Mexico · ISLA MUJERES BOAT TRIPS
The island is eight kilometres long and half an hour offshore. These 15 compare the catamarans, the open-bar days and the quieter sailings on price, group size and how long you get on the beach at the far end.
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, open bar, lunch, hotel transfers, family and adults-only options.
“They were 1 hr and 15 mins late to pick me up from my hotel, the tour started 45 mins late. The snorkeling felt very rushed and there was very minimal direction. Isla Mujeres is amazing but don’t book through here.”
Review of Cancun's Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with open bar, snorkeling, beach club access, lunch options, island time, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing tour and activities,great atmosphere on the boat! Staff were really nice helpful! Amazing day trip!”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran cruise with reef snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, beach time, and practical booking tips.
“The captain and crew were fantastic, the ride was smooth and fun with one exception, I was under the impression that it was adults only when I booked, but there were at least 5 kids under the age of 7, some crying and being a bit disruptive. The food at the buffet was delicious. We had adequate time on the island. Over all very enjoyable except for the kids...”
Review of Cancun’s all-inclusive Isla Mujeres catamaran, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, open bar, beach time, costs, and practical advice.
“It started with our transport driver being late picking us up and taking our picture when we got in the vehicle. This was unsettling because we were 2 single ladies traveling alone. When we arrived at the marina another staff took another picture. Our excursion was scheduled for 10am and were late leaving. It was well after 11am before we left the marina. One of the engines on the boat broke while we were on our way to the destination and it took an extremely long time to get there which cut our time down at the beach club. Food at the beach club was subpar. When the excursion was…”
Snorkel three Isla Mujeres sites, including Lighthouse Reef and MUSA, with gear, ceviche, drinks, and a small group for $58.74.
“Literally the best. Both Diego who was our capitán and urial who was our guide were amazing. From the moment we got there from the moment we left the boat. I almost gave up on the snorkeling because I couldn’t get the hang of it and Diego was super helpful and thanks to him I was able to see and enjoy the experience. Not to mention the ceviche. Wow 100/10 I recommend them hands down. So friendly to helpful and most importantly they keep the group together at all times. You get to see so many beautiful things. My fav was the stingray. It was enormous wow😍”
Review of Happy Shuttle Cancun’s private airport to Isla Mujeres ferry transfer, with pricing, pickup details, value, timing, and practical tips.
“Wonderful! Easy to find at the Airport. All contacts at the airport in Green shirts with Happy easy to find! Juan Carlos our driver so friendly and nice!”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with snorkeling, open bar, buffet lunch, hotel transport, and practical tips.
“We really enjoyed our visit to Isla Mujeres. The crew on our catamaran was very friendly and accommodating. There were a lot of other people snorkeling at the same time as us but the crew made sure we were all doing ok. The lunch was nothing special but it was fine and there were plenty of drinks available throughout the trip. We really enjoyed the downtown area of Isla Mujeres.”
Swim with whale sharks near Isla Mujeres on a small-group boat tour with guides, snorkeling gear, lunch, and a wild ocean encounter.
“We had a great time on the water and enjoyed some memorable moments, but there were a few things that could have been handled better. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any whale sharks—which we understand is always a possibility with nature—but it seemed like the tour operators knew in advance that sightings had been unlikely for days. It would have been better if they had communicated this more clearly at the start of the tour, so we could manage expectations. We spent the majority of the day searching for whale sharks, and in hindsight, I wish the time had been split more evenly—half looking for them, and half snorkeling…”
Explore Isla Contoy’s reef, birds, beach, and lunch, then browse Isla Mujeres on an all-day boat trip from Riviera Maya hotels.
“Isla Mujeres was amazing and fun. I highly recommend getting a cab to Punta Sur, you will NOT be disappointed by the amazing views. The real jewel is Isla Contoy, though. Like my title says, it gives Gilligan's Island vibes and I could have stayed forever. Don't miss this opportunity if you get the chance, it's a 100% worth the money experience. The guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. I can not give them enough praise.”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres catamaran tour with snorkeling, open bar, beach time, optional buffet, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“Told it was a tour of 50 people max. There was at least 80-90. Picked up at hotel on time that was good, journey was air conditioned and pleasant. Got to the check in, it was a wooden shack filled with hundreds of people in slow moving queues with no aircon. Woman from the tour came up to me to tell me 'oh you should pay 60 usd to upgrade to the boat with only 25 people yours is busy busy 80 people on it" I didn't do this and contacted the tour operator annoyed I had been miss sold but they have done nothing about it. Spent over an…”
Review of a private Cancun catamaran to Isla Mujeres, with reef snorkeling, open-bar drinks, flexible stops, pricing, and practical tips.
“The crew of Cancun Sailing, especially Tulia, was very attentive and helpful the entire excursion. Snorkeling over the reef of Isla Mujeres was so much fun. The staff at the Beach Club (where we ate) was very attentive to all of my food restrictions and prepared a delicious low histamine meal specifically for me. The beach waters were clear and beautiful and we had the most fun, yet relaxing, day! So happy that we booked this adventure!”
Review of Cancun’s Isla Mujeres luxury catamaran, with snorkeling, beach-club lunch, open bar, hotel pickup, and practical tips on value.
“From the Pick Up to the Drop Off, this excursion was one of the best we have done throughout Mexico. The team onboard did everything to ensure we had a great experience.”
Review of Cancun’s half-day catamaran to Isla Mujeres, with snorkeling, open bar, snacks, island time, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“I had a medical issue when I was on the trip. The staff did everything they could to help me. They spoke English which was helpful.”
Review of Isla Mujeres’ small-group snorkeling tour, with MUSA, four reefs, ceviche, margaritas, costs, boat tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Kevin and Diego were amazing guides/captains. We had a fabulous day exploring the reefs with a small group of people. Thank you”
Swim beside whale sharks near Cancun, then relax at Playa Norte with ceviche, hotel pickup, guides, and practical tips on rough seas.
“Swimming alongside the whale sharks was amazing. It was such a memorable experience. It could have been improved if the guide had told us how long we would be in the water (only a couple of minutes) and how many turns we would get. We got two turns each but we weren’t allowed to swim Ali gside the Shark fit very long.”
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