Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch
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Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch worth booking?
Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Cancun, Mexico, from $55 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (21)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Sail across the turquoise Caribbean Sea on a fun-filled Cancun catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres. This 8-hour shared adventure combines snorkeling, island exploration, great food, and tropical drinks for the perfect day i
What you get
About this experience
Sail across the turquoise Caribbean Sea on a fun-filled Cancun catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres. This 8-hour shared adventure combines snorkeling, island exploration, great food, and tropical drinks for the perfect day in paradise. Highlights of your catamaran adventure: • Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a spacious catamaran • Snorkel at El Meco Reef and discover colorful marine life • Relax at Playa Norte, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean • Enjoy an international buffet lunch at a beach club on Isla Mujeres • Open bar onboard with rum, tequila, whisky, soft drinks, and water • Free time to explore Isla Mujeres shops and scenic streets • Scenic sailing across the Caribbean with music and ocean views Perfect for couples, friends, and families looking to enjoy snorkeling, island views, and a lively catamaran experience in Cancun. Presented under the Boat Trips Club brand.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Snorkeling trip plus island highly recommend
Fantastic trip, highly recommend. The staff was so attentive they helped us every which way with the service the drinks getting on and off the boat with our snorkeling gear. The snorkeling was wonderful. We saw a lot of fish. I even saw a stingray. I highly recommend this trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic trip and that the team was so attentive throughout your experience. It’s great to know you enjoyed the snorkeling and saw so much marine life—even a stingray! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. — Boat Trips Club Team
via Tripadvisor
Staff are excellent and a great day out!
Firstly, the communication from the company was a little bit poor, they told me they would get back to me for our transfer details but after 24 hours I had no confirmation and had to message multiple times. When we arrived at the dock after our transfer, it was very very messy and unorganised. We paid our $20 dock fee each and received our tickets for 10:30. We didn’t leave the dock until 11:15 however. It was overall very messy and a total state of confusion for everyone. Once on the catamaran, the staff were lovely. You were greeted with drinks and their hospitality was impeccable! The boat was clean and lovely. We headed snorkelling, and unfortunately our conditions weren’t great so my husband did it and I stayed onboard. He absolutely loved it, the underwater statuses were excellent and lots to sea. The equipment was slightly dirty and the guide didn’t do too much to show them around. However my husband was very happy and told me all about it. We headed to Isla mujeres for lunch, the buffet was okay, there was a lot of people so the queue is rather long. I would recommend if you’re fussy to bring your own food. We were there for an 1hr 30 mins and back on the boat to another side of the island. Here you had free time for 1hr 30 mins as well. We went around and explored for a bit. We found it is a massive tourist trap and felt a little unsafe at times. Lots of people trying to make you buy things and crossing the road can be dangerous. The beach was lovely but again, very busy! Would we go back to the island? Definitely not but we are grab we did it. Our host Roger was absolutely amazing and nothing negative at all to say about him. It was also his birthday and his last day before retiring so it was very special for us to spend that with him. The staff were absolutely amazing throughout. The entire trip was around 10 hours, was very longed out. However, the staff was amazing, and the boat was great. If you want to have a good day out on a boat, this is excellent. A special thank you to the team and we are very happy we did the excursion! Tip: bring your own snorkelling gear and if you want to hire a golf buggy bring your driving licence!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your detailed review. We’re very sorry for the poor communication, the messy dock organization, the delayed departure, and the confusion at check-in—this is not the experience we want for our guests, and your feedback is being taken seriously. We’re really glad that once onboard you had a great day out and that the catamaran was clean, the hospitality was excellent, and the team took great care of you 🌊. Thank you as well for the notes about the snorkeling equipment and guidance, the lunch queues, and your time on Isla Mujeres—we’ll use this to improve. And we truly appreciate your kind words about Roger (and how special it was to share his birthday and retirement moment)—we’ll be sure this reaches him. Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another trip in the future. — Boat Trips Club Team
via Tripadvisor
Limited snorkel time, horrible lunch
We enjoyed this trip but there were some things that we were not happy with. 1… not enough snorkel time. It is advertised as a snorkeling trip, but the snorkeling was only 20 minutes with many other boats in the area and not that much to see. From there we motored over to Isla Mujeres. 2.. horrible lunch spot at Za Za BEACH club. The place they took us for lunch was a huge disappointment. It was crowded, dirty, and the food was extremely poor. It was buffet style but was mainly noodles, tortilla chips, beans, several empty trays, and hot dogs ( had to wait a long time for buns to be brought out) 3… golf cart tour around the island was not as described. On the catamaran we were offered the option to pay more (around $60 US) for a sight seeing tour around Isla with the host showing us a brochure picturing many interesting stops. We saw very few of these places. We basically drove in a convoy of golf carts from downtown to the far tip of the island, had a few minutes there, then drove back the exact same route, so we never even saw any of the sites on the other side of the island as advertised. Overall, it was still a fun day, but for the price there were too many disappointments and things were not as advertised.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you still had a fun day overall, but we’re truly sorry to hear about the disappointments—especially regarding the snorkeling time and the lunch experience. Please note that this is a shared excursion, so timing at the snorkeling area can vary depending on sea conditions, safety, and overall group coordination. Regarding the golf cart tour, we’d also like to clarify that this is not a service offered by us, and any golf cart activity or upgrades are handled by third-party providers on the island. We appreciate you bringing these points to our attention, and we’ll share your comments with the local operators to help improve the overall experience for future guests. — Boat Trips Club Team
via Tripadvisor
Decent Day Trip from Cancun
A bit of a mixed review here, as our scheduled trip was missed due to some confusion regarding pick up location at the hotel (was disappointed in the communication process as we waited 2 hours for a pick-up that apparently marked us as a "no show" despite being in contact with operator about a delay and such). With some help from TripAdvisor, we were able to reschedule, which was appreciated. Ended up being the only damp day of our Cancun week, but can't control the weather. There were some folks clearly disappointed that the snorkel could not happen (too windy), but to be honest, it did not seem like that was a priority for the boat or for 90% of the guests...so if looking to actually snorkel, I would advise something that is just a snorkel trip. Staff was very helpful (slow process paying the $20 per person island fee at the dock), and drinks were flowing the whole trip. We were able to swim off the boat for about 15 minutes, and the water was crystal clear out there (more enjoyable than the beach club). The lunch at the beach club was adequate. Just enough time for the wife to get a quick massage before back to the boat and off to the downtown area. I am guessing there are other places on the island that are more scenic, but the port area is very hectic with golf carts and tourist traps. Kind of not buying the required "stamp" of our wristband in the expensive store we were brought to off the boat. Kids bought a few t-shirts and such, and we spent 20 minutes on the beach. Fairly rough surf on trip back to Cancun due to the weather, but everyone had a good time.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the confusion with the pickup location and the communication issues at the start, and we understand how disappointing that must have been. We’re glad you were able to reschedule and still enjoy the experience. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the weather conditions and snorkeling limitations—guest safety always comes first. It’s great to hear the staff was helpful, you enjoyed the drinks, and that swimming in the crystal-clear water was a highlight 🌊. Your comments about the process and overall logistics have been noted so we can improve. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back for an even smoother experience in the future. — Boat Trips Club Team
via Tripadvisor
Day on the ocean
The time of departure for our excursion was scheduled for 10:30. The dock area was full of passengers for multiple vessels- it was very disorganized and we didn't board until 11:15. Once on board we were packed/crowded like sardines- there was NO room to move, this company oversells to increase their revenue but created an uncomfortable passenger experience. People were seated where you needed to walk- it was not good. When it was time to snorkel- we were only provided a face mask- NO air tube nor flippers. I've snorkeled many times previously and other tour companies provided an air tube and flippers. The first stop at the ZaZa beach club- bathrooms were unkempt, buffet lunch was barely edible- lettuce, tomato, rice, beans - they ran out of chicken, the soup was watery. Beverages were watered down and tasted horrible. Because we were delayed in departing the dock- we had less time at our 2nd stop, Playa Mujeres. The crew members on the tour were pleasant. The one taking pictures was annoying b.c he continually asked passengers to move out of the way for photos- when the catamaran was already overcrowded and no place to sit.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that several parts of the tour did not meet your expectations, especially the boarding delay, crowding on the catamaran, and your experience at the lunch stop. We understand how delays at the dock can impact the full schedule, and we regret that it reduced the time at the second stop. We also take your comments seriously regarding passenger capacity, snorkeling gear expectations, and the cleanliness and food quality at the beach club. This is not the experience we aim to provide. We appreciate your note that the crew was pleasant, and your feedback has been noted for review with our operations team to improve organization, comfort, and overall service standards moving forward. — Boat Trips Club Team
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cancun.
How much does Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cancun usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cancun is not rushed.
Is Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cancun, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cancun can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cancun and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cancun within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cancun?
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On Outty we rank every Cancun experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim, Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya, Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cancun?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cancun?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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