Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
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Is Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen worth booking?
Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen is a 9-hour experience in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from $91 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (9)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $91 per person
Explore Isla Mujeres and sail through the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea in a catamaran while you enjoy the party, music, and fun on board, on this tour you can snorkel in shallow waters in one of the most be
What you get
- Round transportation from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
- Access to the Ice Bar (drinks inside not included)
- Swimming time at Playa Norte
- Open bar at the Catamaran and Restaurant
- Free time at Isla Mujeres
- Mexican buffet at our beach restaurant
About this experience
Explore Isla Mujeres and sail through the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea in a catamaran while you enjoy the party, music, and fun on board, on this tour you can snorkel in shallow waters in one of the most beautiful reefs on the island, there you will be able to observe marine life and different types of fish. After snorkeling, we will continue to party on the boat and our wonderful staff will make sure you have a great day until you reach our beach club where you can enjoy our buffet and open bar, or relax in our facilities with a drink of Sun. Or swim at our private beach, and you'll have free time to explore the island, visit the souvenir shop, visit North Beach, or if you prefer, take pictures of the island's landmarks. On the way back, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset at the Caribbean Sea offers us
What's included
Included
- Round transportation from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
- Access to the Ice Bar (drinks inside not included)
- Swimming time at Playa Norte
- Open bar at the Catamaran and Restaurant
- Free time at Isla Mujeres
- Mexican buffet at our beach restaurant
- Snorkel at Punta Sam Reef (35 minutes) (depending on the weather)
Not included
- Dock tax $20 USD per person at the marina
What you'll see and do
Isla Mujeres
The adventure starts after picking you up at your hotel and taking you to our new private marina located at the Punta Sam ferry terminal, then we will sail through the Caribbean Sea until we reach the Punta Sam reef, our first stop, where you will snorkel and explore the ocean, and swimming in one of the most beautiful natural reserves in the Caribbean, "Punta Sam Reef" is home to different species of fish, turtles and marine life. In Islas Mujeres you will have free time to walk through the streets of the island, admire the murals of marine life, take pictures with the monuments or buy souvenirs. In our beach club you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Caribbean Sea, eat at our delicious buffet and open bar, forget about your worries on this full day tour, enjoying the Mexican Caribbean.
420 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trascendence Group
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- The Catamaran can be a double decker or one floor sailing, this is assigned a the marina
- The marina of departure is located at Cancun
- Does not include dock fee of 20 USD per person
- The free time at the Island is without a guide
- Snorkel is not available for non-swimmers, people over 59 years old or children under 10 years old
- Children can only participate in the snorkel with the company of a parent or guardian
- Life vest is mandatory
- Snorkeling may be cancelled due to weather or rough seas. Its unavailability is not grounds for a partial nor full refund.
- Pregnant travelers can't participate
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Do not book this tour!!!!
I am writing this to warn future travelers to please invest their money into something better. This tour is advertised as a party boat but a better depiction of what it is would be a fishing boat. On the description it says there’s a maximum of 40 people. This is not the truth! You will be packed like sardines in the boat. My friends and I were sharing a table and were broken up so other people could sit there. They informed us they were combining another group even though we had paid a hefty amount to be on that boat. After informing customer care about the issue they dismissed me with a "sorry you didn't like it" even though i explained everything that had gone wrong. I can assure you there was no “party” atmosphere when you had to share tables or get your traveling group broken up. The “open bar” was also a nightmare. The crew served us the first round and that’s it. Since the boat was over crowded people were rushing to the bar to ask for more drinks since the staff stopped serving. It was total chaos trying to get a single margarita. As I explained in my initial report, I understand that the snorkeling aspect had to be canceled due to strong winds. However considering this was one of the more expensive trips to isla mujeres we imagined they would have a back up activity prepared. This was not the case, they stopped serving drinks and stopped the music so they could sell us a different activity for about 20-30 minutes. One that most of the packed boat had no interest in doing. Especially not when it was an EXTRA FEE. Would you find yourself in the party mode after that ? … I will go ahead and assume the answer is no. That’s because that was what everyone was talking about. The disappointment of this expensive trip.
Response from the operator: The boat provided was the same as advertised, a double decker catamaran or a sailing catamaran Calling it a fishing boat is stretch, the number of persons being part of the tour is as advertised The staff asked politely to add persons to the table since there was more space, there was a party, everyone else was dancing, drinking or meeting new people that were stitting with them The party can only happen if you are willing to be part of it. Sitting with your own group avoiding any chat with everyone else is not the way to enjoy a party The staff invited everyone to step to the bar, the first drinks served were a courtesy as a welcome. The staff are not waiters, they are sailors with other responsabilities, if they have the chance, they'll try to keep every single drink full Everyone was invited to do snorkel, but the guides adviced that only people with basic swimming skills participate The back up is the visit at Playa Norte where the water is more calm
via Tripadvisor
Definitely the boat trip to be on
So much fun! The staff was friendly and they made sure everyone had a great time. Got to visit two beautiful areas of the island and swim off the north coast. Amazing day!
Response from the operator: Isla Mujeres has only beautiful areas! From top to bottom, filled with nature and beauty The party in the Catamaran is always the best part of the adventure, meeting new people while traveling will make great memories to bring back home We hope to see you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
A must!
The only reason this does not get a 5 star rating is because the transportation was almost an hour late. We were told pick up would be at 7:15 and to be there 10 minutes before. So we get there at 7 and transportation doesn’t show up until 8. Rocky start. Once we were there everything changed. The staff was great and did an amazing job at making it a party. Food was good. No other complaints. Definitely recommend!
Response from the operator: We are happy to know that you liked the tour that much, we are sorry but the delays in pick ups are something out of everyone's hand Our staff will always be ready for party! The'll take care of the mood so everyone can have fun
via Tripadvisor
Awful buffet. Friendly people and beautiful Island.
The experience was nice. It was beautiful and friendly staff but the "buffet" lunch the provide is awful. Not one item was good at the restaurant they need to improve the quality of their food my 13 year old can make better food than what they had.
Response from the operator: We appreciate your comment and we are glad that you enjoyed our tour, we work to improve our buffet and thus be able to welcome you back
via Tripadvisor
Horrible food. The island was beautiful.
The only reason I'm giving 3 stars is the food. It was terrible. It's a buffet style but the food was so so bad. They could do much better on the quality of the food. Other than that it was a fun experience.
Response from the operator: We really appreciate your comment and advice, we work to improve our food service and we hope to see you back soon
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $91 to $108
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa del Carmen.
How much does Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen cost?
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Prices start at $91 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa del Carmen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Playa del Carmen is not rushed.
Is Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa del Carmen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen?
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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 Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen?
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Around 3 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half Day Sailing at Isla Mujeres from Cancun & Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?
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On Outty we rank every Playa del Carmen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour, VIP Tulum Private Tour, Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP. 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 Playa del Carmen?
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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 Playa del Carmen?
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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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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