Isla Mujeres Catamaran from Playa del Carmen: Snorkel & Open Bar
Ten hours on the water beats a day stuck in your hotel room
You get picked up from your Playa del Carmen hotel, sail to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with snorkeling stops and underwater statues, eat a buffet lunch and drink from an open bar, then return by early evening. The whole day — transport, gear, food, drinks — is included, so you show up and the rest happens.
Step-by-step itinerary
Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres
- Hotel pick up between 7:00 am and 8:30 am
- Check in at beach marina at 9:30 am
- Sail from Turtles Cancun Hotel Zone at 10:00 am
- Enjoy catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres
- Return to marina around 5:30 pm
The Experience
You're in Playa del Carmen with a free day and no rental car. The beach is nice, but you've seen it. Then the catamaran pulls up to the dock at Turtles Marina in the hotel zone, and suddenly you're not choosing between the same strip of sand — you're heading out to Isla Mujeres, one of those islands that actually looks like the postcard. The boat leaves at 10 am after hotel pickup between 7 and 8:30 am, depending on where you're staying. That's the whole morning sorted.
Once you're on the water, the pace shifts. There's snorkeling gear waiting for you, and the reef isn't some crowded spot — it's the kind of place where you can actually see the coral and the fish instead of just other people's fins. The catamaran also stops at the underwater statues, which is stranger than you'd expect: a sculpture garden on the seafloor that feels less touristy once you're down there looking at it. Between the water and the boat, there's an open bar with rum, vodka, tequila and beer, plus a buffet lunch included. Ten hours sounds long until you realize you're not watching the clock.
The whole thing is built around not having to arrange anything yourself. Transportation picks you up from your hotel, the snorkeling equipment is there, the food and drinks are covered, and you're back at the same marina by 5:30 pm. No negotiating with taxi drivers, no hunting for a restaurant, no renting gear separately. The guides keep things relaxed, and the group stays small enough that it doesn't feel like a cattle call.
What’s included
Hotel pickup from your Playa del Carmen location between 7 and 8:30 am, air-conditioned vehicle transport to the marina, catamaran passage to Isla Mujeres, snorkeling equipment, access to the underwater statues, buffet lunch on board, open bar with rum, vodka, tequila, beer and cocktails, and return transport to your hotel by evening.
Operated by Joluga Catamaran´s
Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Playa del Carmen without a car and want a full day on the water without arranging snorkeling, lunch, drinks or transport separately — the 10-hour format means you get both the island and the reef in one departure.
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What time does the catamaran leave?
The boat sails at 10 am from Turtles Marina in the hotel zone. Hotel pickup happens between 7 and 8:30 am depending on your location in Playa del Carmen.
Is snorkeling equipment included?
Yes, snorkeling gear is provided. You'll use it at the reef and at the underwater statue site.
What's included in the open bar?
The open bar has rum, vodka, tequila and beer, plus other cocktails — more than 14 options total. Soft drinks are also available.
How long is the tour?
The full day is 10 hours from pickup to return. You're back at the marina around 5:30 pm.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet meal is served on board, along with drinks.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation?
No. Hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen is included. The vehicle is air-conditioned.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and the catamaran.
What if I have mobility concerns or a medical condition?
The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Check with the operator about your specific situation before booking.
Isla Mujeres Catamaran from Playa del Carmen: Snorkel & Open Bar
10h · EN · PT +2 · at your hotel
from US$ 89 per person
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