Riviera Maya: Xpu-Ha Private Yacht Tour & Open Bar

Summary

Private yacht to Xpu-Ha with music food and sea air

You’ll board a private yacht in Riviera Maya with an open bar waiting, cruise toward Xpu-Ha’s blue water, try paddle boarding or just relax on deck. Lunch is real Mexican cooking — fire-grilled chicken, guacamole, salsa — served up by your friendly local crew. Expect laughter (maybe karaoke), salty air, and moments you’ll want to replay in your head later.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the color — that wild turquoise of the Caribbean off Tulum and Playa del Carmen. We stepped barefoot onto the 47' Azimut yacht, sun already warm on my shoulders, and I could smell grilled chicken drifting from somewhere behind the captain’s seat. Our crew greeted us with big smiles (and a round of margaritas that honestly went down too easy). The boat’s Bluetooth speakers were already playing cumbia, which made my friend start dancing before we even left the dock.

I’d never heard of Xpu-Ha before this day trip from Playa del Carmen — our guide Marco said it means “morning dew” in Mayan, though I probably misheard him over the wind. The ride out was smooth enough that I actually tried paddle boarding for the first time (wobbly but fun), while someone else grabbed a mic for karaoke. There’s something about singing badly to 90s hits with strangers and salt air in your face that just… breaks down barriers fast. Guacamole was fresh — like, you could taste the lime still clinging to it — and every so often you’d catch a whiff of cilantro or beans from the galley.

We anchored near Xpu-Ha and just floated for a while, everyone sort of quiet for once except for the splash of someone diving in. The water felt softer than any pool I’ve ever been in. Marco pointed out some birds overhead — pelicans maybe? — and told us how locals come here early before tourists show up. I still think about that silence, broken only by laughter and distant music from another boat drifting by. We didn’t want to leave but eventually someone started passing around chips again so we all drifted back up top, sunburned but not really caring.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private yacht tour to Xpu-Ha

• Board 47' Azimut private yacht
• Explore Riviera Maya coastline
• Travel to Xpu-Ha beach
• Enjoy Caribbean waters at Xpu-Ha
• Return to Playa del Carmen

Top questions

How long is the private yacht tour to Xpu-Ha?

The tour lasts approximately 3 hours from departure to return.

Is food included on this Riviera Maya yacht trip?

Yes, lunch includes fire-grilled chicken, guacamole, salsa, beans, rice, tortillas, and chips.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Unlimited standard bar is included: margaritas, beer, mixed cocktails, shots & non-alcoholic drinks.

Does this day trip include paddle boards?

Paddle boards and life jackets are available for guests during the tour.

Is there music or entertainment onboard?

The yacht has a Bluetooth sound system with Spotify plus karaoke with microphones and HD TV lyrics.

Where does the yacht depart from?

The tour departs from Riviera Maya near Tulum or Playa del Carmen; exact location confirmed after booking.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels except those with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant women after five months.

What’s included

Your three-hour journey includes pickup nearby public transportation options if needed, unlimited drinks from an open bar (think margaritas or cold beer), freshly cooked lunch with fire-grilled chicken and homemade guacamole prepared by your local crew, use of paddle boards and life jackets for swimming stops at Xpu-Ha beach, plus full access to music playlists and karaoke on board before heading back along the Riviera Maya coast.