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5 Facts to Know About Sun Protection Sunburn can spoil a day on the water. Plan sun protection before boarding and keep using it throughout your charter. Children need shade, suitable protective clothing and age-appropriate sun care. Ask their clinician about individual needs. You can get sunburned on a cloudy day, too. Do not judge […]
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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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Sunburn can spoil a day on the water. Plan sun protection before boarding and keep using it throughout your charter.
Children need shade, suitable protective clothing and age-appropriate sun care. Ask their clinician about individual needs.
You can get sunburned on a cloudy day, too. Do not judge UV exposure only by how hot you feel.
Sun exposure can be strong in the Riviera Maya. Protect exposed skin throughout outdoor activities, including time on deck.
Remember your scalp, ears, neck and feet when planning coverage. A secured hat and suitable clothing help cover areas that are easy to miss.
Use the shaded areas available on your chosen yacht and take breaks from direct sun.
Sun protection matters throughout the year, whatever season you visit.
Do not rely on a tan or on your skin becoming used to the sun. All skin tones need protection from UV exposure.
A tan is evidence of UV-related skin damage. It does not mean you can safely spend several times longer in the sun.
Do not build a base tan before your trip, whether outdoors or in a tanning bed. Pack protective clothing and sunscreen instead.
Combine shade, clothing and sunscreen rather than depending on one measure.
The FDA explains the risks of tanning and why a base tan does not prevent sun damage.
Choose sun-protective clothing that fits your planned activity. For swimming, a suitable long-sleeved swim shirt is more practical than loose fabric.
Keep loose clothing secured around the boat and follow the crew’s advice on moving safely on deck.
Wear a secured, wide-brimmed hat and UV-protective sunglasses where practical.
For swimming or snorkeling, look for rashguards or swimwear with a UPF rating; SPF is the rating used for sunscreen.
Choose coverage you can comfortably keep on. Clothing and shade remain useful even when you use sunscreen.
No sunscreen is waterproof or sweatproof. Water-resistant products still need reapplication according to their labels.
What to do: Re-apply.
Reapply about every two hours outdoors and after swimming, sweating or towel drying, as directed. Apply before going outside and follow the product’s timing instructions.
Choose a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Higher SPF does not remove the need to reapply.
UV exposure is often strongest around midday. Take shade breaks and cover up instead of treating that period as tanning time.
Drink water regularly and ask the crew for help if you feel unwell.
Cloud cover does not eliminate UV exposure. Keep your sun protection routine even when the sky is overcast.
Some medicines can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Ask your clinician or pharmacist about your own medicines before travel.
Read the FDA’s guidance on medicine-related sun sensitivity; reactions vary, so seek professional advice about your own risk.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Do not stop or change prescribed medicine on your own. Ask your prescriber what precautions or changes, if any, are appropriate.
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