About this activity
Editor's Note
Let’s be honest for a second; the industry is currently obsessed with "high-yield" luxury experiences, constantly chasing higher RevPAR by pretending every traveler wants a silent, private retreat. But sometimes, the market analysis gets it wrong. You don't always want meditation; sometimes you want a three-story catamaran with a waterslide and a drink in your hand. This tour is the antidote to the overly serious vacation. While we usually critique mass-market excursions for treating guests like cargo, this operation handles its high occupancy surprisingly well. It creates a vibe that is genuinely fun rather than chaotic. If you are looking to disconnect and just let the dopamine hit, this is where you spend your marketing budget, so to speak. Just dont forget your sunscreen.
About the Tour
This isn't just a boat ride; it is a full-day floating festival. You will spend seven hours aboard a massive, three-story catamaran that sails off the coast of Cancun, designed specifically to keep entertainment levels high from departure to docking. The vessel is packed with amenities that you rarely find on standard day charters.
The Catamaran Experience The boat is divided into three distinct zones to suit whatever mood you’re in. The first deck is the hub of activity, featuring a bar, a dance floor, and the diving board area. If you prefer a slower pace, the second deck offers lounging chairs for sunbathing, a flat-screen TV area, and access to the two-story water slide. For those who want the best photo ops, the third deck provides panoramic views of Cancun and the Riviera Maya that are hard to beat.
Itinerary Highlights
- Meco’s Reef: The first major stop is at Meco’s magnificent reef. Here, the boat transforms into a water park. You can jump off the diving boards, spiral down the slide into the ocean, or grab some gear and snorkel among colorful shoals of fish. Guides are available in the water to assist snorkelers, which is a nice touch for beginners. A freshly prepared lunch is served during this stop to fuel you up for the rest of the day.
- Isla Mujeres: The second leg of the journey takes you to the famous "Island of Women." You get a laid-back two hours here to explore on your own. You can browse the boutique shops or do what most savvy travelers do: rent a golf cart or scooter to zip over to the island's lookout point. The cliffs offers extraordinary views that are worth the extra rental cost.
- The Return Leg: On the way back to Cancun, the atmosphere shifts from exploration to celebration. The live DJ takes over, the music pumps up, and the dance floor opens up for a high-energy finish to the trip.
This tour balances active adventure with leisure time effectively, ensuring you get a bit of everything the Caribbean has to offer without feeling rushed.
Highlights
- Cruise off the coast of Cancun on board a fun-packed catamaran
- Slide down the water-slide, or jump off the diving boards to splash into the ocean for a refreshing swim
- Dance to music played by a live DJ
- Feast on delicious food and drink
- Snorkel in the Gulf of Mexico
Know before you go
- The dancer cruise departs at 10:00 am sharp, returning to Cancun at 5:00 pm
- The check-in time is at 9:30 am (Cancun time).
- A toll fee of $20 USD cash must be paid at the dock (all participants from 5 years old)
- To ensure a place on board this fun-packed adventure, make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance.
- You are advised to bring sunscreen and towels. You can rent a golf cart or scooter on the island (license required) from a 3rd party for a fee.
- Pictures of the trip are available at the end of the tour for a fee.
- Free ticket for children up to 7 years old or under 1.25 m
- For safety reasons the snorkeling activity is not allowed for: children under 7 years old (mínimum 1.25 meters), or adults over 60 years old
- Water activities (snorkel, water-slide, and trampoline) will depend on weather conditions. Without it meaning any reimbursement neither partial nor total.
What to bring
Includes / Excluded
Itinerary
Starting location:
Dancer Cruise Cancun
Cancún
Breakfast (30 minutes)
Cancún
Lunch (40 minutes)
Isla Mujeres
Free time (2 hours)
Quintana Roo
Boat cruise (1 hour)
Arrive back at:
Dancer Cruise Cancun