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🚤 Banana Boat Ride

The classic towed banana ride off Playa del Carmen's beach — cheap, fast and family-friendly.

Prix
$25–$40
Durée
15-20 minutes
Saison
year-round
Bon pour
Families

À quoi s'attendre

  • 15-minute rides from ~630 MXN (~$34); group pricing per person often lower
  • Life jackets included; riders should be able to swim
  • Operates 7am-7pm off the main beaches
  • Towed by speedboat; groups of 4-8 riders per banana
  • Kid-friendly (typically 6+ with an adult)
  • Also offered at Playa Mia (Cozumel) as an add-on attraction
💵 Vérification des prix : Yumping: 15-min ride from 630 MXN (~$34); beach vendors $25-40 pp depending on group size

Bon à savoir

Expect to pay between $25 and $40 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Yumping: 15-min ride from 630 MXN (~$34); beach vendors $25-40 pp depending on group size.

Plan for 15-20 minutes. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It is one of the most family-friendly picks in Playa del Carmen; kids are welcome and child pricing usually applies.

Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, and a GoPro if you have one — safety gear is provided.

Rain alone does not cancel; unsafe wind or chop does, with a free rebooking.

A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

15-minute rides from ~630 MXN (~$34); group pricing per person often lower Life jackets included; riders should be able to swim Operates 7am-7pm off the main beaches
de $25–$40 USD

Dites-nous vos dates — nous confirmons la disponibilité et le meilleur prix actuel avec l'opérateur. Pas de prépaiement, pas de balisage.

Nous répondrons par email dans quelques heures avec disponibilité et prix exacts.
  • ✓ Annulation gratuite sur la plupart des visites
  • ✓ Aucun prépaiement pour nous — payer l'opérateur
  • ✓ Des humains qui vivent sur cette côte

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