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A private yacht and a resort venue solve different event-planning problems. The right choice depends on who is attending, how the event needs to run and the complete cost. A yacht is not automatically more private, less expensive or easier for every group; a resort may also offer a private room or dedicated event area. […]
YOUR YACHT. YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR DAY.
Six ways to get on the water. Every charter is private and departs from Puerto Aventuras Marina.
2 HOURS
A private evening cruise with coastal views, music and time together as the Caribbean sun goes down.
A private evening on the Caribbean with your own captain and crew. Enjoy the coastal views, music and time together as the sun goes down.
All-inclusive sunset charters include freshly prepared meals, an open bar, and your captain and crew. Enjoy music and coastal views on your own private yacht. Confirm the departure time for your date.
3 HOURS
Swim, celebrate and enjoy the coastline on a private three-hour charter to Xpu-Ha with your captain and crew.
Make the coast your celebration setting on a private three-hour charter to Xpu-Ha. Spend time together on the water, with swimming and onboard fun suited to your group.
All-inclusive Xpu-Ha charters include freshly prepared meals, an open bar, your captain and crew, and water activities available on your selected yacht. Your captain confirms swimming stops and the route for conditions on the day.
4 HOURS
Explore InHa on a four-hour private snorkeling charter, with time in the water and aboard your own yacht.
Give your group more time to explore the Caribbean with a four-hour private charter and snorkeling at InHa. Enjoy the water, marine life and time aboard your own yacht.
All-inclusive InHa charters include freshly prepared meals, an open bar, your captain and crew, and snorkeling gear. Water toys vary by yacht; snorkeling and the final route depend on sea conditions.
CELEBRATE TOGETHER
Bring your wedding, reception or welcome party aboard a private yacht, with celebration details tailored to your group.
Bring your ceremony, reception or wedding party onto a private H2OH yacht. Choose the space and atmosphere for your guest list, then plan the celebration with our team.
All-inclusive wedding charters include meals, an open bar, and your captain and crew. Compare wedding packages for menus, bar tiers, guest allowances, photography, decor and transportation.
YOUR BRIDE TRIBE
Celebrate the bride with your own yacht, favorite music and time together on the Caribbean.
Celebrate the bride with a private yacht, your favorite music and time together on the Caribbean. Choose your charter and add the celebration details that suit your group.
All-inclusive bachelorette charters include meals, an open bar, and your captain and crew. Compare packages for bar tiers, celebration extras, decor and transportation; onboard activities vary by yacht.
FAMILY TIME
Share a private yacht day with your family. Meals, non-alcoholic drinks, captain and crew are included.
Bring the whole family aboard your own private H2OH yacht for time together on the Caribbean. Meals, non-alcoholic drinks, captain and crew are included.
Choose the Family option on an eligible two-, three- or four-hour charter. Open bar is excluded; a cash bar or bottle service is available. Activities vary by yacht and itinerary. Tell us the number of adults and children and the ages of the children.
Prices depend on your yacht, date, group size and package. Regular all-inclusive charters include meals and an open bar; Family and Custom Series inclusions differ. Review your package and any separate fees before booking.
Tell us your date, group size, charter plans and where you are staying. Guests staying in Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum and the Riviera Maya can inquire. Every H2OH yacht departs Puerto Aventuras Marina.
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Choose your yacht, charter, date and extras. Check the exact product and its final terms in the Online Store before payment.
Online offer: Apply H2OHREWARDS in the promo-code field if your selected product is eligible, then confirm the reduction appears in the final total. Offers cannot be combined. Transportation and marina fees are excluded from discounts.
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A private yacht and a resort venue solve different event-planning problems. The right choice depends on who is attending, how the event needs to run and the complete cost. A yacht is not automatically more private, less expensive or easier for every group; a resort may also offer a private room or dedicated event area.
For an H2OH yacht event during a Playa del Carmen stay, guests travel to Puerto Aventuras Marina. Include that journey in the comparison rather than treating the hotel and yacht as neighboring venues.
| Requirement | Private yacht questions | Resort venue questions |
|---|---|---|
| Guest attendance | Can everyone join for the full confirmed charter? | Can guests arrive or leave at different times? |
| Access and comfort | Does the named vessel suit boarding and movement needs? | What routes, lifts, restrooms and seating are available? |
| Privacy | Who is included in your private booking? | Is the event space exclusive or shared? |
| Meal format | What menu and seated arrangement can the yacht provide? | What service format, minimum spend or room charge applies? |
| Entertainment | Which equipment and outside suppliers are permitted? | Which sound, supplier and finish-time restrictions apply? |
| Weather changes | Which operating and cancellation terms apply? | Is an alternative space available, and at what cost? |
These are questions to ask both providers, not universal descriptions of every venue. Compare the actual offers in writing.
A private charter can suit a group that wants to spend a defined part of the day together, with the boat journey as part of the celebration. Music, an onboard meal and a route-specific water activity can be combined when the selected charter provides them.
Start with the Playa del Carmen charter planning page, then compare the yacht’s capacity and layout. Passenger capacity does not establish the number of people who can sit in a particular dinner or ceremony arrangement.
Keep expectations realistic: private use of the yacht is not exclusive use of the sea, reef or anchorage. The captain controls navigation and suitable activities. A confirmed charter still has departure and return times.
A land-based venue may work better when guests must come and go, when some people do not want a boat outing or when the event requires a particular seated service or access arrangement. Ask the resort about outside-guest admission, private-space terms, suppliers and any extra charges rather than assuming everything is covered by a hotel stay.
A yacht outing can also be a separate welcome event or day-after gathering instead of replacing the main reception. Use the wedding planning page to discuss that distinct role, rather than trying to fit every wedding activity into a short cruise.
For the yacht, include the selected charter, additional passengers, marina fees, transportation, chosen extras and payment charges. For the resort, request the venue charge, meal and drink package, outside-guest charges, service fees and accepted supplier costs. Do not compare a yacht’s full-group price with one person’s meal price.
Regular all-inclusive H2OH charters include meals and a standard open bar. Family and Custom Series options differ. Review celebration and entertainment extras separately, including vendor access and route restrictions.
Use every guest’s actual accommodation address for transport planning. Add both transfers and the required early marina arrival to the time aboard. Avoid a plan that depends on every guest reaching the yacht at the last minute.
Prepare the yacht estimate and compare it with the named resort offer. Choose the option that meets your essential requirements, or assign each a different place in the weekend. An estimate does not reserve a yacht, and an attractive comparison is not a confirmed event contract.
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