5H 42′ Azimut Yacht All-Inclusive from Tulum & Playa del Carmen.

The best part of this private Azimut yacht cruise is the mix of easygoing luxury and time in the water. You leave Puerto Aventuras, head north along the Riviera Maya coast, snorkel near In-Ha, then finish at shallow La Bocana with ceviche, music, and an open bar. You can also troll fish along the way.

I like the two distinct water stops and the fact that the crew handles the food, drinks, towels, and snorkel gear. I also like the flexible meal plan, since vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary requests can be arranged ahead of time. The main drawback is cost: $1,818.19 is a serious outlay for a group, and the $20-per-person dock fee plus transportation are extra.

Key points to know before you book

• In-Ha is the main snorkeling stop: Calm, clear water gives you a chance to see sea turtles, tropical fish, and reef life.
• La Bocana changes the pace: This shallow stop is suited to wading, eating ceviche, listening to music, and enjoying the open bar from the water.
• The yacht is private for your group: Up to 15 people can participate, so you are not sharing the boat with unrelated passengers.
• Food is more than a snack spread: Shrimp and fish ceviche, chips, and other snacks are served, with special meal requests accepted in advance.
• The price works best for a full group: At 15 people, the base cost is about $121 per person before the dock fee and transportation.
• Manuel made a strong impression: One particularly warm account praises his hosting, along with the courteous crew and abundant drinks.

A private yacht day from Puerto Aventuras

This outing begins at Riviera Elite: Yachts in Tulum and Playa del Carmen, located at Av. Bahia Yanten Manzana 33, Lot 9, Local 12, in Puerto Aventuras. The activity ends at the same marina, so you do not need to arrange a second meeting point after the cruise.

The boat is an Azimut yacht, and the experience is reserved for your own party. The advertised capacity is up to 15 people. That matters more than the head count alone: a private boat lets your group settle into its own rhythm, instead of adjusting to strangers’ preferred music, swimming time, or lunch schedule.

The cruise lasts about five hours. Around the first hour is spent heading north toward In-Ha, leaving roughly four hours for the stops and the return cruise. Exact timing can shift with conditions, but you should expect a relaxed half-day rather than a packed series of activities.

The crew serves drinks and snacks while you travel. You can sit back with a cocktail, watch the Riviera Maya coast, and let the boat do the work. The mood is more private celebration than formal sightseeing tour, which makes this a natural fit for birthdays, family gatherings, wedding groups, and friends who want a full boat to themselves.

The service is offered in English, and you receive a mobile ticket. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

In-Ha: the best reason to bring your swimsuit

The first stop is In-Ha, a semi-sheltered reef area reached after roughly an hour of cruising north. The appeal is simple: calmer, clear water where you can swim and snorkel without the feel of open-sea conditions.

Snorkel gear and life jackets are provided, as are towels. You do not need to bring your own equipment, though you will still want a swimsuit, sun protection, and a dry change of clothes. The water is described as a good place to see sea turtles, colorful tropical fish, and other reef life.

I like that the snorkeling is not treated as an obligation. You can get in the water for a long session, or remain on the yacht with a drink and snacks. That flexibility helps groups with mixed interests. One person can snorkel while another sunbathes, and nobody has to spend the stop sitting on a crowded beach.

The crew serves cocktails, soft drinks, juice, bottled water, and snacks while people swim. Fresh shrimp and fish ceviche are also prepared onboard. If you have dietary restrictions, tell the operator when booking rather than waiting until the day of the cruise.

A practical note: this is a reef stop, not a guaranteed wildlife encounter. The available information specifically mentions sea turtles and tropical fish as the kind of marine life you may see, but nature decides what appears. The quality of the stop also depends on weather and water conditions.

La Bocana brings lunch into the water

After In-Ha, the yacht continues to La Bocana. This stop is shallower and clearer, making it less about snorkeling for marine life and more about enjoying the water at an easy pace.

Many people choose this point for lunch and the open bar. You can eat your ceviche onboard or enjoy it from the water if conditions and your comfort level allow. Music is part of the plan here, giving the second stop a more social, party-like feel than the quieter reef session at In-Ha.

La Bocana is useful for people who are not keen swimmers. The shallow water makes it a comfortable place to stand or wade, although you should still use the provided life jacket if you need one and follow the crew’s instructions.

The lunch is centered on shrimp and fish ceviche, with chips and other snacks. Dietary changes can be requested in advance, including vegetarian and vegan choices. The supplied information does not provide a fixed alternate menu, so ask for the exact meal arrangement before booking if food is a major concern for your group.

This stop also gives you another chance to stay aboard. You do not have to enter the water to enjoy the yacht, views, food, music, or drinks.

What the open bar really includes

The open bar is a major part of the value. Included alcoholic choices are tequila, rum, vodka, and Mexican beer. Non-alcoholic options include bottled water, soft drinks, and juice.

That range covers the basics for a festive half-day, but it does not mean every possible cocktail or premium brand is included. The description says the crew serves cocktails, so you can expect mixed drinks, but the specific brands and cocktail menu are not provided.

Drinks are available throughout the outing, including the cruise back to Puerto Aventuras. A particularly enthusiastic account praises the drinks as both abundant and delicious, along with the crew’s courteous service. Manuel is singled out as an exceptional host. That is useful context if personal attention matters to you, though crew assignments can vary.

The minimum drinking age is 18. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Since this is a private booking, your group can enjoy the bar without being mixed with other parties, but responsible drinking still matters on a boat, especially around the water.

Trolling fishing adds a welcome extra

The crew also offers trolling fishing during the cruise. If your group wants something to do between the main stops, this gives you a chance to try for a catch while the yacht moves along the coast.

Any fish you catch can be prepared onboard with the chef’s secret family sauce. That is a fun possibility, not something to count on as the main meal. The food already included is shrimp and fish ceviche, chips, and other snacks, so the day does not depend on fishing success.

Fishing gear is provided. If fishing is especially important to your group, ask the operator how much time is normally devoted to it and what species or equipment you might expect. The available details confirm that trolling is offered, but do not promise a specific catch or a dedicated fishing session.

Price, group size, and what is not included

The base price is $1,818.19 per group of up to 15 people. For a full group, that works out to about $121 per person. Add the $20 dock fee per person, and the total reaches roughly $141 per person before transportation.

That is a reasonable calculation for a private yacht with a five-hour cruise, crew service, snorkel gear, towels, lunch, snacks, restroom access, fishing gear, and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You are paying for privacy and convenience as much as for the boat itself.

The value changes sharply with group size. For 10 people, the base price is about $182 per person, before the dock fee. For six people, it is about $303 per person before the dock fee. This outing makes the most financial sense for a larger group that would otherwise need several boats or a shared excursion.

Private transportation to Puerto Aventuras is not included. Its price depends on your exact location in Tulum, Playa del Carmen, or elsewhere. Build that transfer into your budget. The meeting point is in Puerto Aventuras, not directly at your hotel.

The dock fee is also separate. At $20 per person, it adds $300 for a full group of 15. Check the final total carefully so the advertised group price does not surprise you at the marina.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this cruise to a group that wants a private day on the water rather than a low-cost snorkeling trip. Families, couples traveling together, birthday groups, and friends who want music and drinks will get the most from the format.

It also suits a mixed group. Strong swimmers can spend time snorkeling at In-Ha, while less active people can stay aboard. La Bocana offers a shallower setting, and the yacht provides a comfortable base between water activities.

Food restrictions are easier to manage here than on many boat outings, since vegetarian, vegan, and other requests can be arranged before departure. Still, you should provide those details at booking and confirm what will be served.

This is less suitable if you want a very active, tightly scheduled day with several reefs and lots of guided marine interpretation. The plan is intentionally relaxed, with long stretches for swimming, eating, drinking, listening to music, and enjoying the boat.

It may also be a poor match if your group is small and price-sensitive. The private format is a benefit, but it raises the per-person cost when only a few people share the booking.

Weather, access, and practical details

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. Otherwise, the booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason, so confirm your group size and schedule before paying.

Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the activity involves boarding a yacht, swimming or wading if you choose, and moving around a boat. Ask the operator directly about any specific mobility needs.

Bring sun protection and clothing suitable for getting wet. Towels are supplied, but a change of clothes is still a sensible choice. Since drinks are available throughout the outing, plan your return transportation in advance and avoid driving after the cruise.

The activity is offered in English. Children and young adults under 18 need at least one adult with them. The cruise returns to the same Puerto Aventuras meeting point.

Should you book this Azimut yacht cruise?

Book it if you have a medium or large group, want the boat to yourselves, and care as much about food, drinks, and relaxed time on the water as you do about snorkeling. The combination of In-Ha’s reef stop, La Bocana’s shallow-water lunch, fishing, and a full bar gives the day plenty of variety without making it feel rushed.

Think twice if your group is small, your budget is tight, or you mainly want the cheapest possible way to snorkel. The extra dock fee and private transportation push up the final cost.

For the right group, this is a polished half-day with real flexibility. You can snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, stay dry with a cocktail, eat fresh ceviche, or try trolling for a fish that the chef may prepare onboard. That mix, plus the attentive hosting associated with Manuel and the crew, is the strongest reason to choose it.

FAQ

Where does the yacht cruise begin?

It begins at Riviera Elite: Yachts in Tulum and Playa del Carmen, at Av. Bahia Yanten Manzana 33, Lot 9, Local 12, 77750 Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

How long is the cruise?

The experience lasts approximately five hours.

Is the yacht private?

Yes. This is a private activity, and only your group participates. The booking accommodates up to 15 people.

What is included in the open bar?

The open bar includes tequila, rum, vodka, Mexican beer, bottled water, soft drinks, and juice. Cocktails and refreshments are served during the cruise.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkel gear, life jackets, and towels are included. Fishing gear is also provided for the trolling fishing option.

What food is included?

Lunch and snacks are included, including shrimp and fish ceviche, chips, and other snacks. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options can be arranged if requested at booking.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

No. Private transportation is not included. The price varies according to your exact pickup location.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes the activity to be canceled, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund. The booking is otherwise non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason.