Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkel, Beach Club & Open Bar

A Day on the Water Between Cancun and Isla Mujeres

You board a catamaran at 10am and sail to a reef for snorkeling with a guide, then anchor at a private beach club on Isla Mujeres for a buffet lunch and free time to explore the town. The open bar runs the whole day, and you return to Cancun at 5pm. No separate fees for entry, snorkel gear, or drinks. They're all built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres

• Depart from Marina Imperial las perlas
• Sail to Isla Mujeres
• Snorkel at Cancun reef
• Relax at private beach club
• Enjoy buffet lunch and open bar
• Free time to explore Isla Mujeres
• Sail back to Cancun

The experience

You're wondering if a catamaran day trip is worth the time, and honestly, the answer depends on whether you want to be on a boat with a drink in hand or back at the hotel pool. This one leaves Cancun at 10am from Marina Las Perlas in the Hotel Zone and doesn't return until 5pm, so it's a full commitment, but the route covers actual ground: you sail out to a reef for snorkeling (weather permitting), then anchor at a private beach club on Isla Mujeres where lunch and the open bar wait. The catamaran itself holds enough people that you're never alone, but small enough that it doesn't feel like a floating resort.

The snorkel stop comes first, somewhere along the reef between Cancun and the island. A certified guide is there, which matters if you've never done this before or if the current is running that day. They'll tell you straight if conditions aren't safe. You see the fish, the coral, the usual Caribbean reef life. After that, the boat heads to Isla Mujeres and docks at the beach club, where you get time to walk the town if you want (the streets are walkable, shops are there, it's the kind of place you can cover in an hour) or just stay poolside with the buffet and keep ordering from the bar. The staff handles the ambience part (music, energy, that sort of thing), so you're not sitting in silence.

The Isla Mujeres catamaran tour runs daily, same schedule every day, which means you can book it without worrying about availability shifting. Bring sunscreen that actually works, because seven hours on the water is a long time to burn. If the weather turns rough, snorkeling gets cancelled for safety, but the beach club and the bar don't, so you're still getting most of the day. The boat leaves from a specific marina (Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 2.2), so if you're staying in the Hotel Zone, it's close. If you're elsewhere in Cancun, you'll need to factor in travel time to get there by 10am.

What’s included

• Catamaran transportation from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and back.
• snorkel activity at a reef with a certified guide (weather dependent).
• access to a private beach club on Isla Mujeres.
• buffet lunch.
• open bar for the full duration of the tour.
• free time to walk and shop in Isla Mujeres town.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The meeting point is at Marina las perlas located at the kilometer 2.2 of the hotel zone in Cancun and the check in time is at 9:00 am In case you need transportation from your hotel please let us know to provide you…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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$ 53

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Cancun Tours Sale

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day out of Cancun without arranging your own boat, snorkel site, or meals: the fixed schedule and all-inclusive bar mean you show up at the marina and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 24h before the start.

What time does the catamaran leave and return?

Departure is 10am from Marina Las Perlas in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Return is 5pm the same day.

Is snorkeling guaranteed, or can it be cancelled?

Snorkeling depends on weather and sea conditions for safety reasons. If conditions aren't safe, the stop is skipped, but the rest of the tour (the beach club, lunch, and open bar), continues as planned.

What's included in the open bar?

The tour includes an open bar throughout the day. The specific drinks available are not detailed, but standard bar service is covered in the price.

Can I visit Isla Mujeres town, or do I stay at the beach club?

You have free time on Isla Mujeres to walk the town, shop, or explore. You can also stay at the beach club if you prefer.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

Snorkel equipment is included. A certified guide is present to assist you in the water.

Is this tour suitable for non-swimmers or people who don't want to snorkel?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Snorkeling is an activity on the itinerary, but you're not required to participate. You can stay on the boat or at the beach club instead.

Where exactly do I meet the tour?

Meet at Marina Las Perlas, located at Boulevard Kukulkan Km. 2.2 in the Cancun Hotel Zone.