Cancun Yacht Rentals MexicoPrivate Catamaran Cancun Large Group: Half Day for Up to 35 Guests
This private catamaran cancun large group charter is the biggest private boat in the catalog at up to 35 guests. Tulum Riviera Maya Tours runs it as a 4-hour half-day to Isla Mujeres, and the $2,450 price is for the whole boat, not per person. You get hotel transfers, bilingual guides, snorkel gear and an open bar of domestic drinks. The route snorkels the El Meco reef, stops at North Beach and finishes with a tequila party on the way home. Read what the price covers, what you pay on top on the day, and where this listing beats smaller boats on Cancun yacht rentals. Compare it with the other Cancun yacht rentals.
About This Tour
Tulum Riviera Maya Tours sails a private catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a 4-hour run. The boat takes up to 35 people, which makes it the largest private group listing on this site. The trip snorkels the El Meco reef, spends time on North Beach (Playa Norte) on Isla Mujeres and ends with a tequila party on the crossing back to the mainland.
The $2,450 covers the whole boat up to its cap of 35 guests. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bilingual guides in English and Spanish, snorkel equipment and life jackets, and an open bar of domestic drinks are all in the price. The docking fee of $25 per person is not. Cancel free up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and reserve now and pay later.
$2,450 per group, up to the cap of 35 guests. Do not expect a per-person split from the operator.
4 hours, half day. Starting times are not fixed on the page, check availability for the departure slots.
Hotel pickup is included, with ground transportation between hotel and marina in both directions. Check availability for pickup details.
Private catamaran, size not stated, for up to 35 guests. It is the largest private group in the catalog.
A docking fee of $25 per person, plus photos and tips. No meal is named in the listing.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later is offered.
Check Dates and Availability
Starting times are shown when you check a date. The operator confirms the pickup point for your hotel at the same time.
Quick answer Price, route and who it fits
This private catamaran costs $2,450 for the whole boat, up to 35 guests, on a 4-hour run from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with hotel transfers and an open bar. A docking fee of $25 per person is paid on top. The listing holds a 5.0 rating from 1 review, so the score rests on a single booking.
Key takeaways
- Want a smaller private sail? See the private catamaran for 13 guests or the 55ft luxury yacht.
- Travelling as a couple on a budget? A seat on the Dancer Cruise costs far less per person.
- The full catalog of Cancun yacht rentals sits one click away with fees and routes compared.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $2,450 buys the boat for your group and a fixed list of inclusions from the operator's own listing. Several costs sit outside it, and one of them is per person, so do the cash math before you book.
Included, and What It Is for
The price is per group, not per head, and it covers up to 35 guests. In the price you get ground transportation between hotel and marina in both directions, bilingual guides in Spanish and English, the crossing to Isla Mujeres on the catamaran, snorkeling at the reef with equipment and life jackets, an open bar on board with domestic drinks, and time at North Beach. The tequila party on the return leg is part of the trip as sold. The listing offers one 4-hour trip and the price shown is for it.
Not included, in the operator's own words: the docking fee of $25 per person, photos and tips. No meal is named anywhere in the listing, so eat before you board or bring snacks. The marine park entry fee is not mentioned by this operator, though the national park lists a fee of 125 pesos per person per day, and other Cancun boats pass similar charges on in cash, so ask the operator what the $25 covers.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boat hire | Yes | Private catamaran, whole boat up to 35 guests, 4 hours |
| Hotel transfers | Yes | Ground transportation hotel to marina and back |
| Guides | Yes | Bilingual guides, Spanish and English |
| Snorkel gear and life jackets | Yes | For the El Meco reef stop |
| Open bar | Yes | Domestic drinks on board |
| Docking fee | No | $25 per person, paid separately |
| Photos | No | Sold separately |
| Tips | No | At your discretion |
| Food | No | No meal is named in the listing |
The Honest Note on the Cash Extras
The docking fee is the number that surprises people. The fee is charged per person, so it grows with every guest you bring and changes the real cost of the day. Ask the operator before booking whether the fee is collected at the marina and in what currency.
Tips for the crew are also expected and not priced. The fix is simple: budget the fee and a tip into the total before you compare this boat against others.
Sources: CONANP, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun y Punta Nizuc, Wikipedia, Cancun
Sailing boats at anchor in a Caribbean bay. Taken in St Lucia. Photo: W. Pfahler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing describes a simple three-stop half day. Details below come from the operator's own description, and every sea leg depends on the weather and the port authority.
Hotel Pickup and the Run to the Marina
Ground transportation collects your group at the hotel and drives to the marina, then brings you back at the end. The listing names no fixed departure clock time, so the pickup window is confirmed when you check availability. Allow time for boarding with a group of up to 35.
Out of the Marina and the Snorkel Stop at El Meco Reef
The catamaran leaves the Cancun shore and heads for the El Meco reef, the first stop in the operator's description. You snorkel with gear and life jackets included. How long you get in the water is not stated.
Isla Mujeres and North Beach
From the reef the boat crosses to Isla Mujeres, which lies about 13 km off the Yucatan coast. The listing names North Beach, Playa Norte, as the stop, at the northern tip of the island near the downtown area. Here you swim, sit on the sand and take photos.
The open bar runs on board. How long you stay on the beach is not stated.
The Tequila Party and the Return
The crossing back to the mainland ends the day with a tequila party. The boat returns to the marina and the ground transportation takes the group back to the hotel. No return clock time is stated.
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A traveller films a catamaran day trip from Cancun to Isla Mujeres. Third-party video by Alp Galip Travels. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Who This Charter Rules Out
This is the largest private boat in the catalog, and that shape suits some groups and excludes others. Here is who should book something else, with the alternative attached.
Groups of 15 or Fewer
The price is per boat, so a party of 12 pays the same $2,450 as a party of 35. If you are 12 to 20 people and want a yacht deck instead of a catamaran, the 55ft luxury yacht charter takes up to 20 from a much lower base price for the lowest-priced option. For a smaller catamaran, the private catamaran charter for 13 has 4.9 from 518 reviews, against this listing's single review.
Couples and Small Budgets
At $2,450 per boat, two or three people would be paying yacht money for four hours. The cheapest way onto the water is a shared deck: the Dancer Cruise to Isla Mujeres sells at $119 per person for 7 hours with breakfast, lunch and a premium open bar, or the sunset sailing cruise runs 2 hours at $89 per person. Browse all Cancun yacht rentals options before you commit.
Travellers Who Need a Full Day or a Meal
The 4-hour option is the shortest on the listing and there is no food on board, only drinks. If you want a longer day with lunch, the private sailing tour offers options from 4 to 8 hours with snacks, or the Azimut 47 yacht to Isla Mujeres runs 6 hours with fruit and sparkling wine included.
Anyone Betting on a Fixed Sea Plan
No minimum age is stated, the boat is listed as wheelchair accessible, and the language is English or Spanish. The listing states no weather rule, so the snorkel stop or the Isla Mujeres landing can change with the sea. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, which is your protection, so book a day with slack in the schedule rather than a wedding morning.
Seasickness is not addressed in the listing, bring your own remedy.
The main platform at the El Meco Maya site just north of Cancun. Photo: Kirt Edblom from Albany, Oregon, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
Hotel transfers are covered, so you may never need a map. If you skip the pickup or want to fill the rest of the day, here is the ground truth.
Reaching the Coast on Your Own
The listing does not name the departure marina, which is a real gap, so confirm the exact pier with the operator when you book. Inside the Hotel Zone, Boulevard Kukulcan is a single road and the R-1 and R-2 buses run along it 24 hours with reduced service after midnight, cash paid to the driver. Marina Aquatours sits at km 6.5 of Boulevard Kukulcan, which runs catamaran excursions, though this listing does not say it departs there.
Making Your Own Isla Mujeres Day
If 4 hours on Isla Mujeres is not enough, go back independently. Ultramar ferries leave from the Puerto Juarez terminal on Av. Lopez Portillo, from Playa Tortugas at about km 6 to 7 of the Hotel Zone and from Playa Caracol near km 9.5.
Xailing sails from El Embarcadero at km 4.5 and quotes a crossing of about 20 to 30 minutes. Ferries arrive at the downtown terminal, and Playa Norte is a few minutes on foot from it. The ferry to Isla Mujeres guide has the routes.
What to Add Before or After
Playa Norte itself deserves more time, read the Playa Norte Isla Mujeres guide for the layout. The MUSA underwater museum sits in the same national park waters with around 500 sculptures, covered in the Cancun underwater museum guide. On the mainland, the El Meco Maya ruins lie about 8 to 9 km north of the Hotel Zone, open daily 8:00 to 16:30 with foreign entry about 145 pesos, see the El Meco guide.
For a calm-water afternoon, the Nichupte Lagoon guide covers the lagoon behind the Hotel Zone.
The Half Day, Step by Step
The listing gives no clock times, so the steps below follow the operator's own route order inside a 4-hour window.
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Start
Hotel pickup
Ground transportation collects the group at the hotel and drives to the marina. The pickup point is confirmed when you check availability.
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After boarding
Departure and the crossing out
The private catamaran leaves the Cancun shore with your group of up to 35. The open bar of domestic drinks opens and the bilingual guides set up the day.
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First stop
Snorkel at El Meco reef
Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included. In the Cancun and Isla Mujeres marine park, life vests are mandatory and touching species or feeding fish is prohibited.
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Midway
Isla Mujeres and North Beach
The boat crosses about 13 km of water to Isla Mujeres and stops at North Beach near the north end of the island. Swim, sunbathe and take photos.
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Last stretch
Tequila party on the return
The crossing back to the mainland ends with a tequila party on board.
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End
Drop-off at the hotel
Back at the marina, the ground transportation returns the group to the hotel.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of this listing against the rest of the catalog.
What we genuinely like
- Up to 35 guests on one private boat, the largest private group in the catalog
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included, rare among the private boats here
- Snorkel gear, life jackets and an open bar of domestic drinks in the price
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and reserve now, pay later
- Bilingual guides in English and Spanish, and listed as wheelchair accessible
The honest downsides
- The $25 per person docking fee is extra and grows with every guest
- No meal is included and the listing names no marina or departure time
- A 5.0 rating rests on a single review, while rivals carry hundreds
- 4 hours is short for an Isla Mujeres round trip, the crossing alone eats into it
- The route depends on the weather, so stops can change
Who it's NOT for: Not for small groups or couples, who would pay far less per head on the 13-guest catamaran, a shared cruise or a smaller yacht.
Questions About This Catamaran
How much does this private catamaran for a large group cost?
The price is $2,450 for the whole boat, up to 35 guests, for the 4-hour option, and a docking fee of $25 per person is paid on top. Compare it against every Cancun yacht rentals on the homepage.
Is the price per person or per boat?
It is per group, for the private catamaran up to its cap of 35 guests, and a boat price is never divided by heads because the operator does not sell it that way. See how private pricing works across the private yachts and catamarans listed here.
Where does the catamaran leave from?
The listing does not name the departure marina, it only says hotel pickup is included and the details come with your booking, so ask the operator to confirm the pier. The guide to where the boats leave explains the Hotel Zone marinas.
What happens if the weather turns?
The listing states no weather rule, and stops like the El Meco reef snorkel can change with the sea. Free cancellation runs to 24 hours before departure, and the section on wind and weather explains the pattern.
Is food included on this half-day catamaran?
No meal is named in the listing, only an open bar of domestic drinks, so eat before boarding or bring snacks. For a day with a proper lunch on board, look at the 55ft yacht with food and drinks.
Is 4 hours enough for Isla Mujeres?
It covers a snorkel stop and time at North Beach, but the island lies about 13 km offshore, so the crossings eat into the beach time. For a longer day, the private sailing tour runs options from 4 to 8 hours.
How reliable are the reviews for this tour?
The listing shows 5.0 from just 1 review, so the score rests on one verified booking and tells you little. The private catamaran charter for 13 carries 4.9 from 518 reviews if you want a proven alternative.
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