Things to do in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
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Isla Mujeres & Snorkeling: Reef, Beach Club & Playa NorteYou're picked up from your Cancun hotel and taken by boat to Isla Mujeres for two snorkel sessions (one at Punta Sam reef, one at Playa Norte), with 45 minutes in the water each time and all gear provided. Between snorkels, you eat a buffet lunch at a beach club with an open bar, then spend two hours exploring the downtown town on foot. The whole day runs from early morning pickup through evening return, with hotel drop-off included.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling, a full meal and time to wander a real town — all without arranging your own boat, buying tickets separately or timing the pieces yourself. The fixed pickup and return mean you're not managing logistics; the two snorkel stops and open bar mean you're not paying extra along the way.
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkeling, Open Bar & Beach ClubYou board a catamaran at Cancun's Marina Sail Away and spend the day snorkeling at a reef stop, parasailing behind the boat on a spinnaker, and relaxing at a beach club on Isla Mujeres with a Mexican buffet lunch and open bar throughout. Free time in town lets you explore or shop before the sunset return to Cancun. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included; just budget the $45 dock fee per person at the marina.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with snorkeling, parasailing, and beach time without arranging transport, equipment rentals, or a separate lunch — the catamaran handles all of it, and the open bar means you're not paying for drinks on top.
Chichen Itza Skip-the-Line Ticket & Express EntryYou skip the main entry queue and enter Chichen Itza in under two minutes using an express access point. The tax fee is included, and your ticket arrives by email the day before. An optional bilingual guide is available if you want narration as you explore the pyramid and surrounding structures. You save roughly 45 minutes of walking distance by starting closer to the main site instead of at the far entrance.Is it for me?This ticket is worth it if you want to avoid the main queue and start exploring the pyramid without losing an hour to the entry line—the express entrance is what makes that possible, and it's the difference between a rushed visit and one where you can actually look around.
Snorkeling at Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, reef & Ice BarA full-day catamaran snorkeling tour to Isla Mujeres includes a 20–30 minute guided reef dive at El Meco, buffet lunch at a beach club, entry to the Ice Bar frozen chamber, and free time to explore the island, with unlimited drinks throughout and a sunset sail back. A live English or Spanish guide leads the snorkeling; pickup from your hotel is included in the transport option, and snorkeling equipment is provided.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling, island time, and a full day of food and drinks bundled into one outing—the catamaran handles the route and the timing, so you show up and the day unfolds without you building it. Skip it if you prefer a smaller group or a longer, deeper reef dive; this one is built for the social, all-inclusive pace.
Isla Mujeres Snorkel & Lunch from Cancun with PickupYou get picked up from your Cancun or Puerto Morelos hotel, sail to El Meco Reef for 45 minutes of snorkeling with a guide, then spend the afternoon on Isla Mujeres — either at a beach club lunch with Mayan grilled fish and drinks, or exploring freely for five hours. The boat has an open bar the whole way, and you stop at a Mayan temple and underwater sculptures on the return trip before being dropped back at your hotel.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full day on the water and at Isla Mujeres without arranging your own ferry, snorkel guide, or lunch — the pickup and fixed schedule handle the logistics so you just show up at your hotel ready to go.
Cozumel 3 Reefs Snorkeling Tour: Glass Bottom Boat & DrinksA snorkeling tour in Cozumel that visits three coral reefs plus Playa El Cielo, a shallow sandbar where stingrays gather, aboard a glass bottom boat with an experienced crew. The tour includes snorkeling gear, drinks, a snack, and access to Money Bar beach club facilities afterward; guides speak English and Spanish, and children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?The boat moves between three reef stops with time to snorkel at each one, so you're in the water for stretches but not the whole day — it's a mix of snorkeling and resting on deck. If you want to see multiple reefs without the pace of a fast-moving tour, or if you have young children who need shallow water and breaks, this schedule holds both.
Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen: VIP Gold Member & Express EntryYou skip the entry line, get express seating with a clear view of the acrobatic shows, and spend the night with an open bar, waiter service, and premium liquor included. Front row upgrades are available for an extra cost. Book early because VIP spaces sell out fast, especially for weekend nights.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Coco Bongo's acrobatic shows without spending your night in the entry queue—the VIP ticket is what makes that possible, and it sells out, so reserve early if you have a specific date in mind.
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkel, Beach Club & Open BarYou board a catamaran at 10am and sail to a reef for snorkeling with a guide, then anchor at a private beach club on Isla Mujeres for a buffet lunch and free time to explore the town. The open bar runs the whole day, and you return to Cancun at 5pm. No separate fees for entry, snorkel gear, or drinks — they're all built in.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day out of Cancun without arranging your own boat, snorkel site, or meals — the fixed schedule and all-inclusive bar mean you show up at the marina and the rest is handled.
Cancun to Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Open BarYou board a catamaran in Cancun and snorkel at Chaacmol reef with a certified guide, then spend the afternoon on Isla Mujeres exploring or relaxing on Playa Norte. Lunch and unlimited domestic drinks come at a beach club, a DJ plays while you're there, and you sail back at sunset. Transportation and snorkeling gear are included; book ahead because departures fill up.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging snorkeling, lunch, drinks, or transport separately — the catamaran handles all of it, and the open bar and beach club access are what set it apart from a standard island tour.
Private Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkeling: 3 Reefs in CozumelA private 2-hour snorkeling trip in Cozumel visits three shallow reefs (Villa Blanca Wall, Shallow Paraiso and Deep Paraiso) aboard a glass bottom boat with a bilingual guide, snorkel gear and soft drinks included. The boat departs from Cozumel, and morning or afternoon times are available; arrive 30 minutes early. An underwater photographer is on hand at Villa Blanca Wall if you want to purchase photos.Is it for me?Two hours is enough to hit three reefs without rushing, which works if you want a morning or afternoon activity that leaves the rest of your day open. The private boat means no waiting for a larger group to board or gear up, so you spend the time in the water instead of on logistics.
Cozumel Airport to Resort: Shared Shuttle & Fast BoardingYou exit arrivals, meet your representative with tickets ready, board a shared shuttle, and ride to your Cozumel resort with one bag included per person. No negotiating fares, no waiting for a ride to materialize — the shuttle leaves on schedule and drops you at your hotel in under an hour.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb and have your ride sorted before you land — the fixed price and printed tickets mean no surprises when you arrive, and the shared route keeps the cost low enough that you're not paying for an empty seat.
Isla Mujeres: Catamaran, Snorkeling & Open Bar from CancunYou board a two-level catamaran in Playa del Carmen, snorkel the underwater statues and reef with provided equipment, sail to Isla Mujeres for a beach club lunch with open bar, get free time to explore Playa Norte, and return at sunset with onboard contests and drinks. Ground transport from your hotel is optional.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full island day without arranging your own boat, snorkel gear, or timing — the catamaran handles the transport, the meals, the drinks, and the activities, so you just show up and move through the day.
Snorkeling in Cozumel: Catamaran with Open Bar & Three ReefsA seven-hour catamaran excursion from Cozumel that takes you snorkeling at Palancar Reef, Columbia Reef, and El Cielo, with equipment, a certified guide, beach club time before departure, and an open bar throughout. The route includes a final stop at El Cielito sandbar, where you'll eat ceviche and watch rays move through shallow turquoise water before heading back to shore.Is it for me?Book this shared catamaran if you want multiple reef stops with a group atmosphere and beach club time included; choose a private charter instead if you prefer a quieter experience or a customized route.
LDS Coba Ruins Tour & Cenote Swim – Book of Mormon InsightsIf you want more than just a history lesson, this LDS Coba tour brings ancient ruins and scripture together in a way that feels personal and real. You’ll bike through jungle trails, eat local Yucatecan dishes, and cool off in a hidden cenote—all with guides who know their stuff.
ATV and Zipline in the Mayan Jungle: Cenote Swim IncludedAn ATV and zipline activity in the Mayan jungle combines 450-cc quad bike riding on rugged trails, a swim in a cave-type cenote with stalactites and stalagmites, and a zipline flight over the treetops. The six-hour outing includes a certified guide in English or Spanish, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Choose between riding solo or double on the same ATV.Is it for me?Book the solo ATV option if you want to handle the jungle trails and the terrain yourself; choose the double if you prefer to share the ride and the experience with a travel partner. Either way, the six-hour intensity—rugged riding, cenote swim, zipline—suits riders who want adrenaline and a break in the water, not a leisurely tour.
Tulum, Coba & Cenote Day Trip: Ruins, Swim & Playa del CarmenThis 12- to 14-hour day trip visits the coastal ruins of Tulum and the inland pyramids of Coba, includes a swim in a cenote the Maya considered sacred, and ends with time on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen. A certified guide in English or Spanish leads the stops; hotel pickup is included; regional lunch and all site entries are covered. The cenote location varies by availability to avoid crowds.Is it for me?Book the 4X1 if you're based in Cancun or Puerto Morelos; choose 3X1 for Riviera Maya hotels. Add Plus if you prefer drinks included with lunch rather than purchasing them on-site.
Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil tour from ValladolidA 12-hour guided tour from Valladolid takes you to Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders, where you walk the Main Esplanade, the Sacred Cenote and the Temple of the Thousand Columns with a live guide; then swim in two separate cenotes—Ik Kil and Suytun—with a regional buffet included, and finish in Valladolid's colonial streets. Round-trip transport with air conditioning and drinks on the bus are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a full day combining Chichen Itza's main structures with swimming at two cenotes, rather than splitting the experience across separate trips.
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkeling, Spinnaker & Beach Club LunchYou board a catamaran in Cancun's hotel zone, snorkel at a reef with all gear provided, experience the spinnaker activity with an open bar of national drinks, then relax at an exclusive beach club on Isla Mujeres with a buffet lunch included. You get free time to explore the island before returning to Cancun in the evening, all without arranging transport, equipment or food yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with snorkeling, food and drinks all sorted—the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up and the rest is handled, which is what makes a catamaran day work without planning five separate things.
Cozumel Private Catamaran Cruise: Snorkel, lunch and drinksA private catamaran cruise in Cozumel for groups up to 20 people, with snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks and your choice of stops—the reef, Passion Island to the north, or a sandy beach. A professional snorkel guide customizes the route and timing to suit your group, and the boat carries kayaks and paddleboards if you want them. Five hours total.Is it for me?At five hours, the cruise fits into a half-day without eating the whole afternoon—snorkel, eat and explore a beach or island stop, then return with time to rest or do something else. If you need a full-day excursion or want to stay out longer, ask the operator about extending it.
Private Tour to Ek Balam, Cenote Hubiku & ValladolidA private 10-hour tour from Valladolid visits Ek Balam archaeological site, the colonial city of Valladolid, and Cenote Hubiku for swimming, with a guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup, lunch and all admission fees included. The ruins stay uncrowded because Ek Balam draws far fewer visitors than Chichén Itzá, and the cenote's 27-meter depth and circular vault create a natural light show at midday when sun beams through the roof opening onto crystalline water. A moderate level of fitness is needed for climbing and walking.Is it for me?The private vehicle and guide mean you don't need a rental car or a Spanish phrase book to navigate between three sites in a single day — pickup from your hotel settles the logistics, and the guide handles timing so the cenote's noon light show aligns with your arrival.
