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⛵ Half-Day Catamaran Sailing & Snorkel Cruise

Sail the Riviera Maya coastline on a catamaran with a guided snorkel stop at Inah or Maroma reef, open bar and lunch included.

Price

$39–$129

Duration

3-5 hours

Season

year-round

Good for

Everyone

What to expect

Cruises along the Riviera Maya coast with a snorkel stop at Inah Reef or Punta Maroma reef (10-15 min boat ride offshore)
Open bar (national drinks: beer, rum, tequila, soda) and lunch or fruit platters included on most listings
Snorkel gear and life vests provided; guides lead the in-water session
Round-trip hotel transport from Playa del Carmen hotels included on most Viator/GetYourGuide listings
Most boats actually board at Puerto Aventuras marina or Punta Maroma, not downtown Playa
Typical shared-boat group size 20-40 guests; 3-4 hours on the water
Free cancellation up to 24h on Viator/GetYourGuide

💵 Price check: Viator catamaran category 'from $39'; half-day snorkel sails with lunch/open bar typically $79-129; GetYourGuide comparable

Good to know

Expect to pay between $39 and $129 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Viator catamaran category 'from $39'; half-day snorkel sails with lunch/open bar typically $79-129; GetYourGuide comparable.

Plan for 3-5 hours. 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 suits first-timers, families, and groups alike — no experience needed.

Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses with a strap, and reef-safe sunscreen (regular sunscreen is banned in Riviera Maya marine parks).

Catamarans sail in light rain, but port authority closes the bay when winds are unsafe; you are rescheduled or refunded in full.

This is one of the highest-demand experiences in the area — in high season (December–April and July–August) the good operators sell out days ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

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.

Cruises along the Riviera Maya coast with a snorkel stop at Inah Reef or Punta Maroma reef (10-15 min boat ride offshore) Open bar (national drinks: beer, rum, tequila, soda) and lunch or fruit platters included on most listings Snorkel gear and life vests provided; guides lead the in-water session

from $39–$129 USD

Tell us your dates — we confirm availability and the best current price with the operator. No prepayment, no markup.