Riviera Maya · BOAT TOURS IN TULUM
Good boat tours in Tulum fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Tulum ruins, enjoy a Mexican lunch, then float through Sian Kaan mangroves on a small-group half-day tour.
“Good vibes not to big group, informative as well, and the water activity was awesome”
Review of a private 40-foot Bali catamaran from Puerto Aventuras with snorkeling, gourmet food, premium drinks, and a four-hour Caribbean cruise.
“Wonderful crew. Beautiful surroundings. Played our own music, had good food and drinks. Lovely way to end our Mexico trip. Highly recommend.”
Review of the Sian Ka’an boat trip from Tulum, with wildlife, snorkeling, lunch, practical costs, transport, and honest advice.
“Kenia and Ursula were amazing guides! I had the best day ever and saw so many beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. Kenia was so good about teaching us about the nature, fun facts and why conservation is so important. She really made this experience 10/10 for me.”
Review of Tulum’s private Leopard 51 yacht cruise with reef snorkeling, chef-prepared food, open bar, and water toys for up to 10.
“Wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff were anticipatory of needs and professional in every sense of the word. The concierge service worked with my clients directly to determine their preferences. VIP in the truest sense. I look forward to working with them again.”
Review of Tulum’s private 34-foot catamaran, with snorkeling, chef-prepared food, unlimited drinks, water toys, costs, and booking advice.
“Fantastic experience, great crew, so much fun. You won’t regret this one. The food was delicious and the drinks cold.”
Private 43-foot yacht cruise from Puerto Aventuras with snorkeling, paddleboards, gourmet lunch, and premium drinks.
“Amazing experience! great food & friendly staff :) appreciated the quick service and accommodation for our group! would recommend to anyone”
Sail past Tulum’s Maya ruins, snorkel a reef on a private catamaran, and enjoy a short, personal outing for $65.72 per person.
“This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Ivan was very sweet, friendly and helpful. He took us to some very beautiful reefs and he made us feel very comfortable throughout the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and had a great experience. Definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Riviera Maya’s half-day catamaran sail from Tulum, with reef snorkeling, paddleboards, lunch, open bar, transport, and practical tips.
“I had a great day as a solo traveler with Cancun Adventures via Viator. Pickup from the supermarket in Tulum was easy, I was the only guest from Tulum Pueblo so we went straight to Puerto Aventuras. Once you arrive and get your wristband you have time to walk around/use the bathroom/get a “free” beer or tequila tasting from the souvenir shop. We had to wait about 30 minutes for the rest of our group to arrive, which stressed some of the guests out — the waiting area was pretty warm — but once we were all assembled we headed out to the boat. I was nervous because I read…”
Review of the Tulum to Isla Mujeres catamaran tour, with snorkeling, lunch, drinks, beach club access, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“If you are anything but Mexican i do not recommend. The discrimination was extremely aware and offensive. It was a docking fee that was $15 pp when you arrive. There are other boats who do not charge that. We had to stand in the blazing sun for about 45 minutes while they gathered people before even being allowed to board. The boat was completely overstuffed and it was definitely unsafe. It was not the type of boat described to begin with. There was no “party” that is described , it was basically a sit and ride. Starting from the beginning we were required to stay in one spot the entire…”
Sail past Tulum’s ruins, snorkel the Mesoamerican Reef, and enjoy a beach-club snack on this private 1.5-hour outing.
“I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Capitan Alexander and Guide Dedear. Not only were they exceptionally professional and experienced, but they were so friendly and spoke perfect English, which was critical to our experience as we are not native Spanish speakers. I truly hope the owners appreciate what wonderful employees these guys are. These gentlemen are as this excursion was one of our favorite activities during our entire stay in Tulum. Alexander was such an impressive captain and the way he and Dedear interacted was truly impressive. These fine gentleman deserve a raise!!! We enjoyed how hard they worked for us and the history they provided.…”
Review of the Isla Mujeres sailing tour from Tulum, with transport, lunch, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboards, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Went with girlfriend and was one of the highlights of the trip. Prepare for an all day event, but hosts and experience were incredible. We walked to secret beach on Isla and was all very well worth it!!”
Review the private 51-foot Leopard yacht in Tulum, with a chef, hostess, open bar, water toys, and practical cost details for groups of 10.
“Awesome Staff! We loved their vibe and attention to our bachelorette party! They made sure our crew was as safe and had a ball! The drinks were flowing and they provided floating devices to enjoy the water. Such a great experience! 10/10”
Explore Muyil ruins, enjoy Mayan lunch, then float ancient canals in Sian Ka’an on this six-hour small-group tour from Tulum.
“We had an amazing time! Paco was such a great guide! Attentative and knowledgeable the entire trip. The water was crystal clear and the Ruins were amazing to see. Lunch was a taco spot near the Ruins that made authentic Mayan cuisine. Highly recommend this adventure! Bug spray is a must for the Ruins tour!”
Review the Sian Ka'an boat tour from Tulum, with dolphins, turtles, snorkeling, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.
“The whole tour was well orgenized, the guide wed really kind and helpful. The Nature was amazing! I was satisfied, was a really nice da.”
Review of a private Bacalar sailing trip from Tulum, with seven blue waters, snorkeling, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical booking advice.
“Bacalar è ancora poco frequentata dai turisti ed è davvero una chicca da inserire nel viaggio in Messico. L’acqua è veramente bellissima e il tour merita!”
Pick a cenote, a ruin or a stretch of reef.
