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Cancun Yacht Charter to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling -SR41H4

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Cancun Yacht Charter to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling -SR41H4 is a water activity in Cancún rated 5.0/5 by 6 Viator travelers; from about $1,500 per person; lasts 4 hours.

About

This is a private four-hour yacht charter from Cancún to Isla Mujeres that includes snorkeling stops along the way. You're booking the whole boat, which means you set the pace — whether that's more time at the reef or an extra hour anchored off the island's north shore. The route typically covers reef sites between Cancún and Isla Mujeres before docking at the island itself, where you can walk into town or stay near the water. Six reviews on Viator put it at a perfect 5.0, though that's a small sample. The $1,500 base price reflects the private charter setup — split among a group, it's competitive with resort day trips that pack 40 people onto a catamaran. Gear is included. The departure point is usually Puerto Juárez or the marina nearest your pickup location, confirmed after booking. If you want control over timing and crowd size, this delivers. If you just want to get to Isla Mujeres cheaply, the public ferry from Puerto Juárez runs hourly and costs about $15 round-trip.

At a glance

Category: water
Duration: 4 hours
Price: $1,500
Minimum age: None
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: viator
Product ID: 111370P2

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