Cancun's Best: Catamaran to Isla Mujeres, Snorkeling & Drinks!
Description
Sail into Bliss on a Luxury Catamaran Experience Step aboard an elegant catamaran where turquoise waters meet curated indulgence. Sip premium local drinks from the open bar as the sea gently carries you toward unforgettable moments. Feast on a gourmet buffet served with breathtaking ocean views, then dive into a vibrant snorkeling adventure among colorful marine life. Continue to the enchanting Isla Mujeres, where you’ll stroll soft white sands and soak in the island’s charm. This is more than a cruise—it’s a blend of luxury, adventure, and pure Caribbean magic. Reserve your escape now and let every wave carry you closer to paradise.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Without Transportation: For travelers choosing the option without transportation, please meet us at our marina at 9:20 a.m / 12:20 p.m. (according your preferred time slot). You’ll find more details in your reservation ticket. With Transportation: For travelers who opted for transportation, we’ll pick you up at the designated meeting points or directly from your lodging, depending on the arrangements.
We will board the catamaran and set sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres. Enjoy a national open bar throughout the trip and experience snorkeling in the clear waters. Upon arrival, you'll have 1.5 hours to explore the beautiful city of Isla Mujeres on your own. You'll also get access to our Beach Club and enjoy a delicious buffet, including vegan options for those who prefer them.
As the sun melts into the sea, we’ll set sail one last time—music playing, glasses clinking, and the sky painted in golden hues. Feel the ocean breeze and the rhythm of the moment as we cruise back to Cancún’s marina in pure serenity. You’ll step off the catamaran with your heart full, your spirit lifted, and your camera roll bursting with memories of a day that truly felt like paradise.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour by selecting the price option with transportation. Areas to which the transportation service applies: CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun PUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket PLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies) • Hotel zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa Mul NOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies. NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies. NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are: • 10 AM tour: Cancun: 9:00 AM / 9:50 AM Puerto Morelos: 8:30 AM / 9:00 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:50 AM / 8:30 AM • 12 PM tour: Cancun: 11:00 AM / 11:50 AM Puerto Morelos: 10:30 AM / 11:00 AM Playa del Carmen: 9:50 AM / 10:30 AM The time that appears on your ticket is the departure of the catamaran. *** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. *** *** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
Overall not a great trip although staff were nice and friendly. 1. Tax was $53 each before setting off (should be between $20-$25 each based on what I have read) 2. Catamaran was old and in poor condition (broken windows and a broken net at the front) 3. Snorkelling was very brief and busy. Spent 30 seconds maximum at one small section of the underwater museum. 4. Ice Bar / Food stop not great - just a very hot/sandy buffet with a large freezer ("Ice Bar") to stand in. 5. Free swimming / free time was very restricted and limited. 10 mins swimming was allowed and it had to be where you were told to go. 6. Isla Mujeres was obviously beautiful but so overcrowded it became difficult to enjoy.
This tour was so much fun everything was 10/10. I would recommend to everyone, there was not too many people on the boat, snorkeling was cool, we saw a turtle, starfish, and lots of fish. Then we did an hour golf cart with a guide. We also swam in plays Norte (one of the top 5 most beautiful beaches in the world). Book this tour!
The crew is very attentive and makes sure you are taken care of. The drinks are somewhat weak but otherwise, the on board experience was great. The lunch options were limited and okay. Playa Norte beach is beautiful
Great experience. I highly recommend doing this one. It was absolutely perfect. First we got on the boat and took a short ride to the snorkeling spot. We had about 20 min in the water and saw some cool sculptures. It was the perfect amount of time. Then we hopped back on the boat and the drinks were flowing. We went to a beach club with a buffet which was mid but we weren’t there for the food anyway. We laid in hammocks in the water and went to the ice bar which was so nice to cool off in. We were there about an hour and a half. Then we got back in the boat and went to playa Norte. We went shopping and hit the beach. There for about 2 hours. Again, the right amount of time. Took a boat back to the marina. We made friends with other couples and it was a great time. We got to see everything that was on my Isla mujeres checklist and were well taken care of. Our tour guide, Giovani was awesome!! STAR 5 crew!
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an amazing and detailed review! 🌴⛵️ We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that the experience checked off everything on your Isla Mujeres list! From snorkeling and discovering the underwater sculptures to relaxing at the beach club, cooling off at the Ice Bar, and enjoying the beautiful Playa Norte, it sounds like you made the most of every moment. We especially love hearing that you felt the timing of each activity was just right. Our goal is to give our travelers enough time to enjoy each stop without making the day feel rushed, while still experiencing everything that makes Isla Mujeres so special. And a huge thank you for recognizing Giovani! We’ll definitely share your kind words with him and the rest of our crew. Knowing that he helped make your day so enjoyable—and that you felt well taken care of—is incredibly rewarding for our entire team. We’re also happy to hear that you met other travelers and made new friends along the way. That’s part of what makes these experiences so memorable! “STAR 5 crew”—we absolutely love that! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you for choosing us and for recommending this experience to other travelers. It was our pleasure to be part of your Isla Mujeres adventure. We hope to welcome you back to the Mexican Caribbean someday for another unforgettable day on the water!
Awesome experience! My family had a wonderful time. Daniel was the best.
Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great experience aboard our catamaran to Isla Mujeres. Knowing that you had a memorable day together means the world to us. A special thank you for recognizing Daniel! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him—he’ll be delighted to know he helped make your trip so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your vacation with us. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you and your family back for another unforgettable adventure in the Mexican Caribbean! Warm regards.
Fun experience, especially for the price! Snorkeling time is short, but drinks are plentiful, lunch tasty, beach/shopping time ample and crew accommodating. Be sure to bring cash for tips throughout the day and expect upselling for go carts on Isla Mujeres and the pictures taken of your party during the adventure. Disfruta!
Dear Bethaney, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day in Isla Mujeres and found the tour to be a great value. It’s wonderful to know that you had fun snorkeling, enjoyed the lunch and drinks, and had plenty of time to explore the island and relax at the beach. We also appreciate you sharing helpful tips for future travelers. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re glad our crew helped make your day enjoyable. Thank you for choosing to spend part of your vacation with us. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Mexican Caribbean! Warm regards.
This was amazing! We took the optimal shuttle and it was a long packed ride so be ready for it (motion sickness meds). The traffic was bad so booking their shuttle gave peace of mind that they wouldn’t leave without us. The boat had only 16 people total (not 90-100 like the mega tours) and we were able to lay out on the front of the boat the whole trip. At check in please don’t overlook the port fee (which was more than our trip) but we were ready for it. It’s a short ride to where we snorkeled and it was just enough. There were a lot of fish and we even saw a turtle. The small group cut down on constantly being kicked by other people snorkeling like when we went in other larger trips. The equipment was basic but usable. You stay together as a group so it felt safe. Then we went to the southern part of the island where we had our lunch buffet. The food was basic (hot dogs, hamburgers and tacos) and good and there was an open bar. We had just enough time to eat and check out the Ice Bar (bar in a walk-in freezer) before we left for the north beach. While waiting to dock we were able to take a quick swim in the ocean. We had two hours on Isla Mujeres which was enough to either do some shopping or hang out at the beach. The ride back was nice and relaxing. My whole family absolutely loved the trip and would book it again. We initially booked another trip but it had bad reviews and was more of a mega catamaran with 80-100 people so I am gald I canceled and switched.
Dear Traveler, Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful day with us. One of the things we value most is providing a more personal and comfortable experience with our small-group catamaran, and we’re thrilled that this made such a positive difference throughout your trip. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the snorkeling, spotted a sea turtle, relaxed on the front of the boat, explored Isla Mujeres, and had time to experience everything the day had to offer. Your detailed feedback will also be incredibly helpful for future travelers preparing for their own adventure. We’re especially honored to hear that, after comparing different options, you chose our tour and felt it was the right decision. There is no greater compliment than knowing your family would book with us again. Thank you once again for trusting us to be part of your vacation. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another unforgettable adventure in the Mexican Caribbean! Warm regards.
Jamie was amazing and so was the crew. But he made the experience extra special. The tour covers a whole day of your vacation.
Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time and that Jamie and the rest of our crew made your day even more special. We will be sure to share your kind words with them—they will truly appreciate your recognition. We’re also happy to know you enjoyed spending the day with us. It was a pleasure being part of your vacation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Best regards.
Def book! It was such a great experience! Everything we wonderful. We also took the cart around and had a ball! Definitely worth it
Dear Traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time and that every part of the experience exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know you also enjoyed exploring Isla Mujeres by golf cart and had so much fun along the way. Your recommendation means a great deal to our team and inspires us to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our travelers. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the Mexican Caribbean! Warm regards, The J Capital Travel Team
Gio and crew were the perfect guides for trek. We had an awesome time and met some wonderful people on board!! We can’t wait to do it again!!!!!
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views and had such a great time aboard the catamaran. It means a lot to us to know that Gio and the rest of the crew helped make your experience memorable and enjoyable. One of the best parts of these adventures is creating unforgettable memories and meeting amazing people along the way, so we’re delighted that you were able to experience both. Thank you for choosing J Capital Travel to be part of your adventure in Isla Mujeres. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible experience in the future. We can’t wait to see you again! ⛵☀️🌊 Warm regards, J Capital Travel Team
