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Spend a day on a catamaran from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres—snorkel an underwater sculpture museum, swim at award-winning North Beach, and enjoy an open bar aboard. This full-day trip blends marine immersion with island time and local culture.
Spend a day on a catamaran from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeres—snorkel an underwater sculpture museum, swim at award-winning North Beach, and enjoy an open bar aboard. This full-day trip blends marine immersion with island time and local culture.
Morning light slices across the Caribbean as the catamaran slips out of Playa Tortugas, engines low so the sea can set the tempo. Salted wind pushes the boat toward Isla Mujeres and a string of highlights—an underwater museum of sculpted figures, a coral-fringed reef, and a powder-white beach that calms even the restless.
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Operated by Joluga Catamaran´s · Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Morning light slices across the Caribbean as the catamaran slips out of Playa Tortugas, engines low so the sea can set the tempo. Salted wind pushes the boat toward Isla Mujeres and a string of highlights—an underwater museum of sculpted figures, a coral-fringed reef, and a powder-white beach that calms even the restless.
The route follows waters shaped by Pleistocene reef growth and modern currents that feed the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. At Punta Sur, cliffs frame ruins of a temple to Ixchel, the Maya moon and fertility goddess; local fishermen and artisans carry on a coastal culture tied to the sea.
On the itinerary: guided snorkeling at the submerged sculptures and coral outcrops, a stop at North Beach (a 2019 Travelers' Choice favorite) for shallow swimming, plus roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes of free time to explore the town—eat fresh ceviche, barter for hand-made silver, or rent a golf cart to reach the island’s viewpoints.
Practical edge: arrive at Playa Tortugas 20 minutes early for check-in, bring reef-safe sunscreen and a reusable water bottle, and be ready for some standing and ladder climbs to enter and exit the water. Snorkeling gear is provided and the tour includes an open bar on return, with an option to choose a noon departure to catch a Caribbean sunset. Suitable for most fitness levels; not recommended for infants under three or travelers with serious heart conditions.
The full experience is about 8–9 hours from check-in at Playa Tortugas to return, including boat time and island free time.
Yes—basic snorkeling equipment is included, but guests may bring personal masks or snorkels for a better fit.
The tour includes an unlimited open bar aboard; food on Isla Mujeres is not included and is available for purchase during your free time.
Children over 3 can join, but the operator recommends caution for young swimmers and limits alcohol for minors.
Joluga Catamaran´s operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slices across the Caribbean as the catamaran slips out of Playa Tortugas, engines low so the sea can set the tempo. Salted wind pushes the boat toward Isla Mujeres and a string of highlights—an underwater museum of sculpted figures, a coral-fringed reef, and a powder-white beach that calms even the restless.
Morning light slices across the Caribbean as the catamaran slips out of Playa Tortugas, engines low so the sea can set the tempo. Salted wind pushes the boat toward Isla Mujeres and a string of highlights—an underwater museum of sculpted figures, a coral-fringed reef, and a powder-white beach that calms even the restless.
The route follows waters shaped by Pleistocene reef growth and modern currents that feed the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. At Punta Sur, cliffs frame ruins of a temple to Ixchel, the Maya moon and fertility goddess; local fishermen and artisans carry on a coastal culture tied to the sea.
On the itinerary: guided snorkeling at the submerged sculptures and coral outcrops, a stop at North Beach (a 2019 Travelers' Choice favorite) for shallow swimming, plus roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes of free time to explore the town—eat fresh ceviche, barter for hand-made silver, or rent a golf cart to reach the island’s viewpoints.
Practical edge: arrive at Playa Tortugas 20 minutes early for check-in, bring reef-safe sunscreen and a reusable water bottle, and be ready for some standing and ladder climbs to enter and exit the water. Snorkeling gear is provided and the tour includes an open bar on return, with an option to choose a noon departure to catch a Caribbean sunset. Suitable for most fitness levels; not recommended for infants under three or travelers with serious heart conditions.