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Boat vs Yacht: What Should You Book in the Riviera Maya?

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Understand the difference between a boat and a yacht, then compare guest capacity, charter routes and package inclusions for your Riviera Maya stay.

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Six ways to get on the water. Every charter is private and departs from Puerto Aventuras Marina.

Sunset over the Caribbean during an H2OH charter

2 HOURS

Sunset cruise

A private evening cruise with coastal views, music and time together as the Caribbean sun goes down.

What to expect

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.

The Caribbean coastline at Xpu-Ha

3 HOURS

Xpu-Ha cruise

Swim, celebrate and enjoy the coastline on a private three-hour charter to Xpu-Ha with your captain and crew.

What to expect

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.

Snorkeling during a private H2OH charter

4 HOURS

InHa snorkeling cruise

Explore InHa on a four-hour private snorkeling charter, with time in the water and aboard your own yacht.

What to expect

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.

A wedding celebration aboard an H2OH yacht

CELEBRATE TOGETHER

Wedding packages

Bring your wedding, reception or welcome party aboard a private yacht, with celebration details tailored to your group.

What to expect

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.

Friends celebrating a bachelorette yacht day

YOUR BRIDE TRIBE

Bachelorette packages

Celebrate the bride with your own yacht, favorite music and time together on the Caribbean.

What to expect

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.

H2OH Family Charters in the Riviera Maya

FAMILY TIME

Family Charters

Share a private yacht day with your family. Meals, non-alcoholic drinks, captain and crew are included.

What to expect

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.

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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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All charters depart Puerto Aventuras Marina. Choose where you are staying so our team can help with travel planning.

Enter your guest count to see suitable yachts.

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An inquiry does not reserve a yacht. Our team will confirm your options.

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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 boat rental and a yacht charter can describe the same kind of private day on the water. For your Riviera Maya trip, the useful question is which vessel, route and package fit your group.

What is the difference between a boat and a yacht?

Boat is the broader term. A yacht is a recreational vessel used for pleasure cruising or sailing; it can have engines or sails. Merriam-Webster’s definition of yacht includes both sailing boats and motor-powered cruising vessels.

The word yacht does not tell you how many guests are included, what activities are offered or what the trip costs. Read the actual vessel and charter details before comparing quotes.

Compare real yachts, not just labels

At H2OH, we have big boats. They’re called yachts. Our owned fleet gives you different spaces and guest capacities for family days, birthdays, bachelorettes and wedding groups.

Texas is a 60-foot yacht for up to 55 guests. Los Tres Piratas is a 47-foot yacht for up to 23 guests. Compare the photos, shade, seating and onboard features alongside capacity; length alone does not choose the right yacht for your celebration.

Maximum capacity is separate from the guest allowance included in a published base rate. A yacht listed for 55 guests does not mean its starting price includes 55 people. Enter your actual group size when comparing options.

Choose the experience before the name

  • Two-hour sunset cruise: a private evening coastal cruise with time together aboard. It does not go to InHa; confirm the departure for your date if seeing the sunset is essential.
  • Three-hour Xpu-Ha charter: a coastal yacht day for swimming, celebration and time aboard. Your captain confirms the route and swimming stops for conditions.
  • Four-hour InHa snorkeling charter: includes cruising, time aboard and snorkeling when conditions allow. Four hours is the total charter duration, not continuous time in the water.

Captain and crew are included. Regular all-inclusive charters include meals and an open bar; Family charters include meals and non-alcoholic drinks without an open bar. Custom Series lets you select food, drinks and extras separately. Water toys and entertainment features vary by yacht.

Planning a yacht day from Tulum?

Searching for a boat rental or yacht charter during your Tulum stay? Compare H2OH Tulum yacht rentals and private charters. Every H2OH charter boards at Puerto Aventuras Marina. Arrange your journey from your hotel or villa using our directions and transportation information.

Compare the full total for your date and group, including additional guests, marina fees, transportation and optional extras. Build Your Yacht Day to prepare your estimate, then confirm availability and the selected charter’s terms before booking.

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