Cancun: Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Snorkeling & Open Bar

A Catamaran Day to Isla Mujeres That Actually Fits in Your Schedule

You board a catamaran in Cancun, sail to Isla Mujeres with unlimited drinks and snorkeling gear included, spend 1.5 hours exploring the island and eating at the beach club, then sail back as the sun sets. Hotel pickup is optional. Certified guides and small groups keep the day feeling personal rather than crowded.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and Isla Mujeres visit

• Meet at marina or arrange pickup
• Board catamaran and sail to Isla Mujeres
• Enjoy national open bar onboard
• Snorkel in clear waters
• Explore Isla Mujeres for 1.5 hours
• Access Beach Club and buffet
• Sail back to Cancun marina at sunset
• Disembark with memories and photos

The experience

You've got one afternoon free in Cancun, or maybe you're staying a few days and want to get out on the water without spending the whole day planning. This catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres handles the logistics: pickup from your hotel if you want it, or a 9:20 a.m. marina meeting if you'd rather drive yourself. Either way, you're on the boat by mid-morning, and the day unfolds in a rhythm that feels unhurried even though it covers a lot of ground.

The sail itself is the thing. You get an open bar throughout (local drinks, sodas, whatever), and the catamaran moves at a pace that lets you actually sit with the view instead of rushing through it. Somewhere between Cancun and Isla Mujeres, the boat stops for snorkeling in clear water where you can see the reef and the fish without needing experience or expensive gear. The equipment is included. After that, you dock at Isla Mujeres and get 1.5 hours to walk the soft sand, grab a coffee, sit in the shade, or just wander. No guide herding you, no schedule tightening. The beach club access and buffet lunch (with vegan options) happen while you're there, so you eat when you're hungry, not on someone else's clock.

The return sail is the part people remember. The sun's going down, the music's playing, the boat's moving slow, and you're watching the sky change color while the crew keeps the drinks coming. It's not trying to be profound. It's just a good day on the water with people you didn't know this morning. You get back to Cancun's marina as the light fades, and if you booked transport, the driver's waiting to take you back to your hotel. The whole thing takes about eight hours from pickup to drop-off, or six if you meet at the marina.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup or marina meeting.
• catamaran transport to Isla Mujeres.
• open national bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• snorkeling equipment and stop.
• 1.5 hours free time on Isla Mujeres.
• buffet lunch with vegan options at the beach club.
• use of beach club facilities.
• spinnaker flying (weather permitting).
• certified guides.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• return sail to Cancun.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Spanish10:00

Guide in English or Spanish12:00

Guide in English or Spanish10:00

Guide in English or Spanish12:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “If you want to arrive on your own, choose the "without transportation" option.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 47

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by J Capital Travel

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a full water day without arranging your own boat, snorkeling spot, or lunch: the catamaran bundles all three, plus the open bar and island time, so you show up and the day unfolds without decisions.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What time does the catamaran leave Cancun?

Departure is at 9:20 a.m. or 12:20 p.m., depending on which time slot you choose. If you book transport, pickup happens earlier from your hotel. If you meet at the marina, arrive by your selected time.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the boat stops in clear water on the way to Isla Mujeres. No experience needed.

How long do you spend on Isla Mujeres?

1.5 hours. You have free time to explore the beach, walk around town, or relax at the beach club where lunch is served.

What's included in the open bar?

Local alcoholic drinks, sodas, and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks are for guests 18 and older.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup is optional. You can choose transport from your hotel, or meet the boat at the Cancun marina at your selected time.

What's the buffet like?

A buffet lunch is served at the beach club on Isla Mujeres, with vegan options available.

How long is the total day?

About eight hours if you include hotel transport, or six hours if you meet at the marina.

Are there entertainers on the boat?

Yes, the catamaran includes entertainers during the sail.