Places to check out by boat in Cancún
Cancún Underwater Museum (MUSA)
This is a great place to check out the 500 sculptures and statues. You'll also find find plenty of fish in various colors. As it's a museum, you won't be able to take a boat in there but it's a great spot to scuba dive and worth mentioning.
Playa Norte
This wonderful sandy beach is a great place to explore with white sand and clear blue waters.
Isla Contoy
Want to check out all the sea birds? Well you can in Isla Contoy. Take your boat out to this island and explore nature at it's best.
Cancún Beaches
There are a lot of beautiful beaches on the coast of Cancún to explore. We've mentioned one above but there are lot's more to choose from. Whether you want to lounge on a boat deck for the day soaking up the sun or want to fish, there are plenty of places to choose from.
Here's some of the popular beaches we haven't mentioned above:
- Playa Maroma
- Akumal Beach.
- Playacar Beach
- Tulum Beach
- Playa Chac Mool
- Playa Delfines
- Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
- X' cacel Beach
These are some amazing beaches to check out! X'cacel beach has a sea turtle conservation program so you can take your family to check out the turtles.
DO I NEED A LICENSE TO RENT A BOAT IN CANCUN?
License Requirements For Boating in Cancun
In order to operate a boat rental in Cancún, boat owners will require you to have a boater education card or an international certificate of competence if you wish to operate the boat yourself. Alternatively, the majority of boat charters in Cancún can be hired with a captain.
WHAT WATER ACTIVITIES CAN YOU DO WITH A BOAT HIRE IN CANCUN?
Fun Water Activities in Cancún
There are lot's of exciting and fun water activities you can do in Cancun. Here are some of the great options available:
- Scuba Diving
- Sight Seeing
- Water Skiing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Deep Sea Fishing
One thing to keep in mind are the sharks and crocodiles. You'll want to make sure you understand the area before swimming in the sea water. Usually, a captain comes as an option with a boat hire so they'll have all the local knowledge for you.
WHAT TYPE OF BOATS CAN I RENT IN THE CANCUN?
Boat Types Available to Rent
There is pretty much every type of boat available to rent in Cancún. These include:
- Cruise Liners
- SpeedBoats
- Catamarans
- Yachts
- Cruise Boats
- Jet Skis
- Motorboats
- Sailboats
- Custom boats
These are the most popular Cancún boat charters available.
Airbnb for boats in Cancún
Browse through the different watercrafts and simply message the owner or book a boat rental in the Cancún instantly. It's the very same as Airbnb but for boats. No need to worry about hiring a captain separately. The majority of these
boats come with the option for a captain included in the price.