12 Drinking Tours in Playa del Carmen Worth the Money

1.Riviera Maya Luxury Sunset Sailing plus Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Board a luxury catamaran at Puerto Aventuras Marina for an approximately two-hour sunset sail along the Riviera Maya. Hotel pickup, a bilingual crew, an open bar and light appetizers are included. Expect a sociable boat rather than a private romantic charter, and remember the $15 government fee is extra.

“Great experience!! A must do when in Playa Del Carmen. Food was great, experience was great and the sunset even better.”

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2.Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 250 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Set sail from the Puerto Aventuras area on a four-hour catamaran trip near Tulum. Your crew provides life vests, snorkeling gear and paddleboards, plus lunch and an open bar. Pickup is from a nearby meeting point, not necessarily your accommodation. Snorkeling and sailing plans can change with weather and sea conditions.

“Clemente, Guero were excellent guide/staff while David did an amazing job capturing our valuable memories!! The entire trip we felt like royalty! We were treated so well!! I absolutely loved the entire experience!!”

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3.Cozumel Luxury Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Take a catamaran from Cozumel for guided reef snorkeling, a swim stop, and time to sail, swim, or try a paddleboard. Lunch and an open bar are included; round-trip hotel transport is offered from most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels. Plan for an extra $30 ferry fee, and confirm pickup and island time before you go.

“perfect experience and nice lunch with umlimited drinks….all kinds of cocktail free to get，do you believe it？highly recommend”

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

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

From Tulum, ride to Puerto Aventuras and board a luxury catamaran for a four-hour sailing trip with reef snorkeling, swimming, paddleboards, lunch and an open bar. The crew leads the water activities, but you can stay aboard if you prefer. Red, Mateo and other crew members have earned praise for attentive service. Expect pickup coordination and a separate $15 dock fee.

“Nacho, he was great and the rest of the crew on board. Food was amazing and it was all good vibes with everyone on board. I would definitely book again”

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5.2×1 Tour: Isla Contoy, Isla Mujeres, Open Bar, Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $190

From Playa del Carmen, join ParaViajantes Tours for a 9 to 10-hour outing to Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres. Expect boat transport, reef snorkeling, free time on both islands, a buffet lunch, an open bar on board, and a bilingual guide. Round-trip transfers are offered from most Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya hotels.

“We had a blast Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Would do it again in a heartbeat! So much fun and thank you for hosting us!”

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6.Holbox island: Boat tour & golf cart ride, Lunch and open bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) Top rated

From Playa del Carmen, ride by air-conditioned van and boat to Holbox for wildlife stops, Punta Mosquito’s shallow clear water, a golf cart ride and downtime at a beach hotel with lunch. Guides such as Erika and Roald have led the trip. Expect a long day, changing conditions and a price balance due on tour day.

“Holbox, the beach club and the golf buggy drive was great. The transport to and from the resort however was really poor. The minivan was massively cramped we were squeezed into what was nothing more than a modified parcel shelf with about 6 inches of space with no way to get you legs in. Absolute joke. For a 2 hour journey this was just not acceptable. The driver did his best to get there quickly but unfortunately got pulled over for speeding . The final problem was that the boat engine broke down on the way back and they had to send a rescue boat out for us. After that…”

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7.DRINKING SCHOOL: Mexican Cocktail & Appetizer Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105Best value

At Co.Cos Culinary School in Playa del Carmen, chef Coty guides you through making three cocktails and three Mexican-inspired appetizers in a roughly three-hour evening class. You’ll work with ingredients such as fish, mango, serrano, shrimp, pineapple, tamarind and jalapeño. Recipes, ingredients and instruction are included, and the group is capped at 12.

“Chef Coty is a sweet and wonderful human being with amazing talent. She guided us through preparing. three incredible cocktails and three amazing appetizers. We will definitely return to take a more advanced cooking class. We didn’t want the fun to end..”

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8.Isla Mujeres on luxury catamaran with snorkel, open bar and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the Cancun marina, then sail to El Meco for a snorkeling stop near its archaeological site and reef. Spend time on Isla Mujeres before the return sail, which includes music and an open bar. The tour lasts about six hours, takes up to 25 people, and offers hotel pickup.

“Lunch is just a sandwich and apple. It is overpriced for what is offered. U would recommend either change price or enhance the "lunch". Staff is polite, credits to Fernando, but the girls are there only to take and sell photos to you.”

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9.Cozumel Private Yacht and Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours aboard a private yacht in Cozumel, with snorkeling, lunch, alcoholic drinks, soda, and bottled water included. The boat is for your group alone, up to 14 people. Hotel pickup is available in much of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, but allow extra time for the drive and ferry. A $30-per-person ferry fee is not included.

“For the price we paid for this, somewhat disappointing. The food was a cheese tray. Drinks were fair and service was acceptable, but not rated a 10. Communication with the tour company, “Viator” was not user friendly.”

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10.Mexican Beer & Seafood Madness in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $111

Follow a local bilingual guide through four Playa del Carmen food stops for ceviche, seafood tacos, tostadas, Mexican beer, micheladas and homemade ice cream. The roughly three-hour tour also covers local history and street art. Groups are capped at 10, and guides have included Abbey and Indy.

“Our tour guide, Indy, was the best! Gave us great information and was easy to understand! All the seafood was fresh and delicious! Just the right amount of food and drinks.”

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11.El Cielo and El Cielito in Cozumel with Beach Club, Food, and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · from $180

Take a catamaran tour to Palancar Reef, El Cielo, and El Cielito, with bilingual guides, snorkel gear, and margaritas, beer, soft drinks, and water on board. After time in the sea, head to Bahía Beach Club for a choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian fajitas, plus pool and beach facilities. No guide names are provided.

“Excellent service, very punctual, and the tour was amazing. The views were beautiful, and the food on board the catamaran was great.”

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12.Catamaran Tour to Isla Mujeres Snorkeling with Buffet and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $137

Set out from Playa del Carmen around 8:00 am for an 8 to 9-hour Isla Mujeres outing with hotel pickup offered, island free time, a buffet, open bar and a one-hour snorkeling stop at Playa Norte. The tour is listed for up to 40 people. Confirm the boat type before booking, since accounts of the vessel differ.

“Wonderful experience! Private catamaran with the family with snorkeling, drinks, and food. Would definitely tell anyone to go on this trip. The water and reefs are stunning. Absolutely recommend!”

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