Playa del Carmen: 4-Hour Catamaran, Snorkel & Beach with Lunch

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Duration4h

GroupPrivate

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Sail to Paamul Bay, Snorkel with Sea Turtles, Catch Your Own Fish

You sail from Puerto Aventuras to Paamul Bay, snorkel in calm water where sea turtles often appear, swim to a beach for an hour or two, and optionally fish and eat your catch. Lunch, open bar, and all gear are included; the whole thing takes four hours and you're back by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour with snorkeling and fishing

Depart from Puerto Aventuras marina
Set sail north to Paamul Bay
Participate in troll fishing onboard
Swim or snorkel in clear waters
Swim ashore and enjoy the beach
Relax and soak in the sun
Enjoy snacks, lunch, and open bar
Onboard crew prepares fresh ceviche

The Experience

So yeah, the boat leaves Puerto Aventuras marina and heads north along the Riviera Maya coast — if the weather's right, you're actually sailing out to Paamul Bay, which is different from a lot of the other catamaran tours that just motor to a reef and drop anchor. About an hour out, you're in clear, calm water where you can see tropical fish moving through the shallows and, if you're lucky, sea turtles. The snorkeling here is straightforward; you get roughly two hours to hop in and out of the water as much as you want, and the crew doesn't rush you.

What caught me off guard was the fishing part — if you're into it, you can troll from the boat, and anything you actually catch, the crew will prep for you right there. Ceviche, grilled, whatever. Most people don't expect that on a catamaran tour, but it happens. And then there's the beach. You can literally swim to shore at Paamul and hang out on the sand, build something, lie in the sun. It's not a quick photo stop; you've got time to actually be there.

The crew brings food and drinks throughout the four hours — snacks, a proper lunch, and the open bar runs the whole time. Non-alcoholic options too, so it's not a pressure thing. You get towels, snorkel gear, life jackets, everything included. The boat has a restroom on board, which matters on a four-hour trip. It's the kind of day where you show up at the marina, and the logistics are already handled.

What’s included

Departure from Puerto Aventuras marina, sailing to Paamul Bay (weather permitting), approximately two hours of snorkeling and water time, beach access, snorkel gear and life jackets, lunch, snacks, open bar with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, towels, and onboard restroom. Troll fishing is available if you want to participate.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Riviera Elite

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full catamaran day — snorkeling, beach time, and a meal — without arranging transport or worrying about what's included; the four-hour window and all-in pricing mean you're not juggling separate costs or timing.