The 5 Best Catamaran Snorkeling Cruises in Cancun

1.Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Open Bar, Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,848 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $59Our pick

Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with national drinks, a short reef snorkeling stop, Beach Club access, and free island time. Guides such as Ivet, Luis, Juam, and Romando are praised for keeping the boat fun and helping with safety. Hotel pickup and lunch depend on your chosen option.

“This activity was amazing, nice people and very fun guides. I would recommend it”

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2.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Snorkel, Open bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85

Sail from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with reef snorkeling, national drinks, music, buffet lunch, and island time. Guides such as Javier, Joel, and Sergio have earned praise for friendly service. Expect a group boat, possible rough water, and an extra $20 docking fee.

“We had a great time, however, the snorkeling was not good. There was very little to see plus they dropped us off in an area where there were probably about 10 boats of other snorkelers and there was a strong current and a lot of waves. It was not an ideal snorkeling situation. The drinks were flowing for sure! The buffet was not the best….hot dogs, undercooked chicken, rice, beans, salad, fruit and a few other items. At they place that we stopped at for lunch, we were given an hour and a half, but after eating, there was not much to do. Again, we made the best of it…”

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3.All-Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran with Free Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Sail from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres on a 50-person catamaran with a mimosa, open bar, snorkeling at El Meco Reef, a Mexican buffet, a sandbar swim, beach club time, and downtown exploring. Round-trip hotel transport is available from selected Cancun hotels.

“Staff was great! Thanks Alex and crew. Beautiful day with sun and rain. It was awesome. Snorkelling and island were just ok, but you can’t beat the catamaran trip.”

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4.Catamaran to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Open Bar and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 279 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Best value

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for guided snorkeling, a possible Spinnaker ride, an open bar, Mexican buffet, beach-club time, and a short town visit. The crew may include guides such as Daphne, Fernando, Alex, or Pancho. Expect a lively boat, up to 50 people, and a required $45 dock and reef fee.

“It was cancelled and they didn’t tell us and still haven’t communicated or refunded me. Called them and messaged several times with no response”

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5.Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Ride with Open Bar, Snorkeling, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 241 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $56

Spend 8 to 10 hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with a lively English- and Spanish-speaking crew. You will snorkel at a Caribbean reef, use an exclusive beach club, enjoy free time on the island, and choose an option with buffet lunch and hotel transfers. Guide Dany is especially noted for his energy.

“Music, sun, drinks, and ocean—perfect combo for a chill day.”

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