Private 46FT Yacht Rental Cancun: Snorkel or Sunbathe

A 46-foot yacht with a crew of three, anchored in turquoise water instead of a crowded beach.

Rent a private 46-foot Sunseeker yacht in Cancun with a licensed captain, two sailors and a steward aboard. You choose the rental length (1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours), and the crew handles the route through Nichupte Lagoon, mangrove channels and Cancun Bay. Shorter rentals stay in the bay for swimming. 4-hour and longer options reach Isla Mujeres and snorkeling sites at coral reefs or a sunken ship. Snorkeling equipment, paddle board, soft drinks, ice and a floating mattress are included. You can bring your own food and alcohol.

The experience

The yacht departs from the Marina and threads through Nichupte Lagoon, passing under the bridge at Calinda channel before opening into Cancun Bay. On a 1 or 2-hour rental, you anchor in the bay's turquoise water to swim or snorkel if conditions allow, then return. The crew (a licensed captain, two sailors and a steward) handles navigation and keeps soft drinks flowing. You decide whether to stay on deck, sunbathe and watch the coast, or gear up and go under.

Book 4 hours or longer and the route extends to Isla Mujeres. The yacht reaches Playa Norte, the island's main beach, where you can swim, sunbathe or eat at a beach club (your choice and cost). On the way, the crew can stop at a coral reef or a sunken ship for snorkeling, weather permitting. The 6 and 8-hour options add time to explore the inner bays and the southern point at Punta Sur before heading back. Snorkeling equipment comes with the rental, along with a paddle board and a floating mattress if you want to drift on the water without swimming.

The crew consists of three licensed professionals who manage the boat while you relax or explore. Soft drinks, ice, snorkeling gear and the paddle board are included. Bring your own food, beer or wine if you want. Red wine, hookahs and fireworks are not allowed on board. Bad weather can cancel the trip, but 1, 2 and 3-hour rentals can run in the lagoon instead if the Caribbean is closed but conditions are safe. Once the yacht leaves the dock, the rental is considered complete: early departures don't qualify for refunds.

What’s included

• Private 46-foot Sunseeker yacht with licensed captain and crew of three.
• snorkeling equipment and paddle board.
• floating mattress.
• soft drinks, ice and water.
• safety gear.

Options for this experience

7 options

1 hour rentalGuide in 4 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Duration: 1 hour

2 hours rentalGuide in 4 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Duration: 2 hours

3 hours rentalGuide in 4 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Duration: 3 hours

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4 hours rentalGuide in 4 languages · 16 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Duration: 4 hours

5 hours rentalGuide in 4 languages · 16 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 19:00Duration: 5 hours

6 hours rentalGuide in 4 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00Duration: 6 hours

8 hours rentalGuide in 4 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Duration: 8 hours

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Information

Lasts 1h–8h, runs every day, 23 start times, from US$ 235 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Russian and UkrainianOther languages ›

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

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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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by cancun charter

Is this one for you?Book 1–2 hours for a quick swim and sunbathing loop, or 4+ hours to reach snorkeling reefs and Isla Mujeres. Your destination depends entirely on which duration you choose.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian.

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 snorkel on every rental length, or only the longer ones?

Snorkeling depends on your rental length and weather. On 1 and 2-hour rentals, you stay in Cancun Bay and can swim in turquoise water, but the route doesn't reach snorkeling sites. On 4, 6 and 8-hour rentals, the crew can take you to a coral reef or a sunken ship for snorkeling if weather conditions allow it.

What's included with the yacht rental, and what do I need to bring?

The rental includes the 46-foot yacht with crew, snorkeling equipment, a paddle board, a floating mattress, soft drinks, ice and safety gear. You can bring your own food, beer and wine. Red wine, hookahs and fireworks are forbidden on board.

Does the yacht go to Isla Mujeres on every rental?

No. On 1 and 2-hour rentals, the yacht stays in Cancun Bay and does not reach Isla Mujeres. On 4, 6 and 8-hour rentals, the route includes a stop at Playa Norte beach on Isla Mujeres, where you can swim, sunbathe or visit a beach club.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my rental?

Bad weather or port restrictions can cancel the trip. However, on 1, 2 and 3-hour rentals, the crew can run the tour in Nichupte Lagoon instead if conditions are safe enough, even if the Caribbean Sea is closed.

Can I bring children or infants on the yacht?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The yacht is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed on board.