The 15 Best Island Hopping Yacht Trips in Cancun

1.Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,418 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with hotel pickup, open bar, light lunch, snorkeling when conditions allow, and free island time. Choose a family-friendly or adults-only departure, but confirm the option carefully, since the adult-only policy has caused confusion for some bookings.

“Best trip ever. The entire booking process was easy. The catamaran was so much fun. The Island visit was spectacular! The captain and the crew were fun and tended to your safety while making aure you have a great time. Very organized 👌”

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2.Isla Mujeres luxury catamaran with premium open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 491 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran capped at about 30 people, with drinks, snacks, snorkeling when conditions allow, downtown free time, and a buffet lunch at a beach club. Guides such as Mike, Grace, and Omar have earned praise for friendly service.

“Grace and an amazing crew made this a trip to remember. Great drinks, lunch and a fun shopping experience. I would definitely recommend this to anyone considering Isla Mujeras.”

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3.Luxury Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres with transportation from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $93

Spend about seven hours aboard a 45-foot catamaran sailing from the Cancun area to Isla Mujeres. You’ll get snorkeling gear, an open bar, a buffet lunch, beach club time, Playa Norte, the island village, and a spinnaker ride if conditions allow. Confirm the pickup details carefully if you’re staying in Playa del Carmen.

“We spent the whole day waiting on a boat and only had 40 minutes on the island including eating a terrible buffet. It was a waste of time and money and I regret spending my last day on this tour. We also didn’t get to snorkel or parasail. It felt like a scam as we spent a lot of money on this tour.”

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4.Private Luxury Catamaran Cancun to Isla Mujeres | For up to 30 pp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private 47-foot catamaran from Marina Las Perlas to El Farito and Playa Norte. You get snorkeling gear, towels, snacks, and a premium open bar. The crew, including hosts such as Pedro and Victor, can adjust the plan for swimming, sightseeing, or time on Isla Mujeres.

“Pedro on the Khaya was a fantastic host! He helped us snorkeling and through the entire trip ! Pedro and the crew were the best!”

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5.Luxury Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres with Transportation from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $88

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a 45-foot catamaran with a Mexican open bar, reef snorkeling, Playa Norte swimming, lunch at a beach club, and time downtown. Hotel pickup is offered, but bring $20 cash for the environmental tax and expect a group of up to 47 people.

“Where to start….maybe I should start by saying I use Viator all the time and give almost always 5 stars. This was a disaster from the get go.”

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6.Luxury Yacht in Paradise and snorkel by Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Take a private 46-foot Sea Ray yacht from Sunset Marina for a 2, 4, or 6-hour cruise. Short trips stay around Cancún Bay and the lagoon. Longer outings add reef snorkeling near Isla Mujeres and views of Playa Norte. Water, soda, beer, and snorkeling gear are provided.

“Beautiful yacht. The yacht was BEAUTIFUL. The crew was awesome!! So accommodating. Handley took the BEST pictures and video. Made us look like a music video. Definitely book this experience when in Cancun.”

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7.Private Tour of Cancun to Isla Mujeres by 45-foot Yacht.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews

You’ll cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a private 42-foot yacht for up to 12 people, with hotel pickup, drinks, lunch, ceviche, and time for snorkeling. The four-hour trip includes Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun’s coast, and an east-side look at Isla Mujeres, weather permitting.

“Great experience! The crew was attentive and made us feel very comfortable on board. Offered us drinks often and even made special cocktails. Although due to weather conditions we couldn't go to Isla de Mujeres the experience was still enjoyable and the water was refreshing. I highly recommend this activity if visiting Cancun.”

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8.Cancun Boat Tour to Isla Mujeres on Luxury Yacht with Chef -SR55C

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Charter a private yacht from Puerto Juarez to Isla Mujeres for about six hours. A bilingual crew, onboard chef, open bar, snorkeling gear, lunch, fishing, and flexible swim stops make this a good fit for families, celebrations, and groups wanting their own schedule.

“Had a fabulous time. The boat, crew, food, drinks & scenery made for a perfect day out at Isla Mujeres. Our group of 9 had the best time!!”

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9.Tour to Isla Mujeres on Premium Yachts from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend about four hours on a private yacht for up to 12 people, leaving Marina Puesta del Sol in Cancun. The crew takes you snorkeling near El Meco Reef or a sunken ship, then to Playa Norte. Captains Ricardo and Jacobo have received praise for attentive service.

“Best experience I have ever had with a yacht rental. Amazing people running the show. Extremely friendly and knowledgable. Took us to awesome spots that were exactly as promised. Worth every penny!”

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10.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Luxury Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with lunch, open bar, snorkeling near El Meco, spinnaker sailing, and free island time. The crew includes Gabriel, Javier, Chapis, Sergio, and Juan. Expect a six to seven-hour outing for up to 50 people.

“I enjoyed everything about this experience. The energy was wonderful, the staff was attentive and the itenerary was spot on. I've recommended it to a number of people already.”

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11.Cancun Yacht Charter to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling -SR41H4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Charter a modern Sea Ray yacht from Cancun’s Hotel Zone and cruise to Isla Mujeres with a captain and mate. Swim at Playa Norte, snorkel near Garrafon, enjoy drinks and snacks, and play your own music onboard. Catering and water sports cost extra.

“The boat was beautiful and well taken care of, but the highlight was the level of service from the crew! They made sure we had everything we would need/want to make the day wonderful. The food prepared by the chef was delicious and there was a large variety of drinks to enjoy. We felt safe and the day went exactly as planned. I could not have asked for a better way to spend our anniversary!”

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12.Luxury Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a catamaran for up to 45 people. You’ll snorkel at El Meco, visit North Beach and the island center, enjoy a barbecue buffet and open bar, then sail back with music and a possible spinnaker flight.

“Our experience started with the transport to the dock in Cancun being over 45 minutes late with a pick-up not at our hotel which was prominced but at a 10th avenue location 3 bloccks away. the mimibus waas crammed with people and we had to squeeze into the back seat where we could see nothing. Once on board the catamaran and after s listening to the half hour safety talk we headed for the reef and snorkelling part of the trip. We were forced to wear a life preserver so you couldn't get under the surface and had to hang onto a roap with about 30 other people, kicking and…”

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13.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Luxury Sailing Experience from Puerto Morelos

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend 6 to 7 hours sailing from Cancun toward Isla Mujeres, snorkeling at El Meco Reef and the underwater museum, then exploring Punta Sur, Playa Norte, and downtown. Hotel pickup, buffet lunch, open bar, and a spinnaker ride are included, but bring cash for the $20 reef tax.

“My rating is really Average but I chose Very good for the effort of the crew. First of all the catamarans are small really meant for 10-15 guests. They stuffed 50 of us on the boat so the excess of us had to sit outside on the boat in the hot burning sun for the entire day. A great deal of us were sunburned during and after, so take a hat and something to cover yourself as well as a bucket of sunscreen. The drinks are not good, and barely have any alcohol in them, bring some in your bag if you want to get lit . The staff was…”

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14.VIP YACHT up to 28 passengers – Isla mujeres snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Cruise Cancun’s turquoise water aboard a private 60-foot catamaran, with snorkeling gear, drinks, ice, and Bluetooth music included. Your route may reach Isla Mujeres and Playa Norte, depending on time and weather. Confirm the boat duration, dock fee, and beverage details before booking.

“The whole team was amazing! We had some weather concerns and they worked with us to find a suitable date and time. The yacht was in great condition and was very clean. We had a large group and the service was extremely attentive to everyone on board. Food was fantastic. Slide and water float was a great add. 10/10!”

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15.From Cancun: Isla Mujeres by Luxury Catamaran with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $67

Spend seven hours sailing from Marina Las Perlas to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran with an English or Spanish guide, snorkeling, buffet food, open bar, music, and time at Playa Norte. Spinnaker flight is available when wind conditions allow.

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