4.9 Quick answer: Every H2OH private yacht charter departs from Puerto Aventuras Marina, in Puerto Aventuras between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. If you are staying in Puerto Aventuras, the marina is within walking distance. Private yacht sunset cruises start from $600. Choose a two-hour sunset cruise, a three-hour Xpu-Ha or Party Cove cruise, or a four-hour InHa snorkeling charter, and plan to arrive 20 minutes before departure. Every charter is private to your group, with captain and crew.
Compare yachts, published base rates and included guest allowances on the Puerto Aventuras yacht charter page. This guide covers the marina, choosing a charter, what the price covers, sharing the cost with friends and what your confirmation should show.
Puerto Aventuras Marina: where every charter starts
Puerto Aventuras is a marina town on the Caribbean coast between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It is not Puerto Morelos, which is a different town north of Playa del Carmen, about 50 minutes from the marina by road.
- Staying in Puerto Aventuras: the marina is within walking distance. Confirm whether your group will walk, drive or want a transfer.
- Staying elsewhere: round-trip transportation is $20 USD per person from Playa del Carmen, Akumal and Puerto Morelos, and $25 USD per person from the Tulum and Cancún hotel zones. See marina directions and transportation.
- Arrival: be at the marina 20 minutes before departure. Late arrival does not extend the scheduled return.
Choose the charter that fits your group
| Charter | Best for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Two-hour sunset or evening cruise | Coastal views, music and an evening together | Every departure catches sunset; check daylight for your date |
| Three-hour Xpu-Ha or Party Cove cruise | Swimming, celebrating and time together | Reef snorkeling is included |
| Four-hour InHa snorkeling charter | A daytime reef-snorkeling outing | All four hours are spent in the water |
The captain decides suitable stops and activities for conditions, and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Karaoke at Sea is available on several yachts; check each yacht’s equipment for paddleboards, floats and other features.
Yacht size and guest numbers
Current yacht pages list 4 Piratas for up to 28 guests, Texas for up to 55 and Pura Vida for up to 80. Three different numbers matter: the yacht’s maximum capacity, the guest allowance included in the base fare, and the charge for each additional guest. A yacht’s maximum is not the number of guests its starting price covers, and it is not a seated-dinner capacity. Count every adult, child and infant.
What the price covers
- Regular all-inclusive charters: captain, crew, meals and an open bar.
- Family Charters: meals and non-alcoholic drinks, without the open bar.
- Custom Series: captain and crew, with food and bar choices priced separately.
Paid separately: the marina fee of $20 USD per attending guest aged five or older (children under five are exempt), transportation, additional passengers, celebration extras and payment charges. For payments, check the deposit, any deposit payment fee and the balance due later. Use Build Your Yacht Day with your full guest count to see the complete total.
Sharing the cost with friends or family
An H2OH charter is booked and paid as one private yacht for your group, not as individual seats. If friends are splitting the cost, agree on the complete total first, including marina fees, transportation and any extras, then divide it. A guest whose share is paid by someone else still counts as a passenger.
Planning a celebration
Birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette parties, reunions and wedding events all work as a private charter. A cake, decorations or a photographer are added as extras when they suit the route and yacht. See Puerto Aventuras bachelorette planning, romantic cruises and family charters in Puerto Aventuras.
What to bring and onboard guidelines
Bring swimwear, a change of clothes and a towel for water activities, protect phones from water and plan sun protection. Outside alcohol is not allowed. The crew gives a safety briefing on boarding, and the captain decides where and when guests enter the water. Read the guest rules and complete any advance waivers.
What your booking confirmation should show
An inquiry, an availability check and an estimate are planning steps; the yacht is reserved only when the booking is confirmed. Before paying, check that your confirmation names the yacht, date, departure time, duration and route, total passengers, package, complete price and any accepted extras. Review the cancellation and weather policy too.
Frequently asked questions
Where do H2OH charters depart from?
Every H2OH charter departs from Puerto Aventuras Marina, in Puerto Aventuras between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Guests staying in Puerto Aventuras can walk to the marina.
How much does a yacht charter in Puerto Aventuras cost?
Private yacht sunset cruises start from $600. Your total also depends on the yacht, duration, guest count, the $20 marina fee per guest aged five or older, transportation and extras.
How long are the charters?
Two-hour sunset or evening cruises, three-hour Xpu-Ha or Party Cove cruises, and four-hour InHa snorkeling charters.
Is Puerto Aventuras the same as Puerto Morelos?
No. Puerto Aventuras, where H2OH’s marina is, sits between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Puerto Morelos is north of Playa del Carmen, about 50 minutes away; H2OH guests staying there travel to Puerto Aventuras Marina.
Book your Puerto Aventuras yacht day
Compare yachts on the Puerto Aventuras charter page, build your estimate, or send H2OH your date, group size and accommodation.
