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Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

4.7 · 667 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by Cancun Adventures Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared, up to 34 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 13:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A sailing catamaran out of the Riviera Maya with a reef snorkel stop, paddleboards and water mats, open bar and a light lunch on deck, with adults only and family departures.

Pickup covers Riviera Maya hotels only, and a dock fee is paid on the day. 4.65 from 667 reviews at €81 per person for 4h.

Best for: For shared reef snorkelling, book Family Friendly with lunch and open bar: €81 per person for 4h, 4.65 from 667 reviews; dock fee extra. Boat Tours & Private Charters comparison

Trade-off: Dock fee extra; water activities from age eight.

In our comparison: #8 of 8 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 9, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Family FriendlyThe page priceUp to 34 people Duration: 4 hours Open Bar & Lunch On Board Van Pickup included€81
ADULTS ONLYMin age: 18 years old Up to 70 people Duration: 4 hours Open Bar & Lunch On Board Van Pickup included€81

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Professional, bilingual, attentive staff.
  • Water activities like paddleboarding and water mats.
  • Delightful light lunch onboard.
  • Life jacket.
  • Snorkel in the underwater world with top-notch snorkel gear (if weather conditions permit).
  • Fully stocked open bar onboard.
  • Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Riviera Maya.
  • Souvenir Photos (available for purchase).
  • Gratuities.
  • 15 USD docking fee

Reviews

4.7
667 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 608 of 667

Star breakdown of all 667 ratings

5 stars
558 · 84%
4 stars
50 · 7%
3 stars
21 · 3%
2 stars
13 · 2%
1 star
25 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the attentive crew and swimming stops; limited time at the reef is a recurring complaint.

Praised

  • Friendly, attentive crew and frequent drink service
  • Clean, well maintained catamarans
  • Reef sightings of fish, rays and turtles
  • Swimming, paddleboarding and jumping from the boat

Complaints

  • Short, tightly guided reef visits, with more emphasis on music and drinking
  • Reef snorkeling canceled in rough or murky water, sometimes announced only after departure
  • Some found the boat spacious, while others reported crowding and limited seating
  • Some enjoyed lunch, while others found the sandwiches basic or portions too small

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 December 2023 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:30, 13:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Cancun Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

This is Riviera Maya's ultimate day-sailing adventure. Aboard a luxurious sailing catamaran, you'll explore some of the most beautiful offshore locations along the stunning Riviera Maya coastline. You'll sail to the most spectacular reef in the area and stop for some fun in the water enjoying various activities. Relax on deck in the warm, tropical sun and enjoy an open bar and delicious lunch as you sail across the blue Caribbean waters under the power of the wind.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For safety reasons, we do not recommend participation on any snorkel activity if you are pregnant, have respiratory problems, injuries, back/neck issues, heart conditions, or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness

Children

  • The minimum age to board the catamaran is 4 years old, for water activities, it's 8 years old

Good to know

  • Food included Delightful light lunch onboard.
  • Fitness notes apply see additional information
  • Age rule The minimum age to board the catamaran is 4 years…

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Snorkeling Tours

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This tour · #8 of 8€814h4.65 (667)shared, max 34
Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration€1546h4.97 (213)shared
Tulum 34 Foot Sail and Snorkel All Inclusive€7504h4.97 (174)private
Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum€1144h5.0 (82)shared

Ranked #8 of 8 in Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €72 to €750, median €111; typical length 4h. 1 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 8 Snorkeling Tours

From €81 per adult · Family Friendly