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title: Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 81
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 667
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared reef cruise
rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/riviera-maya-luxury-snorkeling-cruise-with-lunch-and-drinks/
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# Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

**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.

**Shared reef cruise:** 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. Trade-off: Dock fee extra; water activities from age eight. (last checked October 9, 2026)

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

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Max 34 people: shared group
- Starts 08:30, 13:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Delightful light lunch onboard.
- Fitness notes apply: see additional information
- Age rule: The minimum age to board the catamaran is 4 years…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €81 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 667 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cancun Adventures
- Group: Shared, up to 34 travellers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30, 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.65 from 667 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 608 of 667.

- 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 (2023-12-10 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Friendly | €81 / person | English, Spanish | Up to 34 people Duration: 4 hours Open Bar & Lunch On Board Van Pickup included |
| ADULTS ONLY | €81 / person | English, Spanish | Min age: 18 years old Up to 70 people Duration: 4 hours Open Bar & Lunch On Board Van Pickup included |

## What's 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.

## Not included

- Souvenir Photos (available for purchase).
- Gratuities.
- 15 USD docking fee

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The minimum age to board the catamaran is 4 years old, for water activities, it's 8 years old
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
- Guests must be relatively fit and must be able to swim
- 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
- The pickup time depends on your hotel's location

## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 8** | €81 | 4h | 4.65 (667) | shared, max 34 |
| [Snorkeling with Caribbean fish and private cenote exploration](/mexico/tulum/tours/snorkeling-with-caribbean-fish-and-private-cenote-exploration/?format=md) | €154 | 6h | 4.97 (213) | shared |
| [Tulum 34 Foot Sail and Snorkel All Inclusive](/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-34-foot-sail-and-snorkel-all-inclusive/?format=md) | €750 | 4h | 4.97 (174) | private |
| [Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum](/mexico/tulum/tours/cenote-paddleboarding-and-snorkeling-in-tulum/?format=md) | €114 | 4h | 5.0 (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.

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