Isla Mujeres Catamaran Day from Cancún with Snorkel and Lunch
A shared catamaran from Marina Punta Norte or Marina Las Perlas to Isla Mujeres: a snorkel stop at El Meco reef, lunch and an open bar on board, then two and a half hours of free time on the island with an hour of open bar at IXI Beach. Five hours in all, hotel transfer and the $20 dock and reef fee included. The site currently sells it at $97 per adult against a $129 list price; booked eight or more days ahead it shows $77 per adult and $53 per child.
Cancún, Mexico · 5h · up to 50 guests · $97 per adult 12+, dock and reef fee and hotel transfer included · EN · ES
My husband and I along with our children booked this excursion. We were able to make some unforgettable experiences. We started with a catamaran tour, snorkeling and then was taken to Isla Mujeres. This tour allowed 3 hours on the island to tour, shop and swim. The crew aboard was amazing and so good with our kids also. They give the adults bottomless drinks and the kids juice or water. We were with Ivett. She was very knowledgeable was able to explain everything in multiple languages and was very fun and entertaining. I would highly recommend this company and don’t forget to ask for Ivett.
What is this tour like?
Cancun Sailing runs four shared catamaran tours to Isla Mujeres, and the Full Experience is the one the operator packs with the most: lunch aboard, the top-tier open bar it calls Privilege, a snorkel stop at El Meco reef, two and a half hours of free time on the island and a coupon for an hour of open bar at IXI Beach. The tour lasts five hours. You are collected from your hotel or from a meeting point near your rental, and board at Marina Punta Norte by Playa Mujeres or at Marina Las Perlas at Km 2.5 of the Hotel Zone. The operator's comparison chart puts up to 50 passengers on the boat, with a bilingual guide and crew in English and Spanish.
The price needs a word. The page shows $129 crossed out and $97 per adult, with no condition attached; its booking box then offers $77 per adult and $53 per child aged 5 to 11 for bookings made eight or more days ahead, labelled 40% off. Children under five travel free. The $20 federal dock and reef fee, which some Cancún tours collect in cash at the pier, is already included here. Two limits matter for families: snorkelling is not allowed for children under 10 or for people over 60, and everyone who snorkels must be able to swim.
What are the highlights?
- Everything on one ticket: lunch aboard, open bar on the boat, snorkel gear, the $20 dock and reef fee and the hotel transfer
- A snorkel stop at El Meco reef with mask, new snorkel tube, fins and life vest
- Two and a half hours of free time on Isla Mujeres
- One hour of open bar at IXI Beach on the island
- Five departures a day from two marinas: Punta Norte at 8:30, 11:30 and 14:30, Las Perlas at 10:00 and 13:00
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 8:30Departure from the marina
Check-in is 30 minutes before departure. Catamarans leave Marina Punta Norte at 8:30, 11:30 and 14:30, and Marina Las Perlas at 10:00 and 13:00; the hotel pickup time depends on where you are staying.
- —Sailing over: open bar and lunch aboard
The Privilege bar opens on the way: the operator lists Absolut vodka, Johnnie Walker Red, José Cuervo Especial Plata, Havana Club 3 or Appleton rum, house wine, beer, juices and soft drinks. Lunch is served aboard: a burrito with fruit and dessert, or a vegan chapata or fresh vegetable mix on request.
- —Snorkelling at El Meco reef
The boat stops at El Meco reef; the exact spot depends on weather and crowding. Snorkel time averages 30 minutes, and life vests are mandatory for everyone in the water.
- —Free time on Isla Mujeres
The boat lands on the island for two and a half hours: the beach, the town, a golf cart if you rent one. Transport and activities on the island are not part of the price.
- —Open bar at IXI Beach
The web coupon gives one hour of regular open bar at IXI Beach. Loungers and umbrellas at the beach club are not included.
- —Sailing back to Cancún
The catamaran leaves Isla Mujeres for the marina you boarded at, and the transfer takes you back to your hotel. The whole tour lasts five hours; the schedule gives the return to the dock at 13:30, 17:30 or 19:30 at Punta Norte and at 16:00 or 19:00 at Las Perlas. The operator notes that the order of activities can change with the day's conditions.
What's included in the price?
- Lunch aboard: burrito, fruit and dessert, vegan option on request
- Privilege open bar on board
- Snorkel gear: mask, new snorkel tube, fins and life vest
- The $20 federal dock and reef fee
- Round-trip transfer from hotels in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya, Playacar and Tulum, or from a meeting point
- Two and a half hours of free time on Isla Mujeres
- One hour of regular open bar at IXI Beach
What's not included?
- Tips
- Photos and souvenirs sold on board
- Transport and activities on Isla Mujeres
- Loungers and umbrellas at IXI Beach
- Corkage if you bring your own bottle: $10 per bottle plus tax
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Marina Punta Norte, Carretera Punta Sam km 2 + 050, Cancún (departures 8:30, 11:30, 14:30), or Marina Las Perlas at Hotel Imperial Las Perlas, Blvd. Kukulcán Km 2.5, Hotel Zone (departures 10:00 and 13:00). Hotel pickup is included; neither marina has parking. Check in 30 minutes before departure., WhatsApp.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“My husband and I along with our children booked this excursion. We were able to make some unforgettable experiences. We started with a catamaran tour, snorkeling and then was taken to Isla Mujeres. This tour allowed 3 hours on the island to tour, shop and swim. The crew aboard was amazing and so good with our kids also. They give the adults bottomless drinks and the kids juice or water. We were with Ivett. She was very knowledgeable was able to explain everything in multiple languages and was very fun and entertaining. I would highly recommend this company and don’t forget to ask for Ivett.”
“Incredible catamaran snorkeling experience!!! The boat was very spacious and smooth ride allowing everyone to enjoy the beautiful views to Isla Mujeres. Our lead tour guide Noah was great and showed us beautiful fish during our snorkeling portion. All crew on the boat were super nice and accommodating, ensuring everyone’s safety. If you are looking for a cancun boat tour choose this company!!!”
“The catamaran crew was friendly and the atmosphere during the trip was fine. However, something I didn't like was the photos. There were people offering to take your photos "with no obligation", but at the end of the trip they were selling them for about 80 dollars. I saw several tourists surprised by the price and annoyed by how it was handled, so it would be good if they were clearer from the start. In the snorkelling part I think they need to improve the organisation. Many people come expecting to enjoy that experience, but the swim to the snorkel point is quite long and the group feels rushed because the team is trying to keep to a schedule. I think they should be more patient and organise that part of the tour better. The buffet-style food on arrival at Isla Mujeres is good, it does the job. What could improve is the waiters' service. It's understandable that it's a tourist place and tips matter, but the service should be good regardless of that”
“Excellent trip, you get everything: snorkelling, beach, catamaran, good food & drink, fun, and you can visit Isla Mujeres. The whole crew was wonderful, attentive, looking out for us and fun. 100% recommended.”
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