The 9 Best Sunset Cruises in Cancún

1.Isla Mujeres Sunset Cruise and Tour from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

You’ll cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with hotel pickup, drinks, music, and time in the historic downtown before sunset at Playa Norte. Willy and his crew are known for warm service, while a live saxophone player sets the mood. Expect a social boat ride, a $20 dock fee, and limited beach time.

“Great boat tour, saxophonist was brilliant, great vibe on the boat. Staff were very friendly. The photographer was fantastic 😍, got some lovely photos. Only shame was that we didn't get to spend more time on the island and explore the beach.”

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2.Luxury Sunset Sailing Cruise in Cancun with Light Dinner and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Sail from Cancun around sunset on a well-kept catamaran with a bilingual crew, open bar, music, and a light spread of shrimp, meats, cheeses, hummus, and bread. Hotel pickup is included, but confirm your exact pickup time, since 5:30 pm is the sailing start, not the van departure.

“DO NOT BOOK!! Don’t get me wrong the sailing itself was beautiful and the crew was very nice, but the transportation to and from was HORRIBLE! Our driver was 15 min late, we then proceeded to sit on the side of the road for another 30 min waiting for another van to bring us passengers, so we ended up being late and started the excursion late and the crew didn’t make up for the missed time. When we left we were told we would be dropped off at 9pm, but didn’t arrive back until 9:45pm and missed our dinner reservation we planned for. Very unorganized and the transportation ruined the…”

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3.Catamaran Sunset Cruise to Isla Mujeres from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $75

Sail from Punta Sam to Isla Mujeres on a lively trimaran with drinks, live saxophone, bilingual guides, downtown free time, and a swim at Playa Norte. Willy Wonka and musician Roberto have helped make this sunset outing memorable, though the island stop is brief and the mood leans toward a party cruise.

“Wonderful enthusiastic trip . Wanted to to spend more time on island . Great staff but limited on English.”

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4.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruising Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about three hours aboard the Spanish galleon Columbus, cruising Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon at sunset. You’ll enjoy a three-course dinner with steak, lobster, surf and turf, or a vegetarian choice, plus a national open bar and live saxophone. The cruise starts and ends at Marina Aquatours.

“Great experience with other couples, dinner was a decent fare, experience of dining on the water was what we paid for. Service was friendly and well facilitated.”

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5.2-hour Private Sunset Cruise on a luxury yacht in Cancun Bay 25P18

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-hour sunset cruise for up to five people aboard a listed 38-foot yacht in Cancun Bay. Captain Cash, Domingo, and crew members have provided friendly service on past trips. Water, soda, Bluetooth music, ice, and a cooler are included, while alcohol, snorkeling gear, and the $14-per-person dock fee cost extra.

“Pesimo no me dejaron abordar por no contar con la tarjeta siendo que se hizo el trato por una agencia”

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6.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cancun with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Set sail from Marina Aquatours on a Spanish galleon-style yacht for a 2.5-hour dinner on Nichupte Lagoon. You’ll choose lobster, steak, or surf and turf, with an open bar and live music. Guides such as Noe and Sergio help create a festive, romantic evening.

“Sergio and his crew was fantastic. We couldn’t ask for a better way to conclude our trip. Food was excellent. The live music set the ambiance and it was smooth sailing . Highly recommend the Sunset cruise.”

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7.Private Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise – 51′ Leopard Yacht in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours on a private 51-foot Leopard yacht from Cancun, with a captain, sailor, host or hostess, onboard chef, five-course à la carte dinner, and unlimited premium drinks. You choose the route around Puerto Cancun and Isla Mujeres. The boat accommodates only your group of up to two.

“Everything went very smooth and was better than imagined. Minuses for: The location they provide is off and you might end at the wrong end of the marina, creating callenges to get in. Not all information get passed on to the crew, especially regarding allergics. But thank's to the crew and especially to the chef, it worked out fine.”

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8.Cancun Lagoon Sunset Sailing Trip aboard classic Galeón with Dinner and Free bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Board a Spanish galleon at Marina Aquatours for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise on Laguna Nichupté. Enjoy steak, lobster, or vegetarian fare, a national open bar, live saxophone, dancing, and city lights. Pickup may be available, with Riviera Maya transport costing extra.

“The music, the view and the outstanding service. We were celebrating a milestone birthday and it was the perfect special celebration.”

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9.Romantic Experience Sunset Dinner Columbus in Cancun (2×1 price)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Board the Columbus at Marina Aquatours for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise on Nichupté Lagoon. Expect lobster and steak choices, dessert, a national open bar, live saxophone music, and space for up to 20 people. Sergio may host some sailings, but the boat setup can vary.

“Everything from beginning to end was solid!!! The food quality and the bar was perfect!!!! The Actual romantic scene of it all was breath taking! Any couples looking for the moment you can talk about for years to come definitely recommend you making the stop to come down here and enjoy the moment you will not regret it!!!!”

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