Ashley M.
“Really nice way to spend an afternoon together. My boyfriend was mostly excited about snorkeling, but I honestly just loved being out on the water.”
eTransfers customers · October 2026
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres – Cancun Sailing
14,741 reviews
on Viator
- 5 h
- Pick-up on some options
- Instant confirmation
- Water
- Isla Mujeres
Options
Select a date to see your total
Date
Travellers
Sailing Experience
Shared
From $47
Full Experience
Shared · Hotel pick-up included
From $77
Privilege Experience
Shared
From $83
About this tour
- 5 hDepartures at 08:30 · 10:00 · 11:30 · 12:30
- Hotel pick-up on some optionsFull Experience
- Taxes included · on-site fees extraPaid on site: reef and dock fee, 20 USD per person (Sailing).
- Instant confirmationMobile voucher by email as soon as you pay.
- Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.
- 3 optionsChoose the one that suits you on the next step.
What to expect
Cancun Sailing takes you from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a shared catamaran, with an open bar on board, a snorkel stop at the reef and time to explore the island your way. There are three styles to choose from, depending on the kind of day you're after.
Sailing Experience is the party pick: around seven hours of music, a classic bar on board, snorkeling and, wind permitting, the thrill of getting lifted into the air on the spinnaker, the catamaran's big front sail. You also get time to roam the island and a beach club stop to kick back.
Full Experience covers the most ground: food on board with a vegan option, a Privilege open bar, snorkel gear, transportation and the dock fee all included, plus two and a half hours to explore Isla Mujeres on your own and an hour of drinks on the house at IXI Beach.
Privilege Experience is the luxury version: a fully equipped catamaran for no more than 30 guests, a welcome drink, sweet bread and fruit, a Privilege open bar, towels and beach club access, all in a calmer, more exclusive setting.
Whichever you choose, snorkeling comes with a mask, a brand-new snorkel, fins and a life vest, and the rest of the day is yours to explore. It's ideal for groups of friends, couples and anyone who wants sea, sand and a bit of a party in one day. Pick your experience and save your spot on board.
Practical info
Transportation
Only Full Experience includes round-trip transportation from hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Puerto Morelos, the Riviera Maya and Tulum. Sailing Experience and Privilege Experience don’t: you get to the marina on your own.
Length
Sailing Experience: 7 hours. Full Experience: 5 hours.
Departures
Sailing: check-in at 9:30 a.m. and departure at 10:00 a.m. from Marina Las Perlas (km 2.5 of the Hotel Zone), back at 5:00 p.m. Full: 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from Marina Punta Norte; 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. from Marina Las Perlas. Privilege: 10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. from Marina Punta Norte.
Dock fee
Not included with Sailing: $20 per person, paid separately. Full and Privilege already include it.
On the island
Snorkeling at El Meco or another reef depending on the weather, free time on Isla Mujeres and a beach club. Sailing: 30 minutes of snorkeling, 1.5 hours free and 1.5 hours at the beach club. Full: lunch on board, 2.5 hours free and 1 hour of open bar at IXI Beach.
Child price
Ages 5 to 11, booking 8 or more days ahead: Sailing $41, Full $53, Privilege $59. Infants ride free.
Snorkeling
You must know how to swim. Not allowed for children under 10 or adults over 60.
Checked on the official website (cancunsailing.com, help.cancunsailing.com) on September 30, 2026.
Hotel pick-up & meeting point
Hotel pick-up comes only with: Full Experience. The other options start at the meeting point.
Pick-up from hotels in these zones. The exact time depends on your hotel and is confirmed before the tour.
| Zone | Pick-up window |
|---|---|
| Cancun Zona Hotelera & Centro | Confirmed the evening before |
| Playa del Carmen | Confirmed the evening before |
| Puerto Morelos | Confirmed the evening before |
| Costa Mujeres | Confirmed the evening before |
| Puerto Aventuras | Confirmed the evening before |
| Akumal | Confirmed the evening before |
| Playa Paraiso | Confirmed the evening before |
| Playa Mujeres | Confirmed the evening before |
| Tulum | Confirmed the evening before |
| Puerto Juarez | Confirmed the evening before |
| Tulum Hotel Zone | Confirmed the evening before |
| Maroma Beach | Confirmed the evening before |
Running late?
Message IAN on WhatsApp and we’ll alert your pickup right away. How long the vehicle waits depends on the tour.
- Marina Las Perlas · km 2.5 Zona Hotelera
- Marina Punta Norte
Good to know
- Book 24 h aheadThat’s the notice we need to confirm your place.
Traveller reviews
Chris D.
“Went with a few friends and really enjoyed the party on board. Having the open bar was a nice bonus, and by the ride back, we were dancing with people we'd just met. Fun way to spend a day outside the resort.”
eTransfers customers · October 2026
Jennifer R.
“We did this with our two teenagers because we wanted a break from the hotel pool. It was nice having something planned that we could all do together. By the ride back, everyone was a little tired and mostly just enjoying the view.”
eTransfers customers · October 2026
Matt B.
“My wife picked this one and I'm glad she did. I'm usually the person who wants to stay at the resort, but getting out for the day was worth it.”
eTransfers customers · October 2026
Brianna T.
“This was a fun pick for our girls' trip. A couple of drinks, dancing on the boat, and way too many pictures together. We liked walking around Isla Mujeres too, but the party on the catamaran was our favorite part.”
eTransfers customers · October 2026
Daniel K.
“The snorkeling was what sold me on this tour. I hadn't done it in a while, so it took me a minute to get comfortable with the mask again. After that, I really enjoyed it. Would've happily spent more time in the water.”
eTransfers customers · September 2026
Melissa H.
“We went with our adult kids and booked the Full Experience. Having transportation and lunch included made the day easier. We enjoyed exploring the island, and it was fun seeing everyone loosen up and dance a little on the boat.”
eTransfers customers · September 2026
Ryan P.
“The open bar and party atmosphere were the highlights for our group. We wanted a fun day on the water, and that's pretty much what we got.”
eTransfers customers · September 2026
Lauren C.
“My husband and I wanted to do something together without planning every little detail. This worked well for that. We walked around Isla Mujeres, took a few pictures, and put our phones away for most of the ride back.”
eTransfers customers · September 2026
Eric W.
“Booked this with my sister and our partners. I was looking forward to snorkeling, but ended up enjoying the party on board just as much. We had some drinks, hung out together, and actually got everyone dancing for once. The beach club stop was a nice part of the day too.”
eTransfers customers · September 2026
Common questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
Only with these options: Full Experience. The others don’t include transport and start at the venue.
What does each age pay?
The rates are: Adult (12+), Child (5–11), Infant (0–4). Some activities within the tour also have their own minimum age or height.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Book at least 24 hours ahead: that’s the notice we need to confirm your place.
Which option includes hotel transportation?
Only Full Experience, from hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Puerto Morelos, the Riviera Maya and Tulum. With Sailing you get to Marina Las Perlas on your own, and with Privilege to Marina Punta Norte.
What do you do on Isla Mujeres?
Snorkeling at El Meco or another reef depending on the weather, free time on the island and a beach club. Full includes lunch on board, 2.5 hours free and 1 hour of open bar at IXI Beach; Sailing includes 30 minutes of snorkeling, 1.5 hours free and 1.5 hours at the beach club.
Is there an hour-by-hour itinerary?
Only for Sailing: check-in at 9:30 a.m., departure at 10:00 a.m. and back at the Cancun pier at 5:00 p.m. For Full and Privilege the operator publishes the order of activities, not the times, and the order can change with the weather.
Is there a private catamaran?
Yes: Cancun Sailing rents private catamarans for groups, the smallest for 13 people. It’s quoted separately and doesn’t include the dock fee, food or transportation; it can’t be booked from this page.
What’s the cancellation policy?
With 24 hours’ notice or more, full refund. With less than 24 hours you can reschedule; if you don’t, there’s a 30% charge, and a refund applies only with a medical certificate. If the Port Authority closes the port, full refund.
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