- Real prices · updated September 30, 2026
Tours · Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres Tour from Cancun 2026: Prices, Catamaran, Boat and Budget
- From
- MX$800boat from Punta Sam
- By boat
- 20 to 45 mindepending on the pier
- Length
- 6 to 8 hhotel to hotel
- Paid there
- dock feeMX$300 per person on catamaran and dolphins
From MX$800. Which one fits you?
Isla Mujeres is a 20-minute boat ride from Cancun. A day tour starts at MX$800 per adult and includes the boat, snorkeling and free time on the island. Compare the options here with the real price, dock fee included, and pick the one that fits you.
1 · Prices
How much does it cost to go to Isla Mujeres?
There are five ways to go, from the cheapest to the most complete. Prices are per adult; below, what you pay separately.
| How you go | Price per adult | Includes | Paid separately |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1On your own by ferry | the fare depends on the ferry line and the pier | the ferry only (from Puerto Juárez about every 30 min, around 20 min across) | taxi or bus to the pier, food, snorkel, beach club |
| 2Boat from Punta Sam | MX$800 | boat, snorkel at El Meco, Playa Norte, a beach club meal and free time downtown | transport to the pier and drinks |
| 3Catamaran with open bar | MX$1,645 | hotel pickup, catamaran, buffet, domestic open bar, snorkel, beach club and time downtown | dock fee MX$300 |
| 4With a dolphin swim | MX$1,899 | the island day plus the dolphin swim | dock fee MX$300 and MX$50 state tax |
| 5Private, your way | Ask for a quote on WhatsApp | a boat just for your group, on your schedule | depends on what you plan |
Public prices in pesos, per person (private is per group). If you pay in dollars, it converts at the site's exchange rate.
Catamaran, boat or dolphins: the difference in one table
| How you go | Boat | Catamaran | With dolphins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult price | MX$800 | MX$1,645 | MX$1,899 |
| Dock fee | n/a | MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Hotel pickup | no | yes | [hueco: confirm whether ese tour includes ground transport] |
| Food | yes, at a beach club | buffet | buffet |
| Open bar | no | domestic | domestic |
| Snorkeling | yes, guided | yes, El Meco | n/a |
| Beach club | yes: pool, umbrellas, loungers, hammocks and lockers, with the buffet meal | yes | pool and loungers |
| Time downtown | free | 1 h 45 min | guided walk |
| Vibe | simple | easygoing party | family |
| Adult age | from 6 | from 13 | from 13 |
2 · Choose
Which one is for you?
Three questions and we'll tell you which tour fits you.
Your best fit: Private tour, your way. The boat, the schedule and the plan, just for your group. Ask for a quote on WhatsApp.
This could also work: Private tour, your way.
Your best fit: Isla Mujeres Pleasure catamaran. One price for everything: hotel pickup, open bar, snorkeling and a beach club. From MX$1,645.
This could also work: Isla Mujeres Pleasure catamaran.
Your best fit: With dolphins · Dolphin Connection. The island day plus 55 minutes with dolphins, in one ticket. From MX$1,899.
This could also work: With dolphins · Dolphin Connection.
Your best fit: The One & Only. 18+ only, with open bar and a DJ. From .
This could also work: The One & Only.
Your best fit: Boat from Punta Sam. The essentials at the best price, in small groups. From MX$800.
This could also work: Boat from Punta Sam.
Your best fit: On your own by ferry. No schedule, if you want all day at Playa Norte. the fare depends on the ferry line and the pier.
This could also work: On your own by ferry.
Coming soon: adults-only catamaran with a DJ
What we recommend for what you're after:
- If you want to swim with dolphins: Private tour, your way · Isla Mujeres Pleasure catamaran
- If it's adults only, ready to party: With dolphins · Dolphin Connection
- If you want to spend under MX$1,000: Isla Mujeres Pleasure catamaran
- If you want it private: Boat from Punta Sam · On your own by ferry
- Anything else: Private tour, your way
- : Isla Mujeres Pleasure catamaran · Boat from Punta Sam
The most popular Isla Mujeres tours
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Catamaran · Isla Mujeres Pleasure
Price: adult MX$1,645 · child MX$1,120. Dock fee MX$300 per person, paid there.
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- Includes
- round-trip hotel transport
- catamaran both ways
- buffet and domestic open bar
- about 25 minutes of snorkeling at El Meco reef, gear included
- 1 h 45 min free time downtown
- beach club with pool, loungers, hammocks and lockers
- Not included
- dock fee, photos, tips.
- Pros
- one price for everything, no ferry planning; a good mix of beach, snorkel and town.
- Cons
- fixed schedule; snorkeling from age 10 and not allowed over 60.
- Best for
- couples, friends and families with kids 10 and up.
- Ages
- adult from 13, child 6 to 12.
- Schedule
- sails at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. and returns at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. We pick you up at your hotel in the Hotel Zone or Downtown; the exact time is in your confirmation. Check-in at Playa Langosta 30 min before departure.
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Boat · Boat from Punta Sam
Price: adult MX$800 · child MX$600. Infants 0 to 2 free.
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- Includes
- boat from Punta Sam
- 40 min of snorkeling at El Meco, with life jacket and mask
- 1 h 30 min at Playa Norte
- beach club meal: buffet or tikin xic fish
- free time downtown
- Not included
- ground transport to the pier or drinks.
- Pros
- the cheapest way to go on a tour; small groups.
- Cons
- you get to Punta Sam on your own and drinks are extra.
- Best for
- travelers who want the essentials at the best price.
- Ages
- adult from 6, child 3 to 5.
- Schedule
- departures from 8:50 to 14:00, every 25 minutes; the trip takes about 6 hours.
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With dolphins · Dolphin Connection
Price: adult MX$1,899 · child MX$1,399. Plus dock fee MX$300 and a MX$50 state tax per person from age 6.
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- Includes
- 55-minute dolphin swim (15 of orientation and 40 in the water), up to 18 interactions, 8 people per platform
- manatees 15 minutes
- rays and nurse sharks
- boat Cancun–Isla Mujeres–Cancun
- downtown tour
- pool, loungers and lockers
- buffet and domestic open bar
- Pros
- the full island day plus the swim, in one ticket.
- Cons
- non-refundable; pregnant women can't take part.
- Best for
- families with kids and anyone who wants the dolphin swim.
- Ages
- adults 13+, children 6 to 12, infants 1 to 5 free with a paying adult. From 1.40 m tall, kids can join on their own.
All Isla Mujeres tours
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Pleasure catamaran
open bar, family
From MX$1,645
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Dolphin Connection
family, dolphins, open bar
From MX$2,608
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Boat from Punta Sam
budget, family
From MX$800
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Shared clear-bottom boat
family
From MX$699
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Private clear-bottom boat
private
From MX$6,990 per group
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Sail Away
family, open bar
From MX$1,470 + dock fee MX$350
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Royal Garrafón
adventure, open bar
From MX$1,733 + dock fee MX$300
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3 · Calculate
Work out your real price, dock fee included
Pick the tour and how many are going. The total adds the dock fee and the taxes paid there, using that tour's age rules.
Ages change by tour; the calculator adjusts them for you.
- You pay online
- MX$4,410
- You pay there
- MX$900
- Total for the day
- MX$5,310
You pay online MX$4,410. You pay there MX$900 (dock fee and taxes). Total for the day: MX$5,310.
Book4 · Discover
Isla Mujeres map: what you see on each tour
Tap a point to see what it is, which tour visits it and whether there's snorkeling.
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Puerto Juárez
ferry pier in Cancun
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Punta Sam
pier north of Cancun, in Costa Mujeres
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Playa Langosta
pier at km 5 of the Hotel Zone
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Playa Norte
the island's most famous beach, shallow and calm
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Downtown
colorful streets, shops and restaurants
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El Meco reef
snorkeling reef
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MUSA
underwater sculpture museum
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Punta Sur
Mexico's easternmost point, with cliffs and sculptures
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Garrafón
adventure park at Punta Sur
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Tortugranja
sea turtle conservation center
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Isla Contoy separate
bird sanctuary, separate from Isla Mujeres
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See on the map
5 · Plan
Pickup times by zone
See pickup times by zone
| Zone | Pickup time | Approximate return |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Zone | [hueco] | [hueco] |
| Downtown Cancun | [hueco] | [hueco] |
| Costa Mujeres | [hueco] | [hueco] |
| Puerto Morelos | [hueco] | [hueco] |
| Playa del Carmen | [hueco] | [hueco] |
Ferry on your own or a tour? What each one really costs
Going on your own is possible and sometimes worth it. This is what it really costs:
- Ferry: from Puerto Juárez, about every 30 minutes, around 20 minutes across. The fare depends on the ferry line and the pier; it costs more from the Hotel Zone.
- Getting to the pier: by taxi from the Hotel Zone, or by city bus, which is cheap but slower.
- On the island: golf cart or taxi, food, beach club and snorkel gear, each paid separately.
On your own makes sense: if you want all day at Playa Norte with no schedule, or you're staying overnight.
A tour makes sense: if you want snorkeling, food and drinks without planning, or you're going with kids and want hotel pickup.
What to bring, best time to go and tips
What to bring
- swimsuit on
- towel
- biodegradable sunscreen
- cash in pesos for the dock fee and tips
- ID
- hat
- dry bag for your phone
Best time
- December to April the sea is calmer and it rains less
- June to November is rainy and hurricane season (peak August to October)
- sargassum arrives mostly April to August, and Playa Norte usually gets less than the east side [hueco: confirm this year's sargassum info]
Tips
- arrive 15 minutes early
- the dock fee is cash only
- if you get seasick, sit at the back and middle of the boat
- wear a life vest when snorkeling even if you can swim
Your private Isla Mujeres tour, your way
Want it just for your group? On Isla Mujeres almost everything can be private: the boat, the schedule and what you do on the island.
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Private clear-bottom boat
Up to 10 people, to see the reef from the boat and snorkel.
MX$6,990 per group.
- 2
A catamaran just for your group
Birthdays, proposals or big families, with open bar and food your way.
Ask for a quote on WhatsApp.
Plan my private tour
We send your proposal by WhatsApp in under 5 minutes during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Cancun time). You don't pay anything until you confirm.
6 · Questions
Isla Mujeres tour FAQ
How much is an Isla Mujeres tour from Cancun?
From MX$800 per adult by boat from Punta Sam, MX$1,645 on a catamaran with open bar and MX$1,899 with a dolphin swim. On the catamaran and dolphin tours you also pay a MX$300 dock fee per person.
What is the dock fee and how much is it?
A per-person fee charged by the pier or operator, paid in cash on the day. On the catamaran and dolphin tours it's MX$300; on other tours it ranges from MX$300 to MX$380.
Ferry or tour, which is better?
The ferry works if you want your own pace or are staying overnight. A tour works if you want snorkeling, food and drinks without planning and a hotel pickup.
How long is the trip to Isla Mujeres?
About 20 minutes by ferry from Puerto Juárez and 30 to 45 minutes by catamaran, depending on the pier.
Is there a special price for Mexican residents?
[hueco: national rate with INE per tour]
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. You get a life vest and gear, and the guide goes with you. On the catamaran, snorkeling is from age 10 and not allowed over 60.
Can kids and babies come?
Yes. Each tour has its own ages: on the boat, kids 0 to 2 are free; on the dolphin tour, kids 1 to 5 are free with a paying adult.
Which tours have an open bar?
The Pleasure catamaran, Dolphin Connection, Sail Away and Royal Garrafón. The boat doesn't include drinks.
Can I swim with dolphins on Isla Mujeres?
Yes, with Dolphin Connection: 55 minutes with dolphins, plus manatees, and the island day with buffet and open bar.
What is there to see on Isla Mujeres?
Playa Norte, downtown, Punta Sur, the Underwater Museum (MUSA) and the Tortugranja. Isla Contoy is a separate reserve with its own tour.
Is there sargassum on Isla Mujeres?
It usually arrives April to August. Playa Norte, on the bay side, normally gets less than the beaches facing the open sea.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. We set up a boat, catamaran or driver day just for your group, on your schedule. Ask for your proposal on WhatsApp.
Can I cancel?
You can change the date or the activity and keep 100% of what you paid as credit. If you cancel, the 20% deposit is not refundable; if you paid in full, we refund your payment minus 20% for administrative costs. Dolphin Connection swim programs are non-refundable; the tour page says so.
What travelers say
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An Isla Mujeres tour from Cancun costs from MX$800 per adult by boat, MX$1,645 on a catamaran with open bar and MX$1,899 with a dolphin swim, plus the MX$300 dock fee on the catamaran and dolphin tours. Taking the ferry on your own covers only the crossing, with no food or snorkeling. Families with young kids do best with the boat or dolphins; couples and friends, the catamaran. Cancun100 is a registered agency, RNT 042300561BC73.
Updated September 30, 2026 · Cancun100 · RNT 042300561BC73
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