15 Island Hopping Sailing Trips in Mexico Worth Casting Off For

1.Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,418 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a five-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip with hotel pickup, snorkeling for ages 8 to 60, an open bar, light lunch, and free island time. Guides such as Enrique, Christina, Judy, Abraham, and Diego have led recent departures, though boat conditions and schedules can vary.

“Great experience and lots of fun. Staff was great and attentive! Christina and Judy were very friendly and entertaining as well as the rest of the crew!”

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2.Cancun Half-Day Sailing Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Sail from Playa Langosta to Isla Mujeres on a five-and-a-half-hour catamaran trip with bilingual guides, reef snorkeling, an open bar, snacks, and free time downtown. Guides such as Carlos, BAM, Panda, and Abraham have helped make past trips lively, but weather, boat size, parking, and changing schedules can affect the day.

“We had so much fun! I would love to do this excursion again I'll be coming back to Cancun in a week and will be doing this again.”

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3.Full-Day Isla Contoy Sailing Nature Experience in Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about seven hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and Isla Contoy. You get free time on Isla Mujeres, snorkel gear for El Farito, a buffet lunch, and a short nature tour on the protected island. The tour starts at Punta Sam, includes a $20 reef tax, and does not include transportation.

“Il a commencé à pleuvoir vers la fin, mais cela n'a rien enlevé à la beauté de l'expérience”

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4.Trimaran La Lupita,Sail Away to Isla Mujeres from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $49

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard the La Lupita trimaran, with a 45-minute snorkel stop at El Farito or Manchones Reef, Mexican buffet, open bar, island time, shopping, and beach stops. Guides such as Angel, Leo, and Shrek have been praised for attentive service, though weather can cancel snorkeling and the $20 dock fee is extra.

“This is the first time I've been to Cancun and one a catamaran tour. It was an amazing experience ! The crew was friendly, people of the boat very friendly, music was amazing, drinks and food buffet on island was great!! We had enough time for activities and on island. We had a fun time ! I would have loved more if the crew and host on boat was bilingual. Most conversation was in spanish and everyone understood spanish pretty well. We got the gist of it though. Thanks La Lupita for this tour. Hope to tour with you again when we visit Cancun !”

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5.Half Day Sailing Private Catamaran to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $875 whole boat, up to 12

Sail from the Playa Mujeres area on a private catamaran for up to 12 people. Your crew takes you snorkeling at a natural reef and underwater museum, then toward Isla Mujeres for beach time or a swim stop. Beer, prepared drinks, snorkeling gear, music, and flexible plans are included. Ask if Captain Lalo, Gallo, Leo, or another named crew member is available.

“We came to celebrate our cousin’s bachelorette and were so glad to find a private catamaran. We had an amazing time! The crew was so sweet, nice and helpful! Francisco really went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed to the fullest. Would recommend to everyone!”

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6.Catamaran Sailing to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling, Lunch & Open Bar included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Spend about eight hours sailing from Marina Las Perlas to Isla Mujeres, with guided snorkeling, a spinnaker ride, buffet lunch, beach-club access, and a national-drinks open bar. The crew may include guides such as Angel, Fred, or Leo. Weather can cancel snorkeling or the spinnaker, and extra dock and conservation fees apply.

“The crew so was helpful, kind and let's not leave out fun! Our host Leo did a really great job entertaining the group.”

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7.6hrs of Sailing in Bacalar Lagoon: discover Cenotes, Islands and Stromatolites.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $472 whole boat, up to 3Top rated

Set sail from Bacalar with a bilingual crew for six hours on the lagoon. This private trip for up to three people includes stops around cenotes, islands, and stromatolites, plus Mexican ceviche, fruit, guacamole, beer, water, life jackets, and parking. You meet at Sailing Colibrí and return there.

“Super staff, perfect playlist, juicy fruit and guacamole, wonderful landscape... What a good day! Thank you!Auto-translated”

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8.Party On Sailing Cruise to Isla Mujeres from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about seven to eight hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on an adults-only catamaran. You’ll snorkel, eat at a private beach club, visit downtown, and return with music and an open bar. The $59.99 fare does not include the $20 dock fee, and golf-cart rentals are extra.

“We missed our first schedule trip and Monica was so helpful with getting us on another charter and no cost at all. Monica was very helpful and friendly. The boating staff was excellent as well. Very friendly cheerful and Vibrant. Our host was awesome as well he was the life of the party. I can not remember his name but I know it begins with an E. I had so much fun.”

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9.Catamaran Sail to Isla Mujeres with all inclusive from Cancun or Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $55

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively catamaran with snorkeling, possible MUSA viewing, spinnaker flying, an open bar, Mexican buffet lunch, and beach-club access. Guides such as Carlos, Moschito, and Alfredo have earned praise for keeping the day fun and organized. Hotel pickup is available from Cancun and much of Riviera Maya.

“To be honest, some of the reviews had me nervous, but we went for it anyhow. I know that some people are just complainers and some a little too high and mighty. Note: we did book the upgraded package with premium drinks and the smaller group size. Well worth it to have a little more room and not be so crowded. This excursion was amazing. The ride in from Playa Del Carmen to Cancun was a little long, but it is just the distance that has to be travelled. But oh… so worth it. Our weather was very rainy for the morning, but snorkeling in the rain was very cool.…”

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10.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Sailing Experience with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres aboard a twin-hulled catamaran, snorkel for about 45 minutes when conditions allow, eat a beach-club buffet, and spend free time near downtown and Playa Norte. The crew provides snorkeling gear, drinks, music, and onboard guidance. The $79 price does not include the $20 marine park and dock fee.

“We had a good time on this sailing experience. Got to snorkel for a bit, had an okay buffet ince we got to the island and got to explore the city a little bit too and check out the local markets”

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11.Isla Mujeres Catamaran Luxury Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join a Cancun catamaran cruise to Isla Mujeres with snorkeling at El Meco, views of underwater sculptures, a buffet lunch, open bar, and free time at Playa Norte and Calle Hidalgo. Hotel transfers are offered from selected zones. The spinnaker ride is an optional highlight, and the boat can carry up to 50 people.

“I enjoyed everything about this experience. The energy was wonderful, the staff was attentive and the itenerary was spot on. I've recommended it to a number of people already.”

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12.Catamaran Sailing to Isla Mujeres From Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $50

Sail from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres aboard a catamaran with Total Snorkel Cancun. You get snorkeling gear, drinks, music, island free time, and possibly a Mexican buffet at IceBar Beach. Xavier and his crew lead the trip, which can run from morning until sunset rather than the advertised five hours.

“CAUTION: although the tour is very nice and you get 2,5 hours free time on Isla Mujeres to visit on your own, this is not a half-day tour as listed. We had booked a 9 o'clock tour for 5 hours and we expected to be back at 2pm which would have enabled us to meet our friends at our hotel as we had planned. However, the tour was re-scheduled to start at 10am and lasted until sunset, so this is a full day tour. That being said, if you're happy with a full day tour, it was a really nice experience. The operator was rapidly responsive when I asked for…”

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13.Isla Mujeres Sailing Adventure from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about seven hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with hotel pickup, a 35-minute reef snorkel, lunch at a VIP beach club, premium drinks, and two hours downtown. SCUBA LIBRE provides gear, towels, and bilingual crew support. Bring cash for the $20 marine and dock fee.

“The boat staff was extremely fun, friendly and helpful. There is a $15 fee per person when you get to the marina that wasn’t mentioned in the booking process so make sure you bring plenty of cash. Overall great day.”

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14.Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling Experience Isla Mujeres from Playa Del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $89

Trade mainland crowds for a 6 to 7 hour catamaran day from Cancun, with hotel pickup, snorkeling at El Meco and underwater sculptures, buffet lunch, open bar, and free time on Isla Mujeres. You will visit Playa Norte, Punta Sur, and Calle Hidalgo. Note that Playa del Carmen pickup may cost extra, and a $20 cash reef tax is required.

“I just wanted tp be out on the water for a couple of hours. This tour stays all day. It let’s you snorkel, shop, eat and explore. And the drinks keep coming. Definitely recommend.”

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15.Sail Away Catamaran Day Trip with Snorkeling to Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend about seven hours sailing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, with 30 minutes of guided snorkeling at El Meco Reef, an hour in downtown Isla Mujeres, and 2.5 hours at Albatros Beach Club. Your day includes equipment, a Mexican buffet, national open bar, and hotel-zone pickup, but a mandatory $45 dock and reef fee is extra.

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