Sail from Cancun to Isla Mujeres on a lively Caribbean catamaran experience designed for travelers who want more than just a boat ride. This shared tour brings together turquoise water, reef snorkeling, onboard music, drinks, beach club time, local island atmosphere, and access to one of Isla Mujeres’ most unusual attractions: the famous Ice Bar.
Your day begins as you board the catamaran in Cancun and cruise across the Caribbean Sea with music, snacks, and complimentary drinks setting the mood. Along the way, enjoy guided snorkeling at El Meco Reef, where colorful marine life and clear water create one of the most memorable moments of the route. Once in Isla Mujeres, continue the experience at Icebar Beach Club with a buffet lunch, unlimited drinks, and time inside the frozen Ice Bar at –18°C / 0°F.
After lunch, enjoy free time to explore Isla Mujeres at your own pace before sailing back to Cancun with more music, dancing, and sea views.
crew will welcome the group, assist with boarding, and help everyone get settled before setting sail. This first part of the day is all about easing into the Caribbean mood: stepping onto the catamaran, feeling the sea breeze, and enjoying the first drinks and snacks as the coastline begins to fade behind you. This is a shared catamaran experience, so travelers should arrive on time for check-in and follow the crew’s instructions for boarding and safety.
Here, the crew will provide guidance before the snorkeling activity, and expert guides will lead travelers into the water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes of reef exploration, depending on sea conditions. This stop adds the adventure element of the day: clear Caribbean water, tropical fish, and the feeling of discovering Cancun’s marine side before heading toward Isla Mujeres. After snorkeling, travelers will return to the catamaran, where the atmosphere picks up again with music, dancing, and an open bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Snorkeling access may depend on weather, currents, visibility, and safety decisions made by the crew or authorities.
This is the main lunch and beach club portion of the tour, where guests can enjoy a buffet meal and continue relaxing with unlimited drinks. After lunch, travelers can step inside the Ice Bar, a frozen chamber kept at approximately –18°C / 0°F. This stop gives the tour a playful and unusual twist: ice sculptures, fun photo moments, and the contrast of stepping from warm Caribbean weather into a below-freezing room. Time inside the Ice Bar may be controlled by the venue for comfort and safety.
Guests may walk through the colorful streets, browse local shops, take photos, look for souvenirs, or simply enjoy the relaxed Caribbean atmosphere before returning to the catamaran. This stop is ideal for travelers who want a little independence during the tour. Activities, purchases, rentals, or extra food and drinks during free time are completely optional and free to be chosen by clients
The return journey keeps the energy going with music, dancing, drinks, and wide Caribbean views as the group makes its way back across the water. Depending on the schedule, season, and weather, travelers may enjoy softer afternoon light or sunset-style views during the return. Once the catamaran docks, guests will follow the crew’s instructions to disembark safely and end the experience.
We offer roundtrip transportation (from hotel or meeting point, as applicable) for all travelers who book this tour by selecting the price option with transportation.
Areas to which the transportation service applies:
CANCUN: • Downtown Cancun • Hotel zone • Puerto Juarez • Playa Mujeres • Costa Mujeres • Puerto Cancun
PUERTO MORELOS: • Bus stop at Chedraui Puerto Morelos supermarket
PLAYA DEL CARMEN: • Downtown Playa del Carmen (for hotels on the coast, due to the narrow streets, the closest meeting point applies) • Hotel zone • Playacar • Dorado Royale • Playa Paraiso • Punta Maroma • El Caracol • Paa Mul
NOTE: Some hotels or hotel complexes on the list do not allow access to the facilities, so pick-up at the closest possible access or entrance applies.
NOTE 2: Some hotels or lodging centers are located in areas with difficult access (very narrow streets, alleys, streets in poor condition, blockages, or for security reasons), so pick-up at the closest possible point applies.
NOTE 3: The exact pick-up time varies by hotel. Some estimated times are:
• 10 AM tour: Cancun: 9:00 AM / 9:50 AM Puerto Morelos: 8:30 AM / 9:00 AM Playa del Carmen: 7:50 AM / 8:30 AM
• 12 PM tour: Cancun: 11:00 AM / 11:50 AM Puerto Morelos: 10:30 AM / 11:00 AM Playa del Carmen: 9:50 AM / 10:30 AM
The time that appears on your ticket is the departure of the catamaran.
*** If your hotel is not listed, please ask us if we can pick you up there, or what would be the closest possible meeting point. ***
*** You will receive a final confirmation message (one day before the scheduled date of your excursion) with the exact pick-up time and point, to your contact information. ***
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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