All Inclusive Luxury Yacht – Private Island Experience

The best part of this Cancun yacht day is not simply the boat. It is the chance to reach TYE Island, a preserved private island with calm, clear water, a lagoon, marine life, and very few distractions beyond swimming, paddling, and eating well. You get the island for your own group, up to 10 people, rather than sharing the day with a large crowd.

I like the full crew service, with a captain, sailors, host or hostess, and chef working together. I also like the freedom built into the day: snorkel, paddle, float, eat, or simply sit in the sun while the crew handles the practical details. The drawback is cost. The advertised $4,800 is not the final bill, since dock, marine, and service fees add $1,170 for a group of 10 or more if the listed fees apply.

Key points to know

• TYE Island is the main attraction: You visit a preserved private island with clear water, a rear lagoon, birds, and marine life.
• Your group gets a private yacht: The booking covers up to 10 people, with no unrelated passengers joining your party.
• Water time is flexible: Use inflatables, snorkel equipment, kayaks, and two paddle boards during the island stop.
• Food is part of the experience: An onboard chef prepares a premium à la carte menu and a gourmet BBQ-style feast.
• Drinks are included: The premium open bar offers unlimited drinks throughout the outing.
• Allow for extra charges: A $15-per-person dock fee, $300 marine fee, and $720 service and maintenance fee are listed separately.

A private yacht day with one clear goal

This is a long, relaxed day on the water, not a quick sightseeing cruise. You meet at Marina V&V on an unnamed road in Punta Sam at 9:00 a.m., then spend about 10 hours with your own captain and crew before returning to the same marina.

The setup works best for a family group, a birthday, a honeymoon, an anniversary, or friends who want a polished day without strangers aboard. You can set the mood yourself, including your own music. One past group even kept a Taylor Swift playlist running while the crew handled the food, drinks, and water activities.

Your day has a useful balance. The yacht gives you shade, seating, meals, and a place to relax. TYE Island supplies the natural setting and water access. You are not locked into a minute-by-minute sightseeing schedule, though the actual timing of each activity depends on the captain and conditions on the day.

The crew structure matters here. The captain and sailors handle the boat and water safety. The host or hostess looks after drinks and general service. The chef prepares food aboard, so lunch is not a prepacked meal carried from somewhere else. Crew assignments vary, but names praised in past outings include Captain Juan, hostess Akari, Chef Victor, Chef Ángel, hostess Mariana, bartender Alexis, and Captain Reyes.

Leaving Marina V&V at 9:00 a.m.

Getting to the marina is your responsibility because private transportation is not included. The meeting point is Marina V&V, Punta Sam, Quintana Roo, and the activity ends back there. Plan your own taxi, rideshare, or other transfer and leave enough time to arrive before the 9:00 a.m. start.

Once aboard, the crew can explain the plan for the day. The reviews of similar yacht outings show that captains have adjusted the balance between staying in one place and cruising, depending on what the group wanted. Some groups preferred more time anchored for swimming and sun, while others enjoyed a cruise near the end with wind in their faces.

That flexibility is a real benefit of a private booking. If your group includes children, keen swimmers, and people who mainly want to relax, the yacht gives you room to create a day that suits everyone. Still, remember that the route and water stops are not yours to control entirely. Sea conditions, safety, and local operating decisions come first.

The water can also be rough on some days. One honeymooning couple felt ill when conditions became choppy, although the crew kept checking on them. If you are prone to seasickness, eat lightly before departure, bring any remedies you normally use, and tell the crew early.

TYE Island and its calm lagoon

The island visit is the heart of the experience. TYE Island is described as preserved and private, with clear, tranquil water around it. Behind the island is a lagoon where you can paddle, float, and relax in a quieter setting.

This is valuable because the island stop gives the day a sense of place. You are not just circling the coast on a yacht. You have a natural area where you can get into the water, explore at an easy pace, and spend time away from the busy hotel zone.

The setting also supports different kinds of fun. Strong swimmers can use the snorkel gear and look for marine life. Children and less confident swimmers may prefer the inflatables. Anyone who wants light exercise can take a paddle board, while others can remain on the yacht or float in the shallows.

The description also points to exotic birds and abundant bird life around the island. Do not expect a formal wildlife tour or a guided nature walk. The appeal is the chance to notice the natural setting while your crew organizes the practical side of the stop.

A small caution: the island is the advertised destination, but exact time there is not specified. The tour lasts about 10 hours, yet the day may include cruising, meals, boarding, and water activities. If spending most of the day ashore is your top priority, ask how the schedule is handled before booking.

Snorkeling, paddle boards, and floating time

The included equipment lets you switch activities without renting gear from several different operators. You receive snorkel equipment, inflatables, and access to two paddle boards. Kayaks are also described as part of the water setup at the island.

Snorkeling is likely to be the most rewarding option if you want to see marine life. The clear water makes it easier to look below the surface, while the calm areas around the island and lagoon should make leisurely water time possible when conditions cooperate.

The paddle boards are a good choice for a group because they offer a quiet way to see the water from a different angle. Since only two are included, larger groups will need to take turns. That is not a major problem on a 10-hour outing, but it is worth knowing if everyone in your party expects to paddle at once.

Inflatables add a playful side, especially for families and groups that want less structured fun. The crew can help with safety and equipment, but you should still follow their instructions and stay within the areas they consider suitable.

Past outings have included extra water features such as sea bobs and a water slide, but those are not listed as standard inclusions for this booking. Do not assume they will be available. The guaranteed equipment is the snorkel gear, inflatables, two paddle boards, and the other water toys specifically included.

A chef-prepared meal instead of a picnic lunch

Food is one of the strongest parts of this package. An onboard chef prepares a premium à la carte menu, with a gourmet BBQ feast included in the experience. The meal is served during the day rather than treated as an afterthought.

That changes the rhythm of the outing. You can swim or paddle, return to the yacht, eat a proper meal, and then settle into a slower afternoon. The crew also spaces food and drinks through the day, according to the experiences described by returning customers.

Several chefs have received warm praise, including Victor, Ángel, Antonio, Miguel, and Raul. Their names reflect different crew assignments, not a guarantee of who will cook on your date. The important point is that cooking happens aboard and the menu is presented as premium and à la carte.

The amount of food may be more than a couple needs. One honeymooning couple noted that there was so much food that the experience seemed better suited to a group. For two people, this is still a special meal, but the price is easier to justify when spread across several people.

If anyone in your party has allergies or dietary restrictions, ask about menu options before you arrive. The provided details do not specify vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy procedures, so you should not assume every request can be handled on the day.

Premium drinks and attentive service

The premium open bar is unlimited, which means you do not need to keep ordering individual drinks or bring your own supply. The host or hostess and bartender keep drinks available while you move between the yacht and the water.

This is convenient, but it also calls for sensible pacing. Ten hours is a long time to spend in the sun, and alcohol can affect you faster after swimming or paddle boarding. Use the water and food breaks to stay comfortable, and let the crew know if you need anything.

The service team is a major part of the experience. Past crews have included hostesses Akari, Mariana, Carolina, Sheree, Cristina, and Flor-Xoberth, along with sailors such as Christian, Isaias, Rafa, Maciel, Reyes, Jorge, and Luis. These names are useful context, but your own crew may be different.

The common pattern is personal attention. Host staff manage food, drinks, and requests, while sailors help with equipment and water activities. That makes the day feel more like a private charter than a basic boat transfer.

What the $4,800 price really means

The advertised price is $4,800 per group of up to 10, not per person. On the base figure alone, that is $480 per person for a full group. For a private yacht, chef, crew, open bar, island visit, and water equipment, the group pricing can make sense for a celebration or a reunion.

But you need to read the added charges carefully. The listed extras are:

• Dock fee: $15 per person
• Marine fee: $300 per booking
• Service and maintenance fee: $720 per booking

For 10 people, the dock fee adds $150. Together, the extra charges total $1,170, bringing the listed cost to $5,970 before private transportation. That works out to $597 per person for a full group of 10.

For smaller parties, the per-person cost rises sharply. A group of five would still pay the $4,800 base price plus the $300 and $720 booking fees, as well as the $75 dock fee, for a listed total of $5,895. That is about $1,179 per person.

This is not a budget excursion. You are paying for privacy, staff, food, drinks, and a full day rather than a short shared cruise. I would compare the final total with other private charter options, but I would also compare what those alternatives include. A lower price may not cover a chef, premium bar, private island access, or equipment.

Who will get the most from this day

I would recommend this experience most strongly for groups of six to 10. With that many people, the fixed price and fees become easier to divide, and the yacht has enough activities to keep different ages and personalities happy.

It also suits special occasions. One anniversary outing marked 50 years of marriage, and another couple booked a yacht day for a honeymoon. The combination of open space, a private crew, food, and Caribbean swimming gives the day a celebratory feel without requiring a formal event schedule.

Families should like the mix of inflatables, snorkeling, paddle boards, and onboard meals. The crew has experience helping with water activities, but parents remain responsible for their children and should follow the captain’s safety directions.

Couples can enjoy it too, especially if they value privacy and a long, unhurried day. Still, the price is harder to defend for only two people unless this is a major occasion. A shared tour or shorter charter would cost less.

This is less suitable if you want a packed sightseeing program, a guaranteed list of marine animals, or a precise schedule of several different coastal stops. The focus is one private island, water time, good food, and service.

Booking details and practical cautions

You receive confirmation at the time of booking, and the activity is offered in English. Most people can participate, and the booking is private for your group only.

A mobile ticket makes arrival simple, but it does not include transportation to Marina V&V. You should also confirm the final price, including all fees, before paying. The listed $720 service and maintenance fee is described as 10 percent, but the amount itself is what appears in the pricing details, so ask how the operator applies it to your booking.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start time. Cancel within 24 hours, or request changes inside that window, and the amount paid is not refunded.

Should you book the TYE Island yacht day?

Book it if you want a private, service-heavy day where your group can swim, paddle, eat, drink, and relax without sharing the yacht. The strongest reasons are the private island, the onboard chef, the flexible water time, and the attentive crew structure.

Think twice if your group is small, your budget is tight, or you mainly want a quick boat ride. The extra charges make the real price much higher than the headline figure, and private transportation is separate.

For a full group celebrating something important, I think the value is easier to see. For a couple or a small family, get the complete all-in cost first and compare it with shorter or shared options. The right choice depends less on the island itself than on how much you value privacy, food, and having a crew take care of the day.

FAQ

How long does the yacht experience last?

The experience lasts approximately 10 hours. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends back at Marina V&V.

Where do I meet the yacht?

You meet at Marina V&V, on an unnamed road in Punta Sam, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Private transportation to the marina is not included.

How many people can join the private booking?

The listed price covers one private group of up to 10 people. Only your group participates in the activity.

What water equipment is included?

The included equipment consists of inflatables, snorkel equipment, and two paddle boards. Kayaks and other water toys are also described as available at TYE Island.

Are food and drinks included?

Yes. An onboard chef prepares a premium à la carte menu and gourmet BBQ-style food. A premium open bar with unlimited drinks is also included.

What additional fees should I expect?

The listed additional charges are a $15 dock fee per person, a $300 marine fee per booking, and a $720 service and maintenance fee per booking. Private transportation is not included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded.