15 Evening Experiences on the Riviera Maya to Build a Day Around

1.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Review of Riviera Maya’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with hotel transfers, open bar, light dinner, service notes, and booking advice.

“We've experienced several catamaran sunset cruises. This was "ok" at best. Nothing special. The boat, a nice catamaran, was small and cramped for 30 people. It's suited for 15-20. The cabin area below was cramped. Food was limited. The charcuterie board that the crew served was so-so. The meats and cheese had little flavor. The bread was stale. The only crackers served were Ritz. The best aspect of this cruise is that the crew served drinks regularly. They told us nothing about the area - only safety precautions and crew introductions at the beginning, and a "thank you" and long-winded pitch for tips at the end. When booking for boat…”

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2.2 Hour Sunset – 47′ Azimut, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

A private two-hour Azimut yacht cruise near Playa del Carmen with sunset views, snorkeling, Mexican lunch, drinks, paddle boards, and karaoke.

“The yacht was old and dirty, the inside had a very distinct smell it was awful to inhale. The liquor provided was rail and it was very distasteful. You can not bring your own alcohol which was frustrating. The drinks provided were made before we even boarded that was a concern because I couldn’t see what actually was poured. The overall experience was a 3 star. The food was cold and you could tell it was old carry out food. Beans straight out the can. What was alarming was that we didn’t eat the food and we told them we didn’t want anymore. The three men decided to have there…”

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3.Kayak Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $150

Paddle Sian Ka’an’s quiet mangroves in a small group, learn about birds and wildlife, and watch the sunset from a sea kayak.

“If you are considering going to Sian Ka’an then I would thoroughly recommend this tour. The groups are small so it feels personal & by the end of the day it was like we were all a group of friends. The kayak tour goes through narrow parts of the lagoon that would not be possible in a boat. The guides were amazing & so friendly & the food was delicious & plentiful! They also takes lots of professional style photos & send them to you after the trip.”

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4.2 Hour Sunset – 51′ Sea Ray Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review this private two-hour sunset yacht cruise from Puerto Aventuras, with dinner, drinks, paddleboards, music, and a crew for up to 10.

“Carlos and his team were amazing the customer services great the food was great!!”

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5.The Best Ruins Tour : Coba Sunset Cultural / Extreme

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Explore Coba by bike, climb Nohoch Mul, visit Maya culture sites, ride ATVs, zipline, swim in cenotes, and enjoy dinner and a show.

“Tour company was on time picking us up at our resort. Tour group was small. Our guide, Felipe, was awesome!! Great Mayan ruins, dinner and show. Would do it again!”

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6.Sunset Session – An Exciting Paddleboard Adventure For All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Paddle into Playa del Carmen’s sunset with Aloha Paddle Club. Includes gear, instruction, photos, showers, and a beach-bar discount.

“We had a great time. Sander was an excellent guide, and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique way to enjoy the ocean at Playa del Carmen.”

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7.Coco Bongo Playa Del Carmen Gold Member VIP Night Out by After Dark

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Review of Coco Bongo Playa del Carmen Gold Member VIP, with skip-the-line entry, seats, open bar, snacks, transport advice, and value tips.

“The show was good but the staff was certainly unprofessional. We had bought four Gold Member VIP Front Row tickets with all the benefits costing about 800 dollars . We were shocked to be taken to the third floor balcony where we were the only people present and when we asked the guy who took us there , he threatened us in Spanish with what looked like violence . My wife was absolutely terrified and I immediately took my phone out and started WhatsApping Viator . He probably realized I was going to take action and brought us down to the area where we were supposed to be but put…”

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8.2 Hour Sunset- 60′ Neptunus Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sunset yacht cruise from Puerto Aventuras with cocktails, buffet, music, underwater lights, and a private group setting for up to 10.

“Manuel Adrian and Juan were amazing they were so helpful and they had great energy the food was perfect my experience was a 10/10”

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9.2 Hour Sunset-53′ Hatteras Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise the Riviera Maya at sunset aboard a private 53-foot Hatteras with snorkeling, a Mexican meal, open bar, music, and paddle boards.

“Excellent activity to do in the Tulum/Playa del Carmen area. The H2O team were great from checking to our return. The found a great cove for us to swim. The water was remarkable warm. They cooked us a great well seasoned meal and kept the drinks flowing. Celebrating our friends birthday was made special by their little touches. Daniel, Manuel and Adrienne took care of us.”

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10.Luxury Sunset Cruise from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review the Riviera Maya luxury sunset cruise, with hotel pickup, open bar, snacks, catamaran views, costs, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.

“If you. Stay at the Vidanta resort count one hour of travel to the point of disembarkation for the dinner cruise. After a delightful two hour sail, it is another hour back to the resort.”

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11.Check out the Night Show at Xcaret Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $112

Experience Xcaret’s Mexico Espectacular night show, with 300 performers, live music, historic scenes, and park attractions in one ticket.

“I didn’t go into this with high expectations, but I was blown away! The level of detail, lighting, sound, and coordination is incredible. You don't need to understand Spanish to feel everything this show wants to express. A magical night under the stars.”

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12.Xcaret Park Plus Access with Transportation and Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Review of Xcaret Park Plus with transport, rivers, buffet lunch, wildlife exhibits, and the Mexico Espectacular night show.

“I shouldn't give any stars. The company the unpresentable truth. It left us stranded in a family activity scheduled on my mother's birthday. Without any answers. A lack of total rest towards the client. Waiting for the refund of my payment, which by the way was far superior to other agencies to be returned. We had the Xcaret experience thanks to another agency, it is 100% worth doing. BUT THERE'S NO WAY YOU CAN DO IT WITH THIS COMPANY. A disgrace.Auto-translated”

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13.Sian Ka’an Sunset Private boat.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Watch Sian Ka’an’s sunset from a private boat, spot wildlife, swim at Boca Paila, and enjoy guacamole and cold beer near Playa del Carmen.

“What a great experience! We saw many different birds including Osprey, Heron, Pelican, Spoonbill, along with Crocodiles and lastly, Manatees, which we were hoping we get to experience and they did not disappoint! Our guide Manu was on time, a very careful driver, and was super knowledgeable about all the birds and wildlife. The Captain of the boat was extremely friendly and did a great job of getting us in position to see everything. The sunset was amazing! Highly recommend this trip. It’s pricy but worth every penny and then some.”

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14.Luxury Sunset Cruise from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · from $119

Review of a Riviera Maya sunset catamaran cruise from Playa del Carmen, with hotel pickup, open bar, snacks, costs, and booking cautions.

“Do not book with this company. They did not show up to pick us up for the tour. And never answered the phone.”

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15.Tulum Ruins and Playa del Carmen Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $69

Visit Tulum with a certified guide, taste tequila, and enjoy sunset shopping on Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue for $69.

“The reason for a lower rating has nothing to do with our guides Max and Israel were great or the places we went. It's the amount of time we had in each spot. We didn't get to Tulum until about 3:45pm. After the guided tour which was aRead more”

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