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Isla Mujeres Catamaran, Open Bar & Optional Buffet and pick up

Cancun, Mexico
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

During your time in Mexico, ensure you experience the white sands and turquoise waters of Isla Mujeres. This catamaran adventure has multiple options to choose from. Book the entry-level package with an open bar of Mexican drinks; upgrade to add a buffet lunch and transfers; or opt for the premium experience on a smaller catamaran, with international drinks, a boxed lunch, and transfers. All packages except premium exclude dock fees.
  • Cruise the Caribbean Sea in a 30-person or 50-person catamaran
  • Snorkel in a protected marine park and see diverse tropical fish
  • Get the party spirit flowing with a Mexican or international open bar
  • Upgrade to keep things simple with 2-way hotel transfers

What's Included

  • Traveler's insurance
  • Open bar of national drinks
  • Buffet lunch (except basic & Full Experience Option)
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Hotel pick-up (if option selected)
  • Lunch box (if Full Experience option selected)
  • Beach Club Access (except Full Experience)
  • Tips
  • Dock tax
    $20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pick-up time will be provided the day before the tour, according to the selected service option. 

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Meeting point

  • Marina Las Perlas
    Hotel Imperial las perlas Km 2.5, Kukulcan Boulevard, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

    Please, arrive at Marina Las Perlas 15 minutes before the starting time to proceed with the check-in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

If you’ve booked an option with hotel transfers, board an air-conditioned vehicle destined for the marina. If not, you’ll meet your catamaran there.

Premium travelers will board a 30-capacity catamaran with an international open bar and boxed lunches provided. Other travelers will pay their dock fee then set sail on a 50-person catamaran, where the free-flow drinks are all Mexican.

Set sail for Isla Mujeres, a tropical island famed for the quality of its beaches and the diversity of its marine life.

Your first stop is a protected coral reef, where you drop anchor, don snorkeling equipment, and plunge into the crystal waters of the Caribbean Sea. Follow your guide to pockets replete with tropical fish and marvel as dispersed fish food attracts swarming schools.

Next, proceed to the beach. Depending on the option you’ve selected, you’ll feast on a buffet lunch at a beach club or enjoy free time to explore independently.

Finally, reboard your catamaran and return to the marina. If you’ve booked a package with hotel transfers, you’ll be transported back to your hotel.
1

Marina Las Perlas

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Caribbean Sea

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Arrecife El Meco

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Club Playa Mexico

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

5

Isla Mujeres

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Cancun

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years.
  • The dock tax must be paid upon arrival at the dock.
  • For the safety, the snorkel activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
  • To participate in the snorkel you must be at least 8 years old and be in good physical condition. Pregnant women nor people older than 60 years old cannot participate in the snorkeling activity.
  • "All Inclusive" and "Premium Full Experience" options include transportation.
  • The "Premium Full Experience" does not include the buffet lunch nor access to a Beach Club. Clients go directly to the center of Isla Mujeres.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.6
based on 629 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This excursion was an...

Brandie_H, Mar 2026
This excursion was an absolute blast! The boat ride to the island was smooth sailing and the crew was awesome! We got to rent golf carts and had some time to explore the island. Then we got to shop downtown, followed by a short boat ride over to the beach club for drinks and lunch. Definitely recommend this trip!!

Be cautious of cancelation due to wind

Kerri_S, Jan 2026
Tour canceled due to weather, didn't refund after stating they would. Beware! Check weather, was windy and canceled tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Kerri_S, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely regret that you were unable to take the tour. Weather conditions are completely beyond our control; however, cancellations are made strictly for the safety of our guests. Whenever this occurs, we offer the option to reschedule for another date or provide a full refund of the reservation. We value your comments and hope to have the opportunity to serve you in the future. Kind regards from Amigo Tours. -Alma

Scammers

michaelchase_G, Dec 2025
No one ever came to pick me up they didn’t let me cancel the reservation and took my money I disputed it with my bank the host message me finally wanting to know why I did a dispute an they still took my money this is the only way of contact I can get

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear michaelchase_G, We are very sorry to hear about your frustration. Our tours operate with clearly established meeting points and schedules, which are essential to ensure the experience runs smoothly for all participants. When travelers are not present at the designated time and location, the tour must continue as scheduled. Regarding cancellations and disputes, these are managed according to the booking platform’s policies. We regret that the situation escalated and appreciate your feedback, which helps us review communication and coordination processes. Kind regards, Ramos – Amigo Tours Quality Department

We had such a great time on our catamaran tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tina_G, Nov 2025
The whole experience was beautiful and fun. Snorkeling was an amazing opportunity, but at first it did feel a little crowded in the water and we weren’t totally sure what to do. A bit more instruction would’ve helped. Also, make sure to tighten your life vest before jumping in — mine was loose since we were rushing, and it rubbed my arm pretty badly. After snorkeling, we headed to Isla Mujeres, which was definitely one of the best parts of the tour. Renting a golf cart (which is an extra cost) was totally worth it — it allowed us to explore much more of the island and really enjoy how beautiful it is. The buffet at the beach club was great, and the whole crew on the catamaran was amazing! They were fun, energetic, and played great music the whole way. My only suggestion would be to offer more non-alcoholic drink options on the boat, as it felt mostly catered toward those drinking alcohol. Overall, it was an awesome experience and we had a wonderful time! Would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Tina_G, It's an honor to have shared this unforgettable experience with you. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to seeing you on the next adventure. ¡See you real soon on the next adventure! Best regards from Amigo Tours. -Judy.

Not worth the money

Beverly_M, Oct 2025
We opted for the "premium" experience so that we could be picked up at our resort. Once at the dock, they charged us an extra 20 dollars for the transfer, even though I kept telling them that it was included in what I had paid. They also tried to charge an extra 100 dollars for dock fees, but I refused, as this was also included in what I had paid. When we stopped to snorkel, we only got to be in the water for about 15 minutes. Once back on board, we were given a bag with a "chicken burrito" in it. This was a slice of deli chicken and some lettuce on a soggy flour tortilla. Also in the bag was a small apple. Compare this to the lunch we were promised: "a ham and cheese baguette, salad with lettuce and carrot, fusilli pasta with white cream, pepper and parmesan cheese plus crackers". When we got to Isla Mujeres, we went to the beach club, where we could enjoy "open bar". This turned out to be one hour of beer, rum punch (watered down koolaid), or margaritas (these were awful) for 5 dollars per person. After 2 hours at the beach club, the tour info said there would be another 2 hours to explore the island. This was not offered, and we were told to return to the boat for the return to Cancun. Overall, this trip was not anywhere near what we paid for it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Beverly, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect what was promised. The issues you encountered with unexpected charges, misleading lunch descriptions, and limited time at key stops are unacceptable and do not align with the standards we strive to uphold. We are currently reviewing the communication and logistics of this tour to ensure that all inclusions are clearly stated and honored. Your comments about the open bar and island exploration are especially important, and we will work with our partners to improve transparency and delivery. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and thank you for helping us identify areas that need urgent attention. Ramos, Quality Team

Lots of fun and quiet area of beach.

Maria_S, Oct 2025
Ages were varied. Lots of fun! The water is choppy for the rope to see the underground in the water so make sure all fits (I lost a fin), but all was good!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Maria_S It is a pleasure for the whole team to know that the experience met your expectations. It was a pleasure to accompany you on this adventure. Warm greetings from Amigo Tours. -Alma

Mexico

Ozzie_T, Sep 2025
Great atmosphere, the tour guides were amazing. The views were nice, the people on board were great to be around.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Ozzie_T, We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience. Our guides always strive to make your experience memorable. ¡See you real soon on the next adventure! Kind regards from AMIGO TOURS. -Judy.

Highly recommend paying extra for the premium full experience

Ashley_B, Aug 2025
Tour was very good. We did the premium full experience and would highly recommend the extra we had less than 20 people on the boat. All had access to shade and a seat. Some boats we went past had 50+ people all crammed sitting on the sides and roof all exposed to direct sun light. The provided snorkel equipment and was a very informative guided snorkel

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Ashley_B We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience. Our guides always strive to make your experience memorable. ¡See you real soon on the next adventure! Kind regards from AMIGO TOURS. -Judy.

So fun!!

Amber_C, Aug 2025
My daughter and I had a blast! It was hot and the line was long, but the snorkeling was amazing and the island was breathtaking.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Amber_C It is a pleasure for the whole team to know that the experience met your expectations. It was a pleasure to accompany you on this adventure. Warm greetings from Amigo Tours. -Alma

Worth every penny for the adventure

Mike_H, Jul 2025
The experience and the staff were the best! From the on time pick up to the entire boat day was wonderful. The staff were fun and friendly. We did pay for the premium experience so there were only about 14 people on our boat. The golf cart rentals on Isla was so much fun! Hugely recommended!!

Rude waiter

Gustavo_T, Jun 2025
The experience at the Catamar was outstanding and wonderful but the experience once we got to the buffet was horrible , one of the we waiters was so rude to an American guest because he didn’t have any cash to tip . I had to intervene. I give the American guest 3 dollars I felt so bad and the waiter screamed at me telling me that that wasn’t my business.he was also very rude to us so we left. We went to at least 3 places there and the service was horrible . Never coming back to isla mujeres. The catamaran service and atmosphere was amazing.

This was such a fun...

Muhibatu_O, May 2025
This was such a fun experience. We opted for the option to be picked up and dropped off from our resort. No issues Communication here and on their app was good. I I highly recommend

Great guys on board, but overall poor value for money

Matteo_T, Dec 2024
I didn't give a score too low because the guys on the boat were very nice and served us plenty of drinks in a happy and fun atmosphere. BUT... read the smallprints, as in our case sadly the snorkeling activity was cancelled due to waters being not clear and there's no compensation for that. If you come from Playa del Carmen as we did, you'll be presented with an extra bill you'll have to pay on the spot. The "lunch" on board is a meager ham and salad sandwich (no sauce, very dry), and when we asked if they had a vegetarian option for my bf they replied "of course it's vegetarian". If I could go back in time, I'd book transportations to the Isla de Mujeres (there's very cheap boats going there) separately, and then check on the island if any of the stalls there offers snorkeling. This way you're safe in case of bad weather. The island will require a cart to be explored in its entirety, take in account that comes at a price (something like $60 per hour). Otherwise, enjoy the island, it's very pretty and food is great there!

Book with someone else

Rachael_H, Oct 2024
Told it was a tour of 50 people max. There was at least 80-90. Picked up at hotel on time that was good, journey was air conditioned and pleasant. Got to the check in, it was a wooden shack filled with hundreds of people in slow moving queues with no aircon. Woman from the tour came up to me to tell me 'oh you should pay 60 usd to upgrade to the boat with only 25 people yours is busy busy 80 people on it" I didn't do this and contacted the tour operator annoyed I had been miss sold but they have done nothing about it. Spent over an hour in this 'shack' in unbearable heat told constantly oh 10 minutes 10 minutes until boarding. Finally got on and there weren't enough inside seats for people so many of us were out on the deck in roasting heat which we just had to run with. Staff were lovely, can't fault them. Places we docked also lovely. But I don't recommend booking with this operator they are falsely advertising the tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Rachael_H, We sincerely regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand the inconveniences you may have encountered during the tour. However, we would like to assure you that our groups never exceed the maximum capacity allowed, as we prioritise both the safety of the occupants and the quality of the experience. We appreciate your comments, which help us to improve, and we will take them into account for future tours. Grettings from the quality team at Amigo Tours. Renata

Unfortunate experience

Adiana_H, Sep 2024
Accidentally booked while I was checking for the best rating of tours to Isla Marnie’s…did not receive any information from them so I was not aware that it was booked until I saw the changes on my card and called to inquire… I explained and attempt to cancel because I had booked the same tour with someone else… they refused to refund me so I ended up getting charge for the trip and couldn’t even attend… mistakes happens we are human… I guess I expected a bit more from their customer service and management team… at least the option for credit to do the tour in the future after all it was a booking for 5.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Adiana_H, Thank you for contacting us. Whenever clients make a booking with us, we always send them a confirmation email, sms and several other messages reminding them that they have a tour booked with us. The booking you made was made on the 14th of September for the tour on the 20th of September, and the cancellation was requested on the 19th, one day before the start of the tour. Our cancellation policy states that changes and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. We appreciate your understanding and regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tour. Renata

Disappointed.

Maria_A, Sep 2024
If i can give them 0 stars and still write a review i would. I had a medical emergency wasn’t able to get to my flight and they were very inconsiderate on a refund. I understand they have policies but it’s not something i planned.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Maria_A, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand that unexpected events can happen, but our policies are in place to ensure fairness to all our customers. We appreciate your understanding and regret any inconvenience this may have caused. Best regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Don’t book

Tyra_K, Aug 2024
Terrible. Not fun. The tour guide was rude, not really too nice. Other people was complaining of this as well, he was rushing the people during snorkeling. The island is not worth it. Crowed is ever. Entirely toooo much going on to even have a good time. All that traveling/boat time to only be on the beach for 3 hours with ended up working out anyways because i was so over it. Hated it.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Tyra_K, We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide enjoyable and memorable experiences. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We're committed to ensuring future experiences to be better. Best regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Fun, beautiful beach, great service!

Jennifer_J, Aug 2024
So fun!! Clean boat, great service plenty of time to go out and explore although more time would of been nice but wonderful and fun trip!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Jennifer_J, It sounds like you really had the perfect trip, it's our pleasure to serve you and we hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure ;)! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Just get the ferry and go to Isla Mujeres only 15 min

Cecilia_B, Aug 2024
Catamaran experience was good, with aquaworld, snorkeling was terrible super rushed a lot of groups in the water, guides screaming trying to keep his people together,looks like a horror movie with piranhas on the loose, we had 2h free time and we enjoyed our time in Punta Norte beach wich was amazing, but instead of arranged food in the most beautiful beach in isla mujeres Punta Norte Beach and just stay there, the lunch was at this beach club which the beach had a lot of brown algae or seawed and was impossible to swim only a little space to be, ankle deep the water.. with clear sand.. and everyone was there. I even got an allergy reaction for those plants. It was super uncomfortable. The crowd in the aquamaran was very cheerful and nice.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Cecilia_B, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed Punta Norte Beach and found the crew friendly. We regret that the snorkeling experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments and will review them to improve future experiences. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Find a better company to book with

Karla_l, Aug 2024
I booked my tour for the last day I would be in playa del Carmen . I booked for 4 adults my teenagers, my boyfriend ,and I . They told me they would not pick me up at my lobby that I would have to walk all the way down to outside of security to my resort okay fine but when the driver picks us up he says under my name he only has a party of two people not 4 and one of us is going to have to ride 45 mins to Cancun on a metal stool or I could stay and get a refund .. when we got to the boat dock aqua world the boat company had my information correct 4 adults so idk who messed up they could of corrected the mistake but on our way back to the hotel the guy said we had to sit how we were in the morning I was so pissed because I paid for transportation!!! They refused a refund ! our driver felt so bad he said amigo tours does this all the time and he has to deal with it . Drinks on the boat are gross .. snorkeling is like 15 mins max ..the food at the beach club plain no flavor ..

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Karla_l, We're truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced during your tour. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and these kinds of issues are not typical for us. Your feedback is valuable, and we will address these concerns with our entire team to ensure they don't happen again. We appreciate your honesty and hope to have the chance to provide you wtih a better experience in the future. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Where’s our refund

Deirdre_L, Aug 2024
We were promised transportation from our hotel and back home. No one ever arrived to pick us up or bring us home And 2 we weren’t able to go snorkeling because of age restrictions. No where did it say that nor did anyone tell us soo we paid for 2 things that weren’t included.. snorkeling & transportation We would like a partial refund. Thank you

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Deirdre_L, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. It is important to be very careful when selecting your tour option while booking, in this case you booked your tour with the option that does not include transportation nor food. Regarding the snorkel activity, the conditions and restrictions are listed in the tour description and are available to see before booking. We are sorry for any confusion occurred. Warm greeting from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Wonderful Experience

Samantha_B, Jul 2024
10/10 experience… the tour , the crew everyone was so attentive and informative will definitely recommend!! From the catamaran journey to our time spent on Isla Mujeres … everything was well organized and so much fun !! This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Mexico !

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Samantha_B, We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic time! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re glad everything met your expectations. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea

Everything was perfect....

Adriana_C, Jul 2024
Everything was perfect. Staff was amazing and the destinations were perfect with the perfect amount of time at each stop. I am visiting from the united states and any time I visit a country I like to try a catamaran and this was one of my favorites.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear Adriana_C, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and our staff. It's great to know this was one of your favorite catamaran experiences. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Would highly recommend!!

Cole_C, Jun 2024
Perfect amount of time to snorkel without getting super exhausted! And just the right amount of time on the island for shopping and the beach! Lunch on the opposite of the island was a great location to relax and eat.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Cole_C, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the perfect balance of snorkeling, shopping, and beach time, and that you found the lunch location relaxing. Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Amazing

Roalind_C, Jun 2024
Snorkeling or my lack off, totally my favorite part. The clear blue water pulling up to the island was unmatched. I loved the experience 10/10

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Roalind_C, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the clear blue waters and the island visit. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Average

Curtis_S, Jun 2024
If you like really loud music and people screaming at you, Short time snorkeling. This is for you. Beach was poor

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Curtis_S, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! This is an experience of leisure, fun, and relaxation. Indeed, everyone has their own particular taste, and that is to be respected. The snorkeling time is as allowed and is 30 minutes as stated in the product description. We're sorry fi the experience did not meet your expectations. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea

One Major Inconvenience

sedrick_c, May 2024
As a travel agent, this experience was definitely a 4 star. Being, I paid for my family to receive a “Premium Full Experience” for all inclusive as stated on the description. Once we were picked up from the hotel, arrive to the dock we were told to pay a ‘Transportation Fee’ which was already paid for via Viator. I asked to speak to a supervisor and after speaking with one, he stated he doesn’t see my reservation with the fee included. After personally calling “Amigo Tours” to then call this boat dock, to inform them the transportation fee was paid for was a total inconvenience after the supervisor went back and forth with me after I had given him 2 forms of proof, validating this already being paid. Viator, Amigo Tours and this third party needs to communicate with one another to avoid this front happening again to someone else. Louisiana Travel Agent,

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear sedrick_c, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear about the inconvenience you encountered regarding the transportation fee. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will review your case to prevent such issues from occurring in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you and your family again, providing the premium experience you deserve. Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

Tour was cancelled, hope I get a refund

Christopher_M, May 2024
Event was canceled due to weather, now this place is telling me I have to ask for a refund through “the agency “.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Christopher_M, Thanks for sharing your feedback, please know that it is never our intention to cancel tours but sometimes there are situations that lead us to take these hard decisions, we sincerely apologize about it and hope to provide you with a better experience if you give us another chance. It is necessary for you to contact the agency, so that we can start processing your refund, thanks for your understanding. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

Vanessa_S, Apr 2024
Amazing Tour!!! Everyone was super nice! And super helpful! 🤗 Definitely recommend! The views were incredible! And the weather was super nice!

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Vanessa_S, We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time with us! Thank you for recommending our tour and for your kind words about our team. Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours. Chelsea

DO NOT GO ON THIS TRIP !

Cara_T, Apr 2024
Our boat left us on Isla Mujeres with no way to get back to Cancun and our hotel. They did not check on us and had no regard for our safety. I will be contacting someone to get a refund for this trip.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Cara_T, We regret what happened, but the instructions regarding return times are clearly indicated at the beginning of the tour and during stops. There are several people on the tour, and out of respect for everyone, the agreed-upon times must be adhered to. We have reviewed your case, and indeed, you were not at the agreed-upon location on time. It was a very difficult decision to make; we even allowed some extra time, but ultimately, we had to depart. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea

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