Private Yacht La Bocana: 3-Hour Riviera Maya Cruise with Open Bar

The crew handles everything while you float in protected, shallow water with a full bar at hand.

A 3-hour private yacht tour departing Puerto Aventuras, cruising the Riviera Maya coast for 35 minutes before anchoring at La Bocana, a sheltered reef cove with flat, calm water ideal for swimming or sunbathing. The boat includes an open bar with cocktails and beer, freshly prepared snacks, towels, life jackets, and an attentive crew. You can swim, float on a paddleboard, fish, or simply relax onboard. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum drinking age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht cruise and relaxation

• Board yacht at Puerto Aventuras Marina
• Cruise along Riviera Maya coastline
• Arrive at La Bocana cove
• Swim or relax in calm waters
• Enjoy snacks and open bar onboard
• Listen to music and sunbathe
• Cruise back to marina

The experience

You board at Puerto Aventuras Marina and cruise north along the coast for roughly 35 minutes, watching the Riviera Maya shoreline pass. The yacht then enters La Bocana, a semi-sheltered reef area where the water stays shallow and clear: the kind of place where you can see the bottom and move in and out of the water whenever you want. This is where the tour settles in: the crew drops anchor and you spend a good stretch of time here, which is the whole point.

While anchored, the crew keeps the bar and snacks flowing. The open bar runs to tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, Mexican beer, soft drinks, water, and juices. The crew's margaritas are their specialty. Food comes as crudités, fresh guacamole, and chips. Towels and life jackets are on hand. If you brought a paddleboard or want to fish, those are available. Floaties too. The crew stays ready to serve, and the boat has a restroom onboard. Music plays, and the vibe is built around letting loose and soaking in the moment with your group.

The tour works for anyone who wants to float and drink without the logistics of a bigger boat or a crowded beach club. It's private, so the pace and the stops are yours. Guides speak English and Spanish, so the commentary lands either way. If someone in your group uses a wheelchair, you can board the boat, though water activities depend on whether the setup meets the operator's safety requirements.

What’s included

• Private yacht cruise.
• 3 hours on the water.
• open bar with tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, Mexican beer, soft drinks, water, juices, and cocktails.
• freshly prepared snacks including crudités, guacamole, and chips.
• towels and life jackets.
• onboard restroom.
• paddleboard, floaties, and fishing gear available upon request.
• attentive crew service throughout.

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 8 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?Guides speak English and Spanish, so commentary and instructions land clearly for either language group. Book this if your group wants to float and drink without managing a bigger boat or coordinating with strangers.

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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 do we actually spend in the water at La Bocana?

La Bocana is where the yacht anchors for a good stretch of the 3-hour tour, so you have plenty of time to swim, float, paddleboard, or simply stay onboard and relax. The exact duration depends on the day's conditions and your group's preference, but this stop is the centerpiece of the experience.

What's included in the open bar?

The open bar covers tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, Mexican beer, soft drinks, bottled water, sparkling water, juices, and cocktails on ice. The crew's margaritas are a standout, and non-alcoholic options are always available.

Can we bring kids on this yacht?

Yes, children and young adults under 18 can ride along, but they must be accompanied by at least one adult. Infants can come in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. The minimum drinking age for alcohol is 18.

Do we need to arrange our own way to the marina?

The tour departs from Puerto Aventuras Marina. Private transportation to the marina can be added at checkout. Public transportation options are also available nearby.

Is snorkeling included?

Snorkeling is not part of this tour. You can swim and float in the clear water at La Bocana, and paddleboards and fishing gear are available upon request, but organized snorkeling is not offered.