Quick answer: H2OH private yacht charters for Tulum guests depart from Puerto Aventuras Marina, about 29 to 35 minutes from Tulum depending on traffic and where you are staying. Round-trip transportation from the Tulum Hotel Zone is $25 USD per person. Private yacht sunset cruises start from $600. Choose a two-hour sunset cruise, a three-hour Xpu-Ha swim 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 yacht charter in Tulum. This guide covers everything around the booking: the pickup, choosing a charter, what the price covers and what your confirmation should show.
Getting from Tulum to the marina
H2OH charters board at Puerto Aventuras Marina, not a Tulum beach. Your hotel pickup and your yacht departure are two separate appointments.
- Drive time: about 29 to 35 minutes from Tulum, longer with traffic or from the boutique hotels along the Tulum beach road.
- Transportation: $25 USD per person round trip from the Tulum Hotel Zone. Air-conditioned vans carry up to 14 passengers; group buses seat 27 to 52.
- Your address: send the accommodation name, full address, map pin and pickup entrance. For a villa, include the villa name and access instructions. If guests are at several properties, send every address together.
- Arrival: be at the marina 20 minutes before departure. H2OH confirms your pickup time; do not set it by subtracting a drive estimate from the departure.
See marina directions and transportation for current options. If you use your own driver, share the marina directions and agree on the return meeting point before boarding.
Choose the charter that fits your group
The captain decides suitable stops and activities for conditions. Staying in Tulum does not add the Tulum ruins, a cenote or an Akumal Bay visit to any itinerary; plan those as separate outings.
A sample schedule
Work backward from your confirmed departure. For a 10:00 a.m. three-hour charter, marina arrival is 9:40 a.m. and the scheduled return to the dock is 1:00 p.m. For a 1:30 p.m. departure, the marina arrival target is 1:10 p.m. Add the drive on both sides, and leave room between the marina return and a Tulum dinner reservation. Late arrival does not extend the return time. These are timing examples, not available appointments.
What the price covers
Read the guest allowance on the exact charter you select. For example, on Los Tres Piratas (checked October 9, 2026), the two-hour base covers up to ten guests, the three-hour and four-hour bases cover up to fifteen, and the yacht’s maximum is 23. Those are three different numbers. Count every adult, child, baby and guest of honor, plus any outside photographer or vendor who will board.
- Regular all-inclusive charters: captain, crew, meals and an open bar.
- Family Charters: meals and non-alcoholic drinks, without the open bar (not available on Piratas TOO).
- 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. Discounts do not apply to transportation or marina fees. Use Build Your Yacht Day with your full guest count to see the complete total.
Onboard guidelines
The crew gives a safety briefing on boarding, and the captain decides which activities suit the yacht and conditions. Outside alcohol is not allowed. Snorkeling equipment comes with the snorkeling itinerary; water toys and facilities vary by yacht, so check current photos for shade, seating, bathrooms and boarding steps. Swimmers should bring swimwear and a towel. Complete the advance waivers in your booking instructions, and read the guest rules.
What your booking confirmation should show
Before paying, check that your confirmation names the yacht, date, departure time, duration and route, total passengers, package, complete price, any agreed special requests, and the marina meeting point and transportation. An inquiry or estimate is a planning step; the yacht is reserved only when the booking is confirmed. Review the cancellation and weather policy as part of the decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Do H2OH yachts leave from Tulum?
No. Every H2OH charter departs from Puerto Aventuras Marina, about 29 to 35 minutes from Tulum. Round-trip transportation from the Tulum Hotel Zone is $25 USD per person.
How much does a private yacht charter from Tulum 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.
Which charter is best for snorkeling?
The four-hour InHa charter. The three-hour Xpu-Ha cruise includes swimming when conditions allow, but not reef snorkeling.
Is it a party boat with other people?
No. Every H2OH charter is private to your group.
Book your yacht day from Tulum
Compare yachts on the Tulum charter page, build your estimate, or send H2OH your date, group size and pickup address.