4.9 Quick answer: H2OH hosts private birthday yacht parties from Puerto Aventuras Marina, for guests staying anywhere from Cancún to Tulum. Private charters start from $600 for a two-hour sunset cruise on a private yacht. Add the $100 Birthday Celebration Package (cake, balloon garland and Happy Birthday banner), or a cake on its own from $30. Regular all-inclusive charters include captain, crew, meals and an open bar. Book online with code H2OHREWARDS for 15% off eligible bookings.
See H2OH birthday celebrations for current options, then use this guide to plan the charter, the cake and the budget.
Choose the charter around the birthday guest
- Two-hour sunset or evening cruise: music, dinner aboard and the birthday toast. Check daylight for your date; a later departure can be after dark.
- Three-hour Xpu-Ha cruise: a daytime party with swimming when conditions allow. Reef snorkeling is not included.
- Four-hour InHa snorkeling charter: when reef time is the birthday wish.
For a sing-along, choose a yacht with Karaoke at Sea and confirm it on the yacht you book. Guests who prefer not to swim can stay aboard. Compare the fleet by guest count: a yacht’s maximum is not the number of guests its base price covers, so count everyone, including children.
Cake and celebration options
| Option | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Regular cake | $30 USD | Chocolate, vanilla or tres leches; about 12 servings; no personalization |
| Personalized specialty cake | $75 USD | Order at least 72 hours ahead; confirm design, message and servings |
| Birthday Celebration Package | $100 USD | Cake, balloon garland and Happy Birthday banner; yacht charter priced separately |
Don’t order a separate cake if your package already includes one, and order a larger cake if more than about 12 people want a slice. Send allergy or dietary requests early for confirmation. Photography, a DJ, a private chef or a premium bottle are separate extras, not part of the package. Tell the crew when you want the cake moment so they can set it up.
Example budget for ten adults
| Item | Calculation | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Los Tres Piratas two-hour evening charter | Base covers up to 10 guests | $600 |
| Marina fees | 10 adults x $20 | $200 |
| Regular birthday cake | About 12 servings | $30 |
| Playacar round-trip transfer | 10 guests x $20 | $200 |
| Total | Before other extras, payment charges and gratuity | $1,030 |
That is $103 per person split ten ways, or about $114 each if nine friends cover the birthday guest. It is an illustration, not a quote. Discounts do not apply to transportation or marina fees.
Yacht or restaurant?
A restaurant dinner lets guests arrive and leave on their own schedule. A yacht party keeps everyone together for the whole outing, with the boat ride, swimming or sunset as part of the celebration, and food and an open bar included on regular all-inclusive charters. If some guests can’t join a boat outing, a yacht party can be one part of the birthday weekend and a dinner another.
Getting everyone there
All charters board at Puerto Aventuras Marina, not a Playa del Carmen or Tulum beach. Round-trip transportation is $20 USD per person from Playa del Carmen, Akumal and Puerto Morelos, and $25 USD from the Tulum and Cancún hotel zones. Be at the marina 20 minutes before departure, and leave time after the return before any dinner reservation. See transportation.
Celebrating in Tulum? See birthday party ideas in Tulum.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a birthday yacht party cost?
Private charters start from $600 for a two-hour sunset cruise. The Birthday Celebration Package is $100. A ten-person sunset party with cake, marina fees and Playacar transfers comes to about $1,030.
Can H2OH provide the birthday cake?
Yes. A regular cake is $30 (about 12 servings), a personalized cake is $75 with 72 hours’ notice, and the $100 package includes a cake, balloon garland and banner.
Can we bring our own drinks?
No. Outside alcohol is not allowed; regular all-inclusive charters include an open bar.
Is the yacht private?
Yes. Every H2OH charter is private to your group.
Plan the birthday
Build your yacht estimate with the full guest count, then confirm the cake and extras with the team, or send H2OH your date and group details. Review the cancellation and weather policy before collecting money from the group.
