Private catamaran Riviera Maya: 40-foot leopard with open bar

Three hours on the water with your own boat and crew

A private catamaran tour departing Puerto Aventuras Marina along the Riviera Maya coast, with a 35-minute cruise to La Bocana: a calm protected cove where you swim or relax. The boat carries gourmet appetizers, a full open bar with tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey and Mexican beer, and crew-made margaritas. Towels, life jackets and floaties are provided. A guide speaks English or Spanish. Private transportation can be arranged at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and refreshments

• Welcome at Puerto Aventuras Marina
• Board catamaran
• Cruise Riviera Maya coast 35 minutes
• Arrive at La Bocana cove
• Swim or relax in calm waters
• Enjoy gourmet appetizers and open bar

The experience

What does a private catamaran actually give you that a shared boat doesn't? Your own crew, your own schedule, and the space to move around without a crowd. You board at Puerto Aventuras Marina and cruise for roughly 35 minutes along the Riviera Maya coast before dropping anchor at La Bocana, a sheltered cove with calm water. The crew handles everything. They prepare fresh gourmet appetizers (crudités, guacamole, chips) and work the open bar while you decide whether to swim, float on a paddleboard, cast a fishing line, or simply sit with a drink and watch the water.

The open bar runs the full three hours: tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, Mexican beer, soft drinks, water, juices and cocktails on ice. The crew's specialty is margaritas, and they're made fresh while you're aboard. Towels and life jackets come with the booking. Floaties and a paddleboard are available if you ask. A guide speaks English or Spanish throughout, and the boat has a restroom on board. If you need private transportation to or from the marina, you can add that at checkout.

La Bocana itself is the draw: protected waters mean no chop, so swimming is easy and the cove stays calm even when the open ocean doesn't. Snorkeling gear is available to rent separately. It's not part of the standard package. The whole day runs three hours from pickup to return, which means you can fit it around other plans without losing a full afternoon.

What’s included

• Private boat and crew.
• gourmet appetizers including crudités, guacamole and chips.
• unlimited drinks from a full open bar with tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, Mexican beer, soft drinks, water, juices and cocktails.
• towels and life jackets.
• floaties and paddleboard available on request.
• restroom on board.
• English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 15:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Riviera Elite

Is this one for you?The three-hour window means you can anchor at La Bocana and actually swim or paddle without rushing, which is what sets a private boat apart from a shared tour that has to keep moving to fit more stops into the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the boat ride to La Bocana from Puerto Aventuras Marina?

The cruise takes approximately 35 minutes to reach La Bocana, the protected cove where you'll spend most of the three hours swimming, floating or relaxing on the water.

What's included in the open bar on this catamaran?

The open bar carries tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, Mexican beer, soft drinks, bottled water, sparkling water, juices and cocktails on ice for the full three hours. The crew makes fresh margaritas on request.

Can I bring children on this private catamaran tour?

Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels. Wheelchair access is available, though water activities depend on safety requirements.

Is snorkeling included, or do I need to rent gear?

Snorkeling is not included in the tour price. Gear is available to rent separately if you want to explore underwater.

What if I want to get to the marina without driving myself?

Private transportation to and from Puerto Aventuras Marina can be arranged at checkout for an additional fee.