The 4 Playa del Carmen Sailing Tours We Would Step Aboard

1.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Sail from Puerto Aventuras on a two-hour sunset catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, a stocked open bar, tropical fruit, cheese, and meats. The bilingual crew, including staff such as Paola, Mario, and Martin on some sailings, serves drinks and snacks while you watch the sky change over the Caribbean. Minimum age is 10.

“Well well well, this sunset will be the best thing in your vacation. You should make sure that your sailing be guided by Celine . She is all a show and make everything posible so you can enjoy this tour.”

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2.Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 250 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about four hours on a luxury catamaran near Tulum, with snorkeling, paddleboards, lunch, and an open bar included. Pickup uses nearby meeting points such as Super Aki Tulum, Copal Tulum, and Kimpton Aluna. Crew members including Mateo, Matt, Clement, José, Isaac, and George have been praised for friendly service, though transport delays and crowded departures can occur.

“We enjoyed our time and it was so fun. The crew laid out everything so well for us. We will be doing this again”

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3.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Sail from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel on a catamaran limited to about 34 people. You’ll snorkel with a guide, swim, use paddleboards, enjoy lunch and an open bar, then have free time in Cozumel. Guides such as Hugo, Diego, and Arturo have earned praise for friendly service, though ferry transfers and pickup timing can be tiring.

“Had a great time on the boat! The process was a little involved, but had a great time in the end. They pick you up from your hotel, then drive you down to a pharmacy / gift shop to checkin and get a ferry ticket. Then you need to walk down to the dock (about half a mile) where you take a sea ferry to Cozumel island (about 30 minute ride). When you get off the ferry make sure your wrist band is visible and the team will flag you down (they are close to where you exit the ferry). The catamaran boat docks and boards everyone. Getting there is…”

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4.Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling Experience from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours aboard a luxury catamaran from the Riviera Maya, snorkeling near a Mayan coral reef, trying a standup paddleboard, and enjoying lunch and an open bar after the water activities. Pickup is offered from many hotels, and crews may include names such as Captain Martin, Ruis, Isaac, Celine, David, or Paula.

“Awesome time out on the water! Went in the afternoon so the water at the reef and some transit was a little choppy, especially for snorkeling, but I was just there to enjoy some boat time anyway. 😄 Delighted we got to do a little sailing on the way back (never seen wing on wing on a catamaran, amazing 🥰), and the second stop in a protected marina was fantastic for a relaxing swim. Very attentive and friendly captain and staff, thanks to Celine, David, Paula and (uno mas, olvido lo siento!). Light snacks and an impressively large sandwich. Plenty of drinks. If you're picky about food just bring your…”

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