Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkeling, Open Bar & Beach Club

The boat leaves at 10am, but nobody told us about the dock fee

You board a catamaran at Cancun's Marina Sail Away and spend the day snorkeling at a reef stop, parasailing behind the boat on a spinnaker, and relaxing at a beach club on Isla Mujeres with a Mexican buffet lunch and open bar throughout. Free time in town lets you explore or shop before the sunset return to Cancun. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included. Just budget the $45 dock fee per person at the marina.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres

• Meet at Marina Sail Away
• Depart from Marina at 10 am or 1 pm
• Snorkel at Isla Mujeres reef
• Enjoy Spinnaker parachute ride
• Drink from national open bar onboard
• Arrive at Isla Mujeres beach club
• Eat Mexican buffet lunch
• Relax at beach club facilities
• Tour Isla Mujeres town
• Return to Cancun marina at sunset

The experience

The catamaran to Isla Mujeres departs from Marina Sail Away at kilometer 3.5 of Cancun's hotel zone, and the pickup from your hotel happens early enough that you're still half-asleep when the driver arrives. What catches people off guard is the $45 dock fee per person, not included in the tour price, collected at the marina before you board. It's the kind of thing that makes you pause for a second, but then you're on the boat and the Caribbean is right there, and honestly, it stops mattering pretty fast.

The snorkeling happens first, at one of the reef stops between Cancun and Isla Mujeres. A certified guide gears you up with the provided equipment and takes the group down to see what's actually there: fish, coral, the usual reef life. After that comes the spinnaker, which is basically a parachute tow behind the boat, and you're flying low over the water with the wind doing the work. The open bar runs the whole time, so you're drinking a beer or a margarita while you're either underwater or airborne, which is the kind of detail that makes the day feel less like a tour and more like someone just handed you a very good afternoon. The music plays, the boat moves, and the water is that turquoise color the description promises, not exaggerated, just actually that color.

When you reach Isla Mujeres, the beach club is where you spend the calm part of the day. There's a Mexican buffet lunch included, loungers on the sand, and the facilities are there if you need them. The group usually splits up after eating: some people stay at the club, others walk into town to look for souvenirs or just wander the streets. You get a couple of hours of free time, which is enough to get a sense of the place without feeling rushed. Then the boat heads back to Cancun as the sun drops, and you watch it from the water instead of from land, which changes how it feels.

The whole thing runs about 8 hours from pickup to dropoff. Two departure times (10am or 1pm), so you can choose whether you want the morning or afternoon slot. Hotel pickup and dropoff are included, which means you're not figuring out how to get to the marina on your own or negotiating a taxi fare at the end of a long day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff from your Cancun hotel.
• catamaran transport to and from Isla Mujeres.
• snorkeling equipment and certified guide at the reef stop.
• spinnaker parasailing activity.
• access to the beach club on Isla Mujeres.
• Mexican buffet lunch.
• national open bar with drinks throughout the day.
• free time to explore Isla Mujeres town.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Spanish10:00 and 13:00

Guide in English or Spanish10:00 and 13:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “If you don´t need transportation please select Tour Regular Tour and the meeting point will be at Marina Sail away located at the kilometer 3.5 of the hotel zone in Cancun at 9:30 am or 12:30 pm. Have a great experience!”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 90

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by All Around México

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water with snorkeling, parasailing, and beach time without arranging transport, equipment rentals, or a separate lunch. The catamaran handles all of it, and the open bar means you're not paying for drinks on top.

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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 time does the catamaran leave Cancun?

Departures are at 10am or 1pm daily from Marina Sail Away, kilometer 3.5 of the hotel zone. Hotel pickup happens before that.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling gear is included and a certified guide accompanies the group at the reef stop.

What is the spinnaker activity?

It's a parachute tow behind the boat where you fly low over the Caribbean Sea. It's included in the tour.

Is food and drink included?

Yes, a Mexican buffet lunch at the beach club and a national open bar throughout the day are both included.

How much free time do you get on Isla Mujeres?

A couple of hours after lunch to explore the town, shop, or relax at the beach club before the return journey.

Is there an extra fee I should know about?

Yes, there's a $45 dock fee per person at Marina Sail Away, collected when you arrive to board. This is not included in the tour price.

How long is the full tour?

About 8 hours from hotel pickup to dropoff, including travel time, snorkeling, the beach club, and the return to Cancun.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and dropoff from your Cancun hotel are included in the tour price.