4.9 Quick answer: For a boat party during a Tulum stay, H2OH charters a private yacht for your group from Puerto Aventuras Marina, about 29 to 35 minutes from Tulum. Round-trip transportation from the Tulum Hotel Zone is $25 USD per person. Private yacht sunset cruises start from $600; regular all-inclusive charters include captain, crew, meals and an open bar. It is your group only, not a shared party boat. Book online with code H2OHREWARDS for 15% off eligible bookings.
Compare yachts on the yacht charter in Tulum. For pickup details, pricing and what to check before booking, see the Tulum yacht charter guide.
Private yacht, shared party boat or beach club?
Similar photos can describe very different bookings. Know which one you are comparing.
| Booking type | What you get | How to compare the cost |
|---|---|---|
| Private yacht charter (H2OH) | A named yacht for your group only, with crew, a set duration and an included guest allowance | Base fare plus additional guests, marina fees, transfers and extras |
| Shared party-boat ticket | A seat on a boat with other passengers, on the operator’s itinerary | Tickets for every guest, plus fees and transport |
| Beach club or land venue | A table or area, often with entry or minimum spend | Total required spend and transport for the whole group |
Compare one complete number for the same group, not a private yacht’s full price against one person’s ticket.
Choose the party style
| Main priority | Charter | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime music, swimming and time together | Three-hour Xpu-Ha or Party Cove | Reef snorkeling is not included |
| Reef snorkeling plus the party | Four-hour InHa | Plan for swimmers and guests staying aboard |
| A shorter evening celebration | Two-hour sunset or evening cruise | Check daylight for your date if photos matter |
The captain decides stops and water activities for conditions. A beach club, cenote or the Tulum ruins are separate plans, not extra stops on a charter.
Music, karaoke and extras
Confirm the yacht’s music connection and karaoke equipment on the yacht you book. H2OH’s guest rules allow a DJ at the reef rather than at Party Cove, so confirm the route before hiring one. For celebrations, compare the celebration bundles with individual extras so the same cake or bar upgrade isn’t ordered twice. Outside alcohol is not allowed.
Work backward from the marina
For a 10:00 a.m. three-hour charter, be at the marina at 9:40 a.m.; the scheduled return to the dock is 1:00 p.m. Add the drive on both sides, longer with traffic or from the boutique hotels along the Tulum beach road. Send every pickup address with the number of guests at each, and put any dinner reservation after the return transfer and time to change. Late arrival does not extend the return.
Budget the whole day
For ten adults, transfers ($25 x 10 = $250) and marina fees ($20 x 10 = $200) come to $450 before the yacht itself. Add the charter, any guests above the included allowance, extras and payment charges. Transportation and marina fees are excluded from discounts. Use Build Your Yacht Day with your full guest count.
Send a clear invitation
Include the yacht name, date, pickup entrance and time, marina arrival, scheduled return, and what is paid and still due. Ask swimmers to bring swimwear and a towel, and plan sun protection and a dry spot for phones. Review the guest rules and the cancellation and weather policy.
Planning a specific celebration? See Tulum bachelorette ideas, birthday ideas in Tulum or a Tulum wedding weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a boat party in Tulum?
H2OH runs private yacht parties for groups staying in Tulum, departing from Puerto Aventuras Marina, about 29 to 35 minutes away. Round-trip transfers from the Tulum Hotel Zone are $25 per person.
Is it a shared party boat?
No. The yacht is reserved for your group only, with captain and crew.
How much does a Tulum boat party cost?
Private yacht sunset cruises start from $600, plus $20 marina fees per guest aged five or older and transfers. Book online with code H2OHREWARDS for 15% off eligible bookings.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
No. Outside alcohol is not allowed; regular all-inclusive charters include an open bar.
Plan your Tulum boat party
Compare yachts on the Tulum charter page, build your estimate, or send H2OH your date, group size and pickup addresses.
