Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Snorkel, Open Bar & Lunch
Right for you if you want the cheapest Isla Mujeres boat day on our list and plan to drink and snorkel: transport, snorkel gear, an open bar, a Mexican buffet, a beach club, a guide and time in town are included, per the listing. It's from US$37 per person (Viator, checked Oct 2026) for about 8.5 hours. The operator adds a mandatory US$45 dock and reef fee, so plan on about US$82 per person.
From US$37 · checked Oct 2026
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Quick facts
- Price from
- US$37 per person, checked Oct 2026
- Duration
- About 8.5 hours
- Pickup
- Hotels in Cancún and Riviera Maya; meeting points at Oasis Smart Hotel (downtown Cancún) and Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen. Pickup times aren't stated, and the listing gives conflicting departure times; confirm with the operator (per Viator)
- Included
- Transport
- Snorkel gear
- Alcoholic drinks
- Mexican buffet
- Time in Isla Mujeres town
- Beach club
- Guide
- Not included
- Dock and reef-conservation fee, US$45 per person (mandatory, operator's fee)
- Tips
- Photos
- Fees paid on top
- Dock and reef-conservation fee: US$45 per person, mandatory (per the operator; not an official figure). When it's paid isn't stated. For reference, the official marine-park fee is MXN 125 per person per day; children under 12, older adults, pensioners and people with disabilities are exempt, and Mexican nationals and foreign residents pay 50% (CONANP, checked 16 Oct 2026)
- Guide languages
- English, Spanish
- Group size
- Max 50 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before (per Viator, 16 Oct 2026)
- Activity provider (as listed)
- Travel Cancun Experts
- Book on
- Viator
Photo: Bernard DUPONT / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Good to know
Official marine-park rules: a life jacket is mandatory, don't touch any species, don't feed the fish, use authorized providers, and boats mustn't anchor on seagrass (CONANP, checked 16 Oct 2026).
The CONANP exemptions and the 50% discount apply to the official fee. The listing doesn't say whether the operator's US$45 has a child or resident rate.
Viator showed a lower promotional price until 31 Oct 2026. We show the regular from-price, so the price you see may be lower until then.
Questions before you book
What's the real total?
From US$37 plus the operator's mandatory US$45 dock and reef fee, so about US$82 per person, before tips and photos. The listing doesn't say when or how the US$45 is collected.
Is the US$45 a government fee?
No. It's set by the operator. The only official figure is CONANP's marine-park fee of MXN 125 per person per day.
Is hotel pickup included?
The listing offers hotel pickup in Cancún and Riviera Maya, plus meeting points at Oasis Smart Hotel (downtown Cancún) and Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen. It doesn't state pickup times, and it gives conflicting departure times; confirm with the operator before you book.
How does it compare with the US$79 beach-club cruise?
The Isla Mujeres cruise with beach club (Cancun Sailing Catamarans) is from US$79 plus an operator fee of US$20, and hotel pickup costs US$15 extra. This one starts lower but has the bigger operator fee (US$45). Compare totals for your group before you book.
Can I bring kids?
The listing as checked doesn't give a child price or age limits. Check on Viator.
Price source: Viator (checked 16 Oct 2026). Prices change; the final price is shown on the booking site. Official source: CONANP (checked 16 Oct 2026). Why this tour is listed: How we choose.
Last checked: 16 Oct 2026
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