The 9 Best Boat Trips in Tulum

1.Mayan Ruins & Sian Kaan Tour with Boat Ride and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 423 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $169Our pick

Guided Tulum ruins and Sian Kaan reserve with a mangrove boat and lazy river float, plus lunch and transfers from Tulum.

“Niko was a friendly and informative guide. The day began with an entertaining and beautiful tour of the Tulum ruins. This was followed by a delicious taco lunch. We then were taken on an experience that was totally unusual. We floated through mangroves on a current that ran between two lagoons. We were told that the current was produced by underground rivers and cenotes. This is a great way to spend a lazy day in Tulum.”

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2.Private 40′ Bali Catamaran – Drinks & Food Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $2,100Top rated

Private 40' Bali catamaran from Puerto Aventuras near Tulum with snorkeling gear, chef-prepared lunch, and premium bar for up to 10.

“Wonderful crew. Beautiful surroundings. Played our own music, had good food and drinks. Lovely way to end our Mexico trip. Highly recommend.”

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3.Sian Kaan Boat Trip Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 283 reviews · 10 hours · from $254

10-hour Sian Ka'an boat trip from Tulum with wildlife viewing, optional snorkeling on the reef, Caribbean lunch, and round-trip transfers.

“I chose the tour because I read the guide respects the nature and the animals (does not disturb or touch them..) and I was really glad about how it went. Martin is really knowledgeable and we saw so many beautiful animals. He event lent me his jacked because I got cold from the wind on the boat. Lunch was great too. Snorchelling wasn't possible but that was ok.”

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4.Leopard 51′ Yacht with Gourmet Dining & Water Toys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $3,150

Private 51-foot Leopard yacht from Puerto Aventuras near Tulum with gourmet lunch, premium bar, snorkeling gear, and water toys in 4 hours.

“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.”

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5.Luxury Sail & Snorkel – All Inclusive 34′ Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $825

Private 34' catamaran in Tulum for 4 hours with unlimited drinks, chef a la carte meals, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and turtle chances.

“Our private luxury catamaran excursion exceeded our expectations. The staff was welcoming and very attentive. Our tour included drinks and food, we were not disappointed. They did an excellent job preparing and presenting our meals (multiple courses) and drink choices and everything was very tasty and fresh. We had a great time snorkeling, swimming and just lounging around. Our only regret is that we didn't book the 8-hour excursion. After being on the boat for-4 hours, we didn't want to it to end. We had so much fun and they the crew was amazing!”

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6.Tulum Luxury Escape – 4h All Inclusive on 43′ Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,950

Private 4-hour yacht escape from Puerto Aventuras near Tulum with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, gourmet lunch, and premium drinks.

“Amazing service and so attentive!! A great time and definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a luxury experience.”

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7.Snorkeling and Private Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65Best value

Private, motorless catamaran sailing in Tulum with reef snorkeling, snacks, and views of the Mayan ruins from the sea.

“What an amazing experience! We had a private sail down to the Ruins and then snorkeling at the reef. Efren was such a great guide, super friendly and made it a really special adventure. Highly recommend!”

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8.Half Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Riviera Maya with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Half-day luxury catamaran sailing from Tulum to Caribbean reefs with snorkeling, paddle boarding, open bar, and lunch, plus easy pickup.

“In the description I was under the impression that it would be a maximum of 15-20 people but they actually have a limit of 30-40 people on the catamaran which is a little crowded when you first get on there. But when you get to the area that you do the water activities it's actually not bad”

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9.Private Snorkel and Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $80

Private sailing and snorkeling off Tulum ruins, small group, reef time, reef gear, and a snack back at Pocna Beach Club.

“It was an extremely enjoyable trip. Our guides were fantastic, and we are going out again tomorrow! Delighted by the little complimentary snack and juice in the resort restaurant after our sail.”

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