Cancun Private Sailing & Snorkeling: Isla Mujeres with Crew

Your own sailboat in Cancun: snorkel Isla Mujeres, fish the bay, or anchor and float

You board a private sailboat in Cancun with your group and choose how to spend the day: sail the bay and fish, snorkel in clear water off Isla Mujeres, float on a bed with a drink, or explore the island itself on an 8-hour tour. The crew handles navigation and timing. You decide what matters. Includes snacks, beverages, and a professional crew.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sailing and Isla Mujeres visit

• Sail through Cancun bay
• Try fishing or relax onboard
• Anchor at Isla Mujeres
• Snorkel and swim in clear water
• Relax on floating bed
• Descend to Isla Mujeres island
• Rent golf cart and explore island
• Optional lunch at beach club
• Return sailing watching sunset
• Enjoy cold drink onboard

The experience

"So where do you want to go today?" That's the first thing the crew asks when you step aboard. Not a script, not a fixed itinerary. They mean it. You're on a private sailboat in Cancun, just your group, and the bay is yours to shape. The boat leaves from the marina and heads into the water where sometimes dolphins pass. You can fish if you want (they have two rods), or sit back and watch the sail fill while the crew points out what's coming. Either way, the boat keeps moving toward Isla Mujeres.

The snorkeling happens in a spot off the island where the water is so clear and still it looks like someone poured it from a bottle. You drop in and the fish are right there: bright colors, no drama, just swimming around. Some people float on a bed in the water with a cold drink instead, which is also completely fine. The sailboat waits anchored while you're in the water or on the island itself. If you book the 8-hour tour, you can rent a golf cart and actually explore Isla Mujeres (see how people live there, eat lunch at a local beach club), and the boat stays put until you come back. The crew handles everything. You just show up and decide what you want that day.

Two boats run these tours. Karma is a 40-foot vintage monohull, built for people who want the sailing without the fuss or the price tag. Maya is a 50-foot luxury yacht with all the comfort. It won an award for its design. Either way, you're sailing, snorkeling, and anchoring in turquoise water. If you pick an afternoon schedule, you watch the sunset from the boat with a drink in hand on the way back to the marina.

What’s included

Your day includes a private sailboat (Karma or Maya), a professional crew, snacks and beverages throughout, snorkeling in calm water off Isla Mujeres, and the option to fish, float, or explore the island depending on your tour length. You choose the duration (4 or 8 hours), and the crew customizes the route based on what you want to do that day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Karma sailboat 4-hour tourGuide in English or Spanish · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:30Lasts 4 hours, with appetizers and drinks. Snorkeling: we head to a lovely spot with colorful fish, then anchor in beautiful, calm turquoise water.

Karma sailboat 5-hour tourGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:30Lasts 5 hours, with alcoholic drinks and appetizers. Snorkeling included.

Karma sailboat 6-hour tourGuide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:00Snorkeling, lasting 6 hours, with appetizers and alcoholic drinks.

Karma sailboat 8-hour tourGuide in English or Spanish · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00Snorkeling, lasting 8 hours, with appetizers and alcoholic drinks. Stop at Isla Mujeres: the Isla Mujeres dock taxes are included. You can visit the island while the sailboat waits for you at the dock.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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$ 15

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SailboatCancun

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a sailboat and snorkeling in Cancun without joining a group or planning the route yourself: the private boat and crew take care of the navigation and timing, so you just show up and decide what matters to you that day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 24 h before the start.

Can I fish on the private sailing tour?

Yes. The boat carries two fishing rods. You can fish while sailing or skip it and relax instead.

What's included in the tour price?

Snacks, beverages, the private sailboat, and a professional crew. Snorkeling gear and any lunch on Isla Mujeres cost extra.

How long does the tour last?

You choose. Tours run 4 hours or 8 hours. The 8-hour option includes time to explore or eat on Isla Mujeres while the boat waits.

Which boat should I choose?

Karma is a 40-foot monohull for a simpler, more affordable experience. Maya is a 50-foot luxury yacht with more comfort and amenities.

Is the snorkeling difficult?

No. The water is calm and clear. You can snorkel, float on a bed, or stay on the boat. It's your choice.

Can I visit Isla Mujeres on the tour?

Yes, on the 8-hour tour. You can rent a golf cart to explore the island or have lunch at a local beach club while the sailboat waits anchored.

What time does the tour start?

Tours run on morning or afternoon schedules. Afternoon tours include a sunset sail back to the marina.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.