Riviera Maya: Private Catamaran Tour with Chef & Open Bar

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Duration4h

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Private sailing from Puerto Aventuras with chef, open bar, snorkeling and fresh local snacks

You’ll sail out from Puerto Aventuras on your own private catamaran with an open bar and a real chef cooking fresh snacks and lunch as you go. Swim or snorkel in clear Caribbean water, relax on deck with friends or family, and taste local flavors—all at your own pace. It’s easygoing but special in a way that lingers long after you’ve docked again.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private 4-hour catamaran sailing tour

Depart from Puerto Aventuras
Sail along Caribbean coast
Enjoy included snacks and drinks
Choose additional snacks per group
Select main dishes per group
Relish dessert options per group
Relax and create memories onboard
Return to Puerto Aventuras

The Experience

I didn’t expect to feel so instantly relaxed stepping onto the Bali catamaran in Puerto Aventuras. The deck was warm under my feet—sun already high—and our host, Andrea, handed me a cold drink before I’d even found a spot to sit. There’s something about that first salty breeze off the Caribbean that makes you forget whatever you were worried about back on shore. Our captain (I think his name was Miguel?) smiled and nodded as we set off; he barely spoke but somehow made everyone feel like we were in good hands.

We drifted along the coast for a while—music low, just enough to mix with the sound of water slapping against the hull. I kept catching whiffs of lime and cilantro from the kitchen; their chef was prepping snacks for us, and honestly, I could’ve eaten just the Mayan guacamole all day. At one point I tried to help slice fruit, but Ana (the chef) laughed and gently shooed me away—“You’re on vacation,” she said. So I went back up front where my friend had already claimed the best spot in the sun.

Snorkeling gear was ready when we anchored near a patch of reef—water so clear you could see flashes of blue and yellow darting below. I’m not much of a swimmer but it felt easy here; maybe it was just knowing there was ceviche waiting when I got back on board. We ate slowly—shrimp tacos, some kind of spicy potatoes that disappeared fast—and talked about nothing important while the coastline slid by in slow motion. There’s this moment after lunch when everyone goes quiet for a bit, just listening to waves and feeling kind of full (in every sense). That’s what stuck with me.

What’s included

Your day includes four hours aboard a private Bali catamaran departing from Puerto Aventuras with your own captain, host, and chef preparing gourmet snacks and lunch.
All alcoholic beverages are covered by an open premium bar.
Snorkeling equipment is provided so you can swim at one of the Caribbean’s reefs before relaxing back on deck until return.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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