Snorkeling Cruises with Open Bar in Mexico: Our Top 12

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.Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

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

Cruise south from Puerto Vallarta on Chica Locca’s spacious mega catamaran with breakfast, lunch, snacks, premium drinks, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, and a possible onboard massage. Swim at Playa Chica Locca, visit Yelapa’s waterfall, and choose between lively music or a quieter upper deck.

“Bring a hat it gets hot - you need nothing but your bathing suit sun screen and a towel. They give you everything - we had such a good day. Well worth every dollar we spent”

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3.Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,383 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $53

Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a large catamaran, snorkel at El Meco reef, swim at Playa Norte, enjoy drinks, lunch, and free time downtown. Expect a lively group outing with music, possible crowds, a $20 reef fee, and extra charges for some pickup or beach-club services.

“We went on Nov 3, 2025 and had a very positive experience. I was a little worry of all the negative reviews. We were pickup at the hotel, . driven to the beach. There was a large hut with lotsa staff in it organizing people telling where to pay, where to lineup etc. There was a TV screen with a slide show all about safety which was assuring.. Waited for 30 mins until we board the Catamaran. The open bar was great. The ride was 30 mins to the bay. You had to put your gear on and go in the water and swim to where the reef was approx…”

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4.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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5.Half Day Cabo Snorkel Adventure with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 852 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Cruise by catamaran from Cabo San Lucas to two snorkel bays, with gear, paddleboards, lunch, and an open bar. You’ll also see the Arch and sea lion colony. Guides such as Jorge, Pablo, and Joel are known for attentive water support. Pickup is available for an extra fee.

“The crew staff was excellent. They made sure all passengers were catered to during the whole excursion. Excellent team . Will book again”

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

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

Cruise Puerto Vallarta’s Bay of Banderas on a Leopard catamaran limited to 40 people, then snorkel, paddleboard, and swim near Majahuitas Cove. Expect an attentive crew, lunch, and an open bar, with possible stops near Los Arcos and the Malecón. Guides may include Juan Luis, Diego, Alex, or Victor.

“This was a fantastic excursion. Highly recommend the yacht and snorkel tour. The crew was extremely attentive and catered to everyone cheerfully and helpfully. I went on September 13, 2025 and the captain was John Luis. His whole crew was top notch. The photographer captured great pictures too.”

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7.Cabo Blue Snorkeling Cruise, Open Bar and Lunch in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 686 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Cabo San Lucas with Cabo Blue for a 3.5-hour outing to Pelican Rock, Lovers Beach, El Arco, and Santa Maria Bay. Expect about 45 minutes of snorkeling, lunch, an open bar, music, paddleboards, and possible humpback whale sightings from mid-December through mid-April.

“I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to this time because we had a great time. This tour really made our trip! The trimeran was comfortable, the food was good, and the snorkeling was great. We had about 45 minutes to snorkel in Santa Maria Bay. In early December the water temperature was perfect. As a bonus, the captain was able to get us relatively close to several different pods of Humpback Whales and we were able to view, photograph, and video a full range of whale activities including breaching and fin slapping. We will definitely book with them again next time we are in Cabo!”

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8.Cozumel: El Cielo & Palancar Snorkel with Open Bar & Ceviche

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 323 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $72

Join Adrian, Lorenzo, and a small crew for a 4.5-hour Cozumel boat trip to Palancar Reef, El Cielo, and El Cielito. Expect clear shallow water, turtles, stingrays, starfish, music, drinks, fruit, and ceviche, though the boat may be a speedboat rather than a yacht.

“Great bunch of guys. Extremely fun bunch. Would do it again on my next trip.”

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9.All-Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran with Free Transportation

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

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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10.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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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 aboard a catamaran for snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, lunch, and an open bar. Bilingual crew members such as Hugo, Diego, Russell, and Arturo have earned strong praise, but ferry transfers, early pickups, and limited shore time require patience.

“Our group of 10 had the best day! Russell and his crew did an outstanding job; they kept the drinks flowing, the food was delicious, and the snorkeling views were beautiful!”

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12.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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