Playa del Carmen Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Sailing Catamaran with Lunch, US$ 89 per person (4h, 4.65★ · 670).
- Top rated: Sian Ka'an boat tour from Riviera Maya: Snorkel the barrier reef, US$ 229 per person (10h, 4.94★ · 181).
- Private option: Playa del Carmen: 4-Hour Catamaran, Snorkel & Beach with Lunch, US$ 1,873 per group (4h, 4.97★ · 278).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 85–US$ 280 (median US$ 115). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 21.
Of the 21 options: 21 with live guides in English, 13 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 16 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Playa del Carmen Boat Tours
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21 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Sailing Catamaran with Lunch Sail a luxury catamaran to Riviera Maya's top reef with snorkeling, paddleboarding and lunch included. Four hours of water activities with hotel pickup. Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.65 (670 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Snorkeling in Riviera Maya: Catamaran & Two Reefs Snorkel two Caribbean reefs from a catamaran departing Maroma Beach, with hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya, drinks included, and three hours on the water. Mon–Sat · 09:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.83 (569 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Playa del Carmen: 4-Hour Catamaran, Snorkel & Beach with Lunch Four-hour catamaran from Puerto Aventuras to Paamul Bay with snorkeling, beach time, lunch, open bar and troll fishing. Small groups, sea turtles common. Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 ★ 4.97 (278 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,873 per group
Sian Ka'an boat tour from Riviera Maya: Snorkel the barrier reef Boat tour of Sian Ka'an Reserve from Riviera Maya with hotel pickup, certified guide, snorkeling at the second longest barrier reef, lunch in Punta Allen. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.94 (181 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 229 per person
Snorkeling Isla Mujeres: El Meco reef with food and open bar Isla Mujeres boat tour from Playa del Carmen with snorkeling at El Meco reef, open bar, lunch, and free time on the island. Hotel pickup included. Every day · 7 start times, 08:30 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.42 (193 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Playa del Carmen: 4-Hour Private Yacht & In-Ha Reef Snorkeling Private 4-hour yacht tour from Puerto Aventuras to In-Ha reef with snorkeling, open bar, ceviche lunch, and fishing. Includes all gear and towels. Small groups. Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 ★ 4.97 (251 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DA · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,653 per group
Riviera Maya: Xpu-Ha Private Yacht Tour & Open Bar Sail the Riviera Maya to Xpu-Ha on a private yacht with open bar, paddle boards, and fresh Mexican lunch. Includes all drinks, music, and local guide crew. Every day · 10:00 ★ 4.99 (584 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,170 per group
Playa del Carmen Snorkeling: Private Catamaran Tour Private 5-hour catamaran snorkeling from Puerto Aventuras marina to In-Ha and La Bocana reefs, with unlimited drinks, lunch, and gear included. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.97 (130 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,931 per group
Playa del Carmen: 51' Private Yacht & Inha Reef Snorkel 4-hour private yacht charter from Playa del Carmen with snorkeling at Inha Reef, paddle boards, fire-grilled chicken lunch and open bar. Small groups, qualified crew. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.97 (515 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,499 per group
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private catamaran with turtles Private 5-hour catamaran snorkeling from Puerto Aventuras with two reef stops, open bar, and ceviche lunch while your crew handles everything, plus optional troll fishing. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.99 (117 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,479 per group
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private Catamaran with Open Bar Snorkel In-Ha reef from a private luxury catamaran in Playa del Carmen with unlimited drinks, lunch, and fishing gear included. Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 ★ 4.97 (162 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,149 per group
Playa del Carmen: 2-Hour Sunset Yacht with Swimming & Karaoke 47-foot Azimut yacht from Playa del Carmen with protected cove swimming, unlimited cocktails, karaoke and grilled chicken. Small groups, 2 hours, pickup at H2Oh Plaza. Every day · 18:00 ★ 4.97 (385 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 839 per group
Private catamaran snorkeling tour Playa del Carmen: Paamul Bay Sail from Puerto Aventuras to Paamul Bay on a private 38-foot catamaran with snorkeling, open bar, and fresh seafood lunch prepared on board. Every day · 09:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (348 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,653 per group
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private catamaran with turtles Private catamaran snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen with two reef stops, open bar, ceviche lunch and troll fishing. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.99 (143 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 2,259 per group
Snorkeling in Cozumel: Private 40' Catamaran, 2 Reefs & Sunset Private 40-foot catamaran from Puerto Aventuras to Cozumel's reefs. Snorkel Playa Palancar and hunt for sea turtles at a second reef. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 ★ 4.90 (52 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 3,167 per group
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Playa del Carmen: Private Azimut Yacht & Snorkeling with Open Bar Private 58ft Azimut yacht from Puerto Aventuras, 4 hours. Includes snorkeling, ceviche, guacamole, open bar, paddle boards. Groups only, no crowds. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 14:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.95 (108 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,150 per group
Private Coba & Tulum Ruins Tour: Bike, Boat & Cenote Swim Private tour from Playa del Carmen: bike through Coba's temples, swim and cliff jump in a cenote, then explore Tulum ruins by boat with snorkeling and lunch. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (85 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 280 per person
Private catamaran Riviera Maya: 40-foot leopard with open bar Cruise the Riviera Maya coast from Puerto Aventuras Marina on a private 40-foot catamaran for three hours, with gourmet snacks, full open bar. Every day · 09:30 and 15:30 ★ 5.00 (81 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,488 per group
Private Yacht La Bocana: 3-Hour Riviera Maya Cruise with Open Bar Private yacht cruise from Puerto Aventuras to La Bocana reef with 3 hours anchored in calm water, featuring open bar and snacks while you swim and relax. Every day · 09:30 and 15:30 ★ 4.97 (72 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,269 per group
Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private yacht with sea turtles Private snorkeling yacht from Puerto Aventuras Marina with reef access at In-Ha, sea turtles, ceviche and open bar. Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (69 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 1,708 per group
Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour & Cenotes from Playa del Carmen Full-day boat tour from Playa del Carmen or Tulum exploring Bacalar's lagoon, cenote, pirate channel and stromatolites with lunch and English-speaking guide. Tue · 07:00 and 07:45 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.60 (52 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 166 per person
The top 12 of 21 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Sailing Catamaran with LunchOur pickPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 4h | 4.65★ · 670 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sian Ka'an boat tour from Riviera Maya: Snorkel the barrier reefTop ratedGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 229 per person | 10h | 4.94★ · 181 | Every day · 06:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Playa del Carmen: 4-Hour Catamaran, Snorkel & Beach with LunchPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 1,873 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 125 per person if 15 go | 4h | 4.97★ · 278 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Riviera Maya: Catamaran & Two ReefsPickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 3h | 4.83★ · 569 | Mon–Sat · 09:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling Isla Mujeres: El Meco reef with food and open barPickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 5h–6h | 4.42★ · 193 | Every day · 7 start times, 08:30 to 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Playa del Carmen: 4-Hour Private Yacht & In-Ha Reef SnorkelingPrivate | US$ 1,653 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 110 per person if 15 go | 4h | 4.97★ · 251 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 | English, Danish, Spanish |
| Riviera Maya: Xpu-Ha Private Yacht Tour & Open BarPrivate | US$ 1,170 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 78 per person if 15 go | 3h | 4.99★ · 584 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Playa del Carmen Snorkeling: Private Catamaran TourPrivate | US$ 1,931 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 129 per person if 15 go | 5h | 4.97★ · 130 | Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Playa del Carmen: 51' Private Yacht & Inha Reef SnorkelPrivate | US$ 1,499 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 100 per person if 15 go | 4h | 4.97★ · 515 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private catamaran with turtlesPrivate | US$ 2,479 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 165 per person if 15 go | 5h | 4.99★ · 117 | Every day · 08:30 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Private Catamaran with Open BarPrivate | US$ 2,149 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 143 per person if 15 go | 4h | 4.97★ · 162 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:30 | English, Spanish |
| Playa del Carmen: 2-Hour Sunset Yacht with Swimming & KaraokePrivate | US$ 839 per group up to 10 people · ≈ US$ 84 per person if 10 go | 2h | 4.97★ · 385 | Every day · 18:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Sian Ka'an boat tour from Riviera Maya: Snorkel the barrier reef (US$ 229 per person)
- With pickup (6): Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen: Sailing Catamaran with Lunch (US$ 89 per person) · Sian Ka'an boat tour from Riviera Maya: Snorkel the barrier reef (US$ 229 per person) · Snorkeling in Riviera Maya: Catamaran & Two Reefs (US$ 85 per person)
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