48ft Yacht Rental Cancun: Private Boat with Crew & Snorkeling

Cruise turquoise Caribbean waters with a full crew handling everything from navigation to snorkel gear.

A 48ft yacht rental in Cancun for up to 15 people includes a captain, crew, and snorkeling equipment. You choose 2, 4 or 6 hours and coordinate the schedule by message. Shorter rentals stay in Cancun Bay, while 4- and 6-hour trips reach Isla Mujeres and anchor at Playa Norte for snorkeling. The crew manages your safety, helps with snorkel setup, serves drinks and catering (or you bring your own), and syncs your music via Bluetooth.

The experience

You arrive in Cancun with a free afternoon or a group that wants to get on the water without renting a boat yourself and figuring out navigation, safety and logistics. A 48ft yacht with a captain and crew handles all of it. The boat fits up to 15 people, so it works for a family, a friend group or a small celebration. You book your preferred duration (2, 4 or 6 hours), and message the reservations team to lock in your time. They coordinate the rest.

What you do depends on how long you rent. A 2-hour rental stays in Cancun Bay, cruising the turquoise water without leaving the immediate area. If you book 4 or 6 hours, the boat heads to Isla Mujeres, where you snorkel with the crew's help and anchor at Playa Norte, one of the most photographed beaches in the region. The crew brings snorkeling equipment, three bags of ice, and handles your drinks and catering, or you can bring your own food and drinks and they'll set it up. They also manage the music via Bluetooth, so the soundtrack is yours.

The crew stays attentive to safety and helps anyone who needs it with snorkel gear or getting in and out of the water. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the boat suits all fitness levels. The yacht is part of one of Cancun's largest luxury fleets, so the boat is well-maintained and the crew knows the waters and the best anchorages.

What’s included

• Captain and crew.
• snorkeling equipment.
• three bags of ice.
• Bluetooth music sync.
• crew assistance with snorkel setup and water safety.

Options for this experience

4 options

1 hourGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 1 hour

Two-hour yacht rentalGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 2 hours

Four-hour yacht rentalGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 4 hours

Six-hour yacht rentalGuide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeLasts 6 hours

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 day

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$ 14

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cancun Yacht Rentals

Is this one for you?Choose the 2-hour option if you have a short window and want to enjoy the bay without committing to a full afternoon. Go 4 or 6 hours if you want to reach Isla Mujeres and anchor for snorkeling at Playa Norte. The crew handles navigation, safety and setup, so you show up and the day is already organized.

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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 bring my own food and drinks on the yacht rental?

Yes. You can bring your own food and drinks, or you can arrange catering through the crew before your rental starts. The crew will set everything up and serve it during your time on the water.

Does the 2-hour rental go to Isla Mujeres?

No. The 2-hour rental stays in Cancun Bay and is a cruise only: no snorkeling or travel to Isla Mujeres. The 4- and 6-hour rentals reach Isla Mujeres and include time to snorkel at Playa Norte.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment is included in all rentals. The crew will help you with the gear and assist you in the water.

How many people can the 48ft yacht hold?

The yacht accommodates up to 15 people, making it suitable for families, groups of friends or small celebrations.