Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Catamaran All-Inclusive Day Trip

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 50

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PickupAt your hotel

Catamaran sailing, snorkeling & open bar to Isla Mujeres

You’ll sail by catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with an easygoing crew and premium open bar, stop for snorkeling in clear Caribbean water, then enjoy lunch onboard before 2.5 hours of free time at IXI Beach. Expect laughter, salt on your lips, and moments you’ll want to replay later.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail, snorkel, and explore Isla Mujeres

Board catamaran in Cancun
Enjoy lunch box onboard
Drink at premium open bar
Snorkel in crystal-clear waters
Spend 2.5 hours free on island
Visit IXI Beach with open bar
Tour Isla Mujeres iconic spots

The Experience

We were already halfway across that crazy-blue water before I realized how salty the breeze actually tastes. The crew in Cancun had us laughing right away — I think one of them called me “Capitán” after I tripped over my own flip-flop. There’s music, not too loud, and someone keeps refilling my cup with something cold and sweet (no idea what it was, but it worked). The main keyword here is catamaran tour Isla Mujeres, but honestly, it just felt like we were floating between two worlds — city behind us, that wild green island ahead.

Snorkeling was next. They handed out gear (I always worry about the mask fogging up — this one didn’t), and when I hit the water it was colder than I expected. Fish everywhere, darting like little flashes under the surface. Our guide Luis pointed out some coral shapes — he said one looked like a brain, which made me laugh because it really did. Back on board, lunch came in a box: pasta that tasted homemade, a baguette with turkey ham and cheese, fruit on the side. Not fancy but somehow perfect after swimming. My hands still smelled like salt when I ate.

On Isla Mujeres itself, we got 2.5 hours just to wander around IXI Beach or wherever we wanted — so yeah, I just kicked off my shoes and watched people playing volleyball while some locals tried to sell me bracelets (I caved). Open bar again if you want it. The sun felt heavier here; everything slowed down in a good way. Later we did a quick loop past some “iconic spots” (Luis’s words), but honestly I barely remember details because my brain was still half-floating from earlier.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned pickup from Cancun, all fees and taxes covered up front, use of snorkeling gear for your swim stop along the way, an onboard box lunch with handmade pasta and fresh bread sandwiches plus fruit or dessert, plus unlimited drinks both on the catamaran and at IXI Beach before heading back late afternoon.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cancun Sailing Catamarans