
Private Yacht to Xpu-Ha | Playa del Carmen Boat Tour
Run by H2OH Sun Cruises
- Duration
- 3h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Language
- Live guide: English, Spanish
The yacht gives your group full use of its deck: the flybridge sits elevated with a clear view of the coastline as you head south, the aft deck has sunbeds for anyone who wants open air, and the interior cabin offers shade and seating when the sun gets direct. The crew stays on board for the full run — not a minimal operation — handling both service and navigation. Because this is a private charter, the only people on the vessel are the ones in your party.
The primary destination is Xpu-Ha, a bay roughly 25 kilometers south of Playa del Carmen. It sits beyond the densest cluster of resort access points on this stretch of coast, which means the water typically runs calmer and less trafficked than spots closer to town. The protected shape of the bay makes anchoring stable, and the crew will give you time there before the return run.
The charter is priced from $1,049 — that's the boat rate, not a per-person fare on a shared vessel. It carries a 4.98 out of 5 rating from 563 verified bookings, which for a private charter product with inherent variability is a meaningful data point. Among Playa del Carmen excursions that cover the Riviera Maya coastline by water, this ranks near the top of the private-vessel tier. Playa del Carmen boat trips on private yachts fill well ahead of high season, so book early if your dates are set.
Xpu-Ha sits about 25 kilometers south of Playa del Carmen, past the busiest resort access points on this stretch of coast. Morning departures typically get smoother water and better light than afternoon runs. Pack reef-safe sunscreen — Mexico's environmental rules apply to these coastal waters. Confirm the exact dock location when you book; the marina area has multiple departure points. Guests staying in Tulum are closer to Xpu-Ha than those coming from Cancun.
I've been on enough private charters along the Riviera Maya to know most of them anchor at the same crowded spots — this one doesn't. Xpu-Ha sits far enough south that the water is genuinely calmer, and a full crew on board for the whole run is rarer than operators want you to think. The 4.98 rating across 563 bookings isn't fluff; that's a number that holds up at the private-yacht level. If having the entire vessel to your group — no strangers, no shared schedule — is the point, this Playa del Carmen yacht charter is the one to lock in.
Included
- Paddleboards and life jackets
- Onboard Bluetooth stereo with guest playlist access
- Alcoholic drinks
- Lunch
Not included
- Crew gratuities
- Transport to the marina
- Towels
- Port and facility fees
- 1Xpu-Ha Anchorage and Swim
The yacht departs from the marina after a welcome drink on boarding, with lunch and an open bar available throughout the cruise. The boat anchors at Xpu-Ha for swimming, paddleboarding, and an optional high-platform dive. A brief return leg brings the group back to the dock.
3h
This tour is non-refundable. Once a booking is confirmed, no refund will be issued under any circumstances.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
- Viator5.0 · 5
- Tripadvisor5.0 · 601
- Public transit runs near the departure point.
- Each infant must remain on a caregiver's lap for the duration.
- Infant safety seats can be provided on request.
- Guests with heart or cardiovascular conditions should not participate.
- No particular fitness level required; accessible to most guests.
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