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Catamaran Cruises in Mexico: The 15 Best Days on Deck

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A catamaran buys shade, a flat deck and a ladder back on board. These 15 compare the Isla Mujeres runs, the Cabo arch sails and the Cozumel crossings on price, group size and whether lunch is a buffet or a sandwich.

Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch - Sailing from Cancun with music and unlimited drinks
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Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

1.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59Our pick

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with an open bar, a short reef snorkeling stop, beach-club access, and free island time. Guides such as Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando are praised for keeping the day friendly and organized. Choose carefully between the basic and lunch options, and budget an extra $20 dock tax.

“First of all, the staff was what made this experience so wonderful. They were all absolutely the best. The catamaran was beautiful, big and comfortable. The snorkeling was beautiful although very crowded but it is a very special place so that was no surprise. We had a great time on the island thanks to the guide’s recommendations to go to the north beach. The beach club was my least favorite part and I could have done without but we still had a great time. I would do this tour again and will recommend it to anyone who will be traveling to Cancun.”

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All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran - Starting at Playa Tortugas
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All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran

2.All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,232 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with Caribean Golden Tours. The day includes snacks, an open bar, snorkeling at El Meco reef, Playa Norte, a buffet lunch, island free time, tequila tasting, and a sunset ride back. The mood can be lively and party-focused, so families should read the details carefully.

“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…”

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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas - Cabo’s Arch, sea lions, and the first photographs
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Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

3.Luxury Catamaran Whale Watching Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,107 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Cruise from Los Cabos on a double-decker catamaran with guides such as Jacob and Marco, using a hydrophone to hear humpback whales. You’ll visit the Arch, watch for breaching whales across two hours at sea, and enjoy drinks plus a snack tray. Pickup is offered, but transport and dock fees cost extra.

“Be careful with pick up. Viator did not communicate with Cabo Adventures and while I thought I had arranged pick up (according to Viator) Cabo Adventures did not. have it. Glad I called to confirm. Other than that, the tour was average. We saw a few whales from a distance but nothing spectacular.”

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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport - El Meco reef: the day’s most uncertain highlight
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

4.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Sail from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with a guided El Meco reef snorkel, drinks, music, and buffet lunch. You will have time around Playa Norte and downtown Isla Mujeres, with guides such as Javier, Joel, or Sergio helping on board. Hotel-zone pickup is available, but the $20 docking fee is extra.

“You should completely avoid this tour. Poor communication before the trip. I selected a pick up point at check out and when you ask the time to pick up, they would avoid the question and ask you to meet at the port. After spent 120 on taxi to get to the meeting point, the tour was cancelled due to wind. There was no communication and all telling their customers not to show up. I saw another group as disappointed as we were. The company didn’t initiate a refund and I had to contacted viator for the request. On top of that, they charged $20 pp for docking fee, because the…”

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Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up - Sailing across the Caribbean from Cancun
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

5.Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 628 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

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 transfers, buffet lunch, or a smaller boat depend on the option you book.

“If i can give them 0 stars and still write a review i would. I had a medical emergency wasn’t able to get to my flight and they were very inconsiderate on a refund. I understand they have policies but it’s not something i planned.”

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4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán - Reef snorkeling, with turtles as the hopeful prize
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4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

6.4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend four hours aboard a catamaran with a small group of up to 22 people. Snorkel Cozumel’s reefs, look for turtles, nurse sharks, rays, barracuda, and starfish, then relax at El Cielo or Cielito with ceviche, fruit, and drinks. Crew members may include Leo, David, Peter, or Little Turtle.

“This was incredible!!! Leo and the Poseidon crew are such good hosts. Had the time of our lives. Saw so much sea life.. sea turtles, mantarays, sharks, stingrays..:. Food was superb.”

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Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr - El Cielo Full Experience - Setting out from Marina FONATUR at 9:00 a.m.
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Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr – El Cielo Full Experience

7.Lagoon 39ft Private Catamaran 5hr – El Cielo Full Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five private hours aboard a crewed Lagoon 39 catamaran off Cozumel. Your captain helps shape the day, while crew members such as Hugo, Lucy, David, Saul, and Shelley handle food, drinks, snorkeling gear, and water toys. Expect reef stops, clear shallow water, a floating mat, paddleboarding, and a fresh lunch for groups of up to 15.

“Best experience!! Everyone in the family loved it from the kids to the grand parents. Highly recommend this team for your families excursion. You will not be sorry you did.”

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Private Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for up to 13 People - Snorkeling the reef with a private crew
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Private Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for up to 13 People

8.Private Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for up to 13 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.)

Sail privately from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for four to seven hours with snorkeling gear, an open bar, and a flexible route. Your crew may include Fernando, Willy, Victor, or Maya, and can arrange reef stops, swimming near Playa Norte, or time on Isla Mujeres. Lunch and the $20-per-person government fee cost extra.

“We had a great time on our catamaran cruise. We had to reschedule due to weather, but were able to go out the day after we had originally booked. Because of this, there were only 3 of us on our boat. Willy and Fernando were absolutely wonderful! We went to two snorkeling spots and then cruised around a bit. Fernando went snorkeling with us to show us different fish and point out creatures hiding in the reef. 4 hours was a perfect amount of time for what we wanted and having the boat to just ourselves made everything so much more peaceful and enjoyable. We would absolutely do this again…”

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Isla Mujeres luxury catamaran with premium open bar and lunch - Pickup from Cancun and the start at sea
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Isla Mujeres luxury catamaran with premium open bar and lunch

9.Isla Mujeres luxury catamaran with premium open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 491 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran capped at 30 people, with a welcome cocktail, snacks, premium open bar, snorkeling, free time downtown, and buffet lunch at Zama or IXI beach club. Guides such as Mike, Omar, and Grace have earned praise for friendly service. Expect a $20 reef tax and possible weather changes.

“Very Disappointing. Not worth the money. The boat was very nice and wish the trip was mainly on the boat. The snorkeling trip was a joke. You have to have a lifejacket tied to your waist so you can't touch any reef or coral I get that but there was really nothing to see and the guide was so rude. Just kept yelling to stay beside him. Not enjoyable at all. The next stop was a swim spot where the captain yelled at you to stay inside the rope. Next dropped off, at a tourist trap for 2 hours. Last stop, was lunch buffet and beach or pool. Ok. Whole…”

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Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure - Breakfast on the catamaran
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Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

10.Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about six and a half hours sailing from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Chica Locca and Quimixto. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, an open bar, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling, a pool, and beach time. You can hike or pay cash for an ATV ride to the waterfall. Expect music, dancing, and guides such as Papi Chulo and Dana.

“This was the best experience we have done in PV. We are definitely booking every single time we go back to visit!”

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Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club - Two snorkeling stops, with the reef as the main event
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Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

11.Catamaran Cruise in Riviera Maya With Snorkeling & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Sail from Maroma Beach to two snorkeling sites near the Mesoamerican Reef with a guide such as Carlos or Nato, then relax with water, soft drinks, and beer after snorkeling. Hotel transfers, equipment, and English and Spanish commentary are included. Plan for a three-hour activity, though transfers and beach time can stretch the day.

“The staff was super friendly and energetic. Our tour guide in the water navigated us to some great sea life. Super knowledgeable as well”

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Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres - Sailing toward El Meco Reef
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Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres

12.Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Sail from Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres on a five-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip with bilingual guides, reef snorkeling, an open bar, chips, guacamole, salsa, and free time near downtown Isla Mujeres. Guides such as Bam, Carlos, Panda, and Abraham are known for keeping the mood lively. Expect a social party boat, not a quiet yacht cruise.

“First off, this trip was absolutely hilarious and extremely fun. Lucky for us, everyone else had booked a full day tour so we got upgraded from a half day to a full day for free which was great. The way to snorkeling was fun; however, when snorkeling we were not given fins and were not divided into groups. So, it was really a really big group of people. If you want to do a full snorkel tour, I would suggest getting a tour that purely does snorkeling. Nevertheless, the beach was fun, the food was good, and the tour guides were fun, welcoming, and charismatic. Our tour guide in particular…”

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Puerto Morelos Secret Sandbar Catamaran Sail - Sailing the Adelita to the sandbar
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Puerto Morelos Secret Sandbar Catamaran Sail

13.Puerto Morelos Secret Sandbar Catamaran Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $140

Sail aboard the Adelita from Marina La Bonita to a quiet Puerto Morelos sandbar. Captain Martin and crew members such as Jose, Arturo, and Ulises serve drinks, lunch, and floating mats while you swim, paddleboard, or relax in shallow water. The four-hour outing suits families and cautious swimmers, but bring extra money for park and marina fees.

“Fabulous crew. Attentive the entire time. One of the best crews we have ever had! Don’t read any other review. Just book it!”

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Private 40' Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included - Food that works for a group
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Private 40′ Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included

14.Private 40′ Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend about four hours aboard a private 40-foot Bali catamaran from Puerto Aventuras, with snorkeling gear, a gourmet lunch, and a premium bar included. The crew takes you toward the Mexican Caribbean reef, and your group can enjoy its own music, food, and drinks without sharing the boat.

“Wonderful crew. Beautiful surroundings. Played our own music, had good food and drinks. Lovely way to end our Mexico trip. Highly recommend.”

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Premium Isla Mujeres Tour by Private Catamaran - Snorkeling near Arrecife El Meco
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Premium Isla Mujeres Tour by Private Catamaran

15.Premium Isla Mujeres Tour by Private Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll sail from Playa Tortugas to El Meco reef and Isla Mujeres aboard a private catamaran for up to 14 people. The five-hour outing includes snorkeling gear, drinks, an open bar on the return, and free time on the island. Crew member Jesus, known as Chickenin, has earned special praise for his attentive service, though seating is limited.

“We had a great day on the private catamaran. We arranged for the crew to make Painkiller cocktails that turned out great. They customized the tour to our desire and we were able to spend 3 hours enjoying Isla Mujeres. We also enjoyed snorkeling and just relaxing on the catamaran.”

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