Riviera Maya Catamaran: Ultimate Day-Sailing Adventure

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Embark on the ultimate day-sailing adventure in Riviera Maya. Explore stunning offshore locations, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and indulge in a luxurious catamaran experience with lunch and drinks included.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Privada Xel-Ha - Step onto our luxurious sailing catamaran and set off on a coastal adventure along the stunning Caribbean shoreline.
Sail towards one of the area’s most spectacular reefs for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure. Discover a variety of tropical fish, stingrays, and elegant turtles as you explore vibrant marine habitats. Bask in the…

What's Included

Professional, bilingual, attentive staff
Water activities like paddleboarding and water mats
Delightful light lunch onboard
Life jacket
Snorkel in the underwater world with top-notch snorkel gear (if weather conditions permit)
Fully stocked open bar onboard
Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Riviera Maya

What's Not Included

Souvenir Photos (available for purchase).
Gratuities.
Government fees

Additional Information

This is Riviera Maya’s ultimate day-sailing adventure. Aboard a luxurious sailing catamaran, you’ll explore some of the most beautiful offshore locations along the stunning Riviera Maya coastline. You’ll sail to the most spectacular reef in the area and stop for some fun in the water enjoying various activities. Relax on deck in the warm, tropical sun…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Kellij185

Mar 31, 2026

Fun time! - Ivan and his crew was fantastic. They showed us a great time and we all had a blast

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Jordan_l

Mar 11, 2026

A booze cruise with a little fun in the sun! - The reef is gorgeous. So many fish and different marine life! The guides are very friendly, fun and work very hard! They really know their job and are very professional. The tour is more focused on drinking on the boat than time exploring the reef. The group is very large, like 25+ so you get knocked around by people and it's a bit chaotic in the water. I recommend you hang back as much as possible. Small groups going out would have been better but then people would have to wait to drink. Swimming ability really varried and I was almost pushed into the reef a few times. This is not a good thing and could result in serious injury or damage to precious coral. You are only snorkeling for 30min max You get to relax in a shallow near by for about 40 min which was fun. I would say the focus was on the booze cruise which wasn't my thing but overall the team did a great job. It's a 45 min ride out and on the way back they slowed down so we didn't arrive at the dock early resulting in a 1.5 hour ride back. You can only drink after the snorkeling so this timing was intentional. Go if you want and like to party, find another tour if your focus is on snorkeling. It all depends on what you are looking for!

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Hannah_j

Mar 7, 2026

Sailing, Sunshine, and Snorkeling. - Wolf, Captain Martin, and the rest of the crew made for a wonderful day out in the ocean. We sailed out to the coral reef and snorkeled for about 40 minutes. The winds were super strong so this was the perfect about of time. After that we docked the boat in calm water where we could paddle board and lay out on a water mat. Overall, it was a perfect day.

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Ering881

Feb 2, 2026

Turtles, sunshine and safe boat tour. - We left from the El CID marina after being picked up at the iberostar. Captain Daniel was awesome, we had great weather and a great day we sat up top beside his cockpit where he drive the boat and he gave us a ton of info. Snorkelling was better than expected at the reef near marona. 1 hour Catamaran ride, 45 mins snorkelling where we saw adult and baby stingrays and a massive Sea turtle. Lunch was actually really good with sandwiches and fruit. I have food allergies but was accommodated with a yummy salad. As many drinks as you wanted, great service. Good day!

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Tayna_l

Jan 6, 2026

Very nice trip.... - Very enjoyable the walk. It is not so clear that the dive experience is a little more intense and for children it can be very challenging if you do not have enough development in the water...

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Kristi_s

Mar 1, 2026

Sailing snorkel cruise - The photos they take on this excursion are horrible and they don’t send you all the photos. The email doesn’t not work either for customer service.

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Hannah_h

Feb 13, 2026

Missing photos - Absolutely amazing time but then we bought a photo package from the photographer which was almost $300 US and never received the photos. I’m so sad because I got to swim with a turtle and he documented it. Hoping I can still get all our photos somehow..

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Linda_d

Feb 12, 2026

Good half day excursion with some suggestions - Beautiful boat..very clean. Transportation to Cancun from Playa was right on time. Organized getting us onboard. Boat staff was friendly. Not 5 stars for a couple of reasons: there were families with young kids and music being played was explicit; floating mat was older and worn and did not float above the water once u laid on it; sandwiches were good but there was nothing else offered..chips, pretzels or other snack would have been a nice add. Reset action calls out ‘Life Jackets’. Only waist belts were offered so I didn’t feel secure to snorkel..also, water was rough and distance the snorkelers were taken from the boat was way to far for me. Would have been nice to have a crew member for a group who wanted to stay close to the boat.

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Chanel_l

Mar 29, 2026

Went on adult version for... - Went on adult version for 1pm. Nothing about this really gave luxury and it’s overpriced compared to other luxury cruises. It’s a small boat, not a ton of sitting. The drinks were low budget and the lunch was kind of pathetic, just a bunch of sandwiches that were not very good. Was expecting more for the price point. They got my drinks wrong twice, first time I asked for vodka soda and recieved a tequila one and second time I ordered a margarita and got something blue with a spicy rim, how ridiculous lol. Was not impressed with snorkeling spot either and mediocre snorkeling equipment quality (pro tip: bring your own mask if you have one). Overall it was an okay trip, I would rate it 3.5/5, I still enjoyed myself but would not be a repeat or something to highly recommend

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Natalie_p

Jan 25, 2026

More of a booze cruise than a snorkeling adventure. - The crew was funny, welcoming, attentive and professional. The boat was nice, big and well maintained. That being said, this is more of a booze cruise than a snorkeling adventure. It was also a larger group than we expected with between 40-50 people being onboard our catamaran. Most of the trip is filled with loud music & alcohol, which is fine if that is what you enjoy. If you are more interested in snorkeling I would suggest booking a private excursion elsewhere. We were allotted 35 minutes of snorkeling time in which we all had to stay together as a group. There is no going off on your own or taking time to explore. The lunch was just a sandwich, nothing special. Overall it was just okay. My friend and I were more interested in snorkeling so we were underwhelmed in that regard. However, if you are looking for a booze cruise with a bit of snorkeling then you will have a great time on this excursion.

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From $139

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult