Private 48ft Yacht Rental from Puerto Aventuras: Snorkel & Beach
Anchor your own afternoon on the water without splitting the cost or the itinerary.
A private 48ft yacht rental departing from Puerto Aventuras (15 minutes from Playa del Carmen) carries your group to coral reefs for snorkeling and a secluded beach, with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, all drinks and food onboard, and snorkeling gear included. The boat holds your party alone: no strangers, no fixed schedule beyond the 4-hour window. Private transportation to the marina is available as an add-on.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- WiFi onboard.
- all drinks (beer, rum, tequila, vodka, whisky, wine, sodas, juices).
- snacks and meals (fruit, guacamole, shrimp ceviche).
- snorkeling equipment.
- paddle board.
- live guide in English, Spanish or French.
- private transportation to the marina available at checkout.
Times
- Every day 09:00 14:30 15:00
Information
Rent a private 48ft yacht from Puerto Aventuras for snorkeling at coral reefs and time on a virgin beach, with crew, all drinks and snacks included.
Traveler reviews
The experience
You arrive in Playa del Carmen with a free afternoon and no rental car. The yacht departs from Puerto Aventuras marina, a 15-minute drive from town, and your crew handles the route: 45 minutes sailing to the INAH coral reef, an hour in the water with snorkeling equipment, 1.5 hours anchored at a virgin beach near the reef, then 45 minutes back to the marina. The guide speaks your language and knows the reef, where the fish are, what you're looking at, how to move through it safely. You're not following a group or waiting for stragglers. The boat moves when your group is ready.
Onboard is a full bar (beer, rum, tequila, vodka, whisky, wine) plus bottled water, sodas and juices. The kitchen sends out fruit, guacamole, shrimp ceviche and snacks throughout the day. A paddle board sits ready if anyone wants to drift beyond the snorkeling. The crew watches the weather and the reef conditions. They know the tides and the currents. You decide how long to stay in the water, when to move to the beach, whether to swim again or sit on deck.
If you're flying in without a car, private transportation from your hotel to Puerto Aventuras marina is available at checkout. Otherwise, public transit runs to the marina or you can arrange your own ride. The dock fee (3 USD per person) and towels are separate. Infants can come along. They sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller until departure. The 4-hour window is tight enough to fit a single afternoon and loose enough that you're not rushing through the reef or the beach.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 3 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What's the coral reef like at INAH, and what kind of sea life will I see snorkeling there?
The INAH reef is a natural coral formation off Puerto Aventuras where snorkelers encounter tropical fish, rays and other reef inhabitants in shallow, clear water. The guide will point out what lives there and how to move through the reef without damaging the coral.
Is the yacht private to my group, or will there be other people onboard?
The 48ft yacht is rented privately to your group alone: no other parties, no shared departures. Your crew is dedicated to your group for the full 4 hours.
Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or is it provided?
Snorkeling equipment is included with the rental. You can use the provided gear or bring your own if you prefer.
How do I get to Puerto Aventuras marina from Playa del Carmen?
Puerto Aventuras is 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen by car. Private transportation from your hotel to the marina is available as an add-on at checkout. Public transit also serves the marina, or you can arrange your own ride.
What drinks and food are included onboard?
The rental includes beer, rum, tequila, vodka, whisky, wine, bottled water, sodas and juices, plus fruit, guacamole, shrimp ceviche and snacks throughout the day.
What's the difference between the 4-hour and 5-hour options?
Both are private 48ft yacht rentals from Puerto Aventuras with the same inclusions and itinerary. The 5-hour option gives you an extra hour on the water: either more time at the beach, more snorkeling, or a slower pace overall.
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Prices and times updated 6 days ago
Private 48ft Yacht Rental from Puerto Aventuras: Snorkel & Beach
4h · EN · ES · FR
from US$ 1,398 per group
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