Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Private Catamaran Tour with Open Bar

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Duration4h–7h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Private sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling and open bar

You’ll sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on your own private catamaran with up to eight friends or family. Snorkel over colorful reefs, enjoy an open bar onboard, and soak up island life at your own pace—with a local guide taking care of everything. It’s relaxed, sunny, sometimes silly—and you might find yourself still thinking about those blue waters weeks later.

4h–7h

Step-by-step itinerary

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres

Board catamaran in Cancun
Sail to Isla Mujeres
Snorkel at Cancun reefs
Enjoy sailing on the bay
Return to Cancun

The Experience

I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect the water between Cancun and Isla Mujeres to look so blue it almost hurt my eyes. We climbed aboard this 32-foot catamaran just after breakfast—my cousin was already in flip-flops, grinning like he owned the place. The captain (I think his name was Mario?) gave us a quick safety chat in Spanish and English, then we were off, wind pushing us out into the bay. There’s something about that first salty breeze that makes you forget emails even exist.

We could pick our own pace—either head straight for Isla Mujeres or just sail around the bay. Our group voted for both, which is probably cheating but nobody minded. When we stopped near the reef for snorkeling, I hesitated at first (the mask always fogs up on me), but the guide handed me an anti-fog spray and joked about “seeing fish in HD.” He wasn’t wrong. I still remember how cold the water felt at first, then warm patches drifting by, and these flashes of yellow fish darting through coral that looked almost fake. The open bar started flowing early—someone made a terrible margarita joke—and yeah, maybe I had two.

Lunch was casual—just snacks we’d brought along—but eating chips on deck with wet hair and sun-warmed skin felt like a luxury anyway. At Isla Mujeres, we docked for a bit; some wandered off to look at painted houses while others just lay on towels watching pelicans swoop by. A local kid tried to sell us bracelets (I caved), and there was this moment when everything went quiet except for distant music from a beach bar and the slap of waves against the hull. I keep thinking about that silence now.

What’s included

Your private day includes sailing from Cancun with a local captain and crew guiding you across turquoise waters toward Isla Mujeres. You’ll have all activities covered—including use of snorkeling gear—plus an open bar onboard for drinks as you relax or celebrate with your group before heading back in comfort when you’re ready.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cancun Sailing Catamarans