Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkeling, Parasail & Open Bar

Catamaran to Isla Mujeres: Snorkel a Reef, Fly Behind the Boat, Eat on the Beach

You board a catamaran at Marina Caribbean Carnaval and spend the day snorkeling a reef with a certified guide, parasailing behind the boat, relaxing at a beach club on Isla Mujeres with a Mexican buffet, and exploring the town before returning at sunset. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, open bar, and lunch are all included. The full day runs from 10am or 1pm departure until late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres

• Meet at Marina Caribbean Carnaval
• Depart from marina at 10 am or 1 pm
• Snorkel at Isla Mujeres reef
• Fly spinnaker over Caribbean Sea
• Enjoy national open bar on board
• Arrive at Isla Mujeres beach club
• Eat Mexican buffet lunch
• Relax at beach club facilities
• Tour Isla Mujeres town and shop
• Return to Cancun marina at sunset

The experience

The catamaran pulls away from Marina Caribbean Carnaval at 10am or 1pm, and within minutes the water shifts from murky hotel-zone green to something else entirely: that Caribbean turquoise that photographs never quite capture. You're standing on deck with a drink in hand, the national open bar already running, and the first stop is a reef where the water is so clear you can see the bottom before you jump in. A certified guide goes down with the group, pointing out the coral and the fish that dart through it. The snorkeling gear is included, which saves the usual scramble of renting it separately.

After the reef, there's the parasail: a spinnaker parachute that catches the wind and pulls you up behind the boat while you're still holding your drink. It sounds chaotic, and it kind of is, but that's part of why people talk about this part. The catamaran to Isla Mujeres keeps moving while you're up there, so the view keeps changing. Then you come down, the boat continues toward the island, and by the time you arrive at the beach club, you're ready to sit still for a while. The club has loungers, shade, and a Mexican buffet that's included, not fancy, but solid enough that you're not hunting for lunch money. The open bar keeps running through the afternoon.

There's a window of free time to walk into Isla Mujeres town, which is small enough that you can cover the main stretch in an hour if you want to buy a souvenir or just look around. Most people stay at the club, though. The return trip happens as the sun drops, so you're back at the marina in Cancun watching the light change across the water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means you don't have to figure out how to get to the marina or back to your room afterward. The dock fee and reef conservation fee are separate. Ask about those when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cancun accommodation.
• catamaran transport to Isla Mujeres.
• snorkeling at a Caribbean reef with certified guide and equipment provided.
• parasailing experience behind the boat.
• access to the beach club with loungers and facilities.
• Mexican buffet lunch.
• national open bar with alcoholic beverages throughout the day.
• free time to explore Isla Mujeres town.
• return to Cancun marina at sunset.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Spanish10:00 and 13:00

Guide in English or Spanish12:00 and 13:00

Guide in English or Spanish10:00 and 13:00

Guide in English or Spanish12:00 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, 12:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 45

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging transport, snorkeling, lunch or drinks separately: the catamaran schedule and included amenities mean you show up at the marina and everything else 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 (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): 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?

Departures are at 10am and 1pm daily from Marina Caribbean Carnaval, located at kilometer 6.5 of the Cancun hotel zone.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, snorkeling gear is included. A certified guide accompanies the group in the water.

What does the open bar include?

The national open bar runs throughout the day and includes alcoholic beverages.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a Mexican buffet is served at the beach club on Isla Mujeres.

How much free time do you get on Isla Mujeres?

There is free time to walk around the town of Isla Mujeres to shop for souvenirs or explore before the return trip.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Cancun hotel are included.

Are there extra fees?

The dock fee and reef conservation fee are not included in the tour price and are paid separately.