The ultimate guide to Isla Mujeres tours: Prices, companies, and more

In this article, you will find the range of prices and features offered by the best tour and excursion companies to Isla Mujeres, allowing you to compare, differentiate, and choose the best option according to your budget and needs. We aim to save you time and headaches by collecting the information directly from the providers' sites, and we hope it will be very useful for you.

Every time we plan our vacations, we spend hours comparing and organizing the activities we want to do and learning about the places we want to visit in Cancun or another destination like downtown Isla Mujeres whether our goal is to make the most of time or want to save money intelligently.

To start, like all research, it is always important to know about the company that can give you the tour service to Isla Mujeres, as it is, its location, who they are and their experience, as well as their TripAdvisor rating for Isla Mujeres catamaran tour category.

Another question that you may ask yourself when faced with so many options is what activities to do in Cancun or if there is a tour to Isla Mujeres in an all-inclusive catamaran. The answer is very simple: Worth it; the tour to Isla Mujeres by catamaran is in the Top 2 of activities to do in Cancun on TripAdvisor and in the Top 10 of activities to do in Playa del Carmen on TripAdvisor.

This tour is a must because it groups several activities into one that would separately cost you more money and time (for example, snorkeling in Cancun).

Now, what you've been waiting for? Find here the list of tour operators that travel to Isla Mujeres by boat. ⛵

Cancun Adventures Catamarans

They are a tour operator offering a variety of activities, including adventure, gastronomy, culture, and nature in Cancun, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita, and the Bahamas. In Cancun, their fleet of boats is small, and they provide two different catamaran tours to Isla Mujeres, which we will detail later.

• Website: www.cancun-adventure.com

• Years of experience: More than 20 years.

• TripAdvisor ranking: 4.5 rating.

• Boarding marinas in Cancun: Cancun Adventures & Marina La Amada.

• Beach clubs in Isla Mujeres do not indicate it on its website.

Video of the tour to Isla Mujeres with Cancun Adventures

Xcaret Xailing Catamarans

Mexico's southeastern tourism giant, Xcaret, extends its services to the sea with its new ferry products to Isla Mujeres and a Catamaran Tour from Cancun. The catamaran tour from Cancun with Xperiencias Xcaret sets sail from El Embarcadero at km. 4.5 of the hotel zone, and offers snorkeling, a beach club, and food.

• Website: https://www.xailing.com/en/

• Years of experience: Beginning June 2022

• TripAdvisor Ranking: Pending

• Boarding marinas in Cancun: El Embarcadero

• Beach clubs in Isla Mujeres: Zaza Beach Club.

Cancun Sailing Catamarans

We are a Mexican company dedicated to creating, marketing, and operating tours and experiences between Cancun and Isla Mujeres in catamarans. They have more than 16 years of history, a fleet of 44 boats available for private charter, and four tour options to Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy, and Whale Shark, positioning themselves as one of the largest companies in the region. They have an Environmental Education Plan (Avante) and a social support plan (Ventus). Cancun Sailing is the first worldwide to have the most significant number of Blue Flag certified ships.

• Website: www.cancunsailing.com

• Years of experience: More than 14 years.

• TripAdvisor ranking: 4.5 rating.

• Boarding marinas in Cancun: Marina Las Perlas, Marina Punta Norte & Marina La Amada

• Beach clubs in Isla Mujeres: IXI Beach, Punta Blanca, Playa México and Zama Beach Club.

Isla Mujeres Tour with Cancun Sailing

Albatros Catamarans

It offers catamaran and yacht service in Cancun, Cozumel, and Los Cabos. Only in Cancun do they have 22 catamarans. They also offer three different tours to Isla Mujeres. 

• Website: www.albatroscatamarans.com

• Years of experience: 20 years.

• TripAdvisor ranking: 4.5 rating.

• Boarding marinas in Cancun: Marina Albatros.

• Beach clubs in Isla Mujeres do not indicate it on its website.

Video of the tour to Isla Mujeres with Albatros

Price comparison table for Isla Mujeres tours from Cancun

The table below lists the various companies offering tours to Isla Mujeres from Cancun, organized alphabetically. The options are categorized by the type of tour, including budget-friendly options and more comprehensive or luxury packages. Comparisons are made within these price categories to ensure fairness.

All tours from Playa del Carmen are available, and round-trip costs are provided. If you have any questions, you can visit our Help Center or chat with us.

An important point is the age of the minors; usually, in the destination, they are considered an adult from 11 years onwards, and children under five do not pay, but general data should be reviewed with each company.

A brief overview of the Isla Mujeres tour

Generally, all tours follow a similar itinerary but may include variations or extras based on the specific tour, service quality, beach club, and food options. There is no all-inclusive catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres because dock taxes, being a federal tax, are always separate. Therefore, we outline the typical itinerary provided by various companies, though each will have its unique differences.

Isla Mujeres tour schedule:

• Check-in at the marina begins at 9:30 a.m.

• The average departure time to Isla Mujeres is 10:00 a.m.

• You will have approximately 2 hours of free time on Isla Mujeres.

• The return to Cancun is typically between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

During the tour to Isla Mujeres:

While on the catamaran, you will experience a lively atmosphere created by the crew and have access to an open bar offering purified water, soft drinks, beer, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey (availability may vary by tour or company).

1st stop, Snorkel activity:

Typically, the initial stop involves snorkeling in Isla Mujeres at one of the stunning reefs surrounding the island (Here, you can discover the best snorkeling spots in Isla Mujeres).

2nd stop, beach club, and food:

After snorkeling, you will typically be taken to one of the beach clubs to enjoy the amenities and a variety of food options to suit all preferences.

3rd stop, free time in the center of Isla Mujeres:

After lunch, you will be taken to the pier in the center of the island; from there, you will have around 2 hours of free time (this duration may vary depending on the tour and operator) to explore the center of Isla Mujeres or enjoy the renowned North Beach of Isla Mujeres.

4th stop, Spinnaker activity:

Back in Cancun, and if the weather permits, you can test your skills and courage with the Spinnaker activity, which will lift you to 5 meters high. This activity is not included in the Cancun Adventures tour. Instead, they offer paddle boards (although it's much more fun and exciting than the Spinnaker!).

We hope that this description of the tour to Isla Mujeres and the comparative table of companies and prices will be very helpful to you. You can consult our chat; one of our executives or the same bot will provide more information.

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