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Affordable Boat Charters in Cancún

Find the perfect boat rental in Cancún: from $380
Speedboat Cancun
• Speedboat • 8 Passengers •Captained
Cancún, Mexico
from
$380
Catamaran Cancun
• Catamaran • 13 Passengers • No Captain
Cancún, Mexico
from
$520
Motorboat Cancun
• Motorboat • 12 Passengers • Captained
Cancún, Mexico
from
$680

Choose from 17 different vessels and enjoy a boat rental in Cancún with or without a captain for as little as $380 . Browse for your favorite vessel and book a Cancun boat rental now

Recommended Boat Hires in Cancun

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Watercraft Cancun
• Catamaran • 25 Passengers •Captained
Cancún, Mexico
from
$850
Yacht Cancun
• Yacht • 15 Passengers • Captain
Cancún, Mexico
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$1,160
Sailboat Cancun
• Catamaran • 30 Passengers •Captained
Cancún, Mexico
from
$950
Vessel Cancun
•Catamaran • 45 Passengers •No Captain
Cancún, Mexico
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$1,800
Cruise Boat Cancún 1
• Catamaran • 40 Passengers •Captain
Cancún, Mexico
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$2,000
Motor Vessel Cancun
• Catamaran • 40 Passengers •Captained
Cancún, Mexico
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$1,600
Sailing Boat Cancun
• Sailboat • 65 Passengers • Captained
Cancún, Mexico
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$2,250
Motor Yacht Cancun
• Yacht • 60 Passengers • Captained
Cancún, Mexico
from
$700
Boat Hire Cancun
• Catamaran • 50 Passengers •Captained
Cancún, Mexico
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$3,249

Popular Boat Rental Amenities in Cancun

Popular boat amenities include "onboard grills", "overnight cabins" and "internet onboard".

You can enjoy "fishing" in the bareboats available to charter.

If you prefer a more activity based boat trip, over 38% of the boat rentals in Cancún include some form of "watersports" offer like "swimming" and in the summer months, "scuba diving" is also offered in some locations.

Some of the larger boats also have air conditioning, cabins, showers and toilets onboard.

The Weather in Cancun

Find the perfect time of year for boating in Cancun
Month Average Temp °F Sea Water Temp °F
January 75.00°F 76.30°F
February 75.00°F 76.30°F
March 78.00°F 78.30°F
April 80.00°F 80.20°F
May 82.00°F 80.90°F
June 84.00°F 82.00°F
July 84.00°F 82.00°F
August 84.00°F 83.60°F
September 83.00°F 82.50°F
October 81.00°F 80.50°F
November 78.00°F 77.00°F
December 76.00°F 75.00°F
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Boat options in Cancún

In Cancun, 54% of the boat rentals are Catamaran rentals. Other popular boat rentals include Yacht rentals and small motorboat rentals.

Some lessor booked vessels to charter include houseboat rentals and pontoon boat rentals.

Whether you are chartering a yacht or just want a small motorboat, there are plenty of boat options available to choose from so hire a boat in Cancun now and have a great time.

Enjoy a Boating Trip in Cancún with a great vessel of your choice

Cancún, located in the state of Quintana Roo on the Southeast of Mexico is a great tourist destination and a wonderful spot to enjoy the Caribbean Sea on the Mexican coast.

With hot ocean temperatures, there's always a need for a dip in the sea to cool off and what better way than through renting a boat!

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING TO MY BOAT RENTAL IN CANCUN?

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boat trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

  • Plenty of sunscreen
  • A hat to cover your head
  • A jacket
  • Sunglasses to protect your eyes
  • Swimming gear
  • Towels
  • Identification
  • Water safety gear e.g. arm bands if you can't swim
  • Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT BY BOAT IN CANCUN?

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.