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Arthur_C, Aug 2026
amazing activity , fee problem for foreign currency
We had an amazing time on the Isla Mujeres Premium Catamaran Tour! 🌴🌊 The catamaran was beautiful, the water was absolutely stunning, and the whole experience was fun, relaxing, and well organised. The transportation from Playa del Carmen was very convenient, and the crew were friendly and helpful throughout the day.
A perfect way to enjoy the Caribbean and explore Isla Mujeres. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
however, the only problem was the fee at the marina, where each person supposed to pay $25USD and we were 2 people, and we were charged $70USD instead of $50USD, i don’t wanna throw people off because it was a great activity probably the best one we did but when you’re on vacation you don’t expect these charging problems.
always double check the currency and how much you’re paying.
Curtis_N, Jun 2026
Amazing tour!
This is a great tour from Playa and Jesús is the man! A lot of driving and a full days excursion, but worth it. Jesús is very knowledgeable and friendly and takes great pictures. He also went out of his way to return some belonging left behind in the van. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
Stephanie_M, Jun 2026
Everyone should do this trip!
We had an incredible experience on this trip! The mini bus arrived on time and everything was well organised! We had Jorge Luis and I’m sorry I forgot the drivers name but they were both friendly, funny and always made sure we were ok, well hydrated and not hungry! We got complimentary water and snacks on the bus!
The trip itself is one everyone should do! The Mayan Ruins were incredible to see! Luis gave us a tour with lots of interesting information and then we had an hour to walk around ourselves! Then we went to the cenote! Which were stunning!!!! We had a Mayan perform a ritual on us! We went into the deepest cave we were allowed in and Luis told us the history and how it all worked! (Pre warning it’s cold but you get used to it!)! The turtles were next! We saw so many turtles it was amazing to see them in their natural habitat! The day we went it was a little choppy at sea but we still managed to see them clearly and quite a few of them! (Even a baby one!)
Finally we went to lunch! It was on a lovely secluded beach and the food was delicious!
All in all a fantastic trip! Highly recommend!
Joshua_V, May 2026
Such a good time! Highly recommended!
This was the perfect day trip we chose for our anniversary. Our guides Camas and Carlos were great and made us feel welcomed from the moment we entered their van. Camas knew history of the areas and fun details and threw in the best humor. He took great care of us. They picked us up and dropped us off at our resort and it was great. The sea turtles were awesome to experience so close, two came up right in front of us! Talum was really awesome to see too, but the favorite was most definitely the cenotes. Absolutely breathtaking. If we ever come back, we will for sure be doing another cenotes tour! Maybe even doing the scuba experience next time! The entire cenotes park was such a fun vibe, they provided us lunch which the best food we have had our entire trip, including our resorts restaurants! Highly highly recommended! Thanks so much guys!
Micheal_B, May 2026
This was a great tour....
This was a great tour. Abby was so kind and thoughtful. She was so full of knowledge and smiles. I really appreciated getting paired with her. She was the best. I would take a tour around the block if she was leading it. Absolutely highly recommend her and this tour.
SAMANTHA_F, May 2026
Great Excursion
10/10 recommend this excursion, our guide Freddy was amazing, learned lots, got some free time at each site, ruins were awesome, and still in great shape, the cenotes were gorgeous, the food was really good, we enjoyed as a family very much, very informative on all the ruins, the guide spoke in English and Spanish for everyone so we were all included, I would definitely recommend this excursion, and if opportunity to go back to Mexico presented its self i would do this again, i love the history of the place i learn something new every time i visit
Maria_M, Apr 2026
Awesome experience. Worth every penny
The whole trip was nice. The guide gives you a lot of info about the Maya culture. I bought a maya horoscope since it was beautiful but don't buy anything else at the first store you stop by because you will find everything at a fraction of the cost at the Chichen site. Our guide and driver, Saul and Henry, were very nice, patient, and helpful.
Ran_Z, Apr 2026
Probably one of the best tours near Cancun
Rio Secreto was not as cold as we expected, and we have a 8 year old and a 12 year old went with us. We would do it again with a different underground section. Tulum is good, but different from 16 years ago when we visited for the first time. Facilities are good
Angela_D, Mar 2026
I had a good experience...
I had a good experience with this tour.
It took about an hour boat ride to get to Contoy Island from the meeting point (which is about 20 minutes away from downtown Cancun but the pick up was included and on time) and it's a beautiful unspoiled island with white sand and shallow clean water.
We spent about 3 hours there: one hour to relax, one hour for a barbecue lunch and another hour for an optional tour of the island (I was the only one in the group to go for it though) which was nice.
Then there was some snorkeling which I skipped because I thought the sea wasn't calm enough and I didn't want to struggle as I had never done snorkeling before.
We then headed to Mujeres Island, which was very very crowded and I can't say I enjoyed it, but we were there for only an hour which was long enough to still get a taste of the island.
The tour leads were very friendly and entertained us with music and dances on the boat. Many drinks were available.
The only thing I didn't like very much is that once we got back to the meeting point in Cancun (at about 4pm), we had to wait almost 45 minutes before we could get on the vehicle to be dropped off at the hotel, as the tour guides were asking everyone to write reviews on the company's app using their phone. I was really tired at that point, and to be honest I just wanted to go back to the hotel instead of waiting for 45 minutes for everyone to write their reviews. I asked to write the reviews later on (I always prefer taking a few days before writing a review, just to let the experience sink in without the emotion of the moment) and I was told I had to it there, I felt a bit forced and I thought it was unnecessary.
Still a good experience though, which I recommend.
Dacia_L, Feb 2026
Best Excursion Ever
I have traveled a lot and done a lot of excursions and this was by far the best. Our guide was extremely knowledgable, fun, and empathetic to my fear of heights - but I conquered that!!! I especially like the cenote and special lunch. I would recommend packing protein bars or snacks as it is a long day and the climbing of Hoba will take it out of you. Highly highly recommend this excursion. It’s the best!!
Taziah_V, Dec 2025
Must do excursion!
This was truly such a great activity! I went to Mexico solo and loved having my pictures taken for me. The workers were incredibly friendly and patient. We got our pictures about 24 hours after the excursion ended and I was sent 250+ pictures to sort through! Food at the beach club was great as well.
Erika_R, Nov 2025
Well Run and Enjoyable Trip!
We had a great time on this trip. We appreciated the balance of time to explore Tulum yourself, and the time spent with guide for background and history. The trip was well organized and well run.
It would have been nice to know about the lockers and changing facilities at the Cenote in advance of the trip, as well as the lunch option on site for purchase. We would likely not have gotten the plus package with the small, over-priced boxed sandwich had we known there would be a local cuisine option on site
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