The 6 Best Sailing Trips with an Open Bar in Cancun

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,232 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with Caribean Golden Tours. You get drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, a buffet lunch, Playa Norte, island free time, and a sunset return. Expect lively music and a party-boat mood, plus a $20 dock fee per person.

“We were told to arrive at 9.30 for 10am trip. It was like a cattle market and we didn't leave until nearer 11. Uncomfortable trip. Not enough seating, netting damaged so couldn't sit on it. Spent hours sitting on hard deck. On the way back we decided we would sit inside to be comfortable but there were children sat there even though we booked adult only. On the plus side the staff were very friendly and constantly asking if you want drinks. Edwardo was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was not the experience we were hoping for lack of seating our backs were hurting very uncomfortable even if they supplied…”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 628 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, snorkeling at a protected reef, relaxing at a beach club, and exploring the island. Choose a larger 50-person boat or a smaller premium option, with hotel transfers, lunch, and drinks varying by package.

“Tour canceled due to weather, didn't refund after stating they would. Beware! Check weather, was windy and canceled tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Isla Mujeres luxury catamaran with premium open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 491 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with an open bar, snacks, snorkeling, and lunch at Zama or IXI beach club. You’ll get free time downtown and guidance from crew members such as Mike, Grace, and Omar, with hotel pickup available from Cancun and Riviera Maya.

“The crew was excellent. Definitely worth the little higher cost for this particular experience as opposed to the $40-$70 options.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.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”

Check availability →Read our full review