Best Cancun Boat Tours

There are so many things to see and do in Cancun that practically all your entertainment desires can come true there. For example, if you like to sail, you will find different types of cruises. The one you choose will depend on what you are looking for.

If you want to relax, you can opt for a sailboat sailing or a romantic night cruise, but if you want to party and have fun there are also options for you in Cancun. You will have the possibility to choose cruises with a show or also a boat with a party on board reserved only for adults...you choose.

On these cruises, in addition to enjoying the navigation through the bay of Cancun, you will be able to attend a full pirate show.

The Jolly Roger Cruise is considered the best show for the whole family. Its entertainment offer makes it an ideal activity if you are looking for what to do with children in Cancun.

Interactive themed shows, such as cannon shots, acrobatics, dancing and much more, are performed throughout the navigation. The ship's crew is all dressed as pirates and are also professional actors that will ensure the fun of all attendees.

Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, with friends or with your family, this option is for you if you like to have fun.

The cruise includes an open bar with premium drinks during the trip and delicious gourmet food of your choice (you must inform before the trip what you are going to eat, when you book you will be given the instructions to do so). The menus can include such seductive dishes as for example a "combination of grilled lobster tail and beef medallion accompanied by a caramelized onion in red wine sauce or a pepper sauce" or "Asparagus and black truffle risotto" (dishes may change from one trip to another). There is also a special menu for children and vegetarians.

This type of attraction usually has many attendees, so if you prefer something less crowded you can opt for a private cruise or a catamaran ride around Cancun, where there won't be as much hustle and bustle.

Details of interest

• Price: from 106 euros per person approximately.

• Duration: about 3 hours and a half.

• Means of transportation: boat with pirate scenery.

• Advantages of this option: it is a complete, interactive show for the whole family and includes gourmet dinner and free premium drinks bar.

• Disadvantages of this option: it is usually crowded.

If you are looking for fun and activities with lots of people, but you prefer something for adults only, this is the right option for you. In this kind of cruises there is a party on board, but it is exclusively for adults.

This boat ride is one of the options you have available within the excursions to Isla Mujeres.

While the captain and his crew take you to the final destination, you can meet new fun-seeking people on board while enjoying the open cocktail bar throughout the trip.

When the ship docks, a buffet lunch is usually served and available for you and your companions at the beach club. The fun doesn't end there, because you will also snorkel on the reefs.

You will spend about an hour and a half at Isla Mujeres, enough time to visit the island and take great pictures with your new adventure friends.

This option includes lunch and drinks, but if you want to visit the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art, you will have to pay a separate entrance fee.

You will also have to pay around 15 euros of marine fauna conservation fees at check-in.

Details of interest

• Price: from 77 euros per person plus the fee of approximately 15 euros.

• Duration: 7 hours.

• Advantages of this option: for adults only.

• Disadvantages of this option: tickets to the Underwater Museum of Art are not included. You can book without risk because this option has free cancellation.

In this option the main experience is relaxation. There is no party on board, so if you are looking for relaxation, this is the right boat trip for you.

The navigation of about 5 hours in the Caribbean Sea is really great, even more if you can accompany it with the free drinks available throughout the trip. On the way to Isla Mujeres you can experience one of the best snorkeling experiences in Cancun, included in this tour.

When you arrive at Isla Mujeres you will be able to spend some free time there and explore it your own way, although you can always ask the crew for advice on how to do it.

You should check how long you will be ashore to see if you can visit the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art, because it is really worth it. If you don't have enough time on this tour you can dedicate another day to visit the museum.

This category of Cancun boat tours does not usually include lunch, but makes up for it with the service of picking you up and taking you back to your hotel (check if your hotel is included in the list). In this case you will have to pay around 10 euros "dock fee" which is not included in the price.

Details of interest

• Price: from 77 euros per person, plus the "dock fee" of about 12 euros.
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Advantages of this option: you will be picked up and taken back to the hotel.
• Disadvantages of this option: does not include meals.

Cancun is party, good food and lots of tequila. If you want to enjoy those three things to the fullest, this is the ideal tour.

This night boat ride in Xoximilco is synonymous with Mexican fun.

The navigation is not done in an ordinary boat, but in a typical boat, a Mexican trajinera. Trajineras are boats similar to Venetian gondolas, very colorful.

During your trip you will taste the best that Mexican cuisine has to offer in a delicious menu on board. You will also have an open bar during the entire trip. The mariachi show invites you to sing and dance in this fun experience (in small groups).

In these options, tickets to visit the Xoximilco Cancun by Xcaret park are included in the price, as well as transportation to and from your hotel (check before booking if your hotel is on the list or if you have to coordinate another meeting point).

Details of interest

• Price: from 126 euros per person approximately.

• Duration: 5 hours.

• Means of transport: bus to and from the hotel. The tour is done in trajineras.

• Advantages of this option: it is an experience in typical Mexican boats.

• Disadvantages of this option: the seats are sold out quickly. It is advisable to book in advance.

Interesting details

• Price: from 58 euros plus applicable taxes (about 12 euros).
• Duration: 7 hours.
• Means of transportation: La Lupita sailboat.
• Advantages of this option: it is an economical option.
• Disadvantages of this option: they do not take you to and from the hotel.

In this experience you will have the sailboat for you and your group of companions, as it is a private tour. In a regular tour of this type of excursion, in the extended version of 8 hours, you will be able to visit Isla Mujeres and walk around it.

This option does not include snorkeling, spinnaker, or visits. If you want to enter the Museum in Isla Mujeres or do any extra activity you will have to pay extra. It includes drinks and snacks, but there is no lunch or open bar available.

This is an ideal option for those who just want to enjoy the pleasure of sailing and relax on board without crowds, only with your friends or family. On this tour all you have to do is relax and enjoy yourself as the crew will take care of everything.

The cruise departs from the Cancun Marina which you can easily reach by cab or you can also ask at the time of booking to be picked up at your hotel (may have extra costs).

Details of interest

• Price: from 528 euros plus applicable taxes (about 12 euros). The price will depend on the duration of the trip.

• Duration: 4 or 8 hours.

• Advantages of this option: it is a private option, just for you and your group.

• Disadvantages of this option: it does not include any extra activity.

The best way to book Cancun boat tours is to book online with companies that specialize in the sale of package tours. By booking online you ensure the availability of the selected date and many times you can benefit from price promotions.

Also, by booking online you will be able to see all the options of tours and activities in Cancun available to add to your travel itinerary. The online purchase is made with credit or debit card, so you will need one to book.

Cancun boat tours have an average duration of 7 or 8 hours, depending on the option you choose. There are also 4 hour options, but they are usually private tours so the price is quite higher.

If you are looking for a shorter sailing, you can opt for boat or catamaran trips so you can use the time you have left over for other activities such as visiting the best beaches in Cancun, for example.

In this type of excursions you will see a lot of things, depending on the option you choose, of course. You will be able to snorkel in the reefs, visit Isla Mujeres and even do a spinnaker flight if the weather in Cancun allows it.

You can also choose options with on-board parties or shows where meals and drinks are included at no extra cost. One of the main attractions included in some of these tours is the visit to the Underwater Museum of Art, if you hire an excursion that does not include that option, take advantage of your free time on the island to visit it, you can buy your tickets for the MUSA online.

Prices vary according to the services offered on board. You can find good proposals starting at around 60 euros per person, with drinks and food included.

The tours that include extra activities such as snorkeling or museums are around 80 euros per person.

If you are looking for a private sailboat tour , prices are much higher, from 530 euros approximately, for experiences without extras. Only the navigation is included in the price.

• Keep in mind when planning your trip the best time to visit Cancun.

• Arrive on time at the pier.

• Remember to bring a towel, bathing suit, appropriate footwear and clothes to change into.

• Sunscreen is essential in this type of tour, do not forget it.

• A good hat and sunglasses are also indispensable to go sailing.