REVIEWS · CANCUN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 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 8.5 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, snorkeling with certified guides, enjoying a Mexican buffet and national open bar, visiting the beach club, and exploring downtown. Pickup is offered from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels. Guides named in past outings include Monse, Leti, Miguel, and Israel.
“We got placed on a boat called 'Manta'. The tour guide was unprofessional and unorganized. He gave us no useful instructions for the snorkeling prior to getting in the water, other than how to put our masks on. He gave us no plan, no instructions, nothing. He yelled conflicting commands the entire time while we were snorkeling. He would yell at everyone to follow him very quickly, then yell at someone for swimming and not staying still. He would yell at everyone to keep our faces below the water but then we couldn't see him to follow him??? We snorkeled for a total of 10 minutes and most of the…”
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”
You’ll cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with snorkeling at El Meco Reef, an open bar, buffet lunch, free island time, and a visit to the -18°C Icebar. Guide Erick has earned praise for keeping the boat safe and fun, but confirm pickup details and the 800 MXN docking fee before booking.
“do not book!! we booked one day trip with transfer from hotal. got information shows pickup location is hotel lobby. pickup time set for 11am, we waited at lobby and when at 11:30 transfer asked we walked out the hotel to meet with the driver. we required more information about driver and pickup vehicle information, did nfraud!t reply till 12pm. and at 12pm we been told, driver had left as we did not meet with him!!! we required refund got refused and ask for 350pes to reschedule the trip, but when we ask how to research no one reply after! never heard anything back since that. its fraud! you paid…”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with an open bar, guided reef snorkeling, buffet lunch, beach-club access, and optional spinnaker. Guides such as Dax, Joshy, German, and Omar have earned warm praise. Expect a lively, group-oriented day rather than a quiet island escape.
“I booked this excursion with pickup time of 8:10am I received a call at 7:19am that my driver was behind so be in the lobby at 8:40-8:45. I waited in the lobby at 8:40 until 8:48am when I received a call saying I missed my shuttle. I stated how when I’ve been waiting the 1 driver that was there wasn’t for me. I told them that I received a call to be outside at 8:40-8:45 and they stated they have to get with a manager to confirm that and they’ll call me back. They called back at 9:03am and restated what I said saying my time was pushed back. I…”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with Paradisea Tours for snorkeling, an onboard national open bar, a beach-club buffet, and time in town. The trip can host up to 40 people, and golf-cart touring costs extra. Expect lively music, quick stops, and a tightly timed day.
“The crew was very friendly and inviting. There was no food on board and drinks onboard was just limited to some beer and some red and blue drinks. Food and drinks at the beach club sucked!! Crap food and some crappy hotdogs with cups of iced water, no bottles. Golf cart rental sucked! $55 for 1 hour drive with the group and 2 stops. Would not do it again!”
Join Andy and the Oceanix crew at Playa Tortugas for a 7-hour catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres. You’ll snorkel, eat on the island, enjoy drinks after snorkeling, and return to Cancun with a maximum group size of 40.
“We booked the catamaran tour from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on January 29, 2026. The crew was friendly and drinks were good. We sat at the back of the boat because my husband had hurt his knee and could not snorkel. There were so many boats in the water and so many people. After snorkeling we headed to the Island for lunch at Za Zas. It was terrible the food was barely edible. I brought granola bars in my bag and ate them. The beach was horrible and smelled really bad. We were then to go by boat to shopping. I went to the bathroom after lunch and my husband…”
Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with an open national bar, organized snorkeling, spinnaker rides when weather allows, beach-club buffet, and about 90 minutes of island time. Guides including Pancho, Alex, Fernando, and Fabian may lead the day. Transport is optional.
“Super fun, Star 4 was the best we had a blast and it was an ALL DAY memorable experience! FABIAN was a great host and was very attentive I would highly recommend this activity to anybody looking to have a blast while at the same time enjoying the beautiful things this region has to offer.”
By what the day is for, by what comes with the ticket, or by who else is aboard.
