PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Private 48ft yacht cruise in Playa del Carmen and Tulum with INAH reef snorkeling, paddleboards, open bar, and lunch for up to 14.
Most Popular“Great trip. Make sure you book can’t miss it because it’s such a great experience. They serve vegetarian nachos.”
Catamaran cruise from Maroma Beach with two reef snorkeling sessions, gear, drinks, and free Maroma Beach access. Great crew, easy pickup.
“This was a nice excursion, but I think there are a few things that could have made it better. First, hotel pickup was on time and a short drive to the Maroma beach club location about 30 mins north of Playa del carmen. After checking in, we received our snorkel equipment and boarded the catamaran…”
Luxury Riviera Maya sunset cruise from Playa del Carmen with hotel pickup, open bar, and a light dinner on a small catamaran.
“The crew are very proficient in delivering the drinks and food while the boat is rocking. Let them serve you and relax.”
ATV through mangroves and rainforest, or a speed-boat/wave-runner caravan by the Great Mayan Reef, with Riviera Maya hotel pickup.
“No experience at all! A scam impression! Meeting time different from communicating so no activity and wasted day!Auto-translated”
Private 38' catamaran from Puerto Aventuras to Paamul Bay: open bar, fresh ceviche, snorkeling, and wildlife—4 hours, no crowds.
“Beautiful boat, beautiful views, but the most stars for the fabulous staff, Renata and Captain Pollo and Angel and one more whose name I sadly forget. The drinks were great and the food was incredible—they even whipped up a fantastic mango ceviche at the last minute for the vegetarians in our group. When we stopped…”
Private 60ft yacht in Cancun with your own crew, paddleboard and snorkel gear, plus flexible routes from lagoon cruises to Isla Mujeres.
“Anselmo, Marisol and Anthony did a wonderful job of taking care of all of us. They were very attentive to our needs and were super kind and friendly! The boat was very clean. We had a wonderful day on the water!”
Half-day luxury catamaran near Tulum with open bar, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and a tasty lunch in the Puerto Aventuras area.
“Great day! The entire crew was lovely and very nice and enthusiastic. Started with snorkelling and got to see a turtle and sting rays! Then hanging out on the boat or in the water with drinks and lunch was such a fun time. Great option for a day trip from Tulum, highly recommend!”
Private 47-foot yacht snorkel and beach day in Puerto Aventuras with open bar, great ceviche, paddleboard, and a flexible route.
“Francisco, Valérie and Felix were wonderful guides. I went with my 3 sister and 4 nieces, ages 32 to 69. We were treated like royalty. Felix showed the best spot to see the fish and we spotted a turtle and stingray. For me it was a trip of a lifetime.”
Luxury catamaran sailing in Cozumel with snorkel gear, paddleboards, lunch, and open bar. Includes most hotel pickup; ferry fee extra.
“Had a great time on the boat! The process was a little involved, but had a great time in the end. They pick you up from your hotel, then drive you down to a pharmacy / gift shop to checkin and get a ferry ticket. Then you need to walk down to the dock (about…”
Private 40' catamaran to Paamul Bay with snorkeling, ceviche lunch, and unlimited open bar from Puerto Aventuras.
“This is an incredible excursion. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Vicki and her crew for taking care of our every need and making sure we had the best experience! We took this trip as part of my best friend's bachelorette trip with 6 women all together, and we felt safe and secure. Water's…”
Private 4-hour 42' Azimut yacht from Puerto Aventuras near Tulum and Playa del Carmen with In-Ha snorkeling, open bar, and homemade ceviche.
“The service was amazing! The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and the crew was always helpful and attentive. This host Vicky was phenomenal! She was so much fun and so helpful. I would come back!”
Private Azimut yacht half-day from Puerto Aventuras with snorkeling at In-Ha reef, open bar, and crew-made ceviche in Riviera Maya waters.
“Great service , the staff were attentive Had great suggestions on places to see sea turtles and sting rays. Wish we could have done an all day with the crew.”
Private 40' yacht from Puerto Aventuras to In-Ha Reef for snorkeling, ceviche lunch, and unlimited open-bar drinks in about 4 hours.
“A group of us were in PDC for a few days and decided to book this trip. I would do it again in a heart beat. The company was so accommodating to our requests. Absolutely one of the most memorable things I've done in a while! The food and drinks provided FAR exceeded our expectations.…”
Early boat trip from Riviera Maya to Sián Ka’an and Punta Allen for wildlife spotting, reef snorkeling, a natural pool, and a Punta Allen meal.
“Excellent guide, driver, and captains. Dolphins, a turtle, baby crocodiles, frigates, ospreys and nest, good snorkeling, good lunch. Highly recommended. Make sure you get the tour with less driving and more boat time. We drove less than 20 min from the biosphere entrance.”
Private 50-foot Azimut yacht in Riviera Maya: snorkel with turtles at In-Ha, visit La Bocana, and cruise with an open bar and ceviche.
“Our family of 5 had a great day out with the fellows from Riviera Elite. The water was pretty choppy due to some weather so my husband was feeling a little rough. The guys made him a drink that got him back on track quickly. The guacamole and ceviche were delicious and the entire crew…”
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