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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 catamaran cruises with open bar in Cancun that earn the money, with what the meal and the bar cover and the one thing to check before you pay.
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with guides such as Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando. You get a short reef snorkel, national open bar, Playa Norte time, and optional buffet lunch and hotel transfers. Expect music, crowds, and a separate $20 dock tax.
“We had a blast, the staff was amazing, food was good. I'll definitely bring more family and friends.”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a Caribbean Golden catamaran. You get snacks, an open bar, snorkeling at El Meco reef, North Beach, a buffet lunch, island time, tequila tasting, and sunset views. Expect lively music, up to 40 people, and a $20 dock fee.
“Great job by all staff, they were very communicative & helpful! Spoke both Spanish and English fluently. and awesome locations. Good drinks, decent buffet, & a nice snorkeling experience. The only reason I chose to leave 4 stars is 5 is because when we showed up at 915am for a 10am departure (they recommended 930am) we didn't even board the boat until 1030 and departed at 11am. I'm sure that's normal but we could have slept in and saved another hour had they just communicated when their actual boarding was. I recommend wearing lots of sunscreen as well; You will be in the sun all day. If you are a…”
Sail from Playa Tortugas to El Meco reef and Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with guides, music, drinks, snorkeling, and a buffet meal. You get island time, but the exact free-time schedule can vary. Hotel pickup is available in Cancun’s Hotel Zone.
“Cancelled two days in a row, late message, only talk about new date, not staying anyting about refund or discount”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a 30 or 50 person catamaran. You’ll snorkel at a protected reef, enjoy a Mexican or international open bar, visit a beach club, and have free time on the island. Hotel pickup and lunch depend on your package.
“Great atmosphere, the tour guides were amazing. The views were nice, the people on board were great to be around.”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a small catamaran with guides such as Mike, Grace, or Omar, depending on the day. Expect drinks, snacks, snorkeling when weather permits, free time downtown, and a buffet lunch at Zama or IXI. A $20 reef tax is paid separately.
“The tour was exceptional! The crew was fun, courteous and helpful. The boat was clean, safe and in great shape. There was plenty of room on the boat, not crowded at all with plenty of drinks and snacks. All the stops were fun and well timed. I took the tour with my spouse and four children (ages 16, 12, 9 & 8) all were able to snorkel and participate in the activities. I highly recommend this tour!”
Sail from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres on a seven-hour Oceanix catamaran trip with snorkeling at El Meco, a swim at Blanquizal, buffet lunch, open bar, and downtown free time. Guides, including Alex and his crew, handle the day in English. Hotel pickup is available at selected properties.
“Staff was great! Thanks Alex and crew. Beautiful day with sun and rain. It was awesome. Snorkelling and island were just ok, but you can’t beat the catamaran trip.”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for a short guided snorkel, open-bar catamaran ride, Mexican buffet, beach-club time, and a downtown stop. Guides such as Daphne, Fernando, Pancho, and Alex have earned praise for keeping the day lively. Expect a large group, a late lunch on the 1 p.m. departure, and a separate $45 dock and reef fee.
“It was cancelled and they didn’t tell us and still haven’t communicated or refunded me. Called them and messaged several times with no response”
Spend 8 to 10 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with a lively crew, national open bar, reef snorkeling, beach-club access, and free island time. Guides may include Dany, Paul, or Carlos. Choose carefully: lunch and hotel transport are optional, and the $20 port fee is extra.
“We did upgrade, and it was worth the cost. The buffet was the worst part of the whole experience. The food was not good, and the selection was lacking. Our crew was great and very kind. We enjoyed the day!”
Spend about four hours aboard an adults-only Cancun catamaran with an open bar, lunch, live DJ, and a stop near Playa Norte. Boats hold up to 100 people, though a smaller 35-person upgrade may be available. Pickup can be arranged from Cancun and Riviera Maya areas.
“No snacks, old soggy wraps, no snorkel equipment available, boat was small don't see how 100 would fit. Regret this trip so much”
By what the day is for, by what comes with the ticket, or by who else is aboard.
