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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Open Bar from Cancun

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Free cancellation

1/7

Duration9h

GroupUp to 500

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PickupAt your hotel

Snorkel the underwater statues, then party on the way back

You board a two-level catamaran in Playa del Carmen, snorkel the underwater statues and reef with provided equipment, sail to Isla Mujeres for a beach club lunch with open bar, get free time to explore Playa Norte, and return at sunset with onboard contests and drinks. Ground transport from your hotel is optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Meet at Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen
Check-in and depart from Plaza la Isla
Sail through Nichupte lagoon with open bar
Snorkel at underwater statues and reef
Sail to Isla Mujeres
Lunch at beach club with buffet and open bar
Free time to explore Isla Mujeres
Enjoy sunset, party, and contests on board
Return to Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen

The Experience

So you're in Cancun with a full day and no plans — the catamaran leaves from Coco Bongo in Playa del Carmen at the meeting point on Avenida 10 and Calle 12, and honestly, that's when the day actually starts. You board a two-level catamaran at Plaza la Isla and sail through the Nichupte lagoon channel with an open bar already running. The water is so clear you can see down before you even get to the snorkeling spot, and then you're in it — underwater statues and the reef, snorkel gear included, time to actually dive and look around instead of just floating over it.

After that you sail to Isla Mujeres proper. The beach club is where you eat — regional buffet, nothing fancy but real food, and the open bar keeps going. Then you've got free time on Playa Norte, which is the north beach, and you can walk the center, tour around, sit on the sand, whatever. Some people stay put, some wander. It's your call how you spend those hours. The island doesn't rush you, and neither does the tour.

On the way back to Cancun you watch the sunset from the boat, and that's when the party starts — contests, music, the whole thing. You're back at Coco Bongo by evening. If you need ground transportation from your hotel, that's an add-on option, but the catamaran itself handles the main move: Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres and back, with snorkeling, lunch, drinks and a few hours on the island all wrapped into one day.

What’s included

Two-level catamaran crossing from Playa del Carmen to Isla Mujeres.
snorkeling at the underwater statues and reef with snorkel equipment provided.
sail through the Nichupte lagoon channel.
regional buffet-style lunch at the beach club.
open bar throughout the day on the boat and at the restaurant.
free time on Playa Norte (north beach) to explore or relax.
sunset viewing on the return journey.
party and contests on board.
use of beach club facilities.
optional ground transportation service from your hotel.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CARIBE MEX TOURS

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a full island day without arranging your own boat, snorkel gear, or timing — the catamaran handles the transport, the meals, the drinks, and the activities, so you just show up and move through the day.