Snorkeling in Cancun: Private 46ft Yacht Rental

Steer your own course through Caribbean waters and anchor where you choose.

A private 46-foot Sea Ray yacht rental in Cancun for up to 15 people, with snorkeling equipment, bottled water and ice included. The 2-hour option stays in Cancun Bay. The 3, 4 or 6-hour charters reach Isla Mujeres and can anchor at Playa Norte for snorkeling. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and the crew handles navigation while you decide the pace and stops.

The experience

You pick the duration (2, 3, 4 or 6 hours), and the crew plans the route around it. The 2-hour cruise stays in Cancun Bay, where the water is clear and the boat stays close to shore. For anything longer, the yacht heads to Isla Mujeres. At 4 or 6 hours, you have time to anchor at Playa Norte, the island's northern beach, and get in the water with snorkeling gear. The boat carries up to 15 people, so it works for a family or a group of friends who want to split the cost and the experience.

The 46-foot Sea Ray has twin engines and is built for the Caribbean: stable enough that even people who don't usually feel steady on boats tend to be fine. Snorkeling equipment is on board. You bring nothing but sunscreen and a towel. Bottled water and ice come with every rental, so you're not paying extra for the basics. The crew handles the helm and knows where the reefs are and where the sand is calmest for getting in. A live guide in English or Spanish is there to answer questions and point out what you're looking at, but the day itself is yours to shape. You can snorkel as much as you want, stay anchored longer at a spot you like, or ask to cruise past somewhere specific.

Infants sit on an adult's lap, and the boat works for all fitness levels. Coordinate your preferred time and duration with the reservation team through messages before you book, since the schedule is flexible and the crew will work around what suits your group. The dock fee and any drinks beyond water are separate.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• three bags of ice.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• crew navigation and seamanship for the full duration.

Options for this experience

5 options

1 hourUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeDuration: 1 hour

2 HoursUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeDuration: 2 hours

3 HoursUp to 12 people · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeDuration: 3 hours

See 2 more options

4 HoursUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeDuration: 4 hours

6 HoursUp to 15 people · Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeDuration: 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

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 7 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 cruise if you want a quick taste of the water without traveling far from Cancun. Pick 4 or 6 hours if snorkeling at Isla Mujeres and anchoring at Playa Norte is what you came for. The longer the rental, the farther out the yacht can go and the more time you have to linger at each stop.

Traveler reviews

4.88★★★★★★★★★★

129 verified traveler reviews

5 ★121

4 ★4

3 ★1

2 ★3

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

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.

What's the difference between the 2-hour and the longer snorkeling charters from Cancun?

The 2-hour option cruises Cancun Bay only and does not include snorkeling stops. The 3, 4 and 6-hour charters travel to Isla Mujeres, where you can snorkel at Playa Norte and other reefs. Longer hours give you more time to explore and anchor at multiple spots.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear is included with every rental. Bottled water and ice are also on board. You don't need to bring or pay extra for those.

How many people can fit on the 46-foot yacht?

The yacht holds up to 15 passengers, so families and groups can charter it together and split the cost.

Do I need any experience to snorkel, or is there instruction?

A live guide in English or Spanish is on board to help and answer questions. The crew will show you how to use the equipment and point out what you're seeing in the water. Snorkeling is suitable for all fitness levels.

Can I bring infants or young children on the yacht?

Infants sit on an adult's lap during the cruise. Small children can ride in a stroller or pram before boarding. The boat is stable and suitable for families with young kids.

How do I book a specific time, and can the schedule be flexible?

Contact the reservation team through messages to coordinate your preferred departure time and duration before you book. The crew will work with your schedule to arrange the charter.