Luxury Yacht Cruises in Mexico: the 15 Best Boats to Book

1.Los Cabos Luxury Sailing, Snorkel and Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Sail from San José del Cabo along the rugged coast toward Santa Maria or Chileno Bay, with snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, paddleboards, and lunch onboard. Guides such as Joe, Poncho, Cesar, and Israel have earned praise for attentive service. Expect a small group of up to 16 people.

“Great tour. Exceeded our expectations for everything. Quality of boat was great, snorkeling and sailing was great. Good exceeded our expectations and we got to see a lot of whales. Including 2 fully breach. Would 100% recommend”

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

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

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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3.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about six hours aboard Chica Locca Tours’ spacious catamaran, cruising from Puerto Vallarta to Playa Chica Locca and Yelapa. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, hike to a waterfall, eat fajitas, and use the all-day open bar. Hosts such as Ricky Ricardo keep the mood lively.

“Overall good experience. Crew was great, service was great. They kept the food and drinks coming. We saw dolphins and whales. The only negative was there was not a lot of time for snorkeling and swimming.”

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4.Luxury Yacht & Snorkel with All inclusive Open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 754 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

You’ll sail south from Puerto Vallarta aboard a Leopard catamaran with up to 40 people, stopping near Majahuitas for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and beach time. Expect attentive crew, lunch, premium drinks, and possible whale, dolphin, turtle, and Los Arcos sightings. Guide names vary by sailing.

“A nice, enjoyable experience. Great crew, helpful and attentive service. The snorkeling experience was enjoyable even if a bit short. One thing that was disappointing was that the food was not quite as advertised. That needs to be updated to provide an accurate description of what is provided. You cannot label a tour as "luxury" with an average sandwich for a meal. The number of guests is ideal as it does not feel crowded at all. Thanks to Diego Chihuahua for his guide services during the snorkeling activity. Be aware that the banana boat ride can get quite rough thanks to the boat driver. You have to be careful with…”

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5.Private Luxury Yacht 55FT Rental in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.)

Charter a private 55-foot Sea Ray in Cancun for 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours. A captain and crew take you through Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun Bay, snorkeling spots, and Isla Mujeres. Bring your own food and alcohol, enjoy the lily pad and paddle board, and plan around weather and dock fees.

“The guys did a great job and made us feel welcome and comfortable all day. They communicated well and customized they day for us.”

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6.Private Premium Yacht 46FT Rental in Cancún

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 579 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.)

Charter a private 46-foot Sunseeker yacht from Cancún for 1 to 8 hours with a licensed captain and crew. Cruise Nichupté Lagoon, swim in turquoise water, snorkel, use the paddleboard, or visit Isla Mujeres on longer trips. Drinks, ice, safety gear, and water toys are included.

“We loved our tour! Gabriel and Ismael were awesome! They really took great care of us, we had a blast!”

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7.Private Luxury Sailing Cruise in Los Cabos with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set sail from San Jose del Cabo on a private 4-hour cruise for up to 15 people. You’ll pass El Arco, swim and snorkel in a bay, use paddleboards, and enjoy seafood ceviche, pasta, appetizers, and an open bar. Crew members may include Roger, Pablo, Victor, or Miguel.

“Pablo and his crew were fantastic! Professional and fun to spend the day with. Food serviced was wonderful.”

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8.Puerto Vallarta Luxury Sailing with Premium Open bar & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about six hours sailing Banderas Bay from Marina Vallarta, with lunch, open-bar drinks, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and stops chosen by sea conditions. The crew may include Captain Sergio and guides such as Rubin, Christian, or Walter. Expect a polished boat day, not nonstop sailing.

“This experience was unmatched! The crew was stellar! They attended to every need! A top tier lunch with open bar the ENTIRE CRUISE! The boat was beautiful and we took a wonderful ride to Los Arcos. Plenty of fish and stingrays on the snorkeling as well! If you do any adventure tours in Puerto Vallarta, do this one! Can not wait until next time! These photos are courtesy of the tour photographer, Omar. Thank you everyone!”

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9.Cabo San Lucas Luxury Sailing Yacht and Dinner with a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Sail from Cabo Marina toward Land’s End, the Arch, and Lovers Beach as the sun drops over the Pacific. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, premium open bar, appetizers, and a plated dinner with shrimp and beef. The cruise is adults-only, capped at 40 people, and returns to the marina.

“The boat was nice and the views were great but I was disappointed in what was offered. The dinner was subpar. The steak my partner received was cooked well but mine was very dull, looked old and falling apart. Once I saw the difference in our steaks, I stopped eating mine because I was disgusted. For the price we paid for this experience, I was expecting better quality food and entertainment.”

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10.Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 250 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Sail from the Tulum area toward Puerto Aventuras on a luxury catamaran with an open bar, lunch, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards. Crew members such as Mateo, Matt, Clement, José, Isaac, and George are praised for friendly service. Expect a social boat day, not a dedicated reef expedition.

“We had so much fun during this trip! Matteo was the best and kept everyone's energy up, drinks filled, and smiles on. Thanks so much! Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for a little bit of a party.”

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11.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Sail from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel on a catamaran capped at 34 people, with snorkeling, swimming, paddleboards, lunch, and an open bar. Guides such as Diego and Hugo have earned praise for patient instruction. Plan for an early pickup, ferry crossings, a $30 ferry fee, and a long day.

“Water was great felt safe Staff was attentive and accommodating Food was very delicious Was a really glad the captain put the sails up that was one of my best parts Happy ending”

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12.Your Own Private Luxury Yacht Experience in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours on a private yacht from Cabo’s F Dock, with an expert captain and crew. Cruise past the Arch, sea lion colony, Lover’s Beach, and Pacific coast, then snorkel and swim at Chileno Bay. Lunch, snacks, premium drinks, and equipment are included.

“Manual and Misael did such a great job for a trip! It was a great time and we have good and great views as well.”

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13.Mega Yacht Limousine of the Sea 1: Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Banderas Bay aboard a private Chica Locca yacht for about four hours, with a brand-name open bar, ceviche, guacamole, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling, and a customized route. Gil, the owner, helps plan the outing, while crew members such as Ricky keep the music and party moving.

“I want to leave a 5-star review for my pre-wedding boat party with Chicca Loca Tours. We originally had a different yacht booked, but had to switch because that boat wasn’t renovated in time. I was honestly pretty worried at first—but the owner, Gil, reassured me that everything would still be amazing, and wow… he was absolutely RIGHT.”

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14.Puerto Vallarta: Yelapa Mega Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 6 hours · from $142

Spend six hours aboard Chica Locca’s 100-foot mega yacht, cruising from Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta to Yelapa. Ricky, Isaiah, Luis, and the crew keep the food, premium drinks, music, and water gear moving. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, visit the waterfall, or simply enjoy the ride.

“We had so much fun! Check-in was easy and communication was great. The host, Ricky, had amazing energy and really added to the atmosphere. The breakfast and lunch were both delicious. They were constantly coming around offering drinks (no need to even go to the bar), all of which were delicious and not weak. We stopped for an ocean swim, where you could snorkel, kayak, paddle board, or swim. Yelapa is super cute and it was fun checking out the water fall. The vibes were great and we even made a couple new friends. Highly recommend!”

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15.Hatteras 58-61′ Luxury Yacht in Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Nayarit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 4 to 8 hours on a private yacht around Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit. Your crew guides the cruise, serves snacks and an international open bar, and provides snorkeling gear, a kayak, and a paddleboard. Confirm the yacht model and departure harbor before booking.

“We had an amazing time with Jonathan and his team. The margaritas were amazing, the ceviche was fresh and delicious -- and the activities (kayaking, paddling boarding, etc) we so fun. This is a must if you're in the area!”

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