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The 15 Best Isla Mujeres Tours & Boat Trips

95 tours  ·  from $20

A short island with a reef off one end and a beach club on the other. The 15 below compare the catamarans, the snorkel stops and the whale shark season boats on price and how crowded the deck gets.

Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly - Hotel pickup can shape your whole day
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Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

1.Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,418 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a five-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip with hotel pickup, snorkeling when conditions allow, an onboard lunch, open bar, and island time. Guides such as Enrique, Christina, Judy, and Abraham have earned praise for attentive service. Check the age and adults-only rules carefully before booking.

“Beautiful day. All the staff, including our tourguide Abraham were wonderful and attentive. Our tourguide spoke three languages to accommodate everyone! Sadly due to the weather we could not snorkel but appreciate the company putting our safety first! Drinks on the boat were delicious and unlimited, landing on and exploring the island was easy and safe with the guidance of the tourguide. Overall a beautiful day!”

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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

2.Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

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

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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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar - Getting from the hotel zone to Marina Las Perlas
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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

3.Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,383 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $53

Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a 100-foot catamaran with snorkeling at El Meco reef, drinks, buffet lunch, Playa Norte, and downtown free time. Expect a lively party-boat atmosphere, a large group, and extra charges for the $20 reef fee, transport, and some beach-club access.

“Not worth it, they spend a lot of your free time taking you to their partners business . You have very little time”

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

4.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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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure - Meeting in central Isla Mujeres at noon
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Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure

5.Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,746 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Join Island Adventures Mexico at noon for a three-hour boat trip to Lighthouse Reef, MUSA, and Manchones. Guides such as Diego, Ernesto, Uriel, and Alexis help with gear and safety, while you snorkel among fish, statues, and coral before ceviche, chips, vegetables, water, and a margarita.

“Our snorkeling adventure at Isla Mujeres was the highlight of our trip! A huge thank you to Kevin, Ernesto, and our Captain for providing such a professional and exhilarating experience. Kevin and Ernesto were incredible guides—patient, knowledgeable, and they made sure we saw the most vibrant marine life and hidden gems under the water. The boat was well-maintained, the equipment was top-notch, and the crew’s energy was infectious.”

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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres - The roughly 40-minute ride to the ferry
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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres

6.Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,534 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned van from Cancun International Airport to the Isla Mujeres ferry pier, then a return ride to the airport. Staff in green Happy Shuttle shirts meet you outside arrivals, help with luggage, and explain your ferry return pickup. The van holds up to seven people.

“We found our “Happy” Transportation really quickly! He called our driver Leo and we were delivered for the next available ferry! Leo explained the return trip! We know where and when to meet and look forward to a smooth ride back with our “Happy” driver! The contact from this company is extraordinary as they keep you updated, explain throughly and chat return quickly! Very great service by all our contacts! Thank you”

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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

7.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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Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun - Two short swims, guided carefully
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Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

8.Whale Shark Adventure in Isla Mujeres and Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 951 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

From Isla Mujeres or Cancun, you’ll ride into open Caribbean waters to find whale sharks, then enter the water in pairs with a certified guide. Felipe, Lolo, and other crew members help position each swimmer safely. The tour includes gear, snacks, lunch, drinks, and a beach or snorkeling stop, but sightings and swim time depend on nature.

“Philippe and Lulu were fantastic hosts! We truly enjoyed the trip and we saw a whole pod of whale sharks. It was amazing!”

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Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling. - Three hours on Contoy, including lunch
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Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

9.Beach Escape: Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel by boat from the Riviera Maya to protected Isla Contoy for reef snorkeling, a guided nature walk, beach time, and a fresh Mexican lunch. Then spend about an hour on Isla Mujeres. Guides such as Susana, Alex, Pepe, and Tlal have led recent departures, while weather controls the snorkeling schedule.

“Some issues with communication between guide and back office which resulted in a delay for 30 min. But the guide Lara was nice and gav us some compensation. There was little breakfast snack before going to Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres had pretty blue beach but the Island had some wear. The street sellers are aggressive and will try to be friends with you by saying they are the waiter from your hotel 😅. Contoy was very pretty but the guards are very strict with not touching the vegetation (palm trees). Lunch was delicious! Snorkeling was also fun but the two lines the guide tryed to have us make was kinda…”

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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

10.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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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

11.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

12.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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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

13.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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3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience - The marine life is the real reward
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3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

14.3 Hours VIP Semiprivate Tour Isla Mujeres Full Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about three hours snorkeling four sites around Isla Mujeres, including Lighthouse Reef, Sac Bajo, MUSA, and Manchones. Groups are capped at eight, with guides such as Kevin, Diego, Ernesto, and Uriel leading the way. Equipment, water, ceviche, chips, vegetables, and margaritas are included, but bring sunscreen and $5 for the dock fee.

“Ernesto and Diego are the best guides. Diego showed us turtle, barracuda, rays with homemade guacamole and ceviche after our snorkeling”

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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour - Getting into the water with the sharks
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Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

15.Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave Cancun early for a guided whale shark encounter in a protected area. You swim in pairs, usually two or three times, with certified guides such as Herbert, Angel, Manuel, or Xavier depending on the boat. Then enjoy an hour at Playa Norte, with ceviche, sandwiches, and drinks before returning.

“We had Herbert and Angel and they really made the experience something special! You could tell they were professional, they knew the sea, they knew what they were doing and all of us on the boat got to swim with the sharks twice each. They even made sure to get really good videos so we have the memories for ever. They did not disappoint! Would definitely recommend the experience.”

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