Playa del Carmen Catamaran Tours and Sailing Trips

Isla Mujeres by catamaran

The 5.5-hour luxury sailing costs 55 USD and runs along the Cancún coast to Isla Mujeres, with a snorkel stop at a reef near Punta Sam, free time on the island, a light lunch and an open bar onboard. Guests check in at the marina 15 minutes before departure. It comes in an adults-only version for ages 18 and up and a family version that welcomes children from 4. Snorkeling starts at age 8, a life jacket is required, and no sailing or snorkeling experience is needed. The marina is on the Cancún coast, so plan extra travel time from Playa del Carmen.

The seven-hour cruise costs 119 USD and leaves from the Cancún hotel zone. It adds a guided reef snorkel with equipment and free time in Isla Mujeres town. The Light option brings a box lunch, while Prime adds a beach club with a buffet and open bar. Snorkeling is for ages 8 to 65 and requires swimming ability. Arrive 30 minutes before boarding; the port tax is paid separately, and a hotel transfer can be booked on top.

At 38.90 USD, the eight-hour deluxe catamaran is the lowest price. It sails from the docks at Costa Mujeres and includes snorkeling equipment, a buffet at the beach club, an open national bar, access to an ice bar on the island and spinnaker flying when the weather allows. Pick the option with transport for a round trip from Playa, or the one without transport and go to the marina yourself.

Cozumel reef by catamaran

Two sailings aim for the reefs off Cozumel, inside the Arrecifes de Cozumel national park. The five-hour VIP catamaran costs 71 USD, meets at the Cozumel pier and stops at El Cielo and El Cielito, with snorkeling gear, a life jacket, open bar and lunch. The ferry from Playa is not part of that ticket, so take the crossing about an hour and a half before.

The seven-hour package costs 145 USD and starts at the ferry terminal in Playa. The higher price covers the round-trip ferry, snorkeling at Colombia or Palancar, El Cielo and El Cielito, access to a beach and adventure park, and a lunch of three tacos. Life jackets go up to size XL. In the park, keep 1.5 meters from the reef, do not touch or feed marine life, and leave sunscreen at home. Our ferry guide and boat tour overview cover the crossing.

Sail and snorkel from Puerto Aventuras

The 139 USD sailing from Puerto Aventuras includes an air-conditioned vehicle, snorkeling equipment, paddle boards, drinks and snacks. A dock fee of 15 USD or 300 pesos per person is paid in cash on the day. Boat passengers must be at least 4, water activities start at age 8, and a life vest is required. It suits a group that wants sailing, snorkeling and paddle boarding in one outing.

Which catamaran suits you

Couples will like the adults-only sailing, families the family version with children from 4. For the lowest price, take the deluxe catamaran. For reef snorkeling, choose Cozumel. Operators advise against water activities with respiratory or heart conditions or a risk of fainting, and against the trips for travelers with limited mobility. Snorkeling depends on the weather and the harbour master's rules. Bring swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and sun-protective clothing. More reef options are on our snorkeling page.