Best Catamaran Tour Playa del Carmen | Paamul Beach & Snorkel
Run by Riviera Elite
- Duration
- 4h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Language
- Live guide: English, Spanish
Among the things to do in Playa del Carmen that get you out on the water, this catamaran tour has a less common element built in: the stop at Paamul Beach, a bay along the Riviera Maya coast where the boat anchors close enough to shore that you can swim in and walk the beach. Most Playa del Carmen boat tours snorkel from the side of the vessel and stay at sea; here, when wind and sea conditions cooperate, the crew sets sail into the bay — adding a sailing leg most day charters skip.
Snorkeling along this stretch of coast puts you in water regularly shared by sea turtles and tropical fish, alongside the broader marine life common to Caribbean reef systems in this region. Troll fishing is also available from the catamaran during the trip; the crew prepares whatever you catch directly on board. There is time in the itinerary for both.
The all-inclusive format covers snacks, a full lunch, and drinks from an open bar — all handled by the onboard crew. It suits groups and families looking for a full day on the water near Playa del Carmen without managing food stops or drink tabs separately. The catamaran tour Playa del Carmen route covers Paamul Beach as the primary destination. Rated 5.0 from 325 verified reviews, priced from $1,653.
Paamul Beach sits south of Playa del Carmen along the coast — less built up than the beaches in town. Sea turtles in this part of the Riviera Maya are most active between May and September during nesting season. Pack reef-safe sunscreen: chemical sunscreens are banned in Mexican coastal waters by federal environmental regulation. Earlier departure times generally mean calmer sea conditions for snorkeling.
Honestly, what caught me off guard was the troll fishing — I didn't expect to be pulling something out of the water and then watching the crew cook it up right there on deck an hour later. That kind of thing doesn't happen on most boat days. If you're heading to Playa del Carmen and trying to nail down the best catamaran tour Playa del Carmen has going right now, this is the one I'd tell a friend to lock in — open bar, a sailing leg into Paamul Beach, and zero logistics to stress about.
Included
- Catamaran charter
- Onboard lunch
- Open bar, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Snorkel gear and life jackets
- Onboard restrooms
Not included
- Gratuities
- Ground transfers to marina
- Marina dock fee
- 1Riviera Maya Coastline Sail
The catamaran departs Puerto Aventuras marina and tracks south along the Riviera Maya shoreline without stopping, covering the distance in roughly 45 to 60 minutes.
Free admissionWe pass without stopping - 2Paamul Beach Anchorage
The catamaran anchors at Paamul Beach, a sheltered cove with calm, flat water suited to snorkeling over reef formations and tropical fish. The crew keeps the open bar running throughout — cocktails, beer, sodas, and water — while also preparing fresh shrimp and fish ceviche with guacamole. The group stays at the anchorage for approximately two hours before heading back to the marina.
2hFree admission
This booking is non-refundable. Once confirmed, no refund will be issued regardless of when you cancel.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
- Tripadvisor5.0 · 348
- Wheelchair accessible
- Strollers and prams are permitted onboard
- Service animals are welcome
- Public transit stops are available nearby
- Infants must remain on an adult's lap throughout the tour
- No fitness requirements; open to all ability levels
- Vegetarian and vegan meals, plus other dietary accommodations, are available — note your requirements at the time of booking.
- Guests must be 18 or older to consume alcohol.
- Anyone 18 or under must be accompanied by at least one adult.
- Wheelchair users may board the catamaran, but participation in water activities is subject to onboard safety criteria.
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