Catamaran to Isla Mujeres from Cancun — Snorkel, Lunch & Open Bar
This isla mujeres snorkel tour departs from Cancun on a shared catamaran, heading northeast to the narrow island across the Caribbean. It's not a private charter — you're on a vessel with other travelers — and priced from $59 USD per person. With more than 2,400 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, it ranks among the most-reviewed Cancun day trips in the snorkel-and-beach-club category.
The first stop after arriving at Isla Mujeres is a reef snorkel. You anchor over the reef where tropical fish are a consistent sighting. After the snorkel, the tour heads to a private beach club on the island. The standard ticket includes a buffet lunch served at the club; if you booked the all-inclusive version, the meal is served onboard during the sail instead. The open bar runs throughout the day regardless of which ticket you hold.
After the beach club, there's free time in Isla Mujeres downtown — the island's compact main strip lined with local restaurants, souvenir shops, and street-food carts. The pedestrian zone is small enough to cover on foot in under an hour, though golf carts are available to rent if you want to range further. The catamaran then returns to Cancun, completing the isla mujeres from cancun day trip.
Arrive at the marina 10–15 minutes early — shared tours leave on schedule and late arrivals can lose their spot. Pack reef-safe sunscreen (required in Quintana Roo marine parks) and a dry bag for your phone during the snorkel stop. If exploring downtown is a priority, budget your beach club time accordingly — the free-time window in town can feel short if you linger at the bar.
The open bar runs all day no matter which ticket you book — that's a nice perk that tends to catch people off guard in the best way. This catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres from Cancun is one of the most-reviewed day trips in the area for a reason: reef snorkeling, a beach club buffet lunch, and a little free time wandering downtown Isla Mujeres all stack up into a genuinely solid day on the water. Book a morning slot if you can — the sail out is best with calm seas and full sun.
Included
- Expert guide
- Open bar (unlimited)
- Snorkeling gear
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (sold separately)
- Government fees
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- 1Hotel Pickup to Marina
A driver collects you at your hotel and transfers you to the dock, where you board a 100-person catamaran.
2hFree admission - 2Dock Check-In
Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure to complete check-in and collect your equipment.
30 minAdmission included - 3Reef Snorkel Stop
The catamaran anchors at a reef for a 25-minute snorkel session. Gear is provided and guides assist in the water.
25 minAdmission included - 4Playa Norte Beach Club
The boat docks near Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres for a one-hour swim stop. The water here is shallow and calm.
1hAdmission included - 5Isla Mujeres Downtown
Three hours on Isla Mujeres begin at the town center, where you walk the main street at your own pace. Browse local shops and pick up anything you want before heading back.
3hFree admission
Pickup runs from hotels in Cancun's Hotel Zone and throughout Riviera Maya, plus self-serve meeting points in downtown Cancun. Riviera Maya hotel pickups begin well before the departure time.
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure and you will receive a full refund. Cancellations submitted less than 24 hours in advance are not eligible for any refund.
Standard policy — partial or full refund depending on timing
- Viator3.9 · 823
- Tripadvisor4.1 · 1,654
- Pregnant travelers should not book this tour
- Infants must remain on a parent or guardian's lap for the duration
- Accessible to wheelchair users
- Strollers and prams are accommodated
- Public transit is available nearby
- Transport vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs
- Wheelchair users can access all areas on this tour
- No minimum fitness level required
- Adult supervision is required for all children
- The guide may conduct portions of the tour in multiple languages
- Authorities may suspend the snorkel stop if weather or sea conditions are unsafe
- Children aged 8 and older may participate in the snorkel portion
- A reef conservation fee of $20 USD per person is collected at check-in on the day of the tour
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