Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkel, Lunch & Open Bar Day Trip

Turquoise water, a catamaran full of music, and seven hours you don't have to plan

You board a catamaran at Albatros marina and spend seven hours island-hopping: snorkeling the El Farito reef with gear provided, eating a buffet lunch at a beach club, exploring Isla Mujeres town on your own (golf carts available), and parasailing over North Beach. Drinks flow all day, and the boat returns you by 5pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Isla Mujeres1h
2. North Beach1h

Catamaran cruise and Isla Mujeres visit

• Meet at Albatros marina and check in
• Snorkel at El Farito reef
• Lunch at beach club near Marbella restaurant
• Explore Isla Mujeres town and markets
• Enjoy spinnaker experience and relax on deck
• Return to marina and end tour

The experience

The boat leaves Albatros marina at 10am, and by the time you're checking in with the crew, you're already watching the Cancun coastline shrink behind you. The catamaran heads straight for El Farito reef off Isla Mujeres (snorkeling gear is already waiting in your hands), and the water is so clear you can see the bottom before you jump in. Schools of fish move like they're choreographed. You float there as long as you want, then climb back on deck where someone's already pouring drinks and the speakers are loud enough that conversation stops being necessary.

Around midday the boat pulls up to a beach club next to Marbella restaurant, and lunch is a buffet spread of Mexican food laid out under palapas. The sand is soft, the water's right there, and you've got time to eat, swim, or just sit with your drink and watch other people's vacations happen. After that, the crew drops you on Isla Mujeres for a few hours to do whatever: rent a golf cart and loop the island, hit the local markets, find a tequila tasting, or just walk around taking photos. The town is small enough that you can't really get lost, and there's always something to look at.

The last stop is parasailing over North Beach, which is the kind of thing that sounds scarier than it is. You're harnessed in, the boat tows you up, and suddenly you're seeing the whole island from above: the reef patterns, the beach, the water shifting from turquoise to deep blue. Back on deck, music's still playing, the open bar's still flowing, and you've got time to dry off and decompress before heading back to the marina around 5pm. The whole day runs on a fixed schedule, so there's no figuring out logistics. Just show up, and the boat handles the rest.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and access to El Farito reef.
• buffet-style Mexican lunch at the beach club.
• unlimited drinks all day (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
• bottled water.
• parasailing experience over North Beach.
• several hours of free time to explore Isla Mujeres town and local markets.
• return transport to Albatros marina by 5pm.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 110

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 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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by After Dark Events & Entertainment

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging transport, snorkeling spots, or meals yourself: the fixed 10am to 5pm schedule and all-inclusive format mean you show up and the crew handles everything else.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 24h before the start.

What's included in the open bar?

Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. Bottled water is also provided.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes, snorkeling gear is provided. You don't need to bring your own.

How much free time do you get on Isla Mujeres?

Several hours to explore the town, shop at local markets, rent a golf cart, or visit a tequila tasting. The exact time depends on the day's schedule.

Can you skip the parasailing?

Parasailing is part of the itinerary, but you're not required to participate. You can stay on deck or swim while others are up in the air.

What time does the boat return?

The catamaran returns to Albatros marina around 5pm, completing the seven-hour day trip.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, the minimum age is 18 years old.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. Snorkeling gear and drinks are provided.

Can you drink alcohol and swim?

The open bar is available all day, but drinking and swimming at the same time is not permitted for safety reasons.