Cancun Yacht Rentals Mexico55 Ft Yacht Rental Cancun: Private 55ft Luxury Yacht
This 55 ft yacht rental Cancun listing is the most reviewed private motor yacht in the comparison, with a 5.0 rating across 862 verified reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Cancun Charter rents the boat by the hour, from 1 to 8 hours, for up to 20 guests, and the price covers the whole boat rather than each person. Crew, snorkel gear, a paddle board, a floating mattress, ice, sodas and water come with it. The dock fee does not, and you pay that in cash at the marina. This page sets out what the price actually buys, what the day looks like and who should book a different boat. For the wider market, start with the comparison of Cancun yacht rentals.
About This Tour
Cancun Charter runs this private 55-foot yacht out of Marina Puesta del Sol in Cancun, and you rent it by the hour in blocks of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 hours. The boat takes up to 20 guests with a crew on board, so the price is for the whole boat. Snorkel gear, a paddle board and a Lilly Pad floating mattress are on board, along with 3 bags of ice, 15 bottles of soda and 15 bottles of water.
The from-price of $357.44 (per group) is the lowest-priced option on the listing, which is the 1-hour rental, so a longer day costs more. Two cash items sit outside the price: a dock fee paid at the marina in cash, with the amount left blank on the listing, and crew tips. The Viator API lists extra charges of $14. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before departure, and the operator can cancel for bad weather.
$357.44 per group, for the whole boat up to 20 guests. That figure is the lowest-priced option, the 1-hour rental. The Viator API lists extra charges of $14.
1 to 8 hours. The listing offers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8-hour options.
Marina Puesta del Sol. Go to the Cafe Mahi-Mahi at the marina entrance, where a Cancun Charter representative waits. No hotel pickup is included.
A 55 ft luxury yacht with crew, for up to 20 guests. Infants sit on an adult's lap. All ages and all fitness levels are accepted, and service animals are allowed.
The dock fee, paid in CASH at the marina, amount not stated on the listing. Tips are also not included. No meal is included.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. The tour can also be cancelled if the weather is bad.
Check Dates and Availability
Starting times are shown when you check availability for your date. Options run from 1 to 8 hours, and the price rises with the length you choose.
You'll confirm the exact date and time on the secure booking page.
Quick answer Price, capacity and fees at a glance
This private 55 ft yacht rental in Cancun costs from $357.44 per group for the lowest-priced option, a 1-hour rental, and the boat takes up to 20 guests with crew. The price includes snorkel gear, a paddle board, a floating mattress, 15 sodas, 15 waters and 3 bags of ice. The dock fee is paid in cash at the marina on top, the amount is not stated on the listing, and the Viator API lists extra charges of $14. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before departure.
Key takeaways
- The from-price is per boat, not per person, and it is the 1-hour option. See what the price covers.
- Want a lower price for the same kind of day? The 46ft private yacht rental starts at $250 per group.
- Want food and an open bar on a 55-foot boat? Look at the 55ft yacht with food and drinks.
- Compare it against every other listing in the Cancun yacht rentals.
What the Price Actually Covers
The listing is explicit about what comes with the boat and what does not. Read it before you book, because the cash items at the marina catch people out.
In the Price
The operator includes the 55-foot yacht for the rental time you pick, the crew, safety equipment, use of snorkelling equipment, a paddle board and a Lilly Pad floating mattress measuring 12 by 6 inches. Drinks are 3 bags of ice, 15 bottles of soda and 15 bottles of water. No meal is named in the listing, so plan to eat before or bring food.
The price is for the whole boat up to its cap of 20 guests. Do not divide it by headcount, and note that the figure shown from $357.44 is the 1-hour option. A 4 or 8-hour day costs more, and the listing shows the price per option when you select it.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
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| Yacht and crew | Yes | 55 ft boat, crew on board, 1 to 8 hours by option |
| Snorkel gear | Yes | Use of snorkelling equipment included |
| Paddle board and Lilly Pad | Yes | Floating mattress is 12" x 6" |
| Drinks and ice | Yes | 15 sodas, 15 waters, 3 bags of ice |
| Food | No | No meal is named in the listing |
| Dock fee | No | Paid in CASH at the marina, amount not stated |
| Tips | No | Not included |
| Viator extra charge | No | $14 in extra charges per the Viator API |
| Hotel pickup | No | You make your own way to the marina |
| Cancellation | Free to 24h | Full refund up to 24 hours before departure |
The Honest Note on Fees
The listing leaves the dock fee amount blank and asks for cash at Marina Puesta del Sol, so budget for it without knowing the exact figure. For context, other sources put Cancun dock and park fees in a band of roughly 10 to 20 dollars per person, and the Viator API shows $14 in extra charges. Ask the operator for the current amount when you book, and bring pesos or dollars in cash.
Check the cost section on the homepage before you go, and treat any figure other sources give as a band rather than a promise.
Sources: CONANP, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun y Punta Nizuc, Wikipedia, Cancun
A flybridge motor yacht on turquoise water off Isla Mujeres. Illustration.
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing names one stop, the Cancun coastline, and leaves the route to the crew and the sea. Here is how the rental runs, from check-in to return.
Check-in at the Marina
You meet at the Cafe Mahi-Mahi at the entrance to Marina Puesta del Sol, where a Cancun Charter representative waits. No clock time is stated for departure, so check availability for your date and arrive with margin. Guests on Cancun charters are generally advised to reach the marina 15 to 20 minutes before the boat leaves.
There is no hotel pickup, so the marina is on you.
Out of the Marina and Along the Coast
The boat leaves Marina Puesta del Sol and works the Cancun coastline, which is the only stop the listing names. The crew sets the route by the conditions of the day. The listing does not promise Isla Mujeres or Playa Norte, so do not book it expecting either.
If the island is your goal, the Azimut 47 yacht to Isla Mujeres runs a 6-hour route past Punta Sur and Playa Norte, and the Isla Mujeres private yacht adds hotel pickup.
Swim, Snorkel and Deck Time
Snorkelling equipment, the paddle board and the Lilly Pad floating mattress are on board, and the listing frames the day around swimming, sunbeds and sightseeing along the coast. Life vests are mandatory in the Cancun and Isla Mujeres marine park, and only biodegradable sunscreen is allowed in the water, so pack that. The listing does not say where the boat anchors.
Drinks, Food and the Return
The ice, 15 sodas and 15 waters are yours for the trip, served from the boat. There is no meal, so eat beforehand or bring food aboard if the crew agrees. The rental ends back at Marina Puesta del Sol, the same marina you started from.
No return time is stated, it follows the length you booked, from 1 hour up to 8.
Who This Charter Rules Out
This is a strong listing, but it excludes several kinds of traveller. Check the list before you commit.
No Food, No Alcohol, No Hotel Pickup
No meal is included, and no alcohol is named in the inclusions. The drinks are 15 sodas and 15 waters, which a group of 20 will finish fast, so bring more if you book the full cap. There is no hotel pickup, so you reach Marina Puesta del Sol yourself.
If a fed and watered day matters more to you than the boat, the 55ft yacht with food and drinks includes Mexican seafood flavors and an onboard bar.
The From-price Is the Shortest Option
The $357.44 figure is the 1-hour rental, and the listing runs up to 8 hours. An hour on the water is a taster, not an Isla Mujeres day, and a private yacht from the Cancun lagoon marinas takes 30 to 40 minutes to reach the island per Cancun Trip Insider, so the listing does not promise it. If the island is the point, look at a listing built for it.
If you want a longer day on a smaller budget, the 46ft private yacht rental runs 1 to 6 hours from $250 per group.
The listing allows all ages, and infants sit on an adult's lap. It is suitable for all fitness levels and service animals are allowed. Wheelchair access is not stated either way, so ask the operator directly before booking if someone in your group needs it.
No minimum drinking age is stated on the listing. The operator can cancel the trip if the weather turns bad.
Weather and Port Closures
The tour can be cancelled for bad weather, and in strong wind the Cancun port authority has closed ports to vessels under 40 ft. You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Have a backup day in case the weather turns.
The Hotel Zone shore that most Cancun yacht rentals cruise past. Photo: G.Mannaerts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
Marina Puesta del Sol is in Cancun, and the listing notes public transport nearby. Here is how to reach it and what to pair with the trip.
Getting to Marina Puesta Del Sol
The marina is in Cancun, and the listing says public transportation options are available nearby. The R-1 and R-2 buses run along Boulevard Kukulcan, both stop at Playa Tortugas around km 6.5, and inside the zone the route number does not matter since the boulevard is a single road. Buses are cash to the driver.
Taxis are the simpler option with a group and gear, and no specific km marker is published for this marina, so confirm the entrance with the operator and aim for the Cafe Mahi-Mahi. No parking is named in the listing.
Add Playa Norte or the Underwater Museum
Isla Mujeres sits about 13 km offshore, and a private yacht from the Cancun lagoon marinas takes 30 to 40 minutes to reach it, which is why a 1-hour rental cannot get there. On your own day, the Ultramar ferry from Playa Tortugas in the Hotel Zone makes the crossing in about 25 to 30 minutes, and the guide to the ferry to Isla Mujeres covers the terminals and timings. Playa Norte at the island's north end has shallow, calm water and food on Avenida Hidalgo nearby.
The MUSA underwater museum lies a few meters down off Cancun, with around 500 sculptures across its galleries, and it is a snorkel trip of its own.
Before or After on Land
The Nichupte lagoon wraps the Hotel Zone and has its own mangrove protected area, covered in the Nichupte Lagoon guide. North of downtown, the El Meco ruins open 8:00 to 16:30 with entry around 145 pesos for foreigners, and the El Meco guide has the detail. If you are still choosing a boat, the Cancun yacht rentals on the homepage lays every listing side by side.
Hour by Hour on the Water
The listing gives no clock times, so the steps below run by phase. The length of each depends on the option you book, from 1 to 8 hours.
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Start
Meet at Cafe Mahi-Mahi
Arrive at the entrance to Marina Puesta del Sol, ideally 15 to 20 minutes before departure. A Cancun Charter representative meets you at the cafe and takes you to the boat.
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After check-in
Board and safety brief
The crew shows you the 55-foot yacht and the safety equipment. Snorkel gear, the paddle board and the Lilly Pad are stowed on board, along with the ice, sodas and waters.
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Underway
Out along the Cancun coastline
The boat leaves the marina and runs the Cancun coastline, the only stop the listing names. The crew sets the route by the wind and the sea that day.
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Mid rental
Swim and snorkel stops
Snorkel gear is on board for swimming and snorkelling, and the listing does not say where the boat stops. Use the gear on board, wear the vest, and remember only biodegradable sunscreen is allowed in the water.
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Last hour
Deck time and the run home
Sunbathe, use the paddle board, and work through the sodas and waters. The crew turns back toward the marina in time to dock at the end of your booked hours.
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End
Return to Marina Puesta del Sol
The rental finishes at the same marina. Settle the dock fee in cash and leave tips for the crew, then make your own way onward.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of the listing, including the parts the operator would rather you skimmed.
What we genuinely like
- The most reviewed private yacht in the comparison, with a 5.0 rating across 862 verified reviews
- Price is for the whole boat up to 20 guests
- Snorkel gear, paddle board and a floating mattress included
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, and cancellation for bad weather
- Seven length options from 1 to 8 hours, so you pay for the time you want
The honest downsides
- The from-price of $357.44 is the 1-hour option, and longer days cost more
- The dock fee amount is left blank and must be paid in cash at the marina
- The Viator API lists extra charges of $14
- No food and no alcohol, only 15 sodas and 15 waters for up to 20 people
- No hotel pickup, and no Isla Mujeres or Playa Norte stop is promised
- Tips are not included
Who it's NOT for: Not for travellers who want a fed, watered island day with drinks included, which is better served by the 55ft yacht with food and drinks or a catamaran.
Questions About This 55ft Yacht
How much does this 55 ft yacht rental in Cancun cost?
From $357.44 per group for the lowest-priced option, the 1-hour rental, for the whole boat up to 20 guests. The price rises with the option you pick, and the Viator API lists extra charges of $14. Compare it with the other private motor yachts on the homepage.
Is the price per person or for the whole boat?
It is for the whole boat, up to its cap of 20 guests, and the listing prices it as a group unit. Never divide it by headcount yourself, because longer options carry their own prices. See how group pricing works across Cancun yacht rentals.
What extra fees do I pay on the day?
The dock fee, paid in CASH at Marina Puesta del Sol, with the amount left blank on the listing, plus tips for the crew. Budget for it and ask the operator for the current figure when booking. The guide to what a Cancun charter costs explains the fee structure.
Does this yacht go to Isla Mujeres or Playa Norte?
The listing names only the Cancun coastline as a stop and does not promise the island, and a 1-hour rental cannot reach an island that lies about 13 km offshore. If the island is your goal, look at the Azimut 47 yacht to Isla Mujeres or read the Playa Norte guide.
What is included on board?
The crew, safety equipment, snorkelling equipment, a paddle board, a Lilly Pad floating mattress, 3 bags of ice, 15 sodas and 15 waters. No meal and no alcohol are included. The 55ft yacht with food and drinks covers both if that matters to you.
Can I cancel if the weather turns?
Yes, you can cancel free up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and the operator can cancel the trip for bad weather. Keep a spare day in case the weather turns. The wind and closures section on the homepage explains the pattern.
How do I get to Marina Puesta del Sol?
Make your own way there and look for the Cafe Mahi-Mahi at the marina entrance, where a representative waits. The listing says public transport is available nearby, and the R-1 and R-2 buses run the length of the Hotel Zone. Taxis are easier for a group, and no parking is stated for the marina.
Prices, availability and terms are set by the operator and confirmed at checkout.
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