Playa del Carmen: Sunset Catamaran Sail & Open Bar
Cocktail in hand, the catamaran cuts toward the horizon off Playa del Carmen
You get picked up from your hotel, board a catamaran with a professional crew, and spend the evening floating off Playa del Carmen's coast with an open bar and appetizers while the sun sets. The boat returns you to your hotel, and you've skipped the logistics entirely: no arranging transport, no choosing a restaurant for sunset drinks, no wondering if you picked the right spot.
Step-by-step itinerary
Sunset sailing with dinner and drinks
- Board luxurious catamaran
- Sail along Riviera Maya coastline
- Relax on plush deck cushions
- Enjoy open bar cocktails
- Watch vibrant sunset over sea
- Have tropical fruit and cheese platters
- Experience intimate, tailored service
The experience
The crew hands you a drink before the boat even leaves the dock. You're standing on the deck of a catamaran, the Riviera Maya coastline already shrinking behind you, and the sun is still high enough that the water throws back light like hammered silver. This is the Sunset Sailing experience from Playa del Carmen: the kind of evening that doesn't require you to arrange a thing. Hotel pickup happens in the morning (timing depends on where you're staying), and then you show up at the marina with nothing to do but board.
Once you're out on the water, the crew (bilingual and attentive), keeps the open bar moving and sets out platters of tropical fruit, cheese and cured meat. There's no schedule to follow, no stops to hit. You're just floating along the Caribbean coast while the light changes. The catamaran is fully equipped, meaning the sails work, the deck is comfortable, and someone who knows what they're doing is steering. The whole thing runs about two and a half to three hours, which is long enough to feel like you've left the resort behind but short enough that you're back before dinner plans fall apart.
The sunset itself. That's the thing people come for. The sky doesn't just turn orange. It does the whole spectrum, and because you're on the water with nothing between you and the horizon, you see all of it. The wind moves the boat just enough to keep things interesting. By the time the sun touches the water, you've had enough time to settle in, refill your glass, and actually notice what's happening instead of scrambling to get your phone out.
Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included, which saves the negotiation of finding a taxi or figuring out where the marina is. The minimum age is 10, and it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns: the boat moves, and the sea has its own rhythm. Everyone else, regardless of fitness level, tends to find their balance pretty quickly.
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most Riviera Maya hotels, a fully stocked open bar aboard the catamaran, gourmet appetizers (tropical fruit platter and cheese & meat platter), and a professional bilingual crew. The catamaran is fully equipped and ready to sail.
Information
Lasts 2h, runs every day at 17:30, from US$ 89 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Cancun Adventures
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a sunset experience without the work of finding a restaurant, arranging transport, or timing it yourself: the pickup and return handle logistics, and the open bar means you're not calculating what to order.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 11 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the boat leave?
Pickup from your hotel happens in the morning. Departure time depends on your hotel's location in Riviera Maya. The crew will confirm the exact time when you book.
Is the open bar included?
Yes. The bar is fully stocked and open throughout the sail. Tropical fruit and cheese & meat platters are also included.
How long is the sunset sail?
About 2.5 to 3 hours on the water, including the return to the marina.
Do I need to arrange my own way to the dock?
No. Round-trip hotel pickup from most hotels in Riviera Maya is included.
Can I book this for a couple or small group?
Yes. The catamaran accommodates small groups and couples, and the service is tailored to make the experience intimate.
What if the weather is bad?
Check with the operator at booking. Sunset sails typically operate in fair conditions. The crew will advise if conditions change.
Is there food beyond the appetizers?
The inclusions are gourmet appetizers: tropical fruit and cheese & meat platters. It's not a full dinner, though the open bar keeps things going.
Playa del Carmen: Sunset Catamaran Sail & Open Bar
2h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 89 per person