Tulum: Luxury Catamaran Sail & Snorkel with Chef & Open Bar

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Duration4h

GroupPrivate

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Four Hours on a 34-Foot Catamaran, Reef Fish & Sea Turtles Included

You board at Puerto Aventuras, snorkel at a protected reef spot where sea turtles return seasonally, choose from a chef's menu of ceviches, tacos and seafood, drink from an unlimited bar, and use paddle boards and floaties between swims. The boat handles all the logistics — timing, equipment, food prep — so you show up and get in the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury sailing and snorkeling adventure

Depart from Puerto Aventuras
Sail to Mexican Caribbean reef
Snorkel in crystal-clear waters
Observe tropical fish and sea turtles
Relax in tranquil shallow waters
Enjoy included snacks and drinks
Choose additional snacks per group
Select main dishes per group
Choose dessert per group
Return to Puerto Aventuras

The Experience

"The turtles come back to the same spot every year — you'll see them if you're patient," the captain told us before we left the dock at Puerto Aventuras. That's the kind of detail that sticks with you on a luxury catamaran sail like this one. The boat leaves at a set time, takes about four hours total, and the whole thing is built around snorkeling in the shallow Caribbean reef where those turtles actually show up. You're not just floating around hoping; there's a reason the boat stops where it does.

The snorkeling happens in crystal-clear water sheltered by rocks — the kind of spot that's calm enough to relax in but deep enough to see colorful tropical fish moving through. A chef is actually on the boat, which means the food isn't the usual grab-and-go stuff. You get to choose from a menu: ceviche or sushi, shrimp tacos or a portobello burger, then dessert — cheesecake, chocolate-covered strawberries, that kind of thing. The open bar runs the whole time, so you're not rationing drinks or watching the clock. There's a sailor and a host on deck too, which means someone's always there if you need something.

The boat carries water toys — floaties, paddle boards, snorkel gear — so if you want to drift on a board between snorkel sessions, you can. If you'd rather stay in the water the whole time, that works too. The crew keeps things moving without rushing, and the groups stay small enough that it doesn't feel crowded. Four hours sounds short until you're actually out there; it fills the day without eating your whole afternoon.

What’s included

Your four hours include hotel or port pickup (confirm location when booking), the 34-foot catamaran, snorkel equipment and water toys (floaties, paddle boards), unlimited open bar with beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks, chef-prepared lunch with your choice of ceviche or sushi, sandwiches (shrimp tacos, burgers, empanadas), included snacks (fruit, guacamole, hummus, esquites), dessert, and a captain, sailor and host on deck throughout.

Good to know

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

Operated by The Yacht Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling, food and drinks handled in one outing without arranging a separate boat, restaurant and bar — the chef and open bar are what make a four-hour sail feel like a full experience instead of just a swim.