryan, captain Rene and photographer mirisol. We had an amazing time snorkeling, swimming and then on Isla mujeres. The boat was sparkling clean, even the bathrooms, lunch was really good and the whole crew was super attentive and fun. They made the trip worth it. Mirasol got the best pictures of us- we wound up purchasing them at the end. You can use a credit card if you wish to purchase. We also tipped the crew on our card because I couldn’t find a working ATM on Isla mujeres, but cash is probably better if you have it. On the island,…”

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